The bag is simple, yet well designed and made from quality materials. I have found it to be immensely useful already..
Gravel News & Reviews
State Bicycle Co. Cargo Cage & All-Road Disc Brake Calipers: At The Finish
Overall, I was really pleased with these components. Especially with the brake calipers
WTB Silverado v2 Saddle: At The Finish
But…..WTB didn’t screw up a classic either. If that matters to you, you can probably count on liking the newer Silverado just fine.
Ergon GP1 Evo Grips: Quick Review
Kudos to the Ergon team, and a heartfelt “Thank You!” for keeping the GP1 going and now made better with the Evo edition.
Wilde Bikes X Country Bar: At The Finish
I will say this handle bar is really nicely made and it has a good amount of sweep which may help you ride further in more comfort…
Bookman Volume Light: Quick Review
I love the “volume knob” concept. Finally, a light I don’t have to tab through a menu button to get to the light setting I want. A simple twist and you are there.
Gravel Grinder News: Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame Nomination Period is Open
The Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame (GCHOF) is excited to announce the opening of nominations to the public for the next class of inductees. Starting November 1st, 2023, through December 1st, 2023, the cycling community is invited to submit nominations for individuals who have made significant contributions to the world of gravel cycling.
Enduro Bearings Components: At The Finish
MaxHit Shimano-style outboard bearing bottom bracket? All day, every day. I’m sold.
WTB Silverado v2 Saddle: Checkpoint
Now, this Silverado, well……I was skeptical.
Gravel Grinder News: Ergon GP1 Evo, Bookman Volume Light
Today we have a couple of new products, the Ergon GP1 Evo and the Bookman Volume Light, that we will be doing Quick Reviews on soon.
Wilde Bikes X Country Bar: Checkpoint
I guess I didn’t really think much about the bars and how they felt until I stopped briefly and leaned on the bars a minute. “Hmm…. These do have a bit of ‘give’ to them, don’t they?”
Wilde Bikes X Country Bar: Getting Rolling
The Wilde Bike Co’s newest handle bar is a handsome piece that should be a great fit for bike packing or flat bar gravel use.
Shimano GRX 12-Speed: Getting Rolling
For the launch of its second-generation GRX groupset, Shimano has focused on evolution, and on giving riders more choices. They didn’t need a revolution, as the existing 11-speed groupset was, and is, excellent in almost every way.
WTB Silverado v2 Saddle: Getting Rolling
Okay, so looking at this thing, the new Silverado, and then looking at the old Silverado, well, it is almost comical. That silly looking thin, long nose on the old one seems out of place now.
Old Man Mountain Juniper Trunk, Ponderosa Panniers: Getting Rolling
There is something about a long, big seat pack load that really doesn’t benefit handling and makes the bike feel squirrely to me in comparison to a load that is lashed tightly to the bike/racks and cannot sway or move at all.
Gravel Grinder News: Shimano Announces 12 Speed GRX Groups: GT’s Take
Today Shimano officially releases the much anticipated 12 speed versions of GRX, its gravel group set that Shimano first introduced in the Spring of 2019.
Gravel Grinder News: Shimano Introduces 12-Speed GRX Mechanical Groupset
Rooted in simplicity, reliability, and adventure, the new 12-speed GRX lineup delivers more gearing options along with unrivaled ergonomics so riders get the most out each unpaved adventure, wherever that might be.
Pirelli Gravel RC Tires: At The Finish
I wish that this Gravel RC was just a bit lighter both on the scale and under the keen eye of a caliper set ….
Gravel Grinder News: 750D: Another New Wheel Size?
Will this become a thing? You can bet that if WTB has a wheel set floating around out there with Moots that there are a whole lot more of those wheels and tires somewhere…..
State Bicycle Co. Cargo Cage & All-Road Disc Brake Calipers – Getting Rolling
I’ll have to reserve more comments on the brakes until I get them bedded in better and when I have had more time on them. But things look promising here.
Fizik Antares, Vento Argus Saddles & Terra Atlas Shoes – Quick Review
Before we dive in, let me restate the obvious. Saddles are a very individual item, in that one person may love a certain one and the next person hate it.
Pearl Izumi Clothing: Quick Review
After a lot of rides since the spring and lots of wash cycles, etc, they both are holding up well!
Pirelli Gravel RC Tires: Getting Rolling
The Gravel RC is a bit of an interesting creature, with very fast looking, minimally low profile center knobs and graduated layers of wider spaced knobs that increase in aggressiveness as you move towards the outside edges.
Enduro Bearings Components: Getting Rolling
Enduro Innovations, the maker of our “Max Hit” bottom bracket we have on test now, got a hold of me recently and asked if there was any bike that I might have which they could send over a few components for and that I would be willing to put through a long term test.
Tifosi Rail Sunglasses: At The Finish
Yeah, it is hard not to like the Tifosi stuff for the value, but value wears thin if the product does not hold up and perform well.
Lauf Seigla Race Wireless: Checkpoint
Earlier this year, I introduced our Lauf Seigla Race Wireless long-term test bike. As the successor to Lauf’s popular True Grit, the Seigla is designed to be smoother, more capable, and more versatile gravel bike. Did Lauf accomplish its goals? Today we’ll take a look at my experience with the Seigla so far.
Gravel Grinder News: GT Bikes Announces New Grade Range
Today GT Bikes announces its third generation Grade gravel bike range.
Alchemy Bikes Golden D.A.R.E. Experience: At The Finish
I rode it the way I ride all my gravel bikes and that is over a mix of good roads, bad roads, dirt roads that are nearly no-roads, and long climbs followed by fast descents.
Gravel Grinder News: Pirelli Announces Cinturato RC X Tires
Pirelli sent out a press release today with news of a new gravel tire in their Cinturato Gravel range called the RC X”
Lilly Lube: Quick Review
A few years back, I hit up my shop mechanic, Jeremy Hutsell, for his thoughts on which lube to try. Jeremy handed me a bottle of Lilly Lube.
Wahoo Elemnt ROAM GPS Computer: Getting Rolling
The climb data page, (shown above) is also great because it shows you how much you have to go to reach a summit visually, which aided me in gauging my efforts better, especially when I could not see the summit ahead.
Tifosi Rail Sunglasses: Getting Rolling
I like the triple lens options and the Red AC is that all-around tint I think I like best.
Alchemy Bikes DARE Experience: Getting Rolling: Part 2
So what we did was Vulcan Mid-Meld the geo of the Lycos and the titanium of the Ronin into one frame….
Gravel Grinder News: 12-Speed Shimano GRX Found Hiding in Plain Sight at Unbound Gravel
It’s been a full three years since Shimano introduced its groundbreaking GRX gravel groupset, so I figured something new was in the works. However, I had no concrete proof until I literally stumbled onto it while in Emporia for the Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame induction ceremony this past Wednesday.
Showers Pass Ultralight Wind Jacket: Quick Review
In the end the Showers Pass Ultralight Wind Jacket is a “good” item and mostly because it is so easy to pack away, deploy, wear, and repack, that I would choose it for any longer adventure where I was expecting cooler, windy conditions.
Redshift Sports Arclight PRO Pedals: At The Finish
The Redshift Sports Arclight PRO Pedals are a high-quality, very versatile, smooth pedal with a safety feature that is really impressive.
WTB Gravelier Saddle: A SoCal Perspective
When I first saw it upon delivery to the vast and sprawling Grannygear Rancho, I thought, “Meh…looks a bit short and such…”
Pirelli Cinturato M Tires: At The Finish
Do yourself a favor and check out Pirelli’s Cinturato Gravel range. The tires are criminally under the radar and should be on more bikes than they are now.
Velo Orange Utility Bar & Utility Rack: Getting Rolling
The Velo Orange Utility Bar and Utility Rack are a unique front bag/cargo solution for bikepacking, gravel riding, commuting, or touring.
Redshift Sports Arclight PRO Pedals: Checkpoint
The versatility, build quality, and ride performance of the Redshift Sports Arclight Pro pedals is at a high level and as of this update, it is hard to pick apart this newest offering from Redshift.
New Guitar Ted Podcast Episodes
As always, the Guitar Ted Podcast relies on its sponsors to exist and this time we’d like to thank our Presenting Sponsor The Spinistry.
Shimano S-Phyre Ridescape GR Sunglasses: At The Finish
I was dismayed by an issue with the Ridescape GR lenses that at first was baffling me.
Easton EC90 ALX Carbon Drop Bar: At The Finish
Who is this bar for? Racers who are counting every gram and want every aerodynamic advantage, or maybe if your riding is mostly paved and has random bits of gravel here and there.
Sea Otter 2023 Photo Dump
I’m at Sea Otter again this year and have a camera in hand. Here are some of the things I found interesting enough to point at and push the shutter button.
WTB Gravelier Saddle: Quick Review
Of course, all saddle reviews are subjective, but for me the Gravelier ranks right up there with my current favorite gravel saddles….
Ergon BT OrthoCell Handlebar Pads: Quick Review
In the end, I feel that amongst the options available in handle bar padding, the Ergon BT Orthocell pads are a better solution due to not only being a vibration reduction choice, but in that the pads reduce pressure points.
Pirelli Cinturato M Tires: Checkpoint
The Cinturato M’s have what Pirelli claims is a “gravel specific” compound for the rubber. Whatever “SpeedGrip” is, it works.
The Guitar Ted Podcast: Babel About Gravel Tires – Part 2
The next in a series of three episodes concerning gravel tires. Guitar Ted and N.Y. Roll discuss what they like about tires in the 43mm – 50mm sizes and add in some tips for getting the best out of your tire set up.
Easton EC90 ALX Carbon Drop Bar: Checkpoint
On the road and on the gravel, the EC90 ALX displays a touch of compliance, but I wouldn’t say it is anything that will make you comfortable or make the handling of your bike any better.
Redshift Sports Arclight PRO Pedals: Getting Rolling
The versatility of these pedals and the safety feature is what sets these apart for the gravel/back road/bikepacker cyclists out there.
Shimano S-Phyre Ridescape GR Sunglasses: Getting Rolling
Now how about those ‘magnetic lenses’? Well, they do pop off the frames with a bit of effort, and reattach with a reassuring pop.
Pirelli Cinturato Gravel M Tires: Getting Rolling
These are good looking tires with big, diagonally placed knobs and a center row which forms a solid ridge, more or less.
Gravel Grinder News: Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame Announces 2023 Class
On Wednesday, March 15th four new individuals were announced as having been selected for induction to the new Hall of Fame on May 31st, 2023 in a ceremony to be held in Emporia, Kansas.
Guitar Ted Podcast: A Texas Sized Interview With Kevin Lee of The Spinistry
Check out the latest “Guitar Ted Podcast” where Guitar Ted and N.Y. Roll interview Kevin Lee, the “Ride Host” for The Spinistry, a North Texas based events promotion/creator “club” for all who want to experience the gravel. mountain bike, and adventure cycling scene in Texas and beyond.
Gravel Grinder News: Shimano Introduces CUES – New Mid-Level Group
In a sweeping change to a well established Shimano group hierarchy, Shimano has made the announcement today that CUES (Create Unique ExperienceS) will be their mid-level group for the “everyday cyclist”.
Easton EC90 ALX Carbon Drop Bar: Getting Rolling
Easton took the racer feedback gained throughout the 2022 season and distilled it into what we have here, a gravel racing drop bar.
Gravel Grinder News: Shimano and Lazer Partner on Tropical Leaves Shoe and Helmet Combo
Shimano and Lazer have teamed up to help you shed the winter blues with a new limited-edition “Tropical Leaves” color scheme.
New Episodes of The Guitar Ted Podcast
The Riding Gravel Radio Ranch podcasts, which were a joint production between Guitar Ted and Ben of Riding Gravel, are now no longer being produced. This change has precipitated the beginning of the Guitar Ted Podcast.
Gravel Grinder News: Easton EC90 ALX Handlebar, Fox Shoes, & The Gravel Amplifier
In the news today we have a new gravel handlebar from Easton for the racer out there and news concerning some gravel events. Let’s dig in and take a look….
Gravel Grinder News: Shimano Sunglasses, Ritchey Gravel Grips, Bookman Lights
The Gravel Grinder News is back with items from Shimano, Ritchey, and a set of lights from Sweden. Let’s get started
Lauf Seigla Race Wireless: Getting Rolling
The evolution of the ‘gravel bike’ has been impressive of late, and one of the companies pushing the envelope is Lauf Cycling. First known for their distinctive leaf-spring short travel suspension forks and Icelandic origin, today Lauf is based in the U.S., and their new Seigla is redefining the capabilities of the gravel race bike.
Primal Endurance On Gravel: A View From Anthropology
If I am on the right track, we play with returning to the ancestral scheme when riding and racing gravel over long distances. Our bodies do what they do best. We improve the odds of living healthier, longer lives.
Bontrager Circuit Winter Wear: At The Finish
Lets see what I have found about the three pieces of gear I rode in over several hours and a goodly amount of miles. First, my favorite piece.
Sigma ROX 4.0 GPS Cycling Computer: At The Finish
The Sigma ROX 4.0 has an attractive price and feature set.
Shimano RX801 and RX8R Shoes: An Update
Since it is well below freezing most days now and since we’ve moved into our Winter attire for the time being, we thought we’d mention that we haven’t forgotten about this review, but we also are not done with the shoes yet.
The DARE Golden Experience: Getting Rolling
What if you could take the personal touch up a couple of levels? What if you could actually visit the folks making your bike, meet them face to face, sit down over coffee, get a proper fit done, and work it all out?
Update On The Riding Gravel Radio Ranch Podcast
n case you were wondering- and if you were not, we get it – but concerning the podcast, The “Riding Gravel Radio Ranch”, we had a big change happen ‘behind the curtains’, as it were, this past Summer.
WTB Vulpine 700 X 40mm Tires: At The Finish
So, as it stands now, WTB has a 36mm and a 40mm Vulpine that would make for a fantastic tire for racing, and maybe it would work for adventurous types and everyday gravel riders if the terrain was tamer.
Ergon BT OrthoCell Handlebar Pads: Getting Rolling
In the quest to reduce vibration induced rider fatigue, we have in for test and review the new Ergon BT OrthoCell handlebar pads.
Shimano GRX Carbon Wheels: At The Finish
They aren’t flashy, but they will get the job done reliably and with a high degree of performance.
A Spectrum Of Lights: Cutoff Beam Lights From Bontrager & Outbound Lighting
Now here is a thought. Let’s say you have a real need or desire for either one of these lights. But the shortcomings are an issue.
State Bicycle Co. 6061 Black Label All Road: At the Finish
State Bicycle Co. did a good job making the 6061 Black Label All Road look more expensive than it is. I frequently got asked about it when I’d roll up to group rides, and almost universally, folks were shocked when I told them it was a $1,400 bike. I’d have to agree. I frequently caught myself staring into the depths of the woodland green paint.
Alchemy Bikes Offers Au Range Bikes
So what do you do when you already hand-make top flight bike frames in carbon and Ti and want to go to the next level? You add gold, of course.
Keepers: WTB Sealant
So far I am super happy with how the valve clogging issues have completely gone away.
Shimano RX801 and RX8R Shoes: Checkpoint
Maybe MG said it best when he said, “Light, stiff, comfortable… The RX8Rs have all three. I’m digging ’em.”
PRO Smart Cage System: At The Finish
The PRO Smart Cage System streamlined my bike, made room for items that used to have to be crammed in with tubes and multi-tools, and it made sense to me.
WTB Vulpine 700 X 40mm Tires: Checkpoint
So, looking at this tire as what WTB has described it as – a gravel racing tire – I have to hand it to WTB at this point.
Long Live Aluminum Rims
I am a fan of alloy wheels. And by that I mean wheels built with aluminum rims.
A Box Full Of Topeak: At The Finish
After a couple of months of living with this stuff, I have my final verdict on each product ready to go now.
Shimano RX801 and RX8R Shoes: Getting Rolling
While it may seem, on the surface of it, that the RX801 and RX8R are just “RX8’s” with different colors and one has a cuff”, that would be far too simplistic a take here.
Sigma ROX 4.0 GPS Cycling Computer: Getting Rolling
The functions I’ve accessed have all worked well so far, but the real value here will be if this device can provide turn-by-turn navigation reliably.
Bontrager Circuit Winter Wear: Getting Rolling
Cooler weather seems like it’s quite a long ways off, but maybe not. It’s getting a bit chilly at night already and the days are getting shorter, so the tipping point is likely just around the corner. Or the next corner. But soon, anyway.
The UCI Gravel World Championships: A Paper Tiger
At one time many of us in the gravel cycling community felt that the UCI would “ruin” gravel cycling. I don’t think that is the case. The UCI has just made gravel cycling a joke, and it isn’t very funny at all.
Shimano GRX Carbon Wheels: Checkpoint
The GRX Carbon wheel set is a definite contender in its price-point for carbon wheel sets meant for all-road riding.
WTB Vulpine 700 X 40mm Tires: Getting Rolling
We really liked the speed, ride feel, and grip that this ‘on the skinny side’ gravel tire had. Not surprisingly, we hoped that WTB would opt to offer a wider version of this great tire.
Gravel Grinder News: WTB & Pirelli Tires, Wolf Tooth, Mosaic Cycles
Gravel Grinder News comes at you today loaded with news from tires to tools and bikes.
Redshift Sports Kitchen Sink Handle Bar Bag: Quick Review
Today Redshift Sports introduces their Kitchen Sink Handle Bar Bag, a bag custom fit for the loop on the Kitchen Sink Handle Bar.
PRO Smart Cage System: Getting Rolling
There is a lot to break down with this set up, so this post will focus on the overall impressions of the pieces sent to us and the system set-up and how it worked on the bike….
Bolle’ Volt Glasses & ECO React MIPS Helmet: At The Finish
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Shimano GRX Carbon Wheels: Getting Rolling
I like the inner rim width and the stance that this allows my Touaregs to have. The wheels look great, albeit maybe too generic!
Gravel Grinder News: BMC Launches Kaius Gravel Bike
Today BMC, the Swiss based bicycle company, launches a new bicycle specifically for gravel racing called “Kaius”.
Ritchey Design 700 X 40mm Speedmax WCS Tires: At The Finish
This tire seems to me to be the “mountain biker’s gravel tire”. A tire for rougher adventures, dirt roads, mountains, and even light single track.
“Episode #98 – Guest (and almost regular visitor…) Dave Pryor”
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A Box Full Of Topeak: Introduction
Recently Riding Gravel was sent a box from Topeak containing a varied array of products. This post is intended to introduce to you what we have. Individual and group posts will follow with reviews. Let’s dig in now and see what was in that box!
Gravel Grinder News: Salsa Cycles, SILCA, & Showers Pass News
Time for some news here and Gravel Grinder News has three bits from Salsa Cycles, Showers Pass, and SILCA to share today.
OMM Elkhorn Rack: Checkpoint
I’ve been really pleased with the way the Elkhorn Rack has performed so far under loaded conditions.
Arcade Performance Stretch Belt: Quick Review
The Arcade Ranger Long belt is definitely a keeper.
A Spectrum Of Lights: Planet Bike Dual Blaze 1500
So, overall what do I think? Well it is not a terrible light in many ways.
Gravel Grinder News: Logos Components Wheels Announced
Today news comes from a company called Logos Components regarding new wheels in carbon fiber featuring a recent open standard technology many of you might be familiar with.
American Classic Kimberlite 700 X 40mm Tires: At The Finish
Now with several more rides in on these tires, my impressions have only been solidified and so, it is time for a final verdict on the Kimberlite tires.
Hunt 35 Carbon Gravel Disc X Wide Hookless Wheels: At The Finish
And here is a thing to consider and debate over a flask of whiskey around a campfire: “When it comes to gravel bikes, smoother is faster.” True or?
Ritchey Design 700 X 40mm Speedmax WCS Tires: Checkpoint
I found the Speedmax to be stable on loose gravel, and capable in a bikepacking situation on deeper gravel as well.
GORE Summer 2022 Kit: Quick Review
As for the Fernflow Shorts, these are the best so far for gravel bike rides and I think they would be quite good for adventure and bikepacking outings. Now, the Lupra is a viable garment for me, as I am not so interested in wet weather protection.
Project All Road: New Life For an Old Gravel Bike- Part 2
I remember when this Warbird was my only gravel bike. It was very nice to ride and I recall thinking that it would make a quite decent road bike…..
OMM Elkhorn Rack: Getting Rolling
The Elkhorn Rack is a great addition to a pack system, or a stand-alone, light touring rack.
“Episode #97 – It’s Us, Not Them”
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Project All Road: New Life For an Old Gravel Bike.
So what is the dealio with all my road bike dissatisfaction? Not sure. I know my wife just shakes her head and smiles. She is a patient woman and I am determined to find that ‘just right’ bike.
American Classic Kimberlite 700 X 40mm Tires: Checkpoint
It (the Kimberlite) felt less wooden and stiff than the previous versions of American Classic tires and more akin to a tire costing much more.
Goodyear County Tires: At The Finish
The County is the tire one should look to for mostly paved riding or where the unpaved roads are typically harder, smoother, and not covered in deep crushed rock.
Fanttik X8 Apex Battery Powered Air Compressor: At The Finish
I am spoiled, I think, and now a floor pump seems like a hand crank telephone in comparison.
Hunt 35 Carbon Gravel Disc X Wide Hookless Wheels: Checkpoint
I had a sneaking suspicion that I was going to find this to be a firm riding set-up, and once I got into the dirt, I was right.
Gravel Grinder News: Wilde Fork, Showers Pass, Reynolds & More News
This week, Eurobike is happening after being muted or cancelled due to the pandemic the last two years. That means a lot of news is coming out this week.
Ritchey WCS Skyline Saddle: Quick Review
Ritchey components can tend to fall under the radar, but I have seldom been disappointed in one.
Gravel Grinder News: OMM Elkhorn Rack
Old Man Mountain (OMM) racks have a stellar reputation as being very tough, durable, and very versatile.
Ergon BT Gravel Handlebar Tape: Quick Review
Ergon has done a smashing job of providing gravel/allroad riders with a tape that has grip, looks great, (as long as you are in to the earthy color palette), and provides some vibration damping.
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Garmin Gravel Worlds Achieves Goal of 1000 Women For 2022 Event
According to Garmin Gravel Worlds co-promoter, Jason Strohbehn, the movement started from conversations with sponsors, who said 28% women’s participation at Gravel Worlds 2021 was nearly double the industry average.
Shimano Announces 105 Di2 Group
Just like with this example of 105 Di2. It doesn’t take much imagination to see that some of these features would be welcome additions to Shimano’s GRX range.
Fanttik X8 Apex Battery Powered Air Compressor: Getting Rolling
Now when I was first approached for reviewing this item I immediately thought of Mrs. Grannygear. She does struggle a bit with some floor pumps
Ritchey Design 700 X 40mm Speedmax WCS Tires: Getting Rolling
The Ritchey Speedmax WCS 700 X 40mm tires have an iconic look, an aggressive looking tread pattern, and seem pretty stout with their Stronghold casing.
Goodyear County Tires: Checkpoint
In this post, I want to get to what I found out about the County tires on gravel, how they rolled on pavement, and anything else noteworthy.
Hunt 35 Carbon Gravel Disc X Wide Hookless Wheels: Getting Rolling
Opening the box and looking at a 25mm internal rim, they sure look wide, especially with the hookless rim design.
Bolle’ Icarus/Volt Glasses & ECO React MIPS Helmet: Getting Rolling
At Sea Otter I was able to visit the Bolle booth and look at some of the newer items they had for 2022. Here are two things we have on review.
“Episode #95 – The Radio Ranch Lives!”
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Sportful Spring/Summer Wear: At The Finish
I like the direction Sportful is going with their ‘Fun Focus’ and the adventure aspects of some of the items I had were right in there.
Sportful Super Giara Puffy Short Sleeve and Hot Pack Easylight Jacket: Quick Review
During my talks with Sportful, they asked if there was anything else I wanted to try. And I thought of the times I went into my closet and reached for a lightweight jacket, not a rain piece…no, just a simple piece, almost like a vest with arms.
American Classic Kimberlite 700 X 40mm Tires: Getting Rolling
The Kimberlite is a tire that American Classic says is meant for pavement and mixed-surface rides. However; here at Riding Gravel’s home, we have found that a minimal amount of tread works fine on deeper, loose gravel.
Ergon CF Allroad Pro Carbon Setback Seatpost: Getting Rolling
The unique and long awaited gravel road capable version of the Ergon seat post is here and it looks pretty unique.
Gravel Grinder News: Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame Installs Inaugural Class
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Gravel Grinder News: Shimano Announces GRX Carbon Wheels And GRX Limited Components
Shimano has chosen this week to announce new GRX level components in conjunction with the lead-up to this coming weekend’s Unbound Gravel event.
Gravel Grinder News: Salsa Cycles Announces New Colors, Spec On Warbird, Warroad, Cutthroat
Salsa Cycles released information today on new colors and specifications for their Warbird, Warroad, and Cutthroat drop bar bikes. These represent the core of Salsa’s road, gravel, and bikepacking segments. there are no design changes nor any news on a new model in this category.
Goodyear County Tires: Getting Rolling
Okay, so we have a tire from a brand you know well, but not for bicycle tires. It looks a heck of a lot like a competitor’s tire, which we just so happen to have, and so we will be comparing the two.
Sportful Spring/Summer Wear: Getting Rolling
It was a few years ago now, when cruising through a cycling clothing shop in a small town in Italy, that I ran across Sportful as a brand name.
Gravel Grinder News: Atomik Wheels And Route Finder News
Today we have news about a new wheel set from Atomik and how Continental Tire and Trail Forks have partnered up to share gravel ride routes. Let’s go!
Showers Pass Century CC Jacket: At The Finish
I wouldn’t go looking for anything better at this price point in rain gear. In fact, this out-performs jackets I’ve tried which cost a lot more than the Century CC does.
Gravel Grinder News: Campagnolo Levante Gravel Wheels
Campagnolo has made the new Levante wheel set with carbon fiber rims, of course, but stuck with a bit more traditional based bearings using a cup and cone set up …
Redshift Sports ShockStop Pro Seat Post: At The Finish
At the end of the day, I have mixed feelings about this seat post.
Ride Report: Riding Gravel in the Carrizo Plains
Located roughly between the farmlands of Bakersfield and the Central Coast of California is an area that I had heard of but never been to. It is not a place one would just drive by on the way to somewhere because it is pretty much in the middle of the proverbial nowhere.
Gravel Grinder News: Salsa Cycles New Journeyer Debuts
Salsa Cycles announces an all-new model today dubbed the Journeyer. This new model builds on the legacy of the Journeyman, which debuted in 2018 and was a big success for the brand.
Craft Cadence Top Tube Bag: Quick Review
The season for gravel events is getting started now, and we’ve got a review of something useful for you from Craft Cadence in their new Top Tube Bag that might make those events a bit more pleasant.
Gravel Grinder News: Sea Otter Review 2022
Sea Otter Classic, I did miss you! It had been a long time since I had trod the gravel paths and grassy patches, passing all those vendors in pop up tents, each one hoping for good return on their investment. It was, based on what I saw, a good show.
Gravel Grinder News: Lauf Introduces The Seigla Gravel Bike
Lauf decided that they wanted to be able to fit a wider tire. (700 X 57mm) So they went with a few choices to get there which are, as a group, quite a bit different than typical gravel bikes out there.
Gravel Grinder News: Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame Announces Inductees
The Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame, announced just this past January, has now unveiled the inaugural class of people associated with gravel cycling’s modern era, pioneering days. The first class of inductees are as follows:
Showers Pass Century CC Jacket: Getting Rolling
Showers Pass is a well known and respected name in cycling rain wear which is celebrating 25 years of business in 2022. To mark this occasion they chose to introduce the Century CC Jacket.
LMNT Electrolyte Additive: Quick Review
Then, last year, I was watching a YouTube video from The Move with Lance Armstrong and his merry men commenting on the Tour de France. One of the sponsors was a company called LMNT, an electrolyte additive to a water bottle.
Gravel Grinder News: Lazer Introduces KinetiCore
With the goals of producing safer, lighter, better ventilated bicycle helmets that use less plastics to produce, Lazer has introduced KinetiCore technology.
Gravel Grinder News: American Classic Tires Updated
News breaks today of updates to that range of tires. The company has a new puncture protection system and has lowered weights across the range as well as engineering in a lower rolling resistance for their tires across the range.
A Spectrum Of Lights: Outbound Lighting
You would think by this time I would have enough lights in my light box for just about anything, but no. Not quite.
Redshift Sports ShockStop Pro Seat Post: Checkpoint
So, right up front I have to address the weather. Yes- the weather. We Mid-Westerners always seem to start out conversations with chatter about the recent weather, but in this case, it really has some bearing on how the ShockStop Pro Seat Post worked for me.
Gravel Grinder News: New PCL Event & Spinergy Stands With Ukraine
Today in Gravel Grinder News we have a new commemorative PCL event from Nebraska and news from Spinergy Wheels. Let’s jump in.
Polar Breakaway Bottles: Quick Review
While bottles for your bicycle are not one of those things you might think about as being important – They are ‘just water bottles’, after all- These utilitarian devices for cyclists are a detail that could be a key part of a successful run at your next event.
Gravel Grinder News: STORMCHASER GRX 810 1X SUS Debuts
Want a geared Stormchaser? Well, your wait is now over as Salsa Cycles announced today that they have a new STORMCHASER GRX 810 1X SUS model.
Gravel Grinder News: Craft Cadence, Showers Pass, Polar Bottle & More
In today’s Gravel Grinder News we’ve got upcoming reviews to talk about on products from Showers Pass, Craft Cadence, and Polar Bottle.
Scoutset Bag Brace: Quick Review
The Scoutset Bag Brace is a unique, titanium device which stabilizes and carries bags (or maybe even other light loads) well with a simple clamp which takes the place of a steer tube spacer on a threadless steer tube set up. It makes a bicycle with no front rack mount capabilities into a front load carrying bike, or it could be that perfect stabilization device for the bike packer using a large handle bar roll.
A Spectrum Of Lights: GloWorm Alpha G1.0 RF
It (The GloWorm Alpha 1.0 RF Light) is what I would grab for a night ride that saw me out there in the dark for an hour or more.
Astral O.N.S. Seatpost : Quick Review
Okay, so having an emergency kit- is this an idea for you? That’s the number one question to answer here, in my opinion. I think that answer is “Yes” for some riders, but with some qualifications.
Featured Event: The Theoi
Much like the sacred battles on Olympus, The Theoi is designed to challenge participants both physically and mentally. There are three parts to this event: an intermediate-distance triathlon, a near-vertical gravel time trial (bike) up the mountain, and a demanding off-road/gravel bike race.
Q & A With Enduro Bearings’ Matt Harvey
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Astral Handle Bar Bag: Quick Review
“…the Astral handle bar bag is really quite good. It is easy to get into and is a very useful size.”
WTB Sealant: At The Finish
So, once again I see a sealant product with great initial set up traits, longevity in terms of use, but with a question mark in terms of its tire sealing capabilities.
Gravel Grinder News: Grinder Nationals, Gravel Worlds News & More
The news keeps coming and first up we have event news from Grinder Nationals. Plus Gravel Worlds gets a title sponsor, doping controls make their debut in the gravel scene, and more.
Redshift Sports ShockStop Pro Seat Post: Getting Rolling
Redshift Sports could have kept on doing what they were doing and could have considered the ShockStop Seat Post a success, but they didn’t. They went straight away in to finding ways to improve upon the idea ….
Gravel Grinder News: Moots Debuts Routt ESC Model
Today Moots announces a new titanium gravel/adventure bike dubbed the Routt ESC. This new model is a 700c wheeled rig set for those riders which like to go from the gravel to a bit of single track and back again.
Gravel Grinder News: Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame Announced
Today it has been announced that a “Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame” organization, and in the future, a physical home for the hall, will operate out of Emporia, Kansas
WTB Vulpine Tires: At The Finish
This tire is kind of an oddball in WTB’s line up. The other SG2 cut protected tires I’ve tried are good, but this Vulpine is so much nicer riding
Bontrager Circuit WaveCel Helmet: Quick Review
The Bontrager Circuit WaveCel helmet is a lighter, sleeker offering with the added protection that the WaveCel liner affords a rider.
Finish Line FiberLink Sealant: At The Finish
Okay, so FiberLink seems to have an impressive lifespan, it seems to have a pretty good ability to clog a sealant injector nozzle, so I assume a good performance in the field, and it seals up tire casings quite nicely. But, is it a better choice than the most popular brands?
GORE C5 GTX Thermo Jacket: Quick Review
What don’t I like? It’s black and that scares me a bit for daytime use on trafficked roads although it sure looks good. And at my age, I need all the sexy I can get. But not DEAD sexy.
Riding Gravel RX
From time to time, I have experienced great joy along when mountaineering or riding gravel…. but this summer took such experiences to another level.
Lead Out Bags: Quick Review
A hundy gets you a couple of bags from a small US company looking to make a dent in the industry, seemingly off to a good start.
Kenda Alluvium Pro Tires: At The Finish
But I really would like to try these with a good sprinkling of ‘pixie dust’ on them. A dust that would allow the tire to give me a more compliant ride across all conditions.
Grepp Handle Bar Tape: At The Finish
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A Spectrum Of Lights: The Amazon Lights
A causal search of Amazon for bike lights will show a huuuuge availability of lights…small to large…pretty much all from China, and at reduced prices compared to the mainstream brands. Like really reduced.
Ergon SR Allroad Core Comp Saddle: At The Finish
Folks looking for a better saddle in 2022 and beyond really need to make an effort to try out these Allroad saddles from Ergon. They are not like the old Ergon saddles, (which is good), and they deliver on the promise of great fit and comfort on gravel.
State Bicycle Co. 6061 Black Label All-Road: Getting Rolling
In 2020, State launched the bike we have in for review – the 6061 Black Label All-Road. Designed as a lighter, faster, yet still affordable option, the 6061 Black Label All-Road features a heat-treated alloy frame, full carbon fork and unique State-branded 1×11-speed drivetrain.
Gravel Grinder News: Wilde Bicycle Co. Debuts
Today a new U.S. based company has been announced called Wilde Bicycle Co. The company is headed up by former All City Bikes founder and leader for 11 years, Jeff Frane.
WTB Vulpine Tires: Checkpoint
Oddly, the Vulpine isn’t as fast a rolling tire on gravel which is loose, chunky, and deep as other tires with similar width. However; once you get out of situations where the terrain is loose and deep, the Vulpine begins to show up as a fast, controllable tire.
Topeak Gravel Gear Bag: Quick Review
Just what the heck is this thing? It has straps like a frame bag, but it isn’t really a frame bag, or a bag at all. It has elements of a tool roll, but it doesn’t go under your saddle. It is shaped like an overgrown wallet, but the permanently attached front strap kind of takes it out of that category.
Astral Wanderlust Wheels: At The Finish
Maybe what we want is a wheel to cross a county on. Or a continent on. Or a world. And so flash is second to longevity, value, and solid, long days in the saddle. And I do think that the Wanderlusts hit that mark.
Craft Cadence Recycled Performance Jersey: At The Finish
The recycled fabric seems tough, stretchy, and washes well in the laundry. I have no issues with the fabric and the recycled element to it makes me feel good about my impact on the environment.
Kenda Alluvium Pro Tires: Getting Rolling
I liked the tread pattern. It looked right up my alley, an alley paved with asphalt mixed with dirt roads.
American Classic Tires: At The Finish
So, in the end, I come back to that old adage: “You get what you pay for”. In terms of the American Classic Wentworths, that’s not saying they are bad.
Whisky Parts Co. Spano Drop Bar: At The Finish
It is the bar for those who don’t like the weird, laid-out levers look, and for those who don’t want a lot of flare to the drops. It’s the flared drop bar that looks ‘normal’. It’s the drop bar that takes advantage of what carbon fiber can bring to the table where other carbon handle bars have not. It’s got great ergonomic features, and it rides really well. What more could you ask for in a drop handle bar for gravel riding?
A Spectrum Of Lights: Bontrager Ion Elite R
Moving on with our light review round-up, we have the light from Bontrager. As we mentioned in the intro post, what I received from Trek was the Ion Elite R which is one step down from the top of the line light.
Craft Cadence Cycling Wallet: Quick Review
The Craft Cadence Cycling Wallet is a fine way to protect sensitive smart phones and to carry things like money, credit cards, keys, and more in an organized, safe way.
WTB Vulpine Tires: Getting Rolling
What we have here is a new tire from WTB with an old name that has a new mission: Be fast on gravel.
American Classic Tires: Checkpoint
Remembering that these are $35.00 tires (each) means that we probably should not be looking at the American Classic offerings as being equal to, or better than tires costing more, despite what “direct-to-consumer” marketing may seem to indicate here.
A Spectrum Of Lights: NiteRider Lumina 1100 Boost
The NiteRider Lumina 1100 (and likely the 1200 version) would be my pick for road focused or higher speed gravel rides as well as city cruising.
Ergon SR Allroad Core Comp Saddle: Checkpoint
Every time I did this I felt like I could not feel as much- or any- vibrations coming through the saddle like I was through my hands and my feet. It did not seem to matter if I had a chamois on or if I was in my street clothes, this seemed to me to be the case. That Infinergy® stuff really seems to knock down the higher frequency stuff really well.
Grepp Handle Bar Tape: Checkpoint
Grepp tape is reusable, washable, and recyclable which makes this tape unique amongst the category. I found that it seems to have durability and a stable nature on the handle bar.
A Spectrum Of Lights: Light and Motion VIS Pro 1000 Trail
The VIS Trail Pro is my choice of the test for a light that is mostly used in the dirt and at speeds under 30mph. The warm color tint and the useful UI; the quality build with high levels of water resistance…it’s a very nice light.
Craft Cadence Handle Bar Bag: At The Finish
The Craft Cadence Handle Bar Bag is a very sturdy, well made bag which has a lot of versatility and is simple to use.
Race Report: Salty Lizard 100
This race report is brought to you by the Salty Lizard 100’s Race director, Bobby Kennedy. The Salty Lizard 100 just took place in October
“Episode #94 – Bobby Kennedy of the Salty Lizard 100”
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Masi Brunello: At The Finish
I will miss the Masi and I hope there are many more bikes like this for us to buy and enjoy. Bikes that are solid and of good value; bikes that don’t break the bank.
Whisky Parts Co. Spano Drop Bar: Checkpoint
This handle bar actually has features that make a difference in ride feel and comfort. Plus, it is fairly light. That’s always a nice thing.
KOM Cycling Products: Quick Review
A package of KOM Cycling products arrived some time ago and I have been playing around with the bits and pieces for a while now.
Ride Report: unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley 2021
The unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley happened again on October 10th and by all accounts, it was a rousing success, with a big turnout and lots of happy faces.
WTB CZR Wheels: At The Finish
I give the CZR wheels a ‘highly recommended’ score here. While certain singular features on competitor’s products may seem more appealing, the CZR wheels have a complete feature set, are a part of a systemic tubeless range, which not many other choices in wheels can lay claim to, and a wheel set which performs at a very high level in very demanding conditions.
WTB Sealant: Getting Rolling
ealant is a lot like tires are when it comes to opinions. What is legend and what is fact gets lost in the passionate takes some folks have concerning which one is ‘best’. So, as far as this opening introduction goes for this new sealant from WTB, many of you may, no doubt, dismiss it out of hand because of your choices. That’s fine. This review is not being done to evangelize anyone. But those who have a more open mind to new ideas should read on.
Gravel Grinder News: EVOC Hydro Pro, Trek Bags, Challenge Tires & More
The most recent news for the gravel and back road rider is here. Sea Otter has come and gone, the first to be held since the pandemic struck in 2020, and a few things came out of that show/festival. We also have a couple of news items from recent press releases. Let’s check it out!
Lizard Skins Glove Sampler : Quick Review
Lizard Skins was kind enough to supply a couple of the new offerings for 2021 in their cycling glove line. One pair is long fingered and one pair is short fingered and both are what I would call a light weight glove as far as warmth/fabric. I have used them for a bit now, one pair much more than the others…see below about that…and here are my thoughts.
Craft Cadence Recycled Performance Jersey : Getting Rolling
The Craft Cadence Recycled Performance Jersey comes to us with a responsibly sourced material used to make a racy-snug fitting jersey which promises to have a performance to match its cut.
A Spectrum Of Lights: A Riding Gravel Round-Up – Part 2
Thank you for joining me for Part 2 of this Round-Up. Hit that link above if you need to read Part 1 yet. Now then, let’s get back to the lights at hand. I am just doing a quick overview for now. When I look at these one at a time I will fill in more details.
American Classic Tires: Getting Rolling
When you hear or read the name “American Classic”, you probably are not thinking about tires. But that’s what we are looking at here.
A Spectrum Of Lights: A Riding Gravel Round-Up
It’s almost Fall. Of course in So Cal that does not mean much except that the days get shorter and it is not 105 degrees. No leaves will fall as they have all died of drought and have already fallen or they have burned up in some forest fire.
Gravel Grinder News: Fezzari Shafer Gravel Bike Announced
Today Fezzari Bikes, the direct to rider company, announces their take on a gravel bike, the Shafer. It is a carbon fiber frame and fork gravel bike with a lot of nice details and a forward-thinking geometry which pushes the boundaries of what gravel bike geometry can be going forward.
“Episode #93 – News & Roundup”
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Grepp Handle Bar Tape: Getting Rolling
The Grepp tape is based on a synthetically produced, plant based fiber called TENCEL™ which comes from trees. The wood pulp is made into a base from which the fibers are then woven into threads. This is what faces your hands with the Grepp tape.
Ergon SR Allroad Core Comp Saddle: Getting Rolling
One of my longest rides this year was done on the SR Allroad Core. It was a 112 mile gravel ride with a little pavement mixed in here and there with towns passed through. The ride was 10.5 hours long and I experienced no saddle discomfort at all…
Gritty Take: Opinions On The UCI Sanctioned Gravel Series/World Championships
You just knew this was going to happen one day, didn’t you? The UCI- that big, evil, fun-ruining organization was going to come in and destroy everything you loved about the gravel event scene.
Whisky Parts Co. Spano Drop Bar: Getting Rolling
The bars were easy to set up and no more difficult to wrap than a standard handle bar, in my opinion. Once everything was set, I set my hands into the drops and pushed down. Whoa! These bars have some noticeable give.
Craft Cadence Handle Bar Bag: Getting Rolling
The over-all shape of this bag is unusual, being that it sets on the bike flatter against the head tube and reaches downward toward the front wheel, rather than setting outward, or lengthwise, as many other bar bags do. It is more like a handbag in that way than anything I’ve seen for a bicycle.
“Episode #92 – Red Bull, Mike’s, Shipping, Honey & More”
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“Episode #91 – Dan Roberts of the Snaggy Ridge 105”
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Gravel Grinder News: GPS Navigation News, Craft Cadence Gear & More
In today’s Gravel Grinder News we have a new Ride With GPS feature debuting and news about review items from Craft cadence. Plus we have information regarding a new gravel grinder to be held in Southwestern Texas in November. Let’s jump in!
Astral Wanderlust Wheels: Getting Rolling
There have been a lot of recent reports and discussions on how much of a difference ‘better’ wheels make on a bicycle and if they are worth the cost of the upgrade. Do lighter wheels actually matter? Is aero everything? Are red hubs really faster?
WTB CZR Wheels: Checkpoint
The WTB CZR wheels not only are light weight, very competitively priced, and super-subtle in looks, but have excellent lateral rigidity which enhances handling and reduces rider fatigue.
Honeybutt Chamois Creme: Quick Review
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Gravel Grinder News: New Dura-Ace, Ultegra Show Hints Of Gravel Tech Future
Our look at the new Dura-Ace and Ultegra 12 speed and what- if any- implications it may have for a future GRX offering, and gravel tech in general.
Finish Line FiberLink Sealant: Getting Rolling
Finish Line’s new FiberLink sealant is a latex based sealant that acts a lot like what you would expect. Initial set up remind me very much of how the competion’s latex selant formula sets up tires, and that is a good thing.
Three Tool Rolls: Quick Review
With plenty of miles on each of the tool rolls here, I am ready to give my thoughts on what each one does best and what they don’t do so well. As a bonus, I will also have a quick look at KOM’s “Tube Strap”, which is even more minimalist than a tool roll!
“Episode #90 – Gravel Worlds Recap”
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Showers Pass Gravel Shorts: At The Finish
I give these Gravel Shorts a high recommendation. The caveat being that they are shorter in the inseam than many baggies. If that suits you, these shorts are winners.
“Episode #89 – Greg Knoll of The Dirt Bag”
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“Episode #88 – Big Pile of News “
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WTB CZR Wheels: Getting Rolling
The CZR range will include trail bike wheels and these gravel/road wheels which we have in for testing. Focusing then on the gravel side, the WTB CZR wheels will feature an internal rim width of 23mm, reinforced spoke hole beds, and WTB’s “4D” spoke holes which aim each nipple and spoke out to the hub at an angle which removes stress on the spokes which typical straight holes in rims cannot do.
Masi Brunello: Checkpoint
So far the Masi Brunello has been smooth riding, good accelerating (especially with the Astral wheels on there), and quite willing for multi hour rides across varied road surfaces.
“Episode #87 – Getting Things”
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Gravel Grinder News: SRAM XPLR, Easton Carbon Drop Bar and More
Today in Gravel Grinder News we have views on the new SRAM XPLR group, news of a carbon drop bar from Easton, and a new sealant from Finish Line. Let’s go!
Three Tool Rolls: An Introduction
Tool rolls- Those minimalist storage ‘bags’ which snuggle up under your saddle. You may have seen a few in the past. Well, we at RidingGravel.com have decided to check out three offerings. The SILCA Seat Roll Asymmetrico, the KOM Cycling Saddle Tool Roll, and the Topeak Burrito Pack.
Featured Event: Moran 166
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Ravemen Lights: Quick Review Part 3
As I wrap up our look at Ravemen lights, I have a go with some of the more budget oriented lights in Ravemen’s range.
“Episode #86 – Tyler Tafelsky of Bearclaw Bikes/Moran 166”
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Ravemen Lights: Quick Review Part 2
The PR800 is a great light with features that make it a bit more versatile and useful for the long distance cyclist.
Ravemen Lights: Quick Review Part 1
My take on these two lights is that they would be great for the serious night rider who is out in the dark on a regular basis.
Fizik Terra Argo X3 Saddle: Long Review
While it’s true everyone has different needs in a saddle, I’ve found the Terra Argo X.3 to be remarkably comfortable and smooth-riding. It also offers a generous fit range, so it can meet the needs of a wide variety of riders’ needs.
“Episode #84 – Crystal Ball”
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GORE Summer Wear For Gravel: Quick Review
Now I often ride pure roadie wear on my gravel rides if they are long and fast over mixed surfaces…a typical gravel experience for around here. But for less of a ‘pace’ or for stuff like light bikepacking, I would grab the Explore stuff every time
Wolf Tooth Supple Lite Handle Bar Tape: Quick Review
I liked the overall feel and tacky grip, (when it was dry), of this tape. It does damp out some vibration – not all of them – so you end up with a nicer experience in regard to hand comfort. I liked how the cross-section allowed for the tape to have that soft-ribbed grip which aids in situations that might be a bit rowdier than your typical road surface.
Masi Brunello: Getting Rolling
…here is the Masi Brunello GRX 22 and it has more shaping in it’s frame than anything made of metal I have ever ridden. And my first impression is that it works. It works well. But that is getting ahead of myself.
Showers Pass Gravel Shorts: Getting Rolling
Showers Pass, probably best known for rain gear, does have a new pair of shorts out called the “Gravel Shorts”. Of course, this distinction is the ‘buzzword du jour’ these days, but it does differentiate this pair of shorts from the similarly plainly named “Cross Country Shorts” which we reviewed back in 2018.
Gravel Grinder News: New Bar Tape from Wolf Tooth – New Storage Items From KOM
In today’s Gravel Grinder News we have a new handle bar tape offering from Wolf Tooth and some new on-bike storage solutions from KOM Cycling. Let’s dig in…..
“Episode #83 – Bobby Kennedy of Salty & Stupid Cycling”
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Pirelli Cinturato Gravel H Tires: At The Finish
So who is this tire for…..They are the kind of rider that wants a bullet-proof, easy tubeless set up, a tire that doesn’t require baby-sitting in terms of air pressure retention, and a tire that wears well. That is a tough combination to get right, but I believe that Pirelli did get this right with the Cinturato Gravel H tires.
Gravel Grinder News: HED Wheels Debuts Emporia GC3 Carbon Wheelset
HED Wheels, the Minnesota U.S.A. based maker of wheels, perhaps best known for their aerodynamic qualities, has released a new wheel in their Emporia range today. Dubbed the Emporia GC3, it features design cues from HED’s Vanquish RC Pro and Vanquish RC Pro Performance Series wheels and has a 30mm rim depth.
Panaracer Gravel King SK+ 650B Tires: At The Finish
So, who is this tire best suited for? I believe that the way Panaracer has made this tire and the way that they market it as the “strongest version of the GravelKing SK..”speaks to a cyclist who craves a reliable tire with volume for rougher surfaces and/or heavy loads.
“Episode #82 – It’s Been A While!”
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Bontrager Foray Shoes: Getting Rolling
There seems to be a run on green shoes of late as these are the second set I have seen in green….and I like it. Great color, in my opinion. But is it a great shoe?
GORE Spring Wear For Gravel: Getting Rolling
GORE has been winning with me of late with clothing that really has been working well. This, after some other items that were real misses, has been a great surprise and has filled out my go-to list of staple clothing quite nicely.
Lizard Skins DSP V2 4.6mm Handle Bar Tape: Quick Review
Riding with the thicker DSP V2 tape was nice in that there was a bit of a reduction in buzz and the tape had a very noticeable give. It should be noted, however, that thicker tape means that your handlebar grip diameter will be larger. This may or may not be a positive for you.
Gravel Grinder News: Roval Debuts New Terra CL Wheels
Today Roval announces two new wheel sets based off their flagship Terra CLX wheels. The goal was to bring carbon fiber wheels and Roval’s design ethos down to price ranges which should be a bit easier on the budget for many more riders than the range topping CLX wheels. Additionally, Roval has a new flared drop bar made in carbon fiber to talk about.
Get Off The Couch And Ride! Why You Need A Bike Fit
The final video in our “Get Off The Couch And Ride!” series is all about bike fit and why you need one. In this episode, Pat Casey of Peak State Fit walks Salty and Stupid Cycling’s Bobby Kennedy through a bike fit. Meanwhile, Pat shares why a bike fit is not just for racers. Anyone can benefit from being professionally fitted.
Pirelli Cinturato Gravel H Tires: Checkpoint
I’m pretty impressed by the Cinturato. It does ride well, handles well, especially for a tire with not much tread, and it is almost a ‘set it and forget it’ tire in terms of width and air pressure retention.
Gu Energy Roctane Energy Drink Mix: Quick Review
Oh, and by the way, it cleans up out of your bottles really well. Just thought I should mention that before closing out here, because I hate it when something nasty starts growing in my favorite water bottles! Roctane- Check it out. I think it works well and it may help you get those big miles in this Summer and for the future.
“Episodes #80 & #81 – Dave Pryor of the unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley and Tim Tucker of Gravel Unravel”
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Panaracer Gravel King SK+ 650B Tires: Checkpoint
The Gravel King SK+ tires have decent roll, are seemingly quite resistant to punctures, and have copious volume for their size. In fact, you had better have room for 50mm tires on your bike if you want to try out these 650B tires.
Redshift Sports Kitchen Sink Handlebar: At The Finish
The overall design of each aspect of the system has a pretty wide appeal, in my opinion. So, yes- it isn’t for everyone. But if you are looking for a way to gain a bit more control, better ride comfort, and more versatility in your gravel/adventure riding, then the Redshift Sports Kitchen Sink Handlebars, Cruise Control grips, and Really Long Bar Tape are well worth looking into. I highly recommend the system.
“Episode #79 – The News”
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Pirelli Cinturato Gravel H Tires: Getting Rolling
Okay, so I didn’t know what to expect here, but what I found has been pretty impressive so far. The Pirelli tires roll well, and set up great.
“Episode #78 – Darts & Heaters”
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unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley 2021 Announced.
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Raveman Lights: Getting Rolling
The Ravemen range of front and rear lights is intriguing and some of the models have some pretty unique features promising some nice user experiences. At the asking prices, it would appear that these lights are a great value as well. Stay tuned as I get these into use and we’ll find out where Ravemen lights hit and where they miss.
Panaracer Gravel King SK+ 650B Tires: Getting Rolling
There are several sizes of the Gravel King SK+ tires in the range, we happen to have the 650B X 48mm versions. The tires we have are the blackwall versions, but Panaracer lists a skin wall version as well. None of the funky colors as with other Gravel King variants here though, which you don’t get with the SK+. Just plain black tread.
“Episode #77 – Things are Getting ‘Rad”
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WTB Proterra Wheels: At The Finish
I can see these as wheels you upgrade to which you ‘just ride’ and not give much thought to. In other words, perhaps the perfect wheel set for most people’s needs.
Redshift Sports Kitchen Sink Handlebar: Checkpoint
The control part is what I wasn’t expecting. When things get rowdy, rough, and sketchy, the Drop Grips especially come into play and make controlling the bike a much easier task. I felt a lot more secure while holding these grips when I hit loose gravel in a turn, for instance.
New Riding Gravel Apparel Available!
Spring is here and so are a few items in the Riding Gravel storage area. It’s been a while since we have had any t-shirts available, so we have fixed that now with two designs. One is a Riding Gravel classic and the other one is a new version of a shirt we offered last time we had shirts.
“Episode #76 – Fashion or Function …. Plus Get Your Tshirts Here!”
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Time For Tubeless Maintenance
The tubeless ‘dance’ isn’t hard to do once you get the hang of it. That said- it isn’t for everybody. Using tubes is definitely a lot easier and comes with less maintenance issues. Of course, they do fail when punctured, there is no free lunch. You’ll just have to decide which suits you better, and if all this maintenance is worth the benefits for your riding.
Gravel Grinder News: Garmin Unveils New “Rally”Powermeter Pedals.
The news of a new power measuring pedal product from Garmin is out now and our own MG attended the ‘virtual’ press release event. Following are the details and comments on this new pedal system for power measurement from Garmin called “Rally”.
WTB Proterra Wheels: Checkpoint
The WTB Proterra i23 wheels are a subtle looking, value priced wheel set at $649.00 for the pair. You get smooth EZO sealed bearings, easily serviced parts, and WTB’s proven tubeless rims. Nothing ‘shouty‘ going on here, just a workingman-like wheel set. Plus, they pass the critical ‘wobble/oscillation test’ which means they will handle well on sketchy gravel. Better than most other value priced and stock wheel sets.
“Episode #75 – The OG Gravel Event & More”
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Get Off The Couch And Ride! A Pathway To Ride Day Fitness #3
Today Riding Gravel continues the series of videos which will focus on how anyone can get from ‘zero to race day shape‘. Realizing that COVID-19 may have caused many of you to take up couch surfing and that your riding time may have suffered from a lack of focus,
Gravel Grinder News: Salsa Debuts ’21 Warbird, Stormchaser Models
Salsa Cycles has announced the 2021 versions of their popular Warbird and Stormchaser models. These models reflect color and spec changes only. The designs remain the same as the 2020 models.
“Episode #74 – UG & Who Let the Dogs Out?”
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Redshift Sports Kitchen Sink Handlebar: Getting Rolling
The Redshift Sports Kitchen Sink Handlebar, Cruise Control Grips, and Really Long Bar Tape combine to make a system that is intriguing for the gravel and back road cyclist. Add in the loop bar section and it becomes more versatile with an added possibility for cargo bag attachment, accessories attachment points, and obviously as an aero position for riding into winds. There is a lot going on here.
Spinergy GXX Wheels: At The Finish
So, if you can get past the fact that the GXX is not going to win any lightweight wheel contests, the GXX wheels will give your bike a smoother, more controlled ride with less energy wasted trying to herd the bike down a rougher road. That’s worth a lot right there, in my opinion.
Challenge Tires Getaway: At The Finish
If you are racing, or if you want a great tire that makes riding to gravel and dirt roads more fun and speedy, this is your tire.
“Episodes #73 – Get Your Stuff Now!”
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Get Off The Couch And Ride! A Pathway To Ride Day Fitness #2
Today Riding Gravel continues the series of videos which will focus on how anyone can get from ‘zero to race day shape‘. Realizing that COVID-19 may have caused many of you to take up couch surfing and that your riding time may have suffered from a lack of focus, Bobby Kennedy of Salty and Stupid Cycling has created a series of videos to help anyone get off the couch and ride.
Finish Line Maintenance Products: Quick Review
Spring is showing signs of kicking into gear and you know what that means, right? Gravel and back road riding season, that’s what! But is your bike ready? If you shoved your bike into the corner and didn’t do any maintenance, it will need doing now.
WTB Proterra Wheels: Getting Rolling
The WTB Proterra i23 wheels are a subtle looking, value priced wheel set at $649.00 for the pair. You get smooth EZO sealed bearings, easily serviced parts, and WTB’s proven tubeless rims. Nothing ‘shouty’ going on here, just a workingman-like wheel set.
Fresh Gravel: WTB, Redshift Sports, Finish Line
Winter is hitting the Riding Gravel headquarters hard, but that doesn’t mean that things are not happening. Today we have news on some upcoming products from WTB, Redshift Sports, and Finish Line which are due to arrive soon, or already have, which we will be reviewing.
Gravel Grinder News: Rose Backroad Classified
This is an interesting choice and reflects again that the gravel cycling segment is pushing road biking technology forward in a way that was unforeseen only a few years ago.
“Episodes #71 & #72 – Doubleheader”
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Gravel Grinder News: SRAM Max 36 Derailleur and AUX Bottle Cage
Today in “Gravel Grinder News” we have a new rear derailleur and cassette from SRAM plus news of a versatile water bottle cage system from Granite Design.
Muc-Off Rainproof Essentials Case: Quick Review
For my uses, the cell phone, money, and card functionality makes this case an essential part of my kit now. I can pop out my cell phone easily, and I can stow money in there instead of floating it around in a sandwich baggie.
Get Off The Couch And Ride! A Pathway To Ride Day Fitness #1
Today Riding Gravel is excited to announce a series of videos which will focus on how anyone can get from ‘zero to race day shape’.
Showers Pass Cloudburst Jacket: Getting Rolling
The Cloudburst is a fully seam-sealed rain jacket made with a new fabric called eliteAIR™. This new fabric has the characteristic of being stretchable and very breathable. The jacket also is packable with less bulk than many seam sealed rain jackets.
Topeak Alien X Multi-tool: Quick Review
This tool would definitely cover a lot of needs on a long, self-supported type ride where you may need to do some repair work to keep you going. It’s got a few things in there that are pretty iffy, (the tire lever, the 8mm hex key) , but for the common repairs I think its a winner.
Gravel Grinder News: Wheels From WTB, Spinergy Plus Dynaplug Tubeless Tool.
Today we have new wheel sets to tell you about from WTB and Spinergy. Plus a new tubeless plug tool from Dynaplug is also in the news this week.
“Episode #70 – Congrats!”
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Gravel Grinder News; HED Announces Emporia GA Pro Silver Edition
HED Wheels announces today that they have a limited edition polished Emporia GA Pro wheel set on offer. These wheels feature HED’s newest rim design for gravel with an internal width of 25mm.
Challenge Tires Getaway: Checkpoint
The Challenge Tires Getaway is looking to be one of the better choices for anyone who wants a fast tire for racing purposes, or for anyone looking for a very smooth riding tire in the 40mm range.
Topeak Pakgo Gearpack: Quick Review
he Pakgo Gearpack is a great way to keep organized – be that at home or on the go. It’s a nice item one could keep ready and whether you ride from home or grab the bag to hit a trail head, or a destination to cycle from, the Pakgo will make sure you have what you need to hand.
Keepers: Silca Pista Plus Floor Pump
Classic design wasn’t compromised where it matters most with the Silca Pista Plus. The ‘guts’ of this pump are just like those of the past pumps Silca is famous for. That means that parts are available to repair this pump, when that time comes, but I know that occasional maintenance will put that day off for years- maybe over a decade.
Gulo Composites GGX-SL Wheelset: At the Finish
After six months of riding and yes, even a little bit of racing, it’s time to wrap up the long-term review of the GRX-SL wheelset from Gulo Composites.
“Episode #69 – Ranty”
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Roval Terra Carbon Post: At The Finish
I thoroughly enjoyed the ride quality of this seat post and I would not want to return to a more rigid type of post after having experienced the Terra Carbon
Boyd Wheels Trailblazer Carbon Wheels: Checkpoint
One of the first real rides I did on the Trailblazer wheels was a 50 mile mixed surface loop running the Touareg tires. Now I got a bit suckered into this one. You know that friend that says that “it’s a 30 mile ride with a couple of hills” and it never is? Yeah. That friend. I have one of those.
Whisky Parts Milhouse & Winston Handlebars: At The Finish
Of course, high price cannot be forgotten, and if their is anything that makes these bars hard to consider it would be that barrier. However; try to find a competing product and it becomes apparent that if this idea is something that you’ve always wanted to see become available, well, here you go
Merry Christmas!
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Gravel Grinder News: Challenge Tires Debuts Getaway 700c X 40mm Tire
The Challenge Tire Getaway model is a welcomed addition to the range of fast, light, 38-42mm range of tires for gravel. It seems that this type and size range of gravel tires is not seeing a lot of new development lately with many companies focusing on larger tires not really focused on speed.
Spinergy GXX Wheels: Checkpoint
The Spinergy GXX is a pretty good value for the dollar in terms of carbon rimmed wheels. You get a solid performing wheel set that will enhance ride quality and performance at the same time.
The Multi-Tool: A Quick Review of Three
All of these are not the ‘typical’ multi-tool that you would carry for three different reasons, but all of them serve a useful purpose. Outside the box can be a good thing.
“Episode #68 – Dave Pryor of unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley”
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Gravel Grinder News: Gravel Worlds Introduces 300-mile Event for 2021
The Pirate Cycling League has added a new event to Gravel Worlds 2021. The 300-mile Long Voyage joins the existing 150-mile, 75-mile and 50km events.
Archer Components’ D1x Trail Shifting System: At The Finish
As the system stands for the flat bar user, I think it presents a good value when you stack it against what is available for flat bar electronic shifting. The drop bar market will be another level altogether. Let’s see what happens, but this bears watching.
Ritchey Outback: Quick Review
And I rode it on the street. And I rode it in the dirt. And I rode it on good roads and bad roads. And I began to form impressions about the Outback…
Great Gifts for Gravel Cyclists – $60 and Under
The holidays are upon us, and with them comes the challenge of choosing the right gifts for friends and family. Not many folks have unlimited budgets, so selecting a great gift that’s also affordable is the goal. With that in mind, here are some gifts we’d be stoked to find under the tree this year, and all come in at $60 or less.
“Episode #67 – Getting a Little Political”
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WTB SG2 Gravel Tires: At The Finish
WTB has some really good non-puncture protected gravel/all road tires in their line, but there was no puncture protected version, until now. The SG2 gravel tires seem to be a good addition to the range as long as you understand that the width indicated on the side wall may not match the width of the tire in reality.
“Episode #66 – Quickie”
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Winter Clothing Round-Up With GORE: At The Finish
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Grit, Courage, and Openness Versus Climate Change: Can Riding Gravel Help Save Us?
“an ocean of sweat
a delta of spirit
a barn full of sparrows
about to explode into the night.”
–from Ben Weaver, “The DAMn”
WTB SG2 Gravel Tires: Byway Checkpoint
The 700c x 40mm WTB Byway SG2 tires have now been ridden a bit more to bring us to the final mid-term article on the three SG2 tires we have on review here.
Q 36.5 Unique Gloves With Elastic Interface: Quick Review
Gloves for cycling have not typically kept up with the advancements in technology and new knowledge applied to cycling short inserts and that for shoes and pedals. We seem to be missing similar comfort and performance features for cycling gloves. But no more with the Q 36.5 Unique Gloves which bring a scientific, performance based design to these gloves which seems to have great promise for the gravel and back road cyclist.
Spinergy GXX Wheels: Getting Rolling
Spinergy has been famous for using an alternative to stainless steel spokes for years. Their spoke is based upon a use of a special fiber. Specifically a spoke with “over 30,000 strands of polyphenylene bensobisoxazole fiber”. These fibers are then coated with a chemical, water, and UV resistant material which can be colored. The PBO spokes also have three times the strength of stainless steel, according to Spinergy, at half the weight of stainless steel spokes.
Archer Components’ D1x Trail Shifting System: Checkpoint
The Archer Components D1x has been easy to use after the somewhat confusing instructions were navigated upon set up. I loved that I had an easy to operate system which could be tweaked in the field. Shifting is great, maybe not as fast as some premier electronic systems, but as good as any fresh mechanical system and this with old, tired parts.
Ride Report: unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley 2020
Had we told you in 2019 that an event with these protocols could be called a ‘success’, you may have sneered at such draconian measures being seen in that light. However; the unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley ended up being one of the very few high profile gravel events happening at all in 2020.
Roval Terra Carbon Post: Getting Rolling
The Roval Terra Carbon Post is another device which has been designed to help with rider comfort. A seat post with some ‘give’, if you will. That is nothing new, of course, but Roval feels that their design does it better, so let’s see what it is that makes this seat post tic.
Bontrager Sampler: Getting Rolling
Here we have, from Trek, a Sampler Platter: Bontrager Shoes, a waist pack, and a jacket for really bad weather.
“Episode #65 – Cold Weather Tips, Viathon, Whisky & More”
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Atomik/Berd Ultimate Gravel Wheels: At The Finish
The calling card for this wheel set is the promise of a smoother ride. In that the Atomik/Berd Ultimate wheel delivers upon that promise. The Berd spokes are unique and their qualities are what gives this otherwise fairly plain wheel set its appeal.
Mountain Hardwear Exposure/2 Gore-Tex Paclite Plus Jacket: Long Review
For some cyclists, the threat of rain is suitable cause to postpone or cancel a ride. For the rest of us, there’s rain gear. And while for a lot of folks, cycling-specific waterproof outerwear is a good option, I often prefer the more flexible fit and increased versatility of a hiking/backpacking jacket.
WTB SG2 Gravel Tires: Raddler Checkpoint
This tire isn’t a ‘bad’ tire, but for the MidWest it isn’t a tire that lights a fire underneath me when I ride it. It does the job well enough, sure, but with its slightly harsher ride quality and lack of volume, it isn’t on the same plane as the Resolute or the Byway, both of which we are testing in this series of SG2 reviews.
Elite Byasi Container: Quick Review
Whether or not you are in for a ‘tool keg’ or not, the Byasi Container is a brilliantly made and easy to use solution for storage on the bike.
WTB SG2 Gravel Tires: Resolute Checkpoint
This was the model I was most concerned about going into this review. Since the standard Resolute is still my #1 gravel tire, I was really hopeful that the SG2 model would at least approximate what I liked about this tire.
Viathon G1 Bike: At The Finish
So, what we have here is an interesting sales model and a fine bike for those who crave the ultimate in efficiency that carbon fiber can bring to the table. As a straight-up road bike, we’d have no issues with the Viathon G1.
“Episode #64 – Waffle, GORE, Touareg, Hunt Wheels & More”
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Hutchinson Touareg Tires: At The Finish
Basically, I likely would have moved on to another tire by now. But I have not. And that has actually been just fine with me, because although the heat and the smoke from multiple fires around California kept my miles low overall, the times I did ride the Touregs have been just really good to live with.
Riding Gravel Radio Ranch | “Episode #63 – CatEyes & Pictures”
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Winter Clothing Round-Up With GORE: Getting Rolling
In the Northern Hemisphere, things are taking a colder turn in terms of the weather. That means as cyclists we will be reaching for our cold weather gear to extend our riding season into Fall and Winter. We recently received a kit from GORE featuring a few items that can make cold weather cycling more fun and more comfortable. Let’s take a look.
Riding Gravel Radio Ranch | Episode #62 – Dangerous Dan of The Sterile Iowan
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Archer Components’ D1x Trail Shifting System: Getting Rolling
Using the D1x is simple. To start, you depress the button on the side of the shifter box for about a second. The LED indicator will turn green, and then you depress either button on the remote until the LED flashes and you are good to go. Shifts are what you would expect from a well tuned cable operated system.
Salty Lizard 100 Recap
The inaugural Salty Lizard 100 by Salty & Stupid Cycling happened on Saturday, Oct. 3, against all the odds, in the teeth of a global pandemic, and in defiance of a relentless recession in Wendover, UT/West Wendover, NV. But it happened – it happened – and when the dust settled, a new gravel destination emerged, emptied the moon-dust out of its shoes, and passed out in a lawn chair with an unopened Coke in hand.
Whisky Parts Milhouse & Winston Handlebars: Getting Rolling
Recently I was tipped off to a couple of carbon fiber handle bars that Whiskey Parts was about to unleash upon the world. Whiskey Parts kindly sent them over for evaluation and review, and since now the curtain has been lifted on these, I can freely talk about them now.
Vee Tire Rocketman Tires: Getting Rolling
The Rocketman is a bit of a mystery tire from Vee Tire Company which we hope to clear up soon. Not just in terms of specs but also in terms of on-road performance. Gravel roads, that is. Andy T will be handling the 650B side of things while I (Guitar Ted) will be testing the 700c versions.
Atomik/Berd Ultimate Gravel Wheels: Checkpoint
The Atomik/Berd Ultimate wheel set is a lightweight, configurable component that can reduce vibrations to the rider which would otherwise hinder performance and handling on crushed rock roads.
Viathon G1 Bike: Checkpoint
All that SRAM performance is quickly and efficiently applied via the stout carbon frame which shows no hint of lateral flex under heavy pedal pressure or fork shudder under heavy braking.
Stolen Goat Apparel: At The Finish
The hits were definitely big here though. The standouts being the Gravel Shorts and the Orkaan Leisure Hoody. By the way, that Orkaan fabric does a great job of beading up and shedding water in misty conditions.
Showers Pass Elements Jacket: Quick Review
This is a well made garment from a company with a good reputation for foul weather gear. The Elements Jacket would make a fine piece for the commuter, gravel rider in certain situations, and for mountain bikers.
Rudy Project Cutline Sunglasses: At The Finish
I really ended up enjoying the Cutline glasses with the Photochromic lenses over the mirrored ones. This Photochromic choice allows you to have one lens to use in most conditions. I could ride in the dark into daylight and vice versa.
Riding Gravel Radio Ranch | Episode #61
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Boyd Wheels Trailblazer Carbon Wheels- Getting Rolling
So we have a set of wheels on the loading dock in SoCal fresh off the assembly line from Boyd Wheels. The Trailblazer line of carbon wheels is listed as both a gravel wheel and an MTB wheel. Interesting. It’s wide at 26mm internal, its hookless, which is the fashion of late, its adaptable, and it’s darn light.
Riding Gravel Radio Ranch | Episode #60
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Riding Gravel Radio Ranch | Episode #58 & #59
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FLO Cycling G700 Wheel Set: At The Finish
So, let the ‘aero-wars’ rage on the forums, I don’t care a lick about the minutiae involved in those discussions. The FLO Cycling G700’s are worth every penny from a rider comfort standpoint and a bike handling standpoint alone.
WTB SG2 Gravel Tires: Getting Rolling
Riding Gravel was privileged to be one of the few that were granted access to some SG2 tires for testing previous to the announcement today. This means we have some impressions to share about these tires.
Gravel Grinder News: WTB Introduces SG2 Puncture Protection On Gravel Tires
WTB tire users on the mountain biking side may recognize the “SG” as being a reference to “Slash Guard”. That would be about the only similarity here though as “Slash Guard 2” is a new technology and is currently only offered on WTB’s gravel tire range.
Gulo Composites GGX-SL Wheelset: Checkpoint
From the first pedal stroke, it’s easy to feel the light weight of the Gulo wheels. At 1,296 grams for the set with tape and valves installed, the GRX-SL wheels are among the lightest wheels I’ve ridden, and they should be given their $2,625 asking price.
Gravel Grinder News: Roval Terra Carbon Post
The Terra Carbon post looks like a standard carbon seat post, but this post has been designed with a special lay-up of carbon and has up to 18mm of vertical compliance, with the 20mm offset version, and is dependent upon the amount of seat post extension in a particular set up.
Stolen Goat Apparel: Getting Rolling
Recently we were contacted by an apparel company going by the name of Stolen Goat. being the curious type, I had to investigate this further. What I found out was that Stolen Goat was about helping people find happier and healthier lifestyles via sporting activities. Specifically cycling.
Rudy Project Cutline Sunglasses: Checkpoint
Recently I introduced the Rudy Project Cutline sunglasses which are still under review here. After a good month or so of rides, I am back to give you my thoughts on how they are performing for me
Kyoku Recovery Product: Long Review
My thought is that a recovery product like Kyoku is a great way to not only reach your cycling goals faster, but it is just a better, cleaner way to eat for better health. In these times, going in this direction is understandably desirable, but leaving that behind, I felt the Kyoku product can be used as a daily enhancement to life as a cyclist.
Gravel Grinder News: HED Wheels Announces Emporia Gravel Wheel Line
HED Wheels today announced a new wheel to their gravel road wheel line and a name change for the range overall. The wheels formerly known as Eroica will now be known as ‘Emporia’ wheels, reflecting the grassroots beginnings of the USA’s gravel scene.
Riding Gravel Radio Ranch | Episode #56 & #57
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Twin Six Standard Rando v2; Quick Review
Recently Twin Six, the apparel company from Minneapolis, Minnesota, introduced their new update to the Standard Rando, a bike we have reviewed in the past. The company, known mostly for their fashionable threads, might not be on your radar for a bicycle, but after reading this review, you may change that viewpoint.
Handske Gloves: Quick Review
Handske Gloves was started because the company’s founders saw a “category that was being overlooked and taken for granted”. Started in 2018 with a Kickstarter campaign, Handske Gloves exists to “design and make high-performance cycling gloves to keep you cool, comfortable, and in control for any discipline while keeping you looking great on the bike.”
Hutchinson Touareg Tires: Checkpoint
It’s a compelling tire. Other than the sand issue, it’s a good sized tire, it rolls well, grips well, excels in rougher conditions, and holds air nicely.
Viathon G1 Bike: Getting Rolling
While there is a connection to Walmart, in corporate terms, that’s where the connection ends. These Viathon bikes are high quality, serious bicycles and the team that makes up the brand reflects this with their experience in the cycling industry.
Atomik/Berd Ultimate Gravel Wheels: Getting Rolling
The Atomik/Berd Ultimate wheels are made with a somewhat familiar rim material, but laced with the unusual Berd spokes, which have claims of lighter weight, but more importantly, strength and damping qualities for the rider. At a starting price of $1700.00 for a wheel set and up, depending upon options spec’ed, the Atomik rims with these Berd spokes have some stiff competition, so the claims are important.
Cirrus Cycles Kinekt Stem: At The Finish
Cirrus Cycles Kinekt Stem: At The Finish – by Guitar Ted The suspension stem idea seemed … Cirrus Cycles Kinekt Stem: At The FinishRead more
FLO Cycling G700 Wheel Set: Checkpoint
The FLO Cycling G700 wheel set is perhaps the only aero wheel set specifically for gravel riding/racing now. But I do not think that this will be the last you see of aero wheels for gravel riding. Not if what I am experiencing is a common result for most folks, that is.
Rudy Project Cutline Sunglasses: Getting Rolling
Rudy Project continues to innovate in the cycling eyewear space and their Cutline model is one of their most recent efforts. Suggested for cycling and running sports, the Cutline has two basic ranges- mirrored lens or the Photochromic lens types. Both have various colors and combinations available.
Shimano SD5A Cycling Sandals: Quick Review
Long revered among touring cyclists and RAGBRAI riders, Shimano’s SPD cycling sandals are also a popular summer option for gravel cyclists.
Teravail Cannonball 700c X 47mm Tires: At The Finish
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Gravel Grinder News: Enve Adventure Fork Announced
The collaboration with several custom frame builders resulted also in a fork with an interesting adjustable geometry, the aforementioned ‘three-pack’ bosses, and internally routed dynamo and brake line routing. Of course, the fork also uses the now ubiquitous 12mm through axle, tapered steer tube, and flat mount brake caliper mounting standard.
FSA AGX Wheels: At The Finish
How have they been to use? Steady. They are still very true. I have not had to tension them or toss them in the truing stand. That has been as I expected based on my experience with the older MTB branded version. It’s a strong wheel for gravel use.
Bontrager Adventure Series Clothing – GR2 Shoes: At The Finish
Last time we debuted some new riding kit from Bontrager that is very applicable to gravel or light MTB riding. It is warmer weather gear, so once spring hit in So Cal, we suited up and got riding. This is what we learned.
Teravail Rutland 700c X 47mm Tires: At The Finish
I really like the 47mm version of the Rutland. It rides on our gravel here really well. It is stable, smooth riding, and when you need a little bite on dirt or finer hardpack, it does have grip.
Gravel Grinder News: Elastic Interface, Q36.5 Launch Promising New Glove Tech
This new development for gloves……is a three-dimensional, seamless and elastic palm for cycling gloves.
Riding Gravel Radio Ranch | Episode #55
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Gravel Grinder News: Shimano Announces New RX8 Gravel Shoe Color
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Riding Gravel Radio Ranch | Episode #54 – Jon Thornham of FLO Cycling
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Teravail Ehline 29″ X 2.3″ Tires: At The Finish
The Ehline has impressive grip qualities, so if traction is a concern, this tire should have you covered. Gravel is handled well by the Ehline and it does everything else well enough that, in my opinion, it should be highly considered for those of you who use a mountain bike as a gravel bike and as a mountain bike.
FLO Cycling G700 Wheel Set: Getting Rolling
After a two plus hour ride in heavy cross winds and a bit of head wind and tail wind for good measure, I can say that- Yes- there is something to having a good aerodynamic wheel on gravel.
Cirrus Cycles Kinekt Stem: Getting Rolling
The idea of a suspension stem is not a new one. There are many of you out there that will immediately remember the efforts to ‘suspend the rider’ back in the 1990’s. Well, now some thirty years later and here we are with what looks like something similar. Only it is not, really…
Keepers: Bontrager Ion 200 RT/Flare RT
What I wanted was a smaller light form with as little weight as I could get, and with enough intensity front and rear to be worth using on open roads. I also wanted at least 8 hours of run time on a high level flash.
Riding Gravel Radio Ranch | Episode #53 – Dave Pryor of unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley
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Riding Gravel Radio Ranch | Episode #51 & #52 – Another 1-2 Punch: DK Name Change, Review Roundup, Press Releases, and More
ABOUT EPISODE #51 The guys get in another episode of the Riding Gravel Radio Ranch. Finally … Riding Gravel Radio Ranch | Episode #51 & #52 – Another 1-2 Punch: DK Name Change, Review Roundup, Press Releases, and MoreRead more
Showers Pass Ranger Hip Pack: Quick Review
Getting the Ranger loaded was an exercise in deciding what not to take, because you can take so much stuff! I was finally down to a tool kit, tube, mini-pump, my camera, my iPhone, and a rolled up Endura rain jacket. I hadn’t even touched the capacity of the main compartment.
Teravail Rutland 700c X 47mm Tires: Checkpoint
Out on the gravel, the Rutland showed again why it is a great tire for rough, course gravel. The roll-over abilities this tire exhibits grants the rider more control, more comfort, and less side-to-side vibrations.
Hutchinson Touareg Tires: Getting Rolling
The Touareg is a true to size, all-around choice for gravel, smooth dirt, or back roads where pavement might be less than ideal, while also showing incredible speed and rolling ability on typical pavement.
Gravel Grinder News: Shimano Introduces 25th Anniversary SPD Sandals
Just in time for summer’s blazing heat, Shimano has launched a special 25th anniversary version of its beloved SPD sandal.
Endura PRO SL Bibshorts: Long Review
“… if all I ever did was fun, adventure based, shorter rides, I would take a pass, most likely, on these Endura shorts. But I will tell you this: If a long ride in hot weather with a lot of gravel is on my radar to tackle, these will be the first shorts out of my drawer to ride in.”
Gulo Composites GGX-SL Wheels: Getting Rolling
Folks who know me will tell you I’m a wheel guy. They’re one of my favorite parts of a bike, so to say I’m so stoked to be testing the GRX-SL wheels from Gulo Composites is an understatement.
Riding Gravel Radio Ranch | Episode #49 & #50 – Double Gravel Fun
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Teravail Ehline 29″ X 2.3″ Tires: Checkpoint
A great all-around tire here with good gravel potential. It does fall off a bit at the extreme end where gravel is loose and deep, but otherwise the Ehline seems to strike the best dirt-to-gravel balance of the three tires looked at here.
Updating Your Skid Lid (Featuring Velocis and Starvos)
Helmets though, are seldom upgraded. I mean it’s still up there, right? Sitting on my head, doing it’s thing. It is not ugly and I have not crashed in it (well, not much anyway), and helmets are expensive. It’s not like they wear out anyway. Well, not so fast there Danger Dan…..
Vittoria Terreno XC 2.1″ Tires: At The Finish
I liked these tires enough that I am probably going to run them out on this bike they are on. They aren’t as aggressively treaded as the other two models are that I am testing and with the varying conditions we see on gravel here, I feel the Terreno XC fits my needs best.
Teravail Cannonball 700c X 47mm Tires: Checkpoint
Where I was delighted with the Cannonball was on deteriorated gravel. finer gravel, or on dirt that was firm and fast. Here the Cannonball outright flew and was a blast to ride. The small, aggressive file tread bit into the harder dirt and found purchase on finer gravel which made cornering and climbing fun as well.
Spring Clothing Round-Up: GORE
Right as winter was ending and a so far, quite warm spring, was hitting the balmy shores of So Cal, a big bag of mixed items from GORE showed up for review. Once we worked through some sizing issues, we got into the items enough to get a feel for the performance of each one and we can now report.
Riding Gravel Radio Ranch | Episode #48 – Stormchasin, Tires, Gravel Grinder News, Masters
ABOUT EPISODE #48 Guitar Ted gives some more detailed of his Salsa Stormchaser after a long … Riding Gravel Radio Ranch | Episode #48 – Stormchasin, Tires, Gravel Grinder News, MastersRead more
Hutchinson Kraken 29″ X 2.3″ Tires: At The Finish
The Hutchinson Kraken tires would be my choice in a situation where I lived where dirt trails and/or mountains were available to ride, but my bike had to pull gravel road duties as well.
Riding Gravel Radio Ranch | Episode #46 & #47
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Robert Axle Project Lightning Thru Axles: Quick Review
The demand for aftermarket thru axles has grown steadily in recent years. Robert Axle Project has been at the forefront of this trend, and it offers a wide range of thru axle solutions in sizes to fit nearly any bicycle.
Salsa Cycles Stormchaser: At The Finish
You have to see the value in the purpose of the Stormchaser to get the most out of this bike. Those who just don’t see riding in bad weather, cannot understand single speeding, or those who cannot buy into the unique characteristics of the Stormchaser should steer well clear of this bike.
Gritty Take: Changes To Come From Recent Unrest and the Pandemic
Every year for the past several years, I have posted a “State of the Gravel Scene” series in January giving my personal opinions on where we’ve been and where we are going in terms of the gravel scene. When I opened up my look at the gravel scene in 2020 and beyond this past January, these were the first words I posted:
Vittoria Terreno XC 2.1″ Tires: Checkpoint
The profile of this tire, which is a low, peaked one, allows the Terreno XC to ride and conform right over crushed stones, making for a really smooth, controlled ride
Riding Gravel Radio Ranch – Episode #45 – Heavy on the Tires
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Gravel Grinder News: Cannondale Debuts ’21 Topstone Carbon Lefty- Carbon Gravel E-Bike
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Teravail Tires: Rutland, Cannonball, Ehline- Getting Rolling
Teravail has a wide range of gravel and mountain biking tires available, but these three represent some of their better choices for gravel travel, along with the narrower Rutlands already reviewed.
Hutchinson Kraken 29″ X 2.3″ Tires: Checkpoint
In the intro’s ‘First Impressions’ segment I shared that I thought these tires were very damped feeling. This is to say that the Kraken really feels smooth and helps to cut down on vibrations. That to me is the best quality of this tire yet.
Bontrager Starvos WaveCel Helmet: Quick Review
If you have a larger head size, as I do, now you have something that will not only fit better, but takes no prisoners in terms of protection, which previous “big-headed’ helmet options often did compromise on. Plus, it doesn’t cost a small fortune to buy into WaveCel with the Starvos. Well done, Bontrager!
Continental Terra Trail and Terra Speed Tires: Long Review
It’s amazing how good gravel tires are today, and these new Continental tires are great examples of the progress we’ve made. They’re not much heavier than a road tire, yet are true 40c semi-knobbies that can confidently be ridden in nearly any gravel conditions.
Riding Gravel Radio Ranch Episode #43 & 44 – The RGRR Double Feature
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Gravel Grinder News: Panaracer Introduces The Gravelking SS Tires
Panaracer Gravelking tires have been some of the most popular tires used for gravel riding and racing for several years. The tires have been used to claim several important victories on the gravel racing circuit in the U.S. Panaracer now announces an addition to the Gravelking family of tires with the new Gravelking SS and SS+ models.
Orange Seal Tubeless Products: Quick Review
What a mixed bag of results! The sealant is really top shelf stuff. Orange Seal has a high reputation with many riders and deservedly so. I can heartily recommend the sealant.
Vittoria Terreno XC 2.1″ Tires: Getting Rolling
The tires feel light and pliable in the hand. The sidewalls on these are a bit more brown than tan, but the tires look handsome none the less. The resemblance to the Terreno Dry 40mm tires is unmistakable. This bodes well, in my opinion, because those tires are some of my favorites in that size class.
Teravail Rutland 700c X 42mm Tires- Quick Review
Teravail admits in its marketing that these are not the fastest rolling tires out there, but that they motor on though where those tires might fail. I think that summation of what the Rutland is about tells us all we need to know. The ride performance bears this out, in my opinion.
Riding Gravel Radio Ranch Episode #42 – News & Reviews Updates
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Salsa Cycles Stormchaser: Checkpoint
The Stormchaser’s mission is to perform well in the worst of conditions, and I think it has the characteristics to make a name for itself in those situations. But let’s face it- This bike also has to hold up as a gravel bike in normal situations as well. I feel that, besides a couple of quirks in the handling and fit departments, yes, this bike does gravel well.
Tubeless Set Ups With Grannygear – Topeak
There was no floor pump in existence that was going to seat that tire and it was air compressor time. But, the Tubibooster X came through like a boss.
Award it a silver medal.
Riding Gravel Radio Ranch Episode #41 – Event Updates, Dirty Kanza Name Controversy & News/Reviews
<Back to Podcast Home | ABOUT THE EPISODE Big news in Iowa with RAGBRAI. Guitar Ted … Riding Gravel Radio Ranch Episode #41 – Event Updates, Dirty Kanza Name Controversy & News/ReviewsRead more
Redshift Sports ShockStop Seat Post: At The Finish
MG called the ShockStop seat post a ‘game changer’, and I would agree. It hits all points: Good looking, effective, and easily set up. If you’ve been shying away from riding gravel due to the roughness and vibrations, get the Redshift ShockStop post and match it with a ShockStop stem. You’ll be amazed at what control and comfort that set up will give you. Game changer indeed.
GT Grade Carbon Pro: At the Finish
I’ve been riding our 2020 Grade Carbon Pro long-term test bike for about eight months now, and it’s time to offer up my final impressions of the bike.
Gravel Grinder News: Pirelli Tires, I-9, PEdALED
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Riding Gravel Radio Ranch Episode #40 – Salsa Stormchaser, Odd Creaking, and More
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Hutchinson Kraken 29″ X 2.3″ Tires: Getting Rolling
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Bontrager Adventure Series Clothing – GR2 Shoes: Getting Rolling
If you are not a big fan of Lycra or you tend toward more casual options, then technical clothing like this Adventure line from Bontrager falls into the gap between hucking and crits. This approach of a snug fitting short, not loose like a full baggie, and good looking enough to wear around town, when combined with casual looking jerseys or shirts in high tech fabrics…well it reminds me a lot of what was called ‘Touring Clothing’ in days gone by.
Coronavirus Protection, With Notes for Gravel Riders
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Riding Gravel Radio Ranch Episode #39 – Andy’s Bike Shop
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Salsa Cycles Stormchaser: Getting Rolling
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Tubeless Set Ups With Guitar Ted
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Shimano GRX 12-Speed: At the Finish
I’ve been riding the new 12-speed Shimano GRX groupset for a few months now, so I have a good feel for how it performs in real world riding conditions.