Ciclovation Releases Gravel Specific Bar Tape, for Gravel Cyclists Only?
Hold up, I’m pretty sure everyone can use this new tape from Ciclovation, not just gravel cyclists. This new Grind Touch_Diamond GXL bar tape is being hawked as “the ultimate handlebar tape for gravel cyclists”. But, Cyclovation goes on to say that the new tape is “designed to deliver control, comfort, and durability on every […]
Velocio Enters Hydration Pack World With Super Minimal Race-Focused Design
Velocio has held off the lure of luggage and backpacks for quite some time. Instead, the brand has been focusing on soft goods, riding gear, and outwear. In 2025 however, it seems the dam has broken. Seeing the premium cycling clothing company release three bag designs (so far). The newest is a super minimalist, super […]
Appleman Introduces 2XR Direct Mount Chainrings and Spiders
Matt Appleman developed the 2XR direct mount chainrings and spiders to bring near-universal drivetrain compatibility to Appleman Bicycles’ beautifully manufactured 2XR crankset. What differentiates the 2XR crankset from its high-end competitors is the availability of lengths as short as 100mm. Yes, you read that correctly. Appleman has put a huge amount of thought and work […]
Brompton G Line Folding Gravel Bikes Hit American Shores, For Packable US Adventures
Brompton’s first-ever compact folding bike with 20″ wheels debuted last fall, but only now can you get the wide-tire G Line folding gravel bikes in the US. Brommie fans have always loved the compact, go-anywhere lifestyle of the bikes that fold down smaller than a suitcase – so small they’ll fit under your desk at […]
Salsa Cycles Powers Up Tributary Carbon 1.1 Adventure Gravel eBike
Earlier this week, Salsa Cycles finally launched its new Tributary, a carbon adventure gravel eBike. First teased at Sea Otter in 2023, and then teased some more a year ago, the Tributary is finally flowing into bike shops. The new gravel eBike comes with mid-drive Bosch power, rack and fender mounts (naturally), a 120mm carbon […]
Devinci’s New Hatchet Gravel Lineup Splits Into Carbon, Aluminum or Electric
Gravel riding is a versatile discipline – It can draw in the gravel racers, fitness-minded riders looking for more excitement than paved roads offer, mountain bikers looking for underbiking challenges, or even bikepackers and backcountry explorers cranking out all-day rides on varying terrain. Devinci Cycles’ updated Hatchet lineup is just as versatile, with high-performance carbon […]
Review: MRP Baxter Levels Up Gravel Suspension Forks
When it comes to gravel suspension forks, you’d think there’s not a lot of opportunity to make 40mm of travel that different from the next brand. Turns out, you can, and the MRP Baxter makes the most of it while also packaging it in a more versatile, adjustable, and functional chassis than anything else out […]
Restrap Redesigns Compact 4.5L Saddle Pack, Adds Smaller 2.5L Bag for Shorter Adventures
Restrap fills a gap inbetween bikepackin and everyday carry with a revamped mid-sized 4.5L Saddle Pack and all-new smaller 2.5l version. While bikepacking bags often focus on carrying the most possible gear without racks, the Restrap Saddle Pack is a smaller bag for when you need to carry just some extra clothes, a spare jacket, […]
CeramicSpeed Drops New $669 OSPW X for SRAM RED XPLR AXS
For the big pulley believers out there, CeramicSpeed is bringing its OSPW X system to the SRAM RED XPLR AXS groupset. The new OSPW X isn’t just about oversized pulleys (though it is a lot of it). It’s about tackling the unique demands of gravel riding with “next-level engineering.” OSPW X was first introduced with […]
Silca Plans to Pay Sponsored Racers Bonus If They Flat with New Ultimate Sealant
Silca just introduced a new tire sealant, and it’s not just the formulation that’s making waves. Their new Ultimate Sealant is said to be, well, the ultimate. They’re so confident in the sealing abilities of the Ultimate Sealants that Silca has amended the contracts of their sponsored riders taking part in the Life Time Grand […]
