Got UDH? SRAM redesigns two more groupsets, Force and Rival XPLR that need a UDH frame fitting in order to attach SRAM’s Full Mount 1×13 derailleur. As we saw in…
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Vittoria simplifies and expands its gravel tyre range
Today Vittoria launches its updated gravel range, adding a new gravel tyre liner and a T50 mixed terrain tyre. It also renames some tyres in order to help riders find…
USE Components Vybe stem and seatpost review
Would I keep the USE Components Vybe stem and seatpost on my bike? Yes. Do the benefits beat the weight penalty? Yes. Recommended. Reviewed by Lewis Deacon “It’s just a…
Dropbar options added to Shimano CUES
New dropbar-flavoured Shimano CUES and Shimano ESSA product series announced. The news includes the launch of Shimano CUES U6000, U3000 and Shimano ESSA U2000 products. Here’s the Press Release and…
Vittoria Mezcal III, Terreno Dry & Terreno Wet tyre review
Vittoria has developed its broad range and I was happy test three different models, at least one of which is likely to fit your particular needs. As the world of…
Bird Cycleworks: Now with custom paint and gravel options
Bird Cycleworks, the UK company well known for its responsive and approachable customer service (as well as some very popular mountain bikes), is now offering custom paint options. Plus, next…
‘Cross Is Coming! Team GB revealed
The UK has some great cyclocross riders at the moment, and with some of the old guard moving along, it could be an exciting an unpredictable season ahead. UK fans…
Brompton goes gravel
Billed as the brand’s “biggest launch in over 50 years” the new Brompton G Line sees the adoption of 20in wheels and gravel. The new bikes also feature revised geometry,…
What This Bike Needs… Is $1500 Mudguards?
Ok, it never really stopped raining, but let’s pretend this is a seasonal moment. Your thoughts turn to keeping the puddles off your posterior and the mud from your moustache.…
Genesis announces new range of Croix de Fer, Tour de Fer and Vagabond gravel and adventure bikes
While some brands are trimming down their ranges, Genesis continues to offer a wide range of choices across its gravel and adventure bikes. Whether you’re looking for a ‘is this…
Interview: Clandestine’s (Beautiful, Practical) Bikes
Pi from Clandestine makes beautiful bikes that make me want to pack a picnic and ride off into the sunset. Practical, fun and gorgeous, I’d happily have ridden off on…
SRAM Goes 1×13! SRAM Red XPLR. Sorry MTBers, it’s gravel only
Today, SRAM is launching SRAM Red XPLR – a brand new 13-speed, single chainring groupset. Before mountain bikers get too excited, although it’s an off road system, it’s intended purely…
Shimano GRX RX825 Di2 Gravel Groupset First Ride(s) Review
Chipps reports on his first impressions after riding 100 miles on Shimano’s new flagship electric gravel groupset – GRX RX825 Di2 Before we get to the ‘Aren’t I lucky?’ bit,…
The Grit.cx View Of Eurobike Gravel
Chipps takes a look at some of the gravel, travel, drop-bar and ride-far components and bikes on display at the world’s biggest bike show. As well as keeping an eye…
Interview: Medusa Cycles – Made In Manchester for Northern Grit
Two beautiful gravel bikes caught my eye – or were they looking at me? – at Bespoked, Manchester. Their builder, Pete, talked me through them – and his many talents…
GRX RX825 Di2 Wireless Groupset Launches today!
In one of the least surprising announcements of the gravel year, Shimano today has announced an electric version of its popular GRX groupset. If the big news of August 2023’s…
Shimano GRX RX820 Mechanical Gravel Groupset review
Chipps, perhaps perversely, specified his test on Shimano GRX RX820 to cope with gravel riding that was more mountainous than groomed, how did he get on? Pros Cons When ‘new’…
Trek Velocis MIPS helmet review
The Trek Velocis MIPS is the brand’s lightest road* helmet. Improved ventilation and channelling. The MIPS Air system is designed to improve comfort and protection. The single-lace BOA fit system.…
Scott Addict Gravel 10 Review
Scott Addict Gravel 10 is the upper end of the model range, and a prime example of exactly how a performance gravel bike should look and feel. Don’t skip past…
Redshift Sports ShockStop PRO Suspension Seatpost RT Review
The Redshift Sports ShockStop Suspension Seatpost RT delivers on the promise of increased comfort and control in a package that works. Pros Cons Unlike suspension stems, suspension seatposts never really…
Redshift Sports ShockStop PRO Stem review
The Redshift Sports ShockStop PRO stem is its top end suspension stem. It comes with +/- 6 degrees of rise and can be flipped between the two. Pros Cons “Suspension…
How to watch the 2024 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships this weekend
The world’s top cyclo-cross riders are heading to the Czech Republic this weekend to compete at the 2024 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships, at the circuit in Tabor. Expect technical racing,…
Ribble Gravel AL Rival XPLR Review
If you’re looking for value, great spec, and a do-it-all gravel bike built to last, this Ribble Gravel AL ticks a whole load of boxes. Built and tuned in Lancashire,…
Pearl Izumi Amfib Lobster Gel Glove review
The Pearl Izumi Amfib Lobster Gel Gloves pass the ‘warm’ test; even below 0°c I had toasty fingers. However, they really are only suitable for drop bars. Read on as…
Cyclists Not Welcome At This Spanish World Cup
This weekend, January 21st, sees the UCI Cyclocross World Cup descend on Benidorm. And before you say ‘Eh, what?’ – it’s a cracking course – dry, dusty and fast and…
New Sonder bikes: gravel, road and E
Sonder is a perennially popular brand with you lot so we thought we’d just slap up a quickie about its new Sedona gravel bike, Prima road bike and its first…
Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 Di2 review
The Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 is a gravel bike for the racers. If you are a competitive gravel rider, this is your fast-track ticket to the top step of…
Gravel biking: How it started, how it’s going…
Gary ‘Rocketdog’ Walls from the UK Gravel Collective (and regular Forumite) has shared this article with us about where he thinks gravel came from, and where it (should be) going.…
Hutchinson Tundra 700 x 45 tyre review
The Hutchinson Tundra tyre is a gravel tyre designed for all year round riding conditions on a variety of surfaces. Gravel is a broad church, so this sounds like a…
Bespoked Bike Check: The Metal Bike, by Fern Bicycles
For the first time ever, the Bespoked Bike Show is leaving the UK and taking place in Dresden, Germany. From 13th-15th October, people will be able to go and peruse…
Genesis Fugio 10 (2022) review
The Genesis Fugio 10 is a great entry level gravel bike spec’d with 650b wheels, big tyres, plenty of mounting points and guaranteed smiles. NB: Genesis have just recently updated…
Shimano Issues ‘Inspection Process’ For Road Cranks In EU and UK
Last week Shimano issued a recall of some 11-speed Hollowtech Road Cranksets in the USA and Canada, following instances of a ‘bonding separation issue’ on certain models. In the UK…
VIDEO: Calder Divide Trail 2023 – Faffing and Laughing
The Calder Divide Trail is a long distance circular route across 12 valleys, 6 moors and 1 floodplain in West Yorkshire. It is a multi-day adventure along the watershed of…
Shimano GRX RX820 – New Gravel Groupset Goes 12 Speed!
Today Shimano has launched its new GRX gravel groupset – Shimano GRX RX820. The brief highlights are that it’s now 12 speed and that, by using Shimano’s Microspline cassette, it…
3 Peaks Cyclo-Cross: No Gravel Bikes Allowed
The latest tweak to the Bike Regulations in the 3 Peaks Cyclo-Cross rule book confirm the event’s cyclo-cross intentions. No suspension forks or frames (but suspension stems and seatposts still…
Chipps With Everything: The Current State of Grit, Gravel and Bikepacking
It’s definitely a good time to be into gravel, ‘cross or drop-bar off road bike riding. Nearly all of the manufacturers, big and small were showing drop-bar bikes intended for…
Hope Tech RX4+ Brake Caliper review
The Hope Tech RX4+ caliper is a great solution to the road and gravel rider looking for more braking power, better lever feel and beautiful machined caliper aesthetics. Pros: Cons:…
FARA F/Gravel Bike Review
FARA is a small bike company based in Oslo, Norway which was set up in 2015 by Jeff Webb, a Canadian ex-pro racer and it (currently) offers three styles of…
2023 Cube Gravel Line Up: Which is right for you?
One of the things about Cube is that it’s a pretty massive company offering a pretty massive range of bikes in a pretty massive range of builds. That can make…
Lauf Moves Assembly To USA and Drops Prices
Yes, bikes getting cheaper! That deserves a story, right? Gravel bike specialist Lauf has moved a significant portion of its operations to America, and in doing so has managed to…
Apidura Expedition Full Frame Pack review
The ability to carry up to 3L of water is the USP of the Apidura Expedition Full Frame Pack. Invaluable for the long distance rider. Please note: Hydration Bladder is…
grit.cx 2023 Tour of Flanders Gallery
Chipps reports from a chilly Belgium at last weekend’s Tour of Flanders. Ahead of an influx of new content for grit.cx, I thought it’d be good to have a gallery…
Riding The Pictish Trail – a route down Scotland’s east coast
This nice video from occasional STW contributor, Huw Oliver, and first person to complete the HT550 in winter, Annie Evans, may have you planning a trip. Even if you don’t…
Journey To Unbound: Riding Your First 100 with Marley Blonsky
If you’re looking at how your training plan has withered along with your quads and wondering whether that Dirty Reiver entry was such a great idea, here’s some inspiration for…
YT Szepter Core 4 Review – Gravel For MTBers?
For this YT Szepter review I’ve been testing a medium sized YT Szepter Core 4, the slightly pricier version – the Core 3 gets a slightly lower grade suspension fork…
Ragley Trig review
First introduced to the line-up in 2019, the Ragley Trig has proved to be extremely popular from the word go. This review first appeared in Singletrack World Magazine issue 140…
Santini Women’s Vega Grido Bib Tight review
Is an all in one thermal top and bottoms a practical solution for cold weather? Hannah tests out the Santini Women’s Vega Grido Bib Tights. In my experience, Italian cycling…
Orange RX9 Pro review
The Orange RX9 Pro is great for a quick hour ride, a blast along the bridleway, for training or for spending an evening bikepacking. This review first published in Singletrack…
SCOTT issues voluntary recall of Speedster Road and Gravel bikes
If you bought a 2022 Speedster Gravel bike from Scott, or a Speedster Road bike, your bike may be subject to a voluntary recall. Read on… Press release from Scott:…
Assos Mille GTC Löwenkralle Jacket C2 review
The Assos Mille GTC Löwenkralle Jacket C2 is targeted squarely at gravel riders looking for a versatile softshell. The jacket is a snug fit without being ‘roadie tight’, meaning this…