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First Look: 2021 BMC URS ONE Gravel Bike
BMC URS ONE, or BMC UnReStricted, offer four model builds to the UK market. Here we…
Orange RX9 Pro First Look at this gravel bike
From the moment I pulled the RX9 Pro out of the home delivered box you could…
First Look: Fuji Jari 2.5 Adventure Road Bike 2020 – Gravel on a budget?
The Fuji Jari 2.5 is a steel road/adventure bike designed to cope with anything from morning…
First Look: Sonder Camino Al Rival1 Hydraulic Gravel Bike
The Sonder Camino Al is designed to be a capable, tough and nippy adventure bike for…
Gravel gets rad: First Look – Stayer Groadinger
We get our hands on Stayer's off-the-peg steel graveller
First Look | Open Wi.De – bigger tyres, tiny frames
Hannah takes a first look at the new Open WI.DE, which she got to ride around…
First Look: Genesis Fugio 30 – Svelte Steel With Plump Rubber
Hannah takes a first look at her new test bike – the Genesis Fugio 30
Stig not in the dumps: Riding the first new Santa Cruz Stigmata on UK soil
Tom had a few short, wet hours on the Santa Cruz Stigmata. Find out what he…
First Impressions | Wahoo Elemnt Roam – GPS Bike Computer
Wahoo has today released the next step in their GPS bike computer range, the Elemnt Roam.…
First Look | Kona Libre DL – understated, but not to be underestimated?
We bring the Libre DL to our home ground. Will it live up to our first…
Lauf Anywhere – a rigid gravel bike from the company famed for its leaf springs
Liked the look of Lauf's True Grit frame, but weren't sure about suspension? The Anywhere is…
First Look: Redshift ShockStop suspension stem
Just don't mention the Girvin Flexstem. What will this modern take on the suspension stem perform…
First Look – custom gravel wheels from Sharp Precision Wheels
We've received custom made wheels from Sussex. Here's a first look before we hit the trails.
First Look: 3T Exploro LTD frameset
It's hellishly expensive and a unique build. Find out more about 3T's aero gravel bike.
First Look: Bombtrack Hook ADV
The most mountain bike-like gravel bike we've ever tested... find out more in our First Look
Ti-meister J.Laverack launches new gravel adventure bike, and we approve of the name
Versatile frame allows you to customise for how you want to ride
First Look: Spengle Carbon Monocoque wheelset
They look striking, but will the Spengles deliver real world benefits?
A voyage of discovery: Columbus, seafood and gravel on Porto Santo. Kona Gravel Launch, Part 2
A second island, a second bike. How did Tom get on on the Kona gravel launch?
Packing a punchos: Testing the Kona 2019 gravel range on the island of Madeira. Part One.
Tom had the hard task of flying out to Madeira to check out Kona's latest gravel…
Money, money, MONEY! First Look: The 2019 Specialized CruX S-Works
We look beyond the price (and that paint job) and check out Specialized's top end 'cross…
When’s a gravel bike not a gravel bike? When it’s the Stooge GB…
The Gravel Bastard is a long, slack, truss-forked, short-stemmed, big tyred monster...
First Look: On the Hunt for a new gravel 650b wheelset? Look no further…
Lightweight carbon wheelset for under £900. These hoops look like they've got a lot going for…
Suspension, a race whippet, flat-barred belt drive, and more. Our favourites from the Bombtrack 2019 range
Never ones to stick to the norms, Bombtrack has let its designers go wild.
First Ride: Lauf True Grit Frameset… aka the gravel ripper
A few hours in the saddle makes a lasting impression with the Lauf True Grit.
First Look: Fearless Vulture frameset
Tested: Fearless Vulture From: Fearless Bikes Price: £499 (frame and forks) Same but definitely different Sticking…
Fade to anything but grey: First Look – Brother Kepler Disc 2018
A refreshing change from the same old suspects, or all style no substance? We'll find out...
First Look: Bombtrack Hook EXT – where does gravel end and mountain bike begin?
Is the Hook EXT the do-it-all option for those who expect their gravel bike to go…
Mavic get on the gravel train with new wheels and more – first ride review
Last week, Tom headed out to the Pyrenees to check out the Allroad collection. Find out…
Fresh Grit Friday: Volume 13, AKA Fresh Good Friday 🐣
An (almost) pun-free eggstravagansa of Eastery bikey goodness, it's FGF!
First ride: Canyon Grail CF SLX 8.0 (and yes, yes, those bars)
Tech for tech's sake, or revolutionary ride? Tom finds out.
Do not adjust your sets: Canyon tear up the rulebook with the new Grail
More than just funky bar, the Canyon is a whole new take on gravel
Rocky Mountain go #dirtydropbargoodness with the Solo
But with loads of clearance and dropper post compatibility, the Canadians are giving up their MTB…
Rapha introduces “new approach to cycle clothing” with Explore
New range is designed for exploring on the bike, embracing comfort and practicality
They don’t call it ‘Titani-Yuck’ do they? Check out the stunning titanium Atalaya from J.Guillem
We first came across J.Guillem’s gorgeous titanium bicycles back in 2016, when founder Jan Willem Sintnicolaas (formerly…
Trek launch new gravel bike: Meet the Checkpoint
"Ultra-versatile, performance-oriented, and downright fun lineup of bikes in model options with something for every rider"…
New hoops: DT Swiss launch two new high-end wheelsets
The CRC1100 and CRC1400 Spline bring race-ready tubular and tubeless to those looking for stellar level…
First Look: Scott Addict Gravel 30
Scott's Addict Gravel balances a high performance frame with good value components. Will it tick the…
First Look: Pinnacle Arkose Alfine 8
A complete gravel ready bike for £1000? Well that's got be worth a closer look...
Ass Savers and Enisaurus help keep your bum dry in style
Swedish firm enlists illustrator and graphic artist to beautify its bum protection.
First Look: Kona Major Jake
We reckon the Major Jake will make for a cracking "my first 'cross race bike". Check…
Bombtrack 2018: The best bikes of Groundwork
Tom shares his pick of the bunch from the Bombtrack 2018 line-up. Do you agree?
First Look: Canyon Inflite CF SLX 8.0 Pro Race
We've received Canyon's distinctive new 'cross race bike. Here's the lowdown
First Impressions: Kona Sutra Range For 2018
For the road very less travelled, there's the Sutra from Kona