2021 Ragley Trig: Steel Gravel Bike

There’s a Ragley fangirl roaming the Pennine Bridleway. Our Art Director, Amanda, is now on her…

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…

First Look – Kona Libre AL

Antony takes a first look at Kona’s entry level Libre

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

Juliana Quincy | Exclusive first UK test ride

What did Hannah think of the new Juliana Quincy?

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: Nukeproof Digger Comp

Entry level rowdy gravel bike from Nukeproof

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: Cotic Escapade 2018

The steel classic gets an update.

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…

Fearless by name, fearless by nature?

Straight outta Brighton, the Vulture keeps steel real.

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

First Impressions: Kona Rove Range For 2018

We take a look at this range of all rounders from Kona