Handbuilt wheels from the south coast are well considered and a good upgrade
Reviews
First Ride | Getting the Salsa Warroad Gravel Bike Dirty at the Reiver
How did the first Warroad ridden on UK soil handle?
Review: Canyon’s high-falutin’ carbon gravel bike – the Holy Grail? Or just a carpenter’s cup?
It looks a bit funny, but how does it ride? Barney found out.
Life Cycles – Review: the Cotic Escapade is a bike that does a bit of everything
No nonsense steel, with plenty of adaptability from Cotic.
5 minute review: diminutive little blinders – Oxford Products Ultratorch Slimline lights
Small lights that pack a punch. The Oxford Products Ultratorch Slimline are a good addition for dark commutes.
Mid-term review, S-Working hard: How is the Specialized CruX S-Works coping with a full season of ‘cross?
So what is an £8000 like to race, exactly? Rich finds out...
Review: the Fearless Vulture is a stand-out debut
A very refined first frameset from the new Brighton brand.
Dreamy: getting a good night’s sleep with the Exped Synmat HL M
Tom discover's the joy of a better night's sleep under the stars
Review: Hoy Meadowmill 24 – a grown up drop bar bike for kids
Do you have a budding 'cross racer or gravel rider in the family? Perhaps the Meadowmill will get them on drops sooner than you thought.
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 to a bit of a “steel is real” theme that we’ve been digging for…
Review: Scott Addict Gravel 30 Disc
Tested: Scott Addict Gravel 30 From: Scott Price: £3,099.00 Tested for: 3 months Gravel comes in many flavours How else do you explain the diversity of the machines that the…
The modern anachronism – Reviewed: Ritchey Outback frameset
It may have classic styling, but the Ritchey is anything but old fashioned.
Suspend your disbelief – Reviewed: the Lauf Grit fork brings comfort and speed to gravel
Leaf sprung, funky looking, but how did it ride? Tom finds out.
Reviewed: Compass Steilacoom tyres – the perfect UK “gravel” option?
Want it all? We reckon the Steilacoom is more than a jack of all trades when it comes to terrain.
Review: Pinnacle Arkose Alfine 8
We've been long times of Pinnacle's Arkose range of bikes. How will this hub-geared version fare?
Reviewed: Specialized CruX Elite X1 2018
Would the hot pink 'cross whippet live up to expectations on and off the course?
First ride: Canyon Grail CF SLX 8.0 (and yes, yes, those bars)
Tech for tech's sake, or revolutionary ride? Tom finds out.
Reviewed: Canyon Inflite CF SLX 8.0 Pro Race
We look past the distinctive styling and spend some quality time in the saddle of Canyon's race bike. The results are seriously impressive.
Long term review: Sixth Element SE30CX wheelset
Have these well priced carbon hoops withstood the rigours of six months of testing?
First Look: Scott Addict Gravel 30
Scott's Addict Gravel balances a high performance frame with good value components. Will it tick the boxes?
The ultimate ‘cross shoe? The Fi’zi:k Uomo M3B comes close
Do these top of the range shoes cut the mustard for racing and general riding?
First Look: Kona Major Jake
We reckon the Major Jake will make for a cracking "my first 'cross race bike". Check out our first look here.
5 minute review: Morvelo Stormshield Baselayer
A different take on the windproof and baselayer. Why take two layers when one might do?
First Look: Canyon Inflite CF SLX 8.0 Pro Race
We've received Canyon's distinctive new 'cross race bike. Here's the lowdown
Reviewed: Kinesis Tripster ATR v2 frame
The original Tripster ATR was a do-it-all gravel bike before the name existed. Has the v2 kept pace with change?
Reviewed: Vee Rail 650b tyres
We are seeing an increasing number of 650b wheeled gravel bikes. What tyres should you use for smaller wheels though? Are the Vee Tires Rail the answer?
Review: POC Octal Helmet
The POC Octal isn't a cheap helmet, and at sub-200g you are paying more for less. Is it worth it?
Long Term Review: Saying Goodbye To The Whyte Gisburn
The Whyte Gisburn features MTB-inspired geometry, a 1x specific frame and comes stock with a dropper post.
First Look: Rondo Ruut CF1
Rachel went all the way to Poland to test ride the Ruut. She liked it so much, she's brought one back for a closer look
Reviewed: Sven Cycles Pathfinder
Should your next bike be semi-custom? Well, if it is the Pathfinder, the answer could well be "yes".
Long term review: Islabike Luath 700 Pro Series
Jamie and Ben look back on a busy summer season of racing on the Islabikes Luath 700 Pro Series
Reviewed: Storck T.I.X Platinum G1
Can a 'superbike' with a super price tag live up to some loft expectations? Alex finds out...
First Look: Specialized CruX Elite X1 2018
Tester Beth Bryn Hodge takes a first look at the shockingly pink race-ready Specialized CruX
Reviewed: Hunt 4Season Gravel Disc Wheels
How good can a sub-£400 set of wheels be? To find out, Wil gives us his longterm review of the Hunt 4Season Gravel Disc wheels
Reviewed: Morvelo Covert Series Apparel
We check out the Covert line from Morvelo, which features stealthy storage to help you ditch the backpack
First Look: Sven Cycles Pathfinder
Tom takes a first look around the handmade Sven Cycles Pathfinder
Reviewed: Kinesis Tripster AT
Hannah tests the new aluminium version of Kinesis' hugely popular Tripster
First Ride: Rondo Ruut in Poland
Rachel has a Rondo-vous in Gdansk, Poland for the launch of the Ruut gravel bike
First Look: Crank Brothers Zinc 3 Wheelset
We take a shufty around Crank Brothers' gravel and 'cross specific wheelset, before we get them all dirty.
First Look: Specialized Diverge Comp 2018
Introduced with a bang and Peter Sagan earlier this year, the Diverge Comp features 20mm of front suspension via Future Shock. We take a first look before hitting the trails.
Review: NS RAG+
Hannah reflects back on her time with the NS RAG+. It saw her through the exertions of the Dirty Reiver, but how did it stack up on home trails?
First Look: Alpkit Rando bikepacking luggage
Alpkit have a new premium range of bikepacking luggage out. Before Rachel takes it out and gets it all dirty, she gives us a first look lowdown.
First Look: Pinnacle Arkose LTD 2017
We get our hands on the top-spec, limited edition "adventure road" bike from Pinnacle, the Arkose LTD.
Review: WTB Riddler 45c, TCS Light Tyres
Huw tests out one of the wider gravel tyre options on the market.
Reviewed: rh+ Shark Bibshorts, Jersey, Arm and Leg Warmers
Can this outfit from rh+ offer both style and performance?
Review: Bontrager Velocis S1 SoftShell Jacket
The Bontrager Velocis S1 is designed for cold, but not freezing conditions. Sounds exactly like Spring in the UK then
Review: Specialized AWOL Comp longterm review
The AWOL series of bikes belong to Specialized’s road adventure bike category and are billed as being the most versatile and durable of the dropbar bikes offered. These are qualities that…
Review: 2017 Whyte Gisburn Longterm Test Bike
For 2017, the Gisburn has drawn significant inspiration from the mountain bike world, with Whyte aiming to build a more capable, comfortable and confidence-inspiring drop bar experience.