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Gravel Bikes

Link to Israel-Premier Tech will ride gravel bikes at Paris-Roubaix
The Ostro Gravel is claimed by Factor to be "the most aero gravel bike on the market"

Israel-Premier Tech will ride gravel bikes at Paris-Roubaix

It might sound odd, but an aero-optimised gravel frameset could offer increased control without a trade-off for speed

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Link to From race bikes to brakeless fixies – Mid South Gravel tech
Jacob Keen working on his tricks before the Mid South Gravel race

From race bikes to brakeless fixies – Mid South Gravel tech

America's budding gravel Spring Classic has a little bit of everything in terms of tech. Here are three builds that caught our eye

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Link to Canyon electrifies the Grizl with the new Grizl:ON gravel e-bike
The top spec Grizl:On comes equipped with both a dropper post and a suspension fork

Canyon electrifies the Grizl with the new Grizl:ON gravel e-bike

With a suspension fork and dropper post, Canyon’s new e-bike is situated at the more aggressive end of the gravel spectrum

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Taking an e-gravel bike on an epic desert adventure

With the help of Keegan Swenson and a Fazua-powered Santa Cruz Skitch, Hank takes on an epic gravel ride near Tucson, Arizona

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Link to Gravel e-bike vs road e-bike: which is best for you?
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Gravel e-bike vs road e-bike: which is best for you?

We look at the key differences and benefits of both types of e-bike to help you make the right choice for your needs

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Link to Cycle to work: What's the best bike for your commute?
The best bikes for commuting

Cycle to work: What's the best bike for your commute?

Cycling to work can be a chance to train, explore, and save money. Here's how to pick a bike that will get the most out of your commute

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Link to Gravel racing: top tips to make your first event a successful one
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Gravel racing: top tips to make your first event a successful one

Alex Paton went out to Australia for the inaugural pro gravel race RADL GRVL. Did he survive and how should you prepare yourself for racing on the gravel?

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Link to Curve Cycling teases Titanosaur gravel bike with 36-inch wheels
The Titanosaur features 36-inch wheels

Curve Cycling teases Titanosaur gravel bike with 36-inch wheels

Australian company is planning to manufacture the unique drop-bar gravel bike, but only if 20 riders commit to its crowdfunding effort

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Link to Gravel bike vs mountain bike: Which is best?
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Gravel bike vs mountain bike: Which is best?

Si Richardson takes GMBN's Isaac Mundy on an adventure to prove that gravel bikes are the best option for multi-surfacing riding

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Link to Introducing Truman Glasgow: The Life Time Grand Prix’s newest rider
Truman Glasgow the cyclist and the skier: two sides of the same coin

Introducing Truman Glasgow: The Life Time Grand Prix’s newest rider

The Utah native brings a mix of mountain bike and backcountry skiing experience to the field for 2024

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Link to Colnago’s iconic C series gets the gravel treatment with the C68 Gravel
The new bike uses the lugs and tubes construction that we have come to expect from the C series from the brand

Colnago’s iconic C series gets the gravel treatment with the C68 Gravel

The traditional lugged Italian framed gravel bike aims to be ‘the best gravel bike’

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Link to Peter Stetina: Road pros are realising that gravel racing isn’t just a retirement programme
Peter Stetina and his young family go to plenty of races together

Peter Stetina: Road pros are realising that gravel racing isn’t just a retirement programme

American privateer racer on the general trends within the US gravel scene as participation grows alongside bike sales

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Link to Pinarello's Grevil F gravel bike gets four fresh colour schemes
Four new colour schemes for the Pinarello Grevil F

Pinarello's Grevil F gravel bike gets four fresh colour schemes

Choose between 'Stone Green', 'Stone Orange', 'Red Wine' and 'Stone Grey'

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Link to Six equipment changes that will turn your road bike into a gravel bike
With a few adaptations, your road bike can take on gravel trails

Six equipment changes that will turn your road bike into a gravel bike

With a few adaptations, your road bike can become a capable off-road machine.

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Link to Has Kasper Asgreen been spotted on an unreleased Specialized Diverge gravel bike?
The bars on the new bike are in a position not achievable using the brand's Future Shock system (pictured above)

Has Kasper Asgreen been spotted on an unreleased Specialized Diverge gravel bike?

The rider uploaded a reel to Instagram featuring an unfamiliar bike before later removing it

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Link to Trek adds three top gravel racers to their 2024 off-road team
Russell Finsterwald will be switching Specialized for Trek in 2024

Trek adds three top gravel racers to their 2024 off-road team

Finsterwald, Hunter-Smith and Andre Røed are added to the team as the American brand looks to make a competitive splash in the 2024 gravel calendar

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Link to Top US gravel riders take on a 'Spirit Tour' in preparation for the 2024 season
While the numbers are down from six to four, the goals remain the same: friendship, fitness and adventure on the Spirit Tour

Top US gravel riders take on a 'Spirit Tour' in preparation for the 2024 season

Keegan Swenson, Russell Finsterwald, Kerry Werner and Cody Cupp embark on a five-day gravel adventure through southern Arizona, to train, and connect with the 'spirit of gravel'

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Link to Wout van Aert won a cyclo-cross race on a gravel bike
Wout van Aert races in Heusden-Zolder on his gravel bike

Wout van Aert won a cyclo-cross race on a gravel bike

Belgian used his Cervélo Aspero instead of his R5-CX for Heusden-Zolder, to great effect

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Link to What should you wear on a gravel ride?
Choosing what to wear for a gravel ride can be a minefield

What should you wear on a gravel ride?

Gravel riding isn’t mountain biking and nor is it road riding, so what do you actually wear? Here are some top tips and gravel clothing pointers

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Link to 8 common gravel riding mistakes to avoid
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8 common gravel riding mistakes to avoid

From rattling bottle cages to incorrect bike set-up, avoid these gravel mishaps

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Link to Gravel bikes, riding, racing and events: Everything you need to know about the sport in 2024
Explore gravel guides, inspiration and news

Gravel bikes, riding, racing and events: Everything you need to know about the sport in 2024

How to choose the best gravel bike, races, events and the latest tech. Here's everything you need to know about gravel riding in 2024

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Link to 6 key differences between gravel bikes and road bikes
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6 key differences between gravel bikes and road bikes

These bikes may look pretty similar, but there are more differences between road and gravel bikes than just the obvious knobbly tyres

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Link to Road bike with gravel tyres vs gravel bike: what's the difference?
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Road bike with gravel tyres vs gravel bike: what's the difference?

With most modern road bikes able to accept over 30mm tyres, are you better off sticking with a road bike?

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Link to Cervélo's first e-bike combines road and gravel features
Cervélo has announced its arrival in to the e-bike market with the new Rouvida

Cervélo's first e-bike combines road and gravel features

Flip chip technology allows a rider to tune the geometry specifically for both road or gravel riding

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