JOM, Author at Gravel Cyclist

Shoe Review: Shimano RX8 Gravel Shoe – The Men’s Specific Edition

By JOM June 25, 2020

"Serving as a signal of Shimano’s deep commitment to the gravel riding community, the RX8 is a truly high performance, lightweight gravel racing shoe. Available in both men’s and women’s…

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Podcast: Hellhole Gravel Grind Stage Race of South Carolina: The Original Gravel Stage Race

By JOM June 25, 2020

Our partner in podcasting, The Gravel Ride Podcast, talks with Geoff Duncan and Chris Moore of the Hellhole Gravel Grind stage race in South Carolina. The team has an innovative…

Shimano GRX Mechanical 1x & 2x Long Term Review! The best mechanical groupset for gravel?

By JOM June 24, 2020

"Following a multi-year global market study, product testing and development process, Shimano introduce the world’s first dedicated gravel component line: SHIMANO GRX. New for the 2020 model year, the SHIMANO…

Wolf Tooth Components releases 40mm x 5mm Thick Supple Bar Tape for Gravel Cycling Comfort

By JOM June 23, 2020

Wolf Tooth Supple Bar Tape was created for comfort on unforgiving terrain. Supple Bar Tape is 5mm thick, which is twice as thick as most traditional bar tapes. It’s made…

Gravel Cycling around Nashville!… the other Nashville… Nashville, Georgia & Surrounds!

By JOM June 23, 2020

Nashville is a city in Berrien County, Georgia, United States, and the population was 4,939 at the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of Berrien Count and is…

German-Made Beast Components Gravel & Ultra Handlebars promise ergonomic comfort for the long miles / kms ahead

By JOM June 22, 2020

"Beast Components was founded in 2016. Because of our origins, we attach great importance to using the latest scientific methods and state-of-the-art technology. Our close cooperation with the Institute of…

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Cannondale Topstone Carbon Lefty vs Niner MCR 9 RDO: Comparing the Wildest Gravel Bikes!

By JOM June 19, 2020

The Wildest Bikes in Gravel - Full Suspension Gravel Bikes! The Niner MCR 9 RDO, the World's first full-suspension gravel bike. "More comfort, more confidence, more control, and more fun…

Oregon’s first Gravel Scenic Bikeway opens to the Public: A Partnership with Dirty Freehub & Visit Bend

By JOM June 18, 2020

Cyclists craving new adventure will have their wish granted as Oregon’s first Gravel Scenic Bikeway opens to the public. The new Cascades Gravel Scenic Bikeway is a collection of curated…

Exploring the hinterlands of Hawthorne, Florida: Sand, Heat, Flies & Historic places!

By JOM June 18, 2020

Hawthorne is a city in Alachua County, Florida, United States, incorporated in 1881. Indigenous peoples of the Americas had been living in the area since around 100 CE; Hawthorne grew…

SBT GRVL Announces SBT VRTL Ride Experience for 2020

By JOM June 17, 2020

A community ride experience free for all to participate with donations benefiting advocacy partners SBT GRVL, a world-class gravel bike experience presented by Canyon Bicycles, is launching a new virtual…

SRAM Force eTap AXS Wide Gravel Bike Drivetrain Project: Part Two – The Frame

By JOM June 17, 2020

In Part One, we introduced the drivetrain for this project, SRAM Force eTap AXS WIDE. "It can be the steep kicker near the summit of a long climb. Or a…

Never Stop Cycling with the New Edge 130 Plus & Edge 1030 Plus Garmin GPS Cycling Computers

By JOM June 16, 2020

Today, Garmin announced the Edge 130 Plus and Edge 1030 Plus, its latest GPS bike computers that include state of the art navigation, performance insights and safety and tracking features.…