JOM, Author at Gravel Cyclist

Ritte Satyr Steel Gravel Bike with Shimano GRX 1x: Unboxing & Features

By JOM May 8, 2020

Founded in 2009, I believe somewhere in Los Angeles / Southern California (please feel free to correct me, details on the Ritte website are scant), Ritte is all about "Bicycles…

Specialized launch the Rhombus Pro Tire: Aggressive Tread for Aggressive Riding

By JOM May 7, 2020

It has taken the industry a while to get with it, nowadays gravel bikes have bigger tire clearance, more capabilities and the ability to go beyond the gravel road. Onto…

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All-New Specialized Diverge 2020 / 2021 with Future Shock 2.0: FIRST RIDE IMPRESSIONS

By JOM May 7, 2020

When Specialized released the original Diverge a few years ago, they set themselves a lofty goal, meaning, let's make a bike that can handle pavement, flowy singletrack, gravelly roads and…

FSA K-Force WE Gravel Bike Drivetrain Project! – Part Two – The Frame

By JOM May 6, 2020

In Part One, we introduced the drivetrain for this project, FSA WE. "FSA presents its first drivetrain: after years of study and development, K-Force WE is ready to ride. K-Force…

Zipp 303 S Tubeless Disc-Brake Wheelset Review

Zipp 303 S Tubeless Disc-Brake Wheelset provides Speed for All Roads Ahead with Lower Pricing!

By JOM May 5, 2020

"Zipp’s 303 S Tubeless Disc-brake wheelset provides today’s cyclists the versatility they demand with the speed they crave." - Zipp Speed Weaponry "Expanding greatly on its heritage of conquering the…

Hutchinson Tires Launches New Gravel Tire: The Touareg

By JOM May 4, 2020

Hutchinson Tires (manufacturing bicycle tires since 1890) is proud to release The Touareg - the latest addition to their gravel/cyclocross range. "Whether you're racing or planning an epic adventure, Hutchinson’s goal was…

Making a Beer Run with the Beervagen! Towed by a Colnago C50 Cross Bike

By JOM May 4, 2020

Beer is proof that Mother Nature wants humans to be happy. "We found that drinking a glass of beer helps people see happy faces faster, and enhances concern for positive…

Long-standing brand Ribble releases the new CGR Ti – It won’t break the bank!

By JOM May 1, 2020

"Ribble Cycles R&D team is proud to announce the launch of the new redesigned and re-imagined Titanium framed CGR Ti, creating a new world-class frame platform that builds upon the…

The Long Loop: Gravel Cyclist After Work Training Ride – Gainesville, Florida

By JOM May 1, 2020

Need to forget about the labo(u)rs of the day? Yes! If you're like yours truly, you work a regular job that takes up most of your day, and you do…

Giant unveils High-Performance Rev Pro MIPS Helmet for Road, Gravel & XC

By JOM April 29, 2020

"Giant, the world leader in cycling technology, unveiled its new Rev Pro MIPS helmet for high-performance road, gravel, cyclocross and XC riding. Featuring some of the best design elements from…

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The Wild Chicken 100 Gravel Ride: Fitzgerald Georgia, USA & More!

By JOM April 28, 2020

Yours truly is extremely motivated to ride and explore, despite what is happening on the planet with the Covid-19 pandemic. If you love exploring on the gravelly roads less traveled,…

ENVE introduces Full-Custom Decal Configurator – Jazz up your ENVE Wheels!

By JOM April 28, 2020

"ENVE is pleased to announce the launch of an all-new online decal configurator that gives ENVE riders the opportunity to customize their M Series, G Series, SES and Foundation Collection…