JOM, Author at Gravel Cyclist

Ortlieb launches the Vario Lite: A Super Handy Waterproof Backpack-Bike Bag Hybrid

By JOM June 26, 2025

In Italian, you would say: bella figura. The innovative Vario Lite‘s slim silhouette is not the only thing that makes it stand out. Its inner values are also impressive. This…

Titanium & Carbon Gravel Bike: Officina Battaglin Cortina First Look

By JOM June 25, 2025

Authentic Italian Craftsmanship with the new Officina Battaglin Cortina. - Officina Battaglin Further information about this stunning bike will be available after the 2025 Eurobike show. Officina Battaglin Cortina First…

Shimano GRX Di2 1x 12-Speed Goes Wireless: First Impressions, Build Party & More

By JOM June 24, 2025

"SHIMANO marks its debut in the fully wireless drop bar segment with the new 1x12-speed GRX Di2 gravel-specific components. Leveraging the wireless cockpit introduced with SHIMANO’s 2x12 speed road and…

Orbea launches Terra Race: “Speed, Precision & Focus for the Fastest Gravel Races”

By JOM June 24, 2025

Ultimate speed and efficiency in a lightweight but extremely capable gravel race bike built to perform at the highest level. "When the race gets rough and the pace never lets…

Wilier Triestina Rave SLR ID2: “Beyond Reality. Faster. A New Dimension in Gravel Racing”

By JOM June 23, 2025

"Rave SLR ID2 elevates the concept of gravel racing. This completely new, fast, versatile and fun bike draws inspiration from the previous model, but is designed with pure off-road racing…

Nova Eroica Pre-Ride & Expo: White Roads of Tuscany, Italy

By JOM June 23, 2025

2025 Nova Eroica: Buonconvento, Tuscany, Italy, June 22, 2025 "NOVA Eroica is an All Road cycling event in pure Eroica style. Open to all those who are looking for a…

The Ultimate External Cup Headset is back in Limited Production: The Chris King Titanium 1 1/8 NoThreadSet

By JOM June 20, 2025

Chris King Precision Components has released a limited run of its legendary NoThreadSet™ in titanium, built for riders on bikes still rolling strong with 1-1/8” headtubes. It features a matte…

Orbea unveils the new Terra: “A Gravel Bike for riders who go beyond…”

By JOM June 19, 2025

From long distance races to epic exploration, Terra offers the perfect blend of lightweight performance and capability. Freedom begins where the map ends. The new Orbea Terra is built for…

Old Man Mountain Impala Lowrider rack review

Old Man Mountain announces the Impala Lowrider, “a classic concept revisited”

By JOM June 19, 2025

Old Man Mountain announces The Impala Lowrider, which brings Old Man Mountain’s rugged and reliable off-road reputation and aesthetics to a classic rack form. The Impala Lowrider expands on the…

For those seeking Mega Handlebar Bag Storage: Meet Outer Shell Mega Bar Bag

By JOM June 19, 2025

THIS. IS. MEGA. Our most requested bag is finally here. What took so long? Well, there are many large bags like this on the market, but we found they always…

Scarab Cycles unveils updated Páramo Gravel Bike

By JOM June 19, 2025

Scarab Cycles proudly presents an update to its celebrated Páramo, a modern gravel bike built for the rough roads, mountain terrain, and vast páramo landscapes of Colombia — and beyond…

2025 Grinduro Italy!: Crazy Italian Gravel Race Party

By JOM June 18, 2025

2025 Grinduro Italy: Massa Marittima, June 13 - 15, 2025 "The beauty of Tuscany, and the perfect party to race ratio, combine to create possibly the most unmissable cycle event…

New Cervelo Aspero-5: “Ready to Race”, & “The Most Aerodynamic Gravel Bike Ever Created”

By JOM June 17, 2025

The all-new Áspero-5 was built for the front end of the race, and is the most aerodynamic gravel bike ever created. Cervélo has long been synonymous with aerodynamic performance, and…

SRAM 1×13 Speed XPLR trickles down to Force & Rival: Less Spendy for 13-Speed

By JOM June 17, 2025

Force XPLR AXS 1x13 Speed "Meet the drivetrain that matches your dedication to gravel. Force XPLR AXS seamlessly blends resilience and precision in a light and fast gravel-specific package. From…