JOM, Author at Gravel Cyclist

Litespeed Titanium debuts Toscano Gravel Bike: “Lightest Production Titanium Gravel Frame” @ 1,240gm

By JOM September 27, 2023

"Litespeed has added an exciting new titanium high-performance model to its range as it introduces a new flagship gravel model: The Toscano. A blend of inimitable technical capacity and precision…

Dubuque, Iowa: Driftless Region + Town Tour

By JOM September 26, 2023

"Dubuque (/dəˈbjuːk/ ⓘ, dəb-YOOK) is a city in and the county seat of Dubuque County, Iowa, United States, located along the Mississippi River. The city lies at the junction of…

Trans-Sylvania Gravel Epic Proves to be an Epic Awesome Challenge: by Tom Meersman & Peter Meersman

By JOM September 22, 2023

Four straight-days of racing over gravel, Jeep roads, singletrack, doubletrack, and miles of climbing over Appalachian vistas in rural Pennsylvania. Co-written by Tom Meersman & Peter Meersman Images: Peter Meersman…

Moots breaks from the mold to launch Express Adventure-Ready eBike – It isn’t Titanium

By JOM September 20, 2023

"Moots launches the ultimate adventure-ready eBike, the Express. Since day one, they’ve designed and built bikes that take you as far and as long as your heart desires. Purpose-built bikes,…

Swiss Design: Thomus Sliker X Ultimate Review – “A Versatile Bike for Life”

By JOM September 19, 2023

Thömus USA is a manufacturer of world-class bicycles, designed and produced by Thömus Bicycles of Switzerland. Thömus bicycles are sold in North America exclusively at Ciclique, the bicycle retailer in…

Ferrari Gravel Bike Ride: Maranello, Italy

By JOM September 18, 2023

Ferrari Gravel Bike Ride Maranello, Italy This ride experience was made possible by our friends at Trek Travel. See the links below for more information about their gravel-centric trips. "Maranello…

MADE Show: Road & Gravel Bikes: T to The End!

By JOM September 17, 2023

MADE Show: Celebrating the Art of Framebuilding "MADE is a multi-day event dedicated to sharing stories of bike builders to the world. Spotlighting framebuilders and domestic production, MADE puts an…

the truing stand review abbey bike tools

Ultimate Truing Stand: $1400+ Abbey Bike Tools – Made in Bend, Oregon, USA

By JOM September 15, 2023

"Tools matter, they build things and are pivotal to the manufacturing and assembly of pretty much everything. Our professional tools help talented craftsmen elevate the bike mechanic trade. A trade…

Press Release: Ribble Launches Stone into Gravel – Custom Paint Finishes

By JOM September 14, 2023

"Ribble takes their award-winning Gravel range to the next level with the introduction of the all-new Stone Collection. The Stone Collection features an exclusive and unique series of three CustomColour…

SRAM APEX AXS Review: Electronic Shifting for Everyone!

By JOM September 13, 2023

"Apex is the group that knows how to have a good time. Wide-range 1x12 gearing for gravel, bikepacking, adventure, casual cruises, and everything in between. Whether with wireless AXS or…

Press Release: Wheels MFG launches Single Speed Conversion Kit For SRAM XD/XDR HUBS

By JOM September 11, 2023

Introducing the Solo-XD Single Speed Conversion Kit for XD/XDR Hubs "Revolutionize your cycling experience with the Solo-XD Single Speed Conversion Kit from Wheels Manufacturing. Designed to seamlessly transform your XD/XDR…

MADE Show: Road & Gravel Bikes: R to S

By JOM September 11, 2023