JOM, Author at Gravel Cyclist

Press Release: Astral Cycling Releases New Version of Best-Selling Wanderlust Wheelset: Gravel, Road, Anything

By JOM October 8, 2025

Oregon-based wheel manufacturer Astral Cycling has announced a newly revised version of one of their top-selling house-made alloy wheels – the Wanderlust. Known for their versatility and reliability, the Wanderlust…

Colorado Front Range Gravel: Castlewood Canyon Figure 8

By JOM September 26, 2025

Colorado Front Range Gravel "The Front Range is the easternmost major mountain range of the Southern Rocky Mountains in North America, located in Colorado and Wyoming. It's a prominent geographical…

Trek CheckOUT: A Full Suspension Drop Bar Gravel Bike for Epic Off-The-Beaten Path Adventures

By JOM September 25, 2025

Today, Trek Bicycle introduced the all-new CheckOUT, a full suspension drop bar gravel bike for epic, off-the-beaten-path adventures. Designed to be faster than a mountain bike on paved roads and…

This is Why Rules on Gravel are BS: SRAM Challenges UCI’s introduction of Gearing Limitations (Pro Road Cycling)

By JOM September 22, 2025

On September 12, 2025, SRAM filed a formal complaint with the Belgian Competition Authority (BCA) against the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) disputing the UCI’s Maximum Gearing Protocol. The BCA initiated…

Inside Hunt Bike Wheels USA: A Look Behind the Scenes

By JOM September 22, 2025

Hunt Bike Wheels USA "HUNT Wheels was founded in 2015 in West Sussex, UK, and remains headquartered in Partridge Green. We opened a US office in Boulder, Colorado in 2020…

From Doubt to Dust: My First Unbound 50 – By Amanda Duling – Mom, Healthcare Professional & More!

By JOM September 19, 2025

Introduction I didn’t look like the riders around me at the start line. Their bikes gleamed, their kits matched, and their confidence seemed effortless. Less than a year ago, I…

Trek ups the Adventure with All-New Checkpoint+ SL Electric Gravel Bike

By JOM September 18, 2025

The Trek Domane+ has been a feature of the company's line for a few years, but the launch of the new Checkpoint+, marks the company's first-ever dedicated electric gravel bike.…

Colorado Front Range Gravel: Lee Gulch & High Line Canal

By JOM September 16, 2025

Tout Terrain launches a new Select model with AXS, Carbon Components & Special-Edition Color

By JOM September 15, 2025

"Tout Terrain is leaning into the sportier side of riding with the launch of its latest Select model: Ceres GT Select 6.4. A name first added to the German brand’s…

Meet the Onguza Bliksem Steel Gravel Bike: Hand-Made in Namibia, Will Ship Anywhere

By JOM September 13, 2025

After three years of growth and streamlining production and suppliers, we are introducing a new way for riders to design and order handmade steel bicycles. Because the Onguza factory workshop…

Mosaic Bespoke Cycles Tour 2025: Home of the $US 24,000 RT-Zero!

By JOM September 13, 2025

Mosaic Cycles is "Merging meticulous welds with modern geometry and componentry, each frame is a mix of precision engineering and industrial artistry." - Mosaic Cycles "Born in the uncompromising terrain…

Press Release: Rolf Prima Releases New Vigor AR & Vigor AR Stealth Wheel Models

By JOM September 11, 2025

Oregon-based wheel manufacturer Rolf Prima has announced two new aluminum all-road wheelsets to their line, the Vigor AR and the Vigor AR Stealth. The new models share the unique 30mm…

MADE Show Builder Bikes S to W: THE END 2025, THE FINALE!

By JOM September 10, 2025

MADE Show: Celebrating the Art of Framebuilding - Portland, Oregon - August 22-24, 2025 In this article / video, JOM of Gravel Cyclist provides extensive coverage of just about every…

HOT Accessories, Tools, Tires, Components & More of MADE 2025

By JOM September 7, 2025

MADE Show: Celebrating the Art of Framebuilding - Portland, Oregon - August 22-24, 2025 In this article / video, JOM of Gravel Cyclist provides coverage of components, tools, accessories, tires…