JOM, Author at Gravel Cyclist

WTB Proterra Light: Gravel Wheels for Every Bike, Rider & Budget – Built in California

By JOM January 27, 2021

"WTB now offers complete wheels at an affordable price! Proterra gravel wheels are available individually or as a $649.90 wheelset that performs well above its pay grade. Every Proterra hub…

Fara Cycling Announces The All-New F/AR All-Road Bike: With Integrated Frame Bags!

By JOM January 27, 2021

"F/AR // The Adventure Begins Where the Asphalt Ends." Norwegian bicycle brand Fara Cycling announces the new F/AR All Road bike. Inspired by Fara’s The Oslo Project and their emblematic mixed surface route…

The New Dynaplug Racer Pro: Now With Twice the Tire Plugs!

By JOM January 26, 2021

"The tire-plugging experts (and intergalactic meerkats) at Dynaplug have managed to improve upon their most-popular tire-plugging tool by adding their new Twin-Tube technology to the Racer tool...begetting the RACER PRO!"…

Spinergy launches GX Max: Stronger Gravel Wheels for Extreme Gravel Riding

By JOM January 26, 2021

"Introducing the Spinergy GX MAX with PBO spokes. Strong enough for moto, built for gravel. Spinergy’s now retired motocross wheels provided the inspiration for their newest gravel wheelset, the all-new…

Misguided Bikepacking Adventure? Too Fast, Too Cold, Too Windy, or Simply Too Ambitious?

By JOM January 22, 2021

What is bikepacking? In a nutshell, a mountain bike, gravel bike, cyclocross bike, or a specifically designed bike, can be used to carry around gear for minimalist camping. People riding…

Gravel Wheels with a Shine: HED’s Silver Edition Emporia GA Pro Wheelset

By JOM January 21, 2021

"From the performance to the looks, these wheels are one thing: polished! The Emporia GA Pro – Silver Edition are gravel wheels for those who want to go fast and…

Gravel Cycling at Night: Fun Times on the Gravelly Road Less Traveled, Circa 2015!

By JOM January 21, 2021

If you think riding around on the road less traveled in the daytime is fun, wait until you try riding at night time! Riders experience a whole new perspective of…

Parrott, Georgia & Beyond: A Blazing Hot Summer’s Day Ride!

By JOM January 20, 2021

"Parrott was founded in the 1860's by James and John L. Parrott, pioneer citizens. The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Parrott as a town in 1889." Circa 2010, the town's population…

The Wild & Crazy Farr Twin-T Gravel / Monster Cross / Anything Goes Bike: A Mix of Old & New

By JOM January 19, 2021

No Ordinary Gravel Build for No Ordinary Frame Design "Leaning heavily towards Gravel Monster Cross, this build offers a mix of MTB and Gravel components to ensure dirt-worthy adventures. From…

Parlee Cycles introduces third‐generation gravel model: The refined Chebacco XD

By JOM January 18, 2021

Parlee ushers in 2021 with their innovative, third generation, go‐anywhere adventure model, called the Chebacco XD. “For us, gravel has been amazing” says founder, Bob Parlee. “Gravel riding and racing…

Sage Titanium Barlow Review: With Campagnolo’s Chorus 2×12 12-Speed Mechanical Drivetrain!

By JOM January 15, 2021

"When I founded Sage Titanium in 2012, I was looking for something different. I grew up at a time when bike frames were forged from steel, aluminum and titanium. Back…

Throwback: A Snowy Edition of the Ironbull Red Granite Grinder Race: Wausau, Wisconsin

By JOM January 12, 2021

Held on October 17, 2020, a layer of snow added to the racers’ challenge at the 2nd Red Granite Grinder cycling event. Riders began the race in downtown Wausau early in the…