Pivot Cycles was founded in 2007 and renown as a company who pushes the boundaries of bike design and related technology. Inside their facility reside two 3D printing machines which further their goals for innovation; CNC machining and in-house manufacturing provide the capability to handle initial production runs, construction of race team bikes and prototypes. […]
“Gravel Racing and So Much More” – Otso Cycles “Waheela® C finishes what Waheela S started. It’s a no-nonsense gravel killer from a straight-talking, engineering-driven brand.” If the name Otso doesn’t ring a bell, Otso Cycles is a subsidiary of Wolf Tooth Components. “Choose your own adventure with our new Waheela C. Set it up […]
About Ritchey Design “Tom Ritchey is one-of-a-kind. He continues to juggle his duties as president and lead designer of our company, which now has products distributed in over 40 countries – and he still logs at least 10,000 miles per year all over the world. Inspiration often comes to him while out on a ride, […]
Steelman Cycles may no longer be in business, but Brent Steelman and his frame building shop were once based out of Redwood City, California. This custom-built Steelman Cycles cyclocross bike was the first bike to win the first Dirty Kanza, with Dan Hughes providing the power and navigation. The inaugural Dirty Kanza 200 took place […]
Two days before the 2019 Dirty Kanza 200, JOM of the Gravel Cyclist crew sat down with David Sheek, otherwise known as “The Panda Handler”, to get the scoop on Amanda “Panda” Nauman’s race bike. Featuring the Niner RLT 9 RDO frame and fork with components / tires / accessories by Shimano, Easton, SDG, Kogel, […]
“I grew up on a bike. Doing everything from delivering newspapers, to going to friends houses, to building jumps and trails in the woods to play on. It was how I got to work in my high school years. I remember challenging myself all the time trying to get to a previous destination quicker than […]
“Full Speed Ahead (FSA) produces world-class bicycle components for road cycling and mountain biking and we support many of the world’s leading road and mountain bike teams.” – FSA. The paragraph above was quoted directly from FSA’s website. FSA would be remiss if they neglected to develop components for the burgeoning market that is gravel […]
