On Test: Magellan Cyclo 505 HC GPS Computer
Nowadays, when people think GPS, they think Garmin. It's akin to thinking about a marker pen - think Sharpie in the USA, Texta in Australia, or Vivid in New Zealand.…
Review: WTB Nano Comp Tire 700c x 40mm
This review comes to us courtesy of Big Head Todd - he's local to Gainesville, Florida, friend of the Gravel Cyclist crew, and promoter of the best cyclocross race in…
Tinkering: Shimano XTR Di2 & Road Di2 Shifters – Perfect for CX & Monster CX
Ardent fans of the Gravel Cyclist Facebook page may have noticed our recent teaser photo about the Shimano XTR Di2 parts we acquired recently. Some may be asking, "Why the…
Review: IRC Formula Pro Tubeless RBCC 700c x 25mm Road Tires
From IRC - "The RBCC rubber compound was developed by IRC and its performance has been proven in numerous races. The Formula PRO TUBELESS RBCC shoulders are layered with RBCC…
Featured Bike: True North Singlespeed Cross
True North - a custom Singlespeed Gravel Bike - by Damian Bradley This bike is piloted by Damian Bradley; while your first reaction might be otherwise, the “singlespeed cross” is…
Featured Bike: Ryan Woodall’s Felt F1x Cross Bike
About Felt Bicycles From the company website - "At Felt, our mission remains as it’s been since the beginning: to design, develop and deliver the best bicycles in the world.…
Tinkering 101: Shimano 105 Derailleur Hack by Thomas Aceves
Shimano 105 Derailleur Hack - by Thomas Aceves This article comes to us courtesy of Thomas Aceves, a reader of the Gravel Cyclist blog. His contribution came in response to…
Long Term Review: Xpedo CXR Pedals
The Gravel Cyclist crew took delivery of two pairs of the Xpedo CXR pedal in early February 2015. Important to note is Gravel Cyclist purchased these pedals, they were not…
Featured Bike: Sette “Eldorado” Monster Cross Bike
Sette "Eldorado" Monster Cross Bike "The Sette brand started in 2004. At that time, Sette began to develop and design quality parts and accessories. Sette's mission today as it was…
Review: Grava Bikes – The Revenuer
Grava Bikes of Lenoir, North Carolina, is a company with a simple mission. Create ONE bike that shines in all three disciples of drop bar cycling; gravel, pavement and cyclocross.…
Featured Bikes: Drop Bar and Flat Bar Rigs by Forty Four Bikes
A little about Forty Four Bikes, courtesy of the company's website: "My Mission: Kristofer Henry / Owner - Forty Four Bikes. I strongly believe there are few things more satisfying…
Tinkering: Attempting the “Impossible”
Derailleur Limits My good friend Dr. Pain and I (JOM) are known bicycle tinkerers. Our Monster CX creations (Dr. Pain's rig - JOM's rig) are the result of planning, customization,…