FarmerG’s Zukas Cycles CX Bike
Zukas Cycles CX Bike FarmerG is a cool dude. He also happens to be a pretty handy bike racer, including wins and podiums in 2014 50+ UltraCX races such as…
Scott’s Niner BSB 9 RDO
Scott's Niner BSB 9 RDO Scott, a Florida based Gainesvilleite, is another convert to the world of dirt, limerock and gravel cycling and racing. After much deliberation, Scott chose the…
American Classic Race 29’er Wheelset Review
The American Classic Race 29'er wheelset has been reviewed countless times before. Where this review differs, is the genre of racing and cycling for which this wheelset has been used. …
Jimbo’s 26″ Frankenbike
Jimbo's 26" Frankenbike This bicycle is living proof you don't need to spend a bunch of money, to have a fun and reliable machine to crush dirt, limerock and gravel.…
Abbey Bike Tools Crombie Dual Sided Tool & Whip-It Chain Whip Review
Abbey Bike Tools is a small company based in Bend, Oregon, producing innovative, well-designed tools for bike shop and home mechanics. It also helps that Abbey's tools are aesthetically pleasing…
On Test: IRC SERAC CX Tubeless CX Tires
Recently, Gravel Cyclist met with the fine fellows from IRC Tires (Tyres) of Japan at the Interbike show in Las Vegas, Nevada. After the show, IRC kindly sent Gravel Cyclist…
Justin Lowe’s Iron Cross XII Race Rig
If you haven't heard Justin's name before, take a gander at the results list for Iron Cross XII, 2014. Fourth fastest overall, 4:11:45 ride time, amazing stuff. Justin is 37yo,…
Hawk Racing Bottom Bracket – Long Term Product Review
If you're unfamiliar with Hawk Racing, the company was founded by Sven Folmer, a former professional triathlete about seven years ago (the timeframe may need correction). Hawk Racing is headquartered…
Retro Gravel Grinding & Drop Bars
Whilst browsing through a July 1987 copy of Bicycling Magazine in the reading room, I stumbled across an article about a new bike for the time, the Bridgestone MB-1.
“Fat Tires Meet Drop Bars”
Correct me if I’m wrong, this bicycle appeared before John Tomac was spotted running drop bars during the 1990 NORBA MTB season.
Gumby & Bikes of the Williston Peanut Farms Dirt Road Ride
Last Saturday, JOM and the lads enjoyed a sweet dirt roads ride, south of Williston, Florida around the Peanut Farms area. There were several interesting bikes on the ride, which are featured in the gallery at the bottom of the page.
K-Dogg’s Race Winning Motobecane Ti
The Dogg has been riding and racing this bike for about three years. He only recently made the leap to tubeless tires (tyres), and is currently running the Clement Explorer MSO in 40mm. The Titanium frame is complemented by a modest parts built, with a single Avid BB7 disc brake on the front.
Gumby
Gumby is likely the most important part of K-Dogg’s bike, and is usually found hanging around somewhere. Gumby imparts power, knowledge and wisdom upon K-Dogg, and strikes fear into those who don’t believe. Not a believer? Check the gallery of Pro Cyclists who have bowed down to Gumby!
King Titanium Bottle Cage Review
The humble bottle cage. Who in their right mind would place such importance upon a bicycle part so trivial? It's sole job in life to securely hold a water bottle,…
Bikes of Pisgah Monster Cross 2014
Andrew Pooser raced at Pisgah Monster Cross 2014, and took time to photograph some of the machines at the event's finish. Mouse over the gallery images below to see a…