Gravel Gear

Gravel is like mountain bike style for people tired of just doing roadie things.

I like the new geometry, the overall ride feel, and the parts package. And yes, I broke the seatpost.

Two frames and four build options priced from $3,199 to $7,999.

A belt drive gravel bike goes to the Nutmeg Nor’Easter.

If you want a stable and confident bike for racing, trail riding, and bikepacking, this one is a worthy choice.

Six new models start at $2,300.

Big Sugar Gravel is a 100mi race in Northwest Arkansas. Here is how two pros are approaching it.

The Rogue gravel bike, Argos Ti hardtail MTB, and updated Arktos full-suspension MTB join Alchemy's 2022 lineup.

This sub-16-pound dirt race rig is exceptional for going up fast, but don't look for bells, whistles, or storage here.

The new gravel bike is also, wait for it, a cyclocross bike.

New 8-bike line ranges from aluminum $2,399 ALR 5 to $11,999 SLR 9 eTap with elastomer-damped Isospeed, internal routing, and down tube storage.

The gravel machine we named the 2021 VeloNews Bike of the Year has only gotten better. Here's how.

Front suspension reduces vibration energy by a claimed 46 percent, averaged across the spectrum of frequencies encountered in gravel riding.

BMC calls this new model an adventure bike, a solo riding bike, and an all-road bike. The Swiss brand insists, however, that it's not a gravel bike.

I love most everything about this highly capable bike.

Two titanium models for flat or drop bars built and painted in Boulder, Colorado.

What do you pack for two weeks of remote riding and camping with dust storms, river crossings, grit, and rain? Here is my complete list, and how it all worked.

1x derailleurs and cassettes, RockShox suspension fork and dropper post with suspension, and Zipp wheels all purpose built for gravel.

Lots of positives and some negatives in this broad spectrum of gravel components.

The RW23 joins the Revel Wheels family of recyclable, US-made carbon rims.

From my personal gravel bike to a beaded Maasai good-luck charm, these are the things that made my race.

Longer, with more tire clearance, and more aero – the Addict Gravel takes cues from Scott's aero road bikes and its mountain bikes.

Wide internal rims are nothing new for HED, which built the Ardennes in 2007 around a wide-stance rim.

Low rolling resistance meets 'superior puncture protection' in new 40 and 45mm tubeless tires, Schwalbe claims.

Road or gravel geometry? Allied's new bike says 'yes'.

The three-time Olympian shares his thoughts after months of testing a prototype gravel suspension fork.

This is an excellent chunky-gravel bike for the money. Period.

More tire clearance. More mounts. Brighter colors. Still good Canyon pricing.

40mm of tunable suspension with room for fatter tires.

The wind tunnel meets the windswept plains in Cervélo's hyper-aero gravel racer.

A durable gem of a gravel companion.

Aerodynamics are a thing, even in gravel. After years at 3T and Campagnolo, Grappone is now driving wheel design at Hunt.

Slightly bigger and bulkier than Shimano XT/XTR pedals, but power measurement is reliable and durability seems good.

Salsa's gravel racers get new colorways for 2021.

Rapha releases its spin on reinforced knit shoes with an asking price of $355.

Shimano GRX/XT/XTR drivetrain compatibility, standards for weights, and Campy shifter rebuilds.

$1,600 for 700c and 650b options that each weigh 1,460g per set. Check out the short video.

Two recent test bikes dumped this idea on its head.

This padded, snub-nosed saddle works particularly well for gravel riding and racing.

The 13g mount adjusts for angle and holds your Garmin securely.

A carbon Kiwi chassis dressed in a 13-speed gravel group.

Fast, sturdy, and with just the right amount of grip.

Salsa and Niner go head-to-head to determine which suspension set-up is ideal for riding rough-and-tumble gravel.

Where does gravel stop and mountain bike start?

Gravel bikes abound, but this one checks all the boxes, and at a great price.

The Arcadex gravel race bike is built around a full carbon frame, with aero tubes, and room for up to 47mm tires.

Tenacious-grip cages and a ratchet tool integrated into a tire lever caught my attention from this new gravel brand.

$185 dropper post works with Shimano and SRAM levers now, and soon with a dedicated Easton lever.

The Sidi MTB Gravel is a walkable shoe set at $239, which is about half the price of Sidi's top-end road and mountain shoes.

Gravel drivetrains exist, but do they really need to? Ben Delaney and Dan Cavallari discuss the merits of a dedicated gravel groupset.

The Alaska-based brand continues to innovate its line of light and fast bikepacking gear.

The Air-Liner Gravel tire insert helps prevent pinch flats, but that's just the beginning. It also improves handling and grip.

The Sector is a cross-country and gravel shoe that offers maximum pedaling efficiency, and rubber that makes the rigid sole walkable.

Cushcore gravel tire inserts prevent pinch flats and increase cornering stability. They're awesome, but there's one thing that bugs me.

Here's what I liked, and what I didn't like while piloting the Allied Able, an Arkansas bike at a Utah gravel race.

Canyon's new Grail:On is a gravel bike with four levels of motorized assistance. Here's a quick look.

The Watia gravel bike brings Litespeed's titanium expertise off-road, with plenty of versatility for bikepackers who like to bring it all with them.

Campagnolo's Ekar drivetrain ramps up the gear options to 13 speeds, and it's made specifically for gravel riding.

The Canyon Grail now comes decked out with a variety of component choices: Shimano GRX one-by and SRAM Force eTap AXS two-by configurations.

14,000 feet of climbing and rattling descending on dirt and pavement. Here's what I liked and didn't like about my gear choices.

Call it a ‘Walmart’ bike if you must. But Viathon's G.1 GRX 800 is light, fast, and sporty, and costs much less than its competitors. That's a lot to love.

Shimano's GRX group gets gravel just right, with its purpose-built brake levers and exceptional shifting. But there's one thing that really bugs me...

Liv's brand new Devote gravel bike series is versatile and capable enough for adventure, comfort, and speed.

The Easton EA70AX gravel dropper post can be paired with drop bar levers, or drop bar compatible shifters.

Integrated, stock, and bolt-on — here are the computer mounts I like best. Hint: metal is better.

Canyon's distinctive cockpit and seatpost share the stage with a powerful Bosch motor and 80-mile-range battery.

One of the O.G. gravel bikes, the Warbird delivers on comfort, tire clearance, and mount options in a slack-geo configuration.

Agreeable touchpoints are vital for a good fit. But what about the part right under your saddle?

Each of the Moots Routt models are available in seven different sizes, with frame design and geometries sized appropriately.

Based on testing a wide variety of options, here is what I recommend and why.