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Category: Gravel

Everything gravel! Gravel riding, gravel bikes, gravel gear, gravel parts, and more!

Ritchey WCS and Comp Beacon Handlebars

Review: Ritchey WCS Beacon Handlebars

by Jeff Whitfield on November 7th, 2020

Reviews Gravel Parts

Another look at the Ritchey Beacon handlebar, examining the differences between the WCS version with the Comp version. Is one really better than the other?

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Catalyst 1 pedal on my Nicasio

Switching From Clipless to Flat Pedals for Gravel Riding

by Jeff Whitfield on August 31st, 2020

Gravel Commentary Reviews

I'm committing a sacrilegious act in road cycling: I'm switching to flat pedals! Read on about the switch as well as a few reviews of some flat pedals.

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Ritchey Comp Beacon Handlebars on my Marin Nicasio

Review: Ritchey Beacon Gravel Handlebars

by Jeff Whitfield on August 29th, 2020

Gravel Reviews

Ritchey releases a crazy “super-wide” bar that looks so intriguing I just had to get one to try out. Read my review of the Beacon handlebars!

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Salsa Cowchipper closeup

The Pros and Cons of Gravel Specific Handlebars

by Jeff Whitfield on August 20th, 2020

Commentary Gravel

Gravel handlebars: some like them, some don’t. What makes them so good...or so bad? We dig into this class of handlebar and what to watch out for.

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Shimano RX8 Cactus Berry Gravel Shoes on Gravel Road

Release: Shimano RX8 Gravel Racing Shoes in Cactus Berry

by Jeff Whitfield on July 30th, 2020

Announcements Gravel

If you’re hoping for gravel shoes that are a bit more colorful, you’re in luck! Shimano adds a new green/purple color to their line of RX8 shoes.

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King of the Ride

Ted King’s 310 Mile DIY Dirty Kanza

by Jeff Whitfield on June 24th, 2020

Commentary Rides Gravel

A 310 mile romp across Vermont completed in less than 24 hours. That’s just nuts...but inspiring nonetheless!

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Dusty WTB Ridder tire

WTB Riddler Tire Review

by Jeff Whitfield on May 22nd, 2020

Reviews Gravel

Puntured one of my gravel tires, so I got a set of Riddlers to replace them, the most aggressive tire I've ridden on. But how well do they perform?

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Shimano PD-ME700 SPD Trail Pedal

Shimano Announces New PD-ME700 SPD Trail Pedal

by Jeff Whitfield on May 16th, 2020

Announcements Parts Gravel

Shimano is set to release a new and improved double-sided SPD trail pedal this August, effectively replacing the older PD-M530 pedal.

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Salsa Cowchipper on Marin Nicasio

The Effect Gravel Handlebars Have On A Bike

by Jeff Whitfield on May 13th, 2020

Gear Commentary Gravel

With the surge in popularity of gravel handlebars, understanding how they effect your riding can go a long way to knowing which handlebar is right for you.

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Riding on a Shimano GRX 2x with an 11-40T Cassette

by Jeff Whitfield on March 18th, 2020

Parts Rides Gravel

First big gravel ride of the year as well as the first big test of the 11-40T cassette on a GRX 2x groupset.

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