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Category: Gravel

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

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BikeRumor! 2020 Predictions

by Jeff Whitfield on December 28th, 2019

Articles Commentary Gravel

I found some of BikeRumor’s 2020 predictions pretty interesting. A lot of them had me nodding my head say, ‘Yep, I called that one too!’

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Book Review: Gravel! by Selene Yeager

by Jeff Whitfield on November 30th, 2019

Reviews Gravel

A quick and dirty review of Selene Yeager’s book ‘Gravel: The Ultimate Guide to the Gear, Training, and Grit You Need to Crush It’

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Cycling Magazine: My One Problem with Gravel Riding

by Jeff Whitfield on November 12th, 2019

Articles Commentary Gravel

Are cyclists giving up on road riding? Is the big move to gravel a sign of things changing for the worse?

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Gravel Cyclist: Shimano GRX 2x with 11-40T Cassette

by Jeff Whitfield on November 7th, 2019

Articles Tips Gravel

Can you run a 11-40T cassette on a Shimano GRX 2x drivetrain? Yes...yes you can!

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Solution to GRX Lever Compatibility With Post/IS Brakes

by Jeff Whitfield on November 3rd, 2019

Tips Gravel

A recent commenter made a suggestion on how to get Shimano GRX levers to work with post/IS mounted hydraulic disc brake calipers.

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Gravel Upgrade to My Marin Nicasio Whatever

by Jeff Whitfield on October 29th, 2019

Journal Bikes Gravel

During the past few weeks, I took the time to completely strip down my bike and rebuild it. The whole drivetrain and other components were replaced for a more modern gravel-specific ride.

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2019 Roadrunner Rocks: Gravel Riding Texas Style

by Jeff Whitfield on October 28th, 2019

Journal Rides Gravel

Learn about my adventure at the 2019 Roadrunner Rocks gravel ride organized by The Spinistry and held at 4R Ranch Vineyards and Winery.

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Multiple Wheelsets and Tires on a Gravel/Road Bike

by Jeff Whitfield on August 8th, 2019

Parts Tips Gravel

If all you have is one bike, having multiple wheelsets gives you a wealth of flexibility. An evolution of the wheelsets I have and why I chose them.

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Specialized Pathfinder Pro 2Bliss Ready Tire Review

by Jeff Whitfield on July 8th, 2019

Parts Reviews Gravel

Is there a 700c gravel tire that works well for both asphalt and gravel? That's what I aimed to find out when I purchased the Specialized Pathfinder Pro tires!

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Gravel Road on the Kantdu Kanza route

Why I Love Gravel Riding

by Jeff Whitfield on June 2nd, 2019

Journal Commentary Gravel

Interested in gravel riding? Learn what a gravel bike is and why I love gravel riding so much.

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