Category: Gravel

  • Aluminum Odyssey: Discover the Best Gravel Bikes for Road and Beyond

    Aluminum Odyssey: Discover the Best Gravel Bikes for Road and Beyond

    Are you looking for a aluminum gravel bike? Is it your first gravel grinder? Aluminum gravel bikes are often some of the more budget friendly options out there. And can make a great option if you are a beginner gravel rider. Sam with steel you can also get some good…

  • 60 Best Gravel Bike Handlebars & Flared Drop Bars Compared 2023

    60 Best Gravel Bike Handlebars & Flared Drop Bars Compared 2023

    For a while I have been using standard road bars on my Surly LHT that I have been building out. But as I got more and more interested in taking it out on wilderness trails I realised I needed handlebars that provided more comfort over the rough stuff. This let…

  • Gravel Bike Conversion – Convert A Touring Bike To A Gravel Grinder

    Gravel Bike Conversion – Convert A Touring Bike To A Gravel Grinder

    Let me start of by saying that weather or not you should convert your current bike to a gravel grinder is dependant on a few things. For me it made sense to give it a try with my Surly Long Haul Trucker touring bike. As I got more and more…

  • Kona Sutra LTD Review – Bikepacking Bike

    Kona Sutra LTD Review – Bikepacking Bike

    Update: Just wanted to put an update in here and let you know that dreams do come true! I am now the offical owner of a Kona Sutra LTD 2020! Such a rad bike that rides like a dream! A big thanks to the guys at Commuter Cycles in Brunswick…

  • Gravel Bike On MTB Trails – Can They Really Do It All?

    Gravel Bike On MTB Trails – Can They Really Do It All?

    The short answer is almost! While they are not as fast as most road bikes are on road and struggle to keep up with mountain bikes on the trails. They are the type of bike which finds a nice middle ground. Allowing you to taste both worlds with just the…

  • Gravel Bikes For Commuting – Best Commuter Gravel Bikes

    Gravel Bikes For Commuting – Best Commuter Gravel Bikes

    Gravel bikes have the versatility to be used for several cycling disciplines. There is good reason to why they continue to grow in popularity over the last few years. You can use them for bikepacking adventures, racing your roadie mates, or casually riding around town. These bikes listed below are…

  • Best Gravel Bikes With Large Tire Clearance

    Best Gravel Bikes With Large Tire Clearance

    Tire clearance is a very important variable when it comes to choosing a bike for your next adventure. Tire clearance can make or break a bike’s off-road capabilities. When it comes to gravel bikes anything under 45 mm seems to be rather limited and not ideal for exploring those paths…

  • Best Road Gravel Bikes & Adventure Road Bikes – The Ultimate List

    Best Road Gravel Bikes & Adventure Road Bikes – The Ultimate List

    Are you look for a gravel bike that performs like a road bike on the tarmac but gives you the versatility to take on gravel roads and maybe even singletrack. Allowing you to explore a little beyond the limits of the well ridden roads? This article is dedicated to such…

  • Best Single Speed Gravel Bikes

    Best Single Speed Gravel Bikes

    Single speed setups are becoming rather popular in the bikepacking space. Are you a sucker for punishment? or sick of derailleur mechanicals? Want the simplicity of a single speed setup? A single speed gravel bike could be a good option. These bikes are perfect if you are looking for a…

  • Best Steel Gravel Bikes – Everything You Need To Know!

    Best Steel Gravel Bikes – Everything You Need To Know!

    Updated: 4th February 2024 ❚ The bikes highlighted in this post are chosen or evaluated independently by myself. If you make a purchase through links on our website, we might receive an affiliate commission. However, this never sways our objective perspective or recommendations. Steel gravel bikes offer a unique ride…