Category: Components
Gravel Grinder News: EVOC Hydro Pro, Trek Bags, Challenge Tires & More
The most recent news for the gravel and back road rider is here. Sea Otter has come and gone, the first to be held since the pandemic struck in 2020, and a few things came out of that show/festival. We also have a couple of news items from recent press releases. Let’s check it out!
American Classic Tires: Getting Rolling
When you hear or read the name “American Classic”, you probably are not thinking about tires. But that’s what we are looking at here.
Ergon SR Allroad Core Comp Saddle: Getting Rolling
One of my longest rides this year was done on the SR Allroad Core. It was a 112 mile gravel ride with a little pavement mixed in here and there with towns passed through. The ride was 10.5 hours long and I experienced no saddle discomfort at all…
Whisky Parts Co. Spano Drop Bar: Getting Rolling
The bars were easy to set up and no more difficult to wrap than a standard handle bar, in my opinion. Once everything was set, I set my hands into the drops and pushed down. Whoa! These bars have some noticeable give.
Gravel Grinder News: Whisky Spano Drop Bar & American Classic Tires
News on two new products for gravel fanatics comes today with the release of Whisky Parts Co. “Spano” drop bar and a surprise American Classic…
Astral Wanderlust Wheels: Getting Rolling
There have been a lot of recent reports and discussions on how much of a difference ‘better’ wheels make on a bicycle and if they are worth the cost of the upgrade. Do lighter wheels actually matter? Is aero everything? Are red hubs really faster?
WTB CZR Wheels: Checkpoint
The WTB CZR wheels not only are light weight, very competitively priced, and super-subtle in looks, but have excellent lateral rigidity which enhances handling and reduces rider fatigue.
Gravel Grinder News: New Dura-Ace, Ultegra Show Hints Of Gravel Tech Future
Our look at the new Dura-Ace and Ultegra 12 speed and what- if any- implications it may have for a future GRX offering, and gravel tech in general.
WTB CZR Wheels: Getting Rolling
The CZR range will include trail bike wheels and these gravel/road wheels which we have in for testing. Focusing then on the gravel side, the WTB CZR wheels will feature an internal rim width of 23mm, reinforced spoke hole beds, and WTB’s “4D” spoke holes which aim each nipple and spoke out to the hub at an angle which removes stress on the spokes which typical straight holes in rims cannot do.
Gravel Grinder News: SRAM XPLR, Easton Carbon Drop Bar and More
Today in Gravel Grinder News we have views on the new SRAM XPLR group, news of a carbon drop bar from Easton, and a new sealant from Finish Line. Let’s go!
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