JOM, Author at Gravel Cyclist

“Vielo’s Award Winning Gravel bike just got better”: Vielo V+1 Race Edition 2.1 – Now with UDH

By JOM June 16, 2025

"Introducing the all-new Vielo V+1 Race Edition 2.1 – refreshed, refined, and ready to race. Now UDH-compatible with a redesigned rear triangle for cutting-edge drivetrain tech, this upgrade brings SRAM’s…

TRP Vistar//Powershift drivetrain review

TRP Vistar//Powershift Build Kit First Look: 16 Unique Gear Ratios from a 12-Speed Cassette

By JOM June 16, 2025

"Innovation is most powerful when it not only pushes the boundaries of the status quo, but when it enhances performance, elevates experience and serves as a solution to long- standing…

TRP & CLASSIFIED Launch VISTAR // Powershift Groupset: Wild 1×16 drivetrain with the range of a 2x system

By JOM June 11, 2025

Following its 2024 Eurobike Award-winning debut and appearances at key international cycling events, TRP and CLASSIFIED are now releasing the VISTAR // Powershift groupset to riders and dealers worldwide. A…

Wider. Lighter. Faster. Stronger. “Lōgōs’ All-New Epoché G2 Might Be The Only Wheels You Ever Need.”

By JOM June 9, 2025

Epoché is the Greek philosophical term for “suspension of judgment”, and with their all-new second-generation Epoché G2 lineup, Lōgōs has created wheels that defy categorization. Available in g2,…

astral cycling Polished Silver Radiant Disc review

Press Release: Astral Cycling Limited Edition Polished Silver Radiant Disc

By JOM June 9, 2025

Oregon-based wheel and component manufacturer Astral Cycling has released another limited-edition wheelset offering, just in time for the Summer season. The new Polished Silver Radiant Disc is a unique road…

Miche rolls out the high-performance Graff Aero 48. “Race-Ready. Gravel-Proven.”

By JOM June 9, 2025

Miche expands its high-performance lineup with the new Graff Aero 48: carbon wheels engineered for top-level gravel racing. The result of a rigorous, detail-focused development process, the Graff Aero 48…

No. 22 Drifter Adventure Long Term Review: Adventurous Bespoke Titanium

By JOM June 6, 2025

No. 22 Drifter Adventure Long Term Review "No. 22 Bicycle Company was born out of a desire to strike equilibrium between enjoyment and performance." - No. 22 Bicycle Company "We…

No. 22 Introduces New 2025 Gravel Models: Drifter Family Evolves

By JOM June 5, 2025

As gravel cycling continues evolving, No. 22 has thoughtfully updated or “realigned” the entire Drifter family for modern gravel from top to bottom. With the ability to rapidly prototype utilizing…

Shimano Unveils Special Edition S-PHYRE XC903S MTB Shoes to Celebrate XTR Excellence: Work nicely for Gravel Too

By JOM June 4, 2025

Celebrating the launch of the new XTR mountain bike components, SHIMANO’s special edition S-PHYRE XC903S mountain bike cross country shoe boasts a shimmery silver colorway and robust constructions to honor…

Campagnolo Super Record 13-Speed Wireless Review

Campagnolo “Reboosts” performance with the NEW Super Record 2 x 13-Speed Platform: Gravel & Road

By JOM June 4, 2025

Campagnolo presents a new Super Record 13 groupset, the fastest on the market, capable of offering a greater choice of gear ratios that allows you to find the best pedaling…

Shimano Unveils New XTR M9200 Di2 Wireless Components with Fast, Precise Shifting: GRX Wireless Coming Later?

By JOM June 4, 2025

Shimano builds on its legacy of innovation and engineering with the introduction of its new fully wireless Di2 XTR M9200 mountain bike components. The no-compromise Di2 system delivers Shimano’s ultra-precise…

Bikes for Crushing 250 Miles of Pennsylvania Gravel & 29,000 Feet!

By JOM June 2, 2025

Titusville, Pennsylvania Titusville, Pennsylvania is home to Roughneck Gravel Roubaix, starting and finishing at the historic Titusville Iron Works. Nowadays, the Iron Works facility is an entertainment facility featuring live…

Amtrak Auto Train 2025: Lorton, VA to Sanford, FL: Extended Vehicle & Roomette Sleeper Experience

By JOM June 2, 2025

Amtrak Auto Train "Take Your Vehicle on a Road Trip. Leave the Driving Behind. Bumper to bumper traffic on I-95. Endless road. Wear and tear on your engine. Your next…

IRC Tire updates their 2025 lineup with Four New Gravel Tires / Tyres

By JOM May 29, 2025

"Built for the Unknown" Expanding on the success of the BOKEN series, IRC rolls out four new tubeless-ready gravel tires—designed for versatility, traction, and standout style. Available in sizes from…