Stephanie Swan’s UltraCX Series Winning Specialized Crux Pro Carbon
Stephanie Swan's UltraCX Series Winning Specialized Crux Pro Carbon Ms Swan rode this machine at five of the six Ultra CX races she attended this year; her results speak for…
Garth Prosser’s UltraCX Series Winning Specialized S-Works 29’er
Garth Prosser's UltraCX Series Winning Specialized S-Works 29'er This is the machine Mr Prosser rode all year to ultimate Masters points series victory, in the American UltraCross Series for 2014.…
Training Ride 101 – Total Recovery
A Recovery Ride? Really? Thursday evening's ride is touted as a Mellow Out ride. Unfortunately, that never really happens. Usually, some jerk hits it full gas on the first dirt…
Nature Boy’s Giant TCX Advanced 1
Nature Boy's 2014 Giant TCX Advanced 1 This isn't the most exotic machine you'll come across. But the bike and its owner get the job done. In fact, since the…
Schwalbe Furious Fred TLR 29er Tire Review
Fred is Furious When I (JOM) built my Monster CX'er machine, I desired a tire (tyre) that wasn't heavy on the centre knobbies, offered uber low rolling resistance, was somewhat…
FarmerG’s Zukas Cycles CX Bike
Zukas Cycles CX Bike FarmerG is a cool dude. He also happens to be a pretty handy bike racer, including wins and podiums in 2014 50+ UltraCX races such as…
Scott’s Niner BSB 9 RDO
Scott's Niner BSB 9 RDO Scott, a Florida based Gainesvilleite, is another convert to the world of dirt, limerock and gravel cycling and racing. After much deliberation, Scott chose the…
American Classic Race 29’er Wheelset Review
The American Classic Race 29'er wheelset has been reviewed countless times before. Where this review differs, is the genre of racing and cycling for which this wheelset has been used. …
Jimbo’s 26″ Frankenbike
Jimbo's 26" Frankenbike This bicycle is living proof you don't need to spend a bunch of money, to have a fun and reliable machine to crush dirt, limerock and gravel.…
Abbey Bike Tools Crombie Dual Sided Tool & Whip-It Chain Whip Review
Abbey Bike Tools is a small company based in Bend, Oregon, producing innovative, well-designed tools for bike shop and home mechanics. It also helps that Abbey's tools are aesthetically pleasing…
On Test: IRC SERAC CX Tubeless CX Tires
Recently, Gravel Cyclist met with the fine fellows from IRC Tires (Tyres) of Japan at the Interbike show in Las Vegas, Nevada. After the show, IRC kindly sent Gravel Cyclist…
Justin Lowe’s Iron Cross XII Race Rig
If you haven't heard Justin's name before, take a gander at the results list for Iron Cross XII, 2014. Fourth fastest overall, 4:11:45 ride time, amazing stuff. Justin is 37yo,…
Hawk Racing Bottom Bracket – Long Term Product Review
If you're unfamiliar with Hawk Racing, the company was founded by Sven Folmer, a former professional triathlete about seven years ago (the timeframe may need correction). Hawk Racing is headquartered…
Retro Gravel Grinding & Drop Bars
Whilst browsing through a July 1987 copy of Bicycling Magazine in the reading room, I stumbled across an article about a new bike for the time, the Bridgestone MB-1.
“Fat Tires Meet Drop Bars”
Correct me if I’m wrong, this bicycle appeared before John Tomac was spotted running drop bars during the 1990 NORBA MTB season.