Gravel

Tribute | I’ve loved Cannondale’s designs for decades – and it all started with Joe Montgomery's great idea
Cannondale’s 55 years of innovation were sparked by one of the bike industry's greatest minds – Joe Montgomery, who has died aged 86

Has Cane Creek just solved the problems with internal routing?
Cane Creek's HCR stem and headset combination brings simpler maintenance, longevity and classic looks to modern integrated routing

Sold Secure bike lock ratings explained | Diamond, Gold, Silver and Bronze rated locks compared
What are the differences between each Sold Secure lock rating? And is it actually worth buying a higher-rated one?
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Pro's first 3D-printed saddle helps you get 'more aero and more comfortable'
The new Stealth 3D's hexagonal cells are designed to absorb vibrations, reducing road buzz and rider fatigue

Review | Diamant 140 is a fun retro-modern commuter bike built to get rough, but it's too heavy
The 140 is a trail-ready gravel bike with 650b wheels and a suspension fork, that can also handle commuting duties

Warren Rossiter | Lightweight gravel race bikes are cyclocross bikes, so let's start calling them that again
Why has cyclocross become so uncool to brands that they’ve rebadged their pro-level 'cross bikes as gravel racers?

Confusion, crossover and China: our gravel tech predictions for 2026
Our expert tech team gaze into the crystal ball

This new winter jacket and baselayer may be my all-time favourite Santini kit
I’ve been a long-time fan of Santini’s winter offerings, and its latest jacket and baselayer might be the best yet

5 reasons you don’t need to buy a new bike in 2026
Why saving your cash may be the best decision you can make this year

This Australian city is a gravel rider's paradise – and the wine isn't bad either
Your destination guide to Adelaide, Australia

Cycling in the snow: our top tips on how to stay safe and have fun in icy conditions
Cold weather calls for extra care – or specialist equipment

Updated | Rose Bikes re-enters UK market for the first time since Brexit
Rose Bikes advert and new UK consumer site says theGerman direct-to-consumer brand "are back in UK" for the first time since 2020

Gear of the Year | Zipp’s 303 SW wheelset made every ride better
Brilliant new wheels with integrated tyre pressure sensors

Gear of the Year | This ultra-light bikepacking tent has travelled the world with me
The Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL1 Bikepacking tent has been well-travelled this year

Review | Trek's Checkpoint ALR 5 Gen 3 proves great gravel bikes don't have to cost a fortune – but I'd make one upgrade
A thoroughly modern design that can hold its own against pricier gravel bikes

How to assemble a bike in 10 steps
New bike day is one of the best of the year, don’t let putting together the bike ruin the party

Warren Rossiter | Uptake for Shimano’s new cheapest Di2 gravel groupset is slow – I think that's because something bigger is coming
I'm excited by a more affordable 1x GRX Di2, but why isn’t the bike industry? I asked some of the leading bike brands

Gravel groupsets explained: everything you need to know about Shimano, SRAM, Campagnolo and Microshift gravel groupsets
Single or double chainring, gear range and other key considerations when choosing the best gravel bike groupset for your riding style

Dangerholm cut up an XC frame to build this extreme gravel bike and the end result is incredible
Custom Scott Spark RC HMX Gravel Project has wild aero wheels, custom carbon parts, SRAM XPLR 13-speed groupset and 110mm-travel SID SL fork

Skarper and Sonder team up on gravel bikes that switch from standard to ebike in seconds
Electric bike conversion kit now available on Sonder's Camino gravel bikes

Waterproof cycling socks: everything you need to know and our top recommendations
The best waterproof socks will keep your feet dry even in torrential rain. We explain how and pick out three of our favourites

Shimano’s new GRX RX717 brings wireless gravel Di2 to the masses
Shimano expands GRX family with RX717 components

3T releases range of made-in-Italy electric bikes
The line-up covers lightweight to ‘all-terrain’ e-gravel bikes

Updated | The best electric bike pumps 2025 reviewed and rated
We’ve expanded our test of the latest electric pumps to find the best options for all riders