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Gravel Bikes

All articles tagged with #gravel bikes

sports2 years ago

Top Picks: Best Bikes and Gear of 2023 by Editors and Experts

In a slower gear year for the bike industry, Singletracks editors Jeff and Matt discuss their favorite bikes and gear tested in 2023. Some notable bikes include the Canyon Spectral CF 8 with its mixed wheel build and coil shock, the Evil the Following, the Pivot Mach 4 SL, the Jamis Renegade gravel bike, and the Canfield Lithium. They also mention the Transition TransAm and the Diamondback Yowie as interesting bikes they didn't get to test. Overall, they highlight the fun and versatility of downcountry and short-travel trail bikes.

cycling2 years ago

MADE Bike Show 2023: Unveiling the Coolest Gravel and Road Bikes

The MADE Bike Show 2023 in Portland showcased a range of impressive gravel bikes from builders like Argonaut, Seeker, Haley Cycles, Onguza, and more. Seeker Bicycles offers quality steel and titanium gravel bikes with a short wait time for delivery. Framework Bicycles impressed with their technically advanced bikes, featuring parametric 3D models and custom cranksets. Onguza Bicycles showcased hand-built steel bikes from Namibia, while Haley Cycles focused on titanium frames. Flux Customs displayed their own frames alongside their painting and finishing expertise. Argonaut launched their GR3 Supernaut gravel bike frameset, known for its ride quality and attention to detail.

cycling2 years ago

SRAM's Apex groupset now offers 12-speed electronic and mechanical shifting options.

SRAM has launched its fourth tier Apex AXS groupset, which is a 12-speed electronic drivetrain option available in XPLR wide-range configuration with 10-36t, 10-44t and 11-44t cassettes. The groupset is one-by only (1x) and is compatible with hydraulic disc brakes only. SRAM has also introduced a 12-speed mechanical option for Apex, its first 12-speed mechanical shifting groupset for road bikes. The Apex Eagle AXS and Apex Eagle mechanical groupset options are compatible with a 50t or 52t largest sprocket cassette. The new groupset is heavily geared towards gravel bikes and offers features like standard 11-speed freehub compatibility and flat bar levers.