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Patagonia-Santa Cruz County / Southern Arizona Gravel Adventure Field Guide

Kevin Curry

Kevin Curry

02 Mar 2022
Patagonia-Santa Cruz County / Southern Arizona Gravel Adventure Field Guide

Great stuff from Gravel Adventure Field Guide.

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Reserve 30|XC Wheels: Wider Rims, More Spokes, Two Different Philosophies

Reserve 30|XC Wheels: Wider Rims, More Spokes, Two Different Philosophies

Reserve's 30|XC wheels are wider, stronger, and lighter than the 28|XC. But you're choosing between hub tech and weight—here's what actually matters.

By Kevin Curry 08 Apr 2026
XDS X-LAB Launch: Vertical Integration Meets Aggressive Pricing

XDS X-LAB Launch: Vertical Integration Meets Aggressive Pricing

XDS launches X-LAB with carbon road, gravel, and e-bikes priced $1,500–$3,000 below competitors. Vertical integration cuts costs — but resale and support are unknowns.

By Kevin Curry 08 Apr 2026
Gravel Pedals: Platform Area, Float, and the Q-Factor Problem

Gravel Pedals: Platform Area, Float, and the Q-Factor Problem

Gravel pedal systems ranked by what actually matters: platform area, float, Q-factor, and durability. SPD vs. Time ATAC vs. Wolf Tooth—plus power meter tradeoffs.

By Kevin Curry 07 Apr 2026
Easton EC90 ALX Gravel Crankset: 27% Stronger, But Only If You Stay Under 44t

Easton EC90 ALX Gravel Crankset: 27% Stronger, But Only If You Stay Under 44t

Easton's EC90 ALX gravel crankset claims 27% more strength than SRAM Red XPLR at 419g. The catch: chainrings max out at 44t, and you'll pay $500+ with spindle.

By Kevin Curry 07 Apr 2026
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