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New Continental Dubnital 50mm Fills the Gap Between Gravel and XC
Continental's new Dubnital 50mm targets gravel bikes with tight clearance. Fast on hardpack, struggles in loose climbs. Here's what matters.
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Brembo GR-PRO Brakes: Three Adjustments, One Big Tradeoff
Brembo's GR-PRO brakes offer three independent adjustments and World Cup pedigree. Here's what €1,200 buys you—and who should care.
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Shimano GRX Gets Bigger Chainrings and Shorter Cranks—Here's Who Benefits
Shimano adds 44T/46T chainrings and 165mm/160mm cranks to GRX. Useful for fast gravel or fit tweaks, but not if you're climbing steep grades regularly.
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Panaracer's Fastest Gravel Tire Yet—But Only If Your Routes Are Smooth Enough
Panaracer's new GravelKing ZX semi-slick promises road speed and gravel grip. Here's what the three-zone tread and raised center profile actually mean.
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Boyd 55mm Road and Gravel Wheels: Deep Carbon Without the Usual Weight Penalty
Boyd's new 55mm wheelsets: one for fast road riding, one for gravel racing. Light, deep, and built for speed. Here's what actually matters in the specs.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Knog Cobber Reflex Lights: Auto-Dimming Tech at $80 a Pop
Knog's Cobber Reflex lights auto-adjust brightness by speed and lean angle. At $80 each, the tech is clever — if the algorithm actually works.
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Roval's New Gravel Wheels: Aero vs. Light (and Both Expensive)
Specialized's new Roval Terra wheels: one aero, one light, both expensive. Here's what the specs actually mean and which one makes sense.
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Fulcrum Sharq GR and Sonic GR: Gravel Wheels Optimized for 47–50mm Tires
Fulcrum's new Sharq GR and Sonic GR gravel wheels use a 30mm internal width optimized for 47–50mm tires. Here's what the specialization costs you.
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Panaracer's 2026 Spring Colors: British Racing Green and Sakura Pink Gravelkings
Panaracer's 2026 spring colors: British Racing Green and Sakura Pink. Same tread, limited stock. Here's what actually matters before you order.