Gravel
The Pivot LES SL and the Physics of Going Long
The Pivot LES SL Drop Bar blends XC geometry and drop bars to reduce fatigue, preserve momentum, and erase the line between gravel and trail.
The Garage
Finally, A Way to Strap Water to Your Bike That Doesn't Ruin the Paint
Tailfin’s new HydroMount lets you add bottle cages to any bike frame without slipping or scratching the paint. A look at why this small accessory is a big deal.
Culture & Opinion
Gear & Grit Daily: January 02, 2026
Today's cycling news: Number of cyclists killed on Irish roads doubles in three years, as safety group calls for “sustained political commitment” to protect ...
Bikes & Frames
Lauf’s Ultimate R: A Case Study in Smarter Spec
Lauf pushes their gravel flagship to the limit with the Seigla Ultimate R, featuring 3D-printed saddles, Zipp XPLR wheels, and a 13-speed SRAM Red group.
Components
The Wireless Upgrade Your Old Frame Was Waiting For
Shimano’s new GRX RX717 brings wireless Di2 shifting to a more accessible price point, offering robust MTB-inspired tech for the gravel bikes we already own.
Culture & Opinion
The htSQD Paradox: Closing the Doors at the Top of the Podium
Despite total dominance and 37 wins from Keegan Swenson, Santa Cruz's htSQD is closing in 2025. A look at what this means for the future of professional gravel.
Gear Reviews
Ornot Goes All In on the "Muppet Fur"
Ornot expands its Polartec Alpha lineup with new gloves and shoe covers. Here is why putting "active insulation" on your extremities is a smart move for winter riding.
Bikes & Frames
From Singletrack to Gravel: Knolly Updates its Flagship Ti Adventure Bike
Knolly’s updated Cache Titanium gravel bike features suspension-corrected geometry, 700x55c tire clearance, and UDH compatibility. Available now.
Bikes & Frames
Sour’s Purple Pie: When Steel Meets Software
Sour’s new Purple Pie combines handmade German steel with a Pinion electronic gearbox. It’s a rugged, low-maintenance expedition rig for the curious builder.
Culture & Opinion
Pirelli’s Italian Homecoming (And the Cost of Suppleness)
Pirelli launches the Italian-made Cinturato HP-Line gravel tires. They promise speed and protection, but the split lineup raises questions about value and ride quality.
The Garage
Sklar’s SuperSomething Goes on a Diet
The Sklar SuperSomething V2 is here with a significant 1.5lb weight reduction and updated standards like UDH, proving that modern steel bikes just keep getting better.
Bikes & Frames
Steel, Dynamos, and the Long Wait for the Vasco GT
The Tout Terrain Vasco GT 28 Select 6.3 is a steel gravel bike that solves the power problem with a stock dynamo and USB-C charging cap. Here is why it caught my eye.