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I've ridden SRAM's RED XPLR AXS groupset for hundreds of kilometers. Here's why I think it's the future of gravel gearing (and hopefully XC MTB too)
By Guy Kesteven published
Review The numbers and features of SRAM’s new RED XPLR AXS gravel group look next level, but how do they add up in terms of practical performance on the trail?
BMC releases its first gravel e-bike along with adventure-ready updates to the rest of the URS range
By Graham Cottingham published
News BMC's updated URS lineup features new MTT suspension, UDH, internal storage, and a TQ motor
The Genesis Croix de Fer gets the biggest update of its life – but it's still not huge. Are 2024’s tweaks messing with success, or an upgrade worth having? I rode the bike to found out
By Steve Williams published
Review Genesis’ adventure and gravel stalwart gets a host of modernizing detail changes
Granite Rocknroll TQ Torque Ratchet Tool Kit review – slimline, trailside torque wrench multi-tool
By Graham Cottingham published
Review Granite’s Rocknroll TQ Torque kit is a ratchet multi-tool with a built-in torque wrench, but does it offer accurate adjustments on the go?
Best cargo bib shorts – gravel bike shorts for comfortable adventures
By Graham Cottingham published
Buyer's Guide The best gravel bike bib shorts for carrying gear and staying comfortable for long hours on the saddle
Confused about gravel bike geometry? Here's everything you need to know
By Graham Cottingham last updated
Feature A deep dive into the geometry of gravel bikes and how they differ from road, cyclocross, and mountain bikes
Crankbrothers Stamp 1 Gen 2 flat pedal review – a plastic fantastic composite pedal
By Graham Cottingham published
Review Does the second generation of Crankbrothers Stamp 1 composite pedals compete with alloy alternatives?
Hutchinson Python 3 Racing Lab tire review – more versatile than the name suggests
By James Watkins published
Review Don’t be fooled by the race-oriented center block pattern, the Python 3 is a surprisingly capable and tough XC tire
Attaquer All Day 2.0 jersey review – maximum comfort without sacrificing performance or style
By Graham Cottingham published
Review The anatomically optimized All Day 2.0 jersey combines a stylish aesthetic with sun-up to sun-down riding performance
SRAM updates its latest RED XPLR AXS groupset to T-Type, but are gravel riders ready to ditch their derailleur hangers?
By Graham Cottingham published
News SRAM's new top-of-the-range gravel groupset features 13 speeds with a direct-mount T-Type derailleur, plus new gravel-specific wheels and handlebar from Zipp