Embrace the spirit of adventure riding at the FREE Camp Canyon event this weekend, September 20th, in Carlsbad. A summer camp-inspired evening of bikepacking know-how, community, and connection…

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Embrace the spirit of adventure riding at the FREE Camp Canyon event this weekend, September 20th, in Carlsbad. A summer camp-inspired evening of bikepacking know-how, community, and connection…
Included in our 2025 ENVE Grodeo Showcase, framebuilders Weis MFG just announced its Gravel Plus model, available in either titanium or steel…
No. 22 has thoughtfully updated or “realigned” the entire Drifter family for modern gravel from top to bottom. With the ability to rapidly prototype utilizing 3D printing and control their in-house manufacturing, the Drifter family gets updated geometry, new features, expanded tire clearance, and a fresh look, all from its Upstate New York facility. Let’s check them out…
The Wilde Rambler with its segmented fork and Rambler SL with its carbon fork are now available with a UDH-compatible rear end and two new colors. Available in sizes XS – XL, the Rambler is a robust, all-steel chassis with big tire clearance and touring accutremonts. The Rambler SL was designed for more nimble gravel rides. New for 2025, both models now feature a UDH and two new colors. Check out more at Wilde.
Otso Cycles first announced the Waheela C in 2019. And it was ahead of its time in many ways: clearance for 29” x 2.1” tires, suspension-corrected geo, routing port for a dropper post, and internal frame routing. The brand just announced eight total colorways for 2025, including this new Seafoam & Maroon option. You still get the ahead-of-the-curve tire clearance and off-road tuned geometry, just in more colors and an in-depth custom build menu. Roll on over to Otso Cycles to see more. Shops, if you’d like to become an Otso Cycles dealer, you can give them a shout at sales@otsocycles.com with any questions.
BC-based Norco might be best known for its Optic high pivot mountain bike, but the brand has long had a vested interest in gravel bikes, too. Today, they launched the all-new Search, available as an aluminum flat bar ripper ($999 complete) and two drop bar build models with some clever detailing. Let’s check them out below…
After a brief hiatus, Niner Bikes is back with the release of the second offering in their gravel category, the ORE 9 RDO. The ORE is a rowdy gravel rig with slackened geometry and longer wheelbase, complementing Niner’s RLT family…
Stinner Frameworks expands its stock offerings with the launch of the $2,895 Carrizo and Refugio Podium Series Titanium bikes. Aiming to shape the narrative around domestic manufacturing and affordable handcrafted bikes, the Podium Series represents a shift in the accessibility of premium, domestically produced titanium frames and complete bicycles. Read on for a closer look…
For 2025, Devinci has overhauled its Hatchet gravel bike (pictured above $2,099 with GRX) with the Hatchet Vista model, a robust aluminum frameset designed for longer rides. Let’s check it out below.
After reshaping the mountain bike world in their image, Mondraker has stepped into the gravel arena with its new Arid Carbon. Using their 16 years of experience in carbon manufacturing, Mondraker set out to make a bike that was equal parts fast and comfortable. Spencer was lucky enough to get two rides in at the Southern Arizona release event last month, check out his first ride review below…
Gideon Tsang has spent the better part of his life admiring and collecting bicycles designed by Grant Petersen. From early Bridgestones to current Rivendells, the bicycles designed around Grant’s ethos of moving mindfully and enjoying the ride have always resonated with Gideon. Enjoy this firsthand account about a bicycle collection that came and went, and the story behind Gideon’s dream bike: a rare 26″ Rivendell Atlantis 2.
With over 400 kilometers of trails within an hour’s ride of the city center, Oslo has established itself as an adventure destination. Conor Courtney spent a long weekend riding with Fara Cycling, a local bicycle brand uniquely aligned with Norwegian geography and adventure culture. Continue reading below for a look inside Fara Cycling and the stunning location they call home…
Contributor Nic Morales is back with a more in-depth look at State Bicycle Co.’s titanium offering. In this long-term review of the recently released Ti All-Road frame, he digs deep into the discourse around titanium as a real-world frame material, how it exists in the zeitgeist, and other philosophical pondering. Read on below for Nic’s Titanium All-Road long-term review!
In this Shop Visit, Petor Georgallou profiles London framebuilder Rob Quirk of Quirk Cycles and explores the realities of building contemporary custom bicycles in the UK. Join their discussion of 3D-printed parts, framebuilding as an art practice, life after the Bicycle Academy, and much, much more. Read on…
It’s been 10 years since Mason Cycles first caused a splash in the UK cycling market with the release of their original Definition and Resolution road bikes. They have since built a reputation for blending progressive riding technologies with classically beautiful aesthetics, now offering a full range of bikes designed for the whole spectrum of on- and off-road terrain. Joe Sasada sat down with founder and designer Dom Mason to discuss the journey so far, design philosophy, and what’s coming next for the brand. Read on for an extended interview and a photo gallery from Mason HQ.
Today, we present a recap of the 2024 LA Invitational put on by all the lovely folks over at The Cub House in Los Angeles, CA. In a slightly different format than our typical event Reportage, the team gathered stories from various participants, who recounted harrowing and ecstatic experiences while out riding the event routes. Then, they conclude with a gallery of drool-worthy two- and four-wheeled machines from the bike and car show portion. Let’s check it out below!
In our latest Race Metal video series, Miguel asked John what his favorite gravel route is in Santa Fe, prompting John to take Miguel along for an all-day epic. The ride starts in the Railyard District in Santa Fe and tops out at the radio towers on Tesuque Peak. Check out the video above and a short gallery below from the full Town to Towers Gravel Ride!
The Haro Buzzard is a carbon chassis gravel platform with builds starting at $2,999.99 and all the features found in much more expensive bikes. Let’s take a look.