The terms “all-road bicycle” and “gravel bicycle” are often used interchangeably, but there are some differences between the two types of bikes.
An all-road bicycle is more versatile, and designed to be ridden on a variety of surfaces — including pavement, gravel, dirt roads, and light trails. These bikes typically have a more aggressive geometry and shorter wheelbase than gravel bikes, which makes them more responsive and better suited for faster road riding. All-road bikes also tend to have narrower tires than gravel bikes, usually between 28-35mm.
It finally happened: ENVE, our favorite composite component maker has announced the commencement of its own custom frame program — and while the name and livery might be one of the most uninspiring yet, the bare bones are looking beautiful.
It’s been a strange last few months but, if anything, they have proven that bicycles really are the best form of release from a locked-down lifestyle. This 650b+ Explorer from Dorset’s Sven Cycles is the ultimate escape plan — and it could be yours.
We’re all hoping for a release from this whole lockdown situation, although it provides an impetus for many to explore their local landscape. Switzerland’s Lambert…
A veteran of both the fixed-gear scene and the Trans-Continental Race, Tim Pulleyn was very nearly disillusioned by bikes in general until a rebuild and…
Spain’s passion for cycling has had a tendency for ascendency ever since the days of Federico Bahamontes, the ‘Eagle of Toledo’. To further prove that…
With just a passing glance, the new frame hobbyist frame builder Lyle Wiens built for himself looks like a regular awesome fat-tyre road bike. Lyle,…
With the 2019 Le Tour de France currently being played out, it’s time to look at a tall skinny bike. Like the race, this one…
Sam and Judith run Stayer Cycles, your Local Bike Shop in Leytonstone, East London. It’s more than a shop: he’s a frame builder and she’s…
As the dust from NAHBS 2019 finally settles and everyone starts coming back to earth, we can begin to look at some of the more…
Rhode Island’s Brian Chapman is one of a now elite group of American frame builders who still persevere in creating a wholly custom style of…
The current northern hemisphere temperatures aren’t slowing up production of Donhou Bicycles’ award-winning DSS1, or the latest customer, for that matter. This is a DSS1…
Thomas Callahan of New York’s Horse Cycles was recently approached by ENVE’s Kevin McCelland to create a fat-tired all-roader to showcase their new G Series…
Some bikes are created for a singular purpose, and when they are curated by someone who understands the market and the landscape, well, magic can…
For fine cycling accoutrements, few heritage brands have more of a respected reputation than Berthoud Cycles. They’ve extended their range of saddles, panniers, fenders, and…
The Silk Road Mountain Race is a grueling endurance cycling event, traversing 1,700 kilometers across Kyrgyzstan, and climbing up 26,000 meters of mountains. Podia’s Max…
