Year In Review: Best Gravel Gear of 2020

Introducing our favorite gravel cycling gear of 2020 including best 2020 gravel bike, best 2020 frame bag for gravel, best 2020 gravel tires, best 2020 tubeless sealant for gravel, best 2020 gravel dropper post, best 2020 gravel cycling jersey for men and women, best 2020 gravel shoes, best 2020 sunglasses for gravel, best 2020 nutrition for gravel and best 2020 gravel cycling tool.

Kenda Flintridge Pro 650b x 45 Gravel Tire Review

A review of the 650b x 45mm Kenda Flintridge Pro Gravel Tire with Coffee Sidewalls. Words and photos by Eric Meier.

No Wrong Way to Gravel

ENVE posted this cool graphic over on their journal showing how a variety of their products, including road and mountain-specific components, can be used for gravel. And while we love their G-Series lineup, this is certainly true depending on one’s own experience and terrain.

NewsDave MalwitzDecember 2, 2020enve, 650b, mtb vs gravel, road vs gravel

Donnelly Strada USH 650b Long Term Review

After the last couple of years I’ve steadily increased the volume of my tires, following the trends of wider offerings while seeing where I might land in terms of personal preference. The hesitation for many of my friends to try 650b is understandable, requiring a new set of wheels while also potentially moving away from what their bike was designed for. Thus far we’ve reviewed two 650b gravel tires, the Panaracer GravelKing and WTB Venture at 48 and 47mm respectively. Slightly wider, while still well within the the clearance limits of the 3T Exploro, we now offer a long term review on the Donnelly Strada USH in 650b x 50mm.

WTB Venture 47 Tire Review: A Test of Versatility

The challenge with developing a gravel tire is a reflection of what the category entails. Try selecting a tire for all conditions and all roads. There always seems to be some compromises in tire selection, a balance between traction on dirt and minimal resistance on road. Additional variables like mud, sand and rock can further complicate things.

ENVE Trade In Trade Up Wheel Upgrade Program Launches

ENVE announces an Upgrade Program that makes getting on a pair of premium level, U.S.-made wheels easier than ever before. The Upgrade Program allows customers to trade in a pair of ENVE or non-ENVE carbon wheels and receive an upgrade credit toward any SES, M Series or G Series wheelset.

Dave MalwitzSeptember 13, 2018wheels, enve, 650b, 700c, carbon, gravel gear, carbon wheels, s-works diverge

Thesis announces their new graphene-infused carbon wheelsets for gravel

This week Thesis announces the opening of sales for their all new graphene-infused carbon wheelsets. Available in both Ultra-Wide Carbon 650B and Aero Wide Carbon 700C, the company claims to have brought a high end wheelset to serious gravel enthusiasts for a fraction of the price verses the competition.

NewsDave MalwitzAugust 23, 2018Thesis gravel bike, thesis ob1, carbon wheels, graphene, 650b, 700c, wheels

The New ENVE G Series

Coming straight out of Ogden, ENVE has announced their first Gravel+CX specific wheelset, the G Series. Fully embracing Gravel, ENVE has created their first carbon specific gravel wheels for all to enjoy.

Dave MalwitzJune 8, 2018wheels, enve, 650b, 700c, carbon, gravel gear, carbon wheels, s-works diverge