650b vs 700c: which is more comfortable? Part 2.
In part one of my 650b vs 700c shootout I concluded that 700c is a better choice for someone looking for a comfy ride. But then I was doing all …
4 gravel forks in comparison: which is the most compliant one?
The fork is one of the most important factors of the overall bike compliance. A stiff fork will make bike harsh and very hard to live with on a gravel …
Is steel still real? An interview with Cy Turner, bike designer and owner of Cotic Bikes
After interviews with titanium and carbon bike makers, it is time to talk more about steel bikes. I own a steel bike and love the comfort and springy feel of …
Redshift suspension seatpost review
There is a lot of suspension seastposts on the market. And now we have another one: suspension seastpost from a company that made a very well received suspension stem. Redshift’s …
Designing comfort into a carbon frame: an interview with Martin Faubert, a VP of Product at Argon 18
Argon 18 is a brand that takes racing and aerodynamics very seriously. But as it turns out they also care a lot about comfort and a Dark Matter gravel bike …
Finding comfort in titanium: an interview with Richard Lambert from Enigma Bikes
My first interview with Ian Hughes was all about the comfort that you can achieve with a carbon frame. This time I talked to Richard Lambert, Enigma Bikes Sales and …
Speedplay Frog pedals review
For a long time, I was using standard flat pedals on my gravel bike. And I was OK with that until someone told me that I should try an SPD …
Combining comfort with speed: an interview with Ian Hughes, creator of a Vielo brand
This is the first interview of a new series of articles where I talk with various bike designers/bike manufacturers asking them about the art of making a comfortable, yet fun …
My gravel comfort-focused wish list for 2020
It is the end of the year but instead of making a prediction for 2020 I have created a wish list of things I would like to see in the …
CushCore comfort improving inserts review
Tires are the first and most important suspension for a gravel bike but to gain most of it you have to run a tire with the lowest possible air pressure. …
My benchmark bike – what is new?
Since the beginning of my gravel bike comfort challenge project, I have tested various bike parts and solutions that should improve the overall riding comfort. Not all of them were …
Specialized Diverge Comp 2020 review
Without wasting no time I will say that this is one of the most, if not the most comfortable stock gravel bike you can buy right now. Why? Let me …
Finding the best saddle: Specialized Power Comp vs SQ Lab 612 Ergowave Active vs Brooks C17
According to this Cervelo diagram, the saddle is the second most important bike part in terms of bike compliance. So it is about time to find out what comfort improvements …
I did a bike fitting. Should you?
I think you should. But if you are not convinced let’s go step by step in the process of a proper bike fitting session and see how much you can …
Spank Vibrocore Flare 12 handlebar review
Comfort for me is a mixture of low vibrations level and good ergonomics of the bike. Up to this point, my reviews were focusing on the vibrations, so now I …
Cane Creek eeSilk elastomer based suspension seatpost review
If you want to improve the rear-end comfort of your bike you have a lot of options. Ergon / Canyon flexing seatpost, Specialized CG-R seatpost, spring-based Kinekt 2.1 or upcoming …
650b vs 700c: which is more comfortable? Part 1.
Almost any recently introduced gravel bike offers the ability to run both 700c and 650b wheels. The latter is a very popular option especially because it should offer better traction …
Lauf Grit SL suspension fork review
There is a lot of different solutions for improving riding comfort on a gravel bike (many of them I already tested) but there is still nothing like a Lauf Grit …
Kinekt 2.1 suspension seatpost review
I like a comfortable ride very much. So I like to test and use everything that improves comfort of my rides. But at the same time, I like riding fast …
GT Grade Carbon Expert 2020 review
There are so many new gravel bikes on the market that promises a great level of comfort. Among them is a new GT Grade Carbon which offers a great level …
The quest for comfort – what I have learned so far…
For the previous couple of months, I have been testing different bike parts and measuring their impact on comfort in terms of lowering the perceived riding vibrations. Below you will …
How much more comfort can you get from a supple tire?
One of the most recurring topics in the world of comfort is tire suppleness. You can read opinions like this tire is harsh and that tire is very comfortable. So …
The bigger the better? Pushing the limits with 700x50c tires
There is a trend in the gravel bike industry to push bigger and bigger tires. Both 650b (Open Wi.De. with 2.4-inch tires) and 700c where bikes like new Pivot Vault …
Where to look for more comfort?
There is a lot going on recently in bike industry in terms of improving rear comfort of gravel bikes. Cannondale Topstone Carbon or MBC URS are two most noticeable examples. …
Redshift Shockstop stem review
Redshift Shockstop stem is a product of a small start-up from the USA. But it gained a lot of coverage worldwide as it should be. There is no much competition …
Ergon CF3 Pro flexing seatpost review
Ergon CF3 Pro carbon seatpost has a very unique two leafs construction. This allows a lot of flex from the seatpost itself. And you can really feel it even when …
UPDATED: Lowering the tire air pressure
There is a lot going on recently in the gravel bikes market in terms of comfort. Bikes like new Cannondale Topstone Carbon with KingPin rear suspension or BMC URS with …