Cannondale Topstone Carbon Lefty 1 review
I have been waiting for this moment for a very long time. But finally, I got the possibility to test a gravel bike with a proper front suspension fork. Meet the top of the line Topstone Lefty 1 with a […]
Does frame material really makes a difference in terms of comfort and compliance? Part 1.
For the last 18 months, I have been testing various comfort improving parts. During that time I managed to select the best performing parts and based on them I have built my titanium benchmark bike, feeling very proud of the […]
Argon 18 Subito ebike review
Subito made by Argon 18 is a great bike. A real joy to ride, supremely playful and agile, fast and confidence-inspiring bike. Yet, it is so much more than just a bike. It is a bike that has an electric […]
This is my benchmark bike now…
For the last 15 months, I have been testing dozens of different comfort improving parts as well as gravel bikes to find the best possible combination of comfort and fun. Is my work done? For sure not, but I believe […]
Supple tires shootout: 6 contenders in the test
Tires are the easiest and usually the cheapest way to improve the overall comfort when riding on a bike. This should be obvious to anyone, yet still, many riders focus on more expensive and sophisticated solutions like suspension stems and […]
Finding the most comfortable bar tape
I have tested different handlebars, suspension stems and various forks to find out the best possible combination in terms of front end comfort. But there is one more thing that can increase comfort at the front of the bike. Yes, […]
Britax Romer Jockey Comfort vs Hamax Caress: which bike child seat is more comfortable?
I like to feel comfortable on my gravel bike but since I started to ride with my son, I also needed to make sure that he is comfortable. That is why I have bought a Britax Romer Jockey Comfort child […]
Cirrus Cycles Kinekt suspension stem review
There is much more comfort improving solutions for the back than for the front of the gravel bike. That is why I am always very eager to test something new that promises improved comfort at the handlebar. Kinekt suspension stem […]
Enigma Escape titanium gravel bike review
This review will be slightly different because the bike in question is my own build that is based on a titanium frame. Everything that I put into this bike is a result of over 12 months of my testing and […]
Specialized Diverge Comp 2021 review
I liked the old Diverge. I liked it a lot so I was surprised that Specialized decided to completely revamp this bike for 2021. But after just a few hours of riding, I knew that Specialized Diverge is still a […]
Cannondale Topstone Carbon Force eTap AXS review
Cannondale Topstone Carbon after the launch of the 2021 Lefty variant for many may seem like a bike that is no longer that attractive. I have not ridden Topstone with Lefty yet, but I can assure you that last year’s […]
Canyon Grail CF SLX 8.0 ETAP review
In the field test overview, I said that Canyon Grail is the fastest and the most road-like gravel bike in my comparison but there is much more about Grail that you should know about. In this review, I will tell […]