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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

This is the very first time when I had the opportunity to test at the same time 4 very interesting gravel bikes. Test and compare under the same condition to …

The handlebar is somehow like a saddle. You have to find the right one or work a little bit harder to get accustomed to the one you are supposed to …

The handlebar is a very interesting bike part when comfort is considered. You can look for more flexy, carbon handlebar for better vibration absorbing properties but you also have to …

This is the last article in the 650b vs 700c trilogy. First was all about the maximum comfort so I tested everything on a fully equipped bike (Lauf Grit SL …

A carbon handlebar should, at least, in theory, be more compliant because carbon allows for much more flex than aluminum. Subjectively you can feel it but I wanted to find …

Tires are crucial for a comfortable ride. The more supple tire the more comfortable you will be on a bumpy road. Up to this point, Soma Cazadero were my benchmark …

I have tested many different suspension seatpost but never a suspension seatpost that is also a dropper post. PNW Coast suspension dropper post is one of the rare examples of …

Trying an electric gravel bike was one of my biggest goals since I began gravelbikes.cc project. So I was thrilled when I got the opportunity to test one of the …

Wheels are one of the least comfort improving parts of the gravel bike. At least according to Cervelo. But still there are companies that make claims of improved comfort when …

I have already tested many different saddles and suspension seatposts. They can have a great influence on rear end comfort of the bike. But, at least in theory, there is …

In my quest for comfort, I sometimes forget that even the best comfort without the fun of riding is worth nothing. Dark Matter gravel bike from Argon 18 reminded me …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …