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 […]
Buying guide
For the last 12 months, I have been testing and reviewing many different gravel bikes and bike parts that should improve riding comfort. I started my gravelbikes.cc project with the aim of finding the most comfortable bike and bike parts […]
Gravel bikes: Field Test
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 find out which is best. The contenders are Cannondale Topstone […]
Coefficient Wave handlebar review
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 enjoy. Wave handlebar is the best example of that idea. […]
Ritchey WCS carbon VentureMax handlebar review
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 choose the one, that you will feel the most comfortable […]
1x or 2x drivetrain: which should you choose?
Gravel bikes these days are divided between 1x and 2x groupsets and it is up to us to decide which solution we want. This is not an easy task, believe me, but after testing a couple of gravel bikes with […]
Comfort challenge: what I have learned so far (UPDATED)
For the last 10 months, I have been testing bikes and different bike parts by measuring their impact on comfort in terms of lowering the perceived riding vibrations. Below you will find a short summary of my findings and questions […]
650b vs 700c: which is more comfortable? Part 3.
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 fork, suspension seatpost and suspension stem). Then it was all […]
Quick test: comparing compliance of carbon vs aluminum handlebar
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 out what my vibration measurements will show so I tested […]
Soma Cazadero vs Rene Herse Barlow Pass: a supple tires shootout
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 in terms of tire suppleness. But this could change because […]