From a handling perspective, however, being able to spec the best of two rakes has its benefits, andI can attest that their forks ride very well. The Atlas Titanium is a road bike built for Alchemy’s backyard, the foothills of the mountains. The Atlas’ ability to transition from climb to sweeping descent is uncanny. Alchemy’s custom titanium construction and precise welds provide a ride quality that is unrivaled in today’s titanium road bike landscape.
Cervelo has pushed about as far as typical drivetrains can handle, 415mm chainstays. 420mm tends to be the shortest stay length we see on gravel bikes these days. You can find the rest of my writing on the subject of gravel bikes here. These tools include a portable tool kit with fittings that match the bike’s bolts, a pump or inflation kit, a spare tube, a seat or top tube bag to put it all in, and the knowledge of how to change a tire. Mount a water bottle cage , bring a map or device to find your way home, and get rolling. It’s worth mentioning most bikes that can swallow a 2.1 tire start to infringe on the drivetrain.
Cannondale’s new Kingpin suspension system provides the Topstone with a claimed 30mm of bump- and vibration-absorbing travel at the saddle. To maximize the effectiveness of flex zones that are engineered into the rear triangle and top tube, Cannondale has used a special LockR thru-axle pivot to connect the seat stays to the giant mountain seat tube. Each frame size benefits from Proportional Response Construction. By using a specific carbon layup, the frame’s flex and stiffness characteristics are tuned for the rider’s size. One of the most important parts of bike setup is properly adjusting tire pressure, which is measured in pounds per square inch .
VooDoo Cycles began in 1994 by a diverse group of cyclists from many backgrounds in design, racing, retail and business. The US-based brand is based on its owner’s Dave craftsmanship. Dave has been making frames since 1986 and has several gravel bikes for riding pleasure.
What you ride should reflect your terrain, riding style and the tyre limitations of your bike. Luckily most of the best s allow the option to run either 700c or 650b, so it is possible to experiment with different setups to see which works best for you. Truly blurring the lines between gravel and mountain bikes, OPEN describes its WI.DE.
With a history going back to 1975, Colorado based Ken Eriksen bikes are crafted by hand. IDWorx offers a large range of bikes and parts with several gravel options. Bike service is also available through the German brand. The gravel bikes made by Framed cover the needs cyclists have at all ages. Most importantly, they offer real quality at competitive prices. With a large selection of bikes and frames, Dolan is among the more serious titanium bike manufacturers for dedicated cyclists looking to hit the gravel.