It’s one of the most common comments whenever gravel bikes come up: “aren’t they just old mountain bikes?” At first glance the comparison makes sense. But while gravel bikes share some similarities with early MTBs, they exist for very different reasons. Rob pushing the pace on his gravel bike during a race — where efficiency and smooth riding matter just as much as speed. Every time gravel bikes come up, someone inevitably says it: “Aren’t they just old mountain bikes?” On the surface, it’s...

Suspension is one of those things riders only really think about when it stops working properly. When it’s fresh and smooth, you don’t notice it, the bike just feels planted, comfortable and controlled. But when suspension is neglected, it quietly loses performance long before it completely fails. The tricky part is that the change happens gradually. You adapt to it. The bike feels “normal”, even though it isn’t working as well as it could. FOX Float Air Can Service What Your Suspension Is...

There are few sounds more gut-wrenching for any rider than the faint crack of carbon under pressure. One second the clamp tightens, the next there’s that unmistakable noise that means the frame has just given way. It’s a sound that no one ever wants to hear, especially when it could have been avoided with the right clamping technique.