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Eddy Merckx Hageland gravel bike review
As far as cycling names go, there is none greater than Eddy Merckx. And even though he retired from the sport well before personal computers became useful, your English-based spell-checker knows exactly who he is. Heck, even a stranger walking their dog past me recently may not have known much about modern bicycles, but they …
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GT Grade Carbon Pro long-term review: A big improvement over v1.0
The original GT Grade was an ambitiously forward-looking machine that was quick to jump on the all-road and gravel bandwagons that were then just starting to gain traction in the mainstream. This revamped version might not be considered as innovative as the original, but it’s a far better example of the genre, now offering competitive …
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Exept Allroad long-term review: Custom Italian modular monocoque
I’ve always had an appreciation for alloy or steel frames. Recently I’ve even come around on the merits of titanium after getting to play with a hand-built Caminarde gravel bike. Borrowing a Specialized Allez built with Shimano’s mid-range 105 groupset got me more excited than many of the superbikes I’ve played on in recent times. …
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Mason Bokeh long-term frameset review: Solid numbers, solid performance
If you care more about function than flash — and are maybe a little carbon-averse — the Mason Bokeh is a great option for a do-it-all gravel machine that won’t totally break the bank. The triple-butted aluminum frame is reasonably light, rides well enough, handles brilliantly, and incorporates all the mounts most of us will …
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Giant Contend AR 1 2020 review: Fresh and affordable all-road
If the lines between road and gravel bikes were already blurry, then the way things are trending is likely to confuse you even further. All-road bikes are relatively new and aim to do everything a good endurance-style road bike does, albeit with a pinch of additional versatility. As the name suggests, they’re designed to handle …
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