Otso Cycles looked at the Waheela C and started from scratch with the Waheela R, redesigning this carbon chassis race machine from the “gravel up,” making sure its latest model is fine-tuned for those who enjoy the faster side of things…
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Sklar Bikes Titanium Super Something Frames Are Back in Stock
The Sklar Bikes titanium Super Something frames have been hard to keep in stock, but the San Francisco brand just announced that a fresh batch has shown up. These frames are made in the USA by Stinner Fabrication to the Sklar Bikes spec. Currently, sizes medium, medium/large, and large frames are in stock ($3,200), but smalls and x-larges have sold out. Roll on over to Sklar to check out more info on these do-it-all fat tire gravel bikes.
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Otso Warakin Gets New Colors for 2026
2026 sees the Otso Cycles Warakin “all road” get two new colors…
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Tout Terrain Ceres GT Select 2026
Tout Terrain has rolled out four models of the Ceres GT for 2026, ranging from a 2x GRX build with a rigid fork up to a suspension gravel build with 1x Rival XPLR. Let’s check it out…
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Anywhere the Road Goes
Sour SRD rider Leanne Bentley teamed up with the crew at Ride Fast Bikeshop in the Netherlands to build her new Space Cake — and she obviously didn’t wait for daylight to test it.
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2025 Canyon Grizl Review
In her review of the 2025 Canyon Grizl, Hailey Moore discusses how this updated frameset fits into the growing bifurcation we’re seeing between race optimization and adventurability in the gravel bike category. Hailey also gives an in-depth take on why she thinks her review build—the Grizl CF 8 with ECLIPS—detracts from an otherwise impressive platform.
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Manzanita Cycles Whippet Review: Whip It Good
The Manzanita Cycles Whippet is a gravel bike with a steel frame, carbon fork, and clearance for a 2.25″ tire, but there’s a lot more going on with this Nevada-welded bike. Read on for John’s in-depth look at this sleek, modern steel machine, with a perspective on how the same frame can be built for adventure riding or gravel racing…
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The Velo Orange Chessie Has an Aluminum Frame and a Steel Fork
Meet Chessie, Velo Orange‘s monstrous new aluminum alloy frameset, named after the legendary sea creature said to lurk in the Chesapeake Bay. But unlike its mythical namesake, this new chassis is very real…
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Cannondale Topstone 2025 Review: (Still) A Conversation Piece
Whether you are a longtime Cannondale fan or Lefty hater, you’re likely to have an opinion about the Topstone. After getting acquainted with the brand’s polarizing all-around off-road model, Hailey Moore shares her review of the 2025 Topstone Carbon with the updated Lefty Oliver fork.
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Shock Value: Gravel Suspension 101
The Shock Value series is back with a resource for anyone curious about gravel suspension. We cover what you might want to know if you’re considering crossing over to the squishy side. Or if you’re already there, we’ve got expert tips for optimizing your setup, your spec, and your riding style.
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Opioid Addiction Takes Center Stage in the Orbea Pachamama Film “Still a Chance”
The new episode of the Orbea Pachamama series follows the Easter brothers as they share the story of their foundation and their journey through races like Badlands…
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Sklar Bikes Updates the Super Something
While visiting California recently, John got to check out the new Sklar Bikes Super Something ($1,599 frameset) with a few choice updates. Read on to discover what’s changed and when these bikes will be available…
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Trek CheckOUT Full Suspension Gravel Bike Review: When the Meme Becomes Fact
Hold on to your butts. We present the Trek CheckOUT, a new 60mm-travel full-suspension gravel bike with a focus on adventure, efficiency, and freaking out the squares. Of course, Travis loves it. The day after his first ride, he took it on a 400-mile trip across the Rockies. The day he got back, it became his daily driver.
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Camp Canyon is a Free Event in Carlsbad, California – This Weekend
Embrace the spirit of adventure riding at the FREE Camp Canyon event this weekend, September 20th, in Carlsbad. A summer camp-inspired evening of bikepacking know-how, community, and connection…
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Weis MFG Gravel Plus
Included in our 2025 ENVE Grodeo Showcase, framebuilders Weis MFG just announced its Gravel Plus model, available in either titanium or steel…
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No. 22 Updates the Drifter Family of Gravel Bikes
No. 22 has thoughtfully updated or “realigned” the entire Drifter family for modern gravel from top to bottom. With the ability to rapidly prototype utilizing 3D printing and control their in-house manufacturing, the Drifter family gets updated geometry, new features, expanded tire clearance, and a fresh look, all from its Upstate New York facility. Let’s check them out…
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Wilde Rambler and Rambler SL UDH update
The Wilde Rambler with its segmented fork and Rambler SL with its carbon fork are now available with a UDH-compatible rear end and two new colors. Available in sizes XS – XL, the Rambler is a robust, all-steel chassis with big tire clearance and touring accutremonts. The Rambler SL was designed for more nimble gravel rides. New for 2025, both models now feature a UDH and two new colors. Check out more at Wilde.
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The Otso Cycles Waheela C Now Offered in Eight Colors
Otso Cycles first announced the Waheela C in 2019. And it was ahead of its time in many ways: clearance for 29” x 2.1” tires, suspension-corrected geo, routing port for a dropper post, and internal frame routing. The brand just announced eight total colorways for 2025, including this new Seafoam & Maroon option. You still get the ahead-of-the-curve tire clearance and off-road tuned geometry, just in more colors and an in-depth custom build menu. Roll on over to Otso Cycles to see more. Shops, if you’d like to become an Otso Cycles dealer, you can give them a shout at [email protected] with any questions.
