Steep angles, low BB, 705 gram frame: the new Ridley Falcn RS! But does this make sense on climbing bikes? We put it to the ...

Wheel size has always been fertile ground for experimentation in gravel. While 700c dominates the market, 650b was meant to make room for volume back when wide 700c gravel tires didn’t exist. Fitted ...

Carbon aero wheels: many roadies’ dream upgrade, but can they live up to the hype? We put eleven of the most exciting and trendy models through their paces, in the wind tunnel and on the roads, to ...

Gravel racing is no longer a niche phenomenon, as we already noted in our last race gravel bike group test. The increasing professionalisation of this segment means that races are getting faster and ...

Your opinion counts! By taking part in the GRAN FONDO Reader Survey 2026, you’re actively helping shape the future of the bike industry. Be part of the evolution and enter our prize draw for a chance ...

With the Crux 5, Specialized are unveiling the next generation of their gravel race bike. What started life as a stripped-back featherweight cyclocross bike has evolved into a more capable, ...

The gravel and all-road bike markets keep growing. But what’s the difference and what should you look for? We interviewed the product managers of Cervélo and FOCUS, providing insights that will help ...

For years, the Specialized Tarmac has been one of the most sought-after race bikes around. For many riders, the Californian all-rounder is the benchmark for modern road bikes, not least because ...

With the Campagnolo Bora Ultra WTO wheels Campagnolo present the new top models of the Bora series. The Bora wheels have their origin 25 years ago. Since then, Campagnolo strive to set the performance ...

Since being announced during Eurobike 2019, the Argon 18 Krypton Pro has unarguably been one of the Canadian brand’s top models. With clever details, a unique carbon layup and a high level of ...

It’s been nearly four years since BMC first introduced their race-oriented gravel bike, and in a discipline that has seen a genuine performance revolution in recent times, that’s almost a lifetime. We ...

With the new Teammachine SLR 01, BMC gave their climbing and all-round race bike a thorough overhaul. But expectations are high – the Swiss brand has set a high bar for itself. After all, the ...