Shimano GRX Di2 1x12 in the first test: The Japanese manufacturer's new gravel components were on display for the first time at Eurobike 2025. Velomotion did a few laps on the Orbea Terra and was impressed by the excellent functionality of the new wireless rear derailleur. The gravel community has been waiting a long time for it – at Eurobike 2025, they were able to see it... read more
SRAM has also "electrified" the fourth group in its drop bar range, transforming it into a dedicated gravel group. The Eagle version with a large cassette is encouraging mountain bikers to try their hand at gravel biking. And that's my cue – the curtain rises on a Marin off-roader with the very impressive new parts. Electronic shifting was... read more
Product News / Gravel: With the Shimano GRX 12-speed groupset, the Japanese company is offering a major upgrade to its gravel group. Now featuring 12-speed cassettes and still optionally with a front derailleur, it aims to build on the success of its predecessor. Photos: Shimano. It's been about four years since Shimano introduced the first "true" gravel groupset, the GRX. Today, neither the... read more
Product news: The Unbound Gravel, formerly known as Dirty Kanza, is one of the most prestigious and "oldest" gravel races. The event was founded in 2006, at a time when gravel biking was still in its infancy and people in Germany knew (almost) nothing about the discipline. The race calls itself the "World Premier Gravel Race," meaning it's the first... read more
A few weeks ago, the Koblenz-based direct-mailer unveiled its new gravel bike. The Canyon Grizl was introduced as the off-road-oriented sibling of the popular Grail model. With its long geometry and great features, it offers an exciting platform for a variety of requirements. The gravel category has literally exploded in recent years. Whether on... read more
