Gravel biking

Cube Cross Race VS Cube Nuroad A new post, a new bike review! This time we compare two of the most popular Cube bikes on the market, the Cube Cross Race C62 and the Cube Nuroad C62 a cyclocross and a Gravel. Which is the better bike for you and fits you better, we present you below: 1. Geometry. The Cube Cross Race has a longer reach and a shorter stack than the Nuroad. This basically means that you will sit a bit more stretched out and in a more aerodynamic position on the Cross Race. On th

The Rose Backroad under the magnifying glass A new day, a new gravel bike review. Today it's about one of the true beasts of the gravel scene: The Rose Backroad. Everything worth knowing about this icon, you will find in this post. The Rose Backroad is the carbon-gravel bike from the manufacturer. The lightweight and high-quality carbon provides a comfortable ride on rough terrain, as it dampens slight vibrations, but is still stiff enough to provide a safe driving experience. 1. Tire cleara

Which Gravel bike suits me? Gravel Bikes: They are considered the perfect combination between dynamic road bikes and robust mountain bikes and are no longer to be excluded from the bike world for two years. In this blog post we take a closer look at the trendbike and present some models! 1. All-rounder and all-roader. It is sporty but comfortable, agile but stable, light and off-road capable at the same time, masters asphalt, gravel and forest paths. It can be ridden at speeds similar to tho

Which is your dream bike? Endurance samurai or gravel hero, what are the differences between the two notorious bike types and which one suits you best? 1. What is an Endurance bike anyway? And what is a Gravel? An Endurance-bike is essentially a road bike, which is designed for longer rides due to its more relaxed geometry. A gravel-bike is also a drop-barbike, but allows riding on a variety of surfaces, with an emphasis on off-road terrain. 2. Tire clearance. One of the most important an

Your new Gravel? The gravel-scene is booming! Everyone is becoming a gravelhead and you probably want to become one too if you've landed on this post. But you don't know which bike to buy? Then here we present you one of the best entry-level models: The Canyon Grizl. 1. The basics. There are currently three versions of the trendy bike on the market: The Grizl AL made of aluminum, the Grizl CF SL made of carbon, and the Grizl SLX, that uses the Canyons lighter and higher quality SLX frame. Al

Your new Gravel? In this new gravel bike review we take a look at one of the most popular trendy bikes, the Cannondale Topstone Carbon, more specifically the Carbon 5. 1. Frame. Let's start with the frame right away. Cannodale uses its Ballistec Carbon material. This carbon layup provides a great blend of stiffness, strength and compliance for a comfortable, yet fast ride in rough terrain. Like all carbon frames the Topstone is equipped with Kingpin suspension, which connects the seatstays t

The fastest gravel bike in the world? Combine mountain bikes and road bikes you get a gravel bike. That's the approximate recipe. Ridley has thought with the Kanzo Fast but a bit different and given a few neat pinches of racing character and aerodynamics more in the development of this particular bike. But is it really the fastest gravel bike on the market? Nic took a closer look in our latest YouTube video and today we on the blog also take a look at the Ridley Kanzo Fast: 1. Aerodynamics A

What is the new Endurance bike really capable of? The latest endurance bike from Specialized has made waves in recent weeks... The release of the new Roubaix was long awaited and is now celebrated even longer. But what is the new Roubaix SL8 really capable of and how does it differ from the famous Specialized Diverge? Nic has taken a closer look at the Endurance model in his latest YouTube video and we will do so too in this blog post. Anyone looking at the new Roubaix SL8 for the first time w

What setup is best for you? Finally, another gravel bike post! And a quite techy one too... If the word "gear ratio" rings no bell at all, this article is for you. And if you are an absolute expert already, but just want to have the pros and cons of single and double shifting systems on gravel bikes presented at a glance, then you are also in the right place. Shirin has taken a closer look at the two possible setups for gravel bikes and helped you determine which one suits you and your riding s

Not for minimalists, but definitely something for the great explorers... Bikepacking! Travel with the bike wherever you want and the luggage safely stowed in a few bike bags that means pure freedom for many. But a few logistical questions need to be clarified despite the spirit of adventure: Which bike is suitable? What equipment needs to be purchased and how will the nights in the open air be arranged? Which tent do you need? Don't worry, we at buycycle will help you and give you all the infor

What are the best gravel bikes for beginners to start the Gravel Game on? The spirit of adventure, the joy of discovery and simply getting out into nature: That's what graveling is all about, And these are probably also the reasons why you have loved this sport for a long time already or want to learn how to love it now! In order for you get right into it, we want to make your choice for the perfect bike as easy as possible. Which is why Shirin has presented you the five best gravel bikes for b

Team buycycle is pretty proud right now. A few weeks ago, four of us successfully completed their first ever gravel race. For some of them it was a piece of cake (maybe because a Vincent, for example, had already mastered the Ötztaler bike marathon...), for Nic on the other hand... well. He learned a lot. At least on the 70 kilometers he rode out of the 100 km race. But we wouldn't be buycycle and Nic wouldn't be Nic if we didn't share his experiences and lessons that he learned the hard way wit