Review: The off-road specialists from Colorado are targeting their gravel bike at riders planning long tours with luggage. However, the Niner RLT9 RDO is also well-suited for sporty riding. The US manufacturer Niner is entirely dedicated to off-road riding. It all started in 2004 with 29-inch single-speed mountain bikes, but bikes with drop handlebars were soon added to the product range… read more
Review: The Rondo Ruut X stands out with its striking frame and interesting details; on the road, it impresses with its strong acceleration and excellent handling. Its sporty character also benefits long-distance riders. Rondo in Poland is all about gravel bikes. The young company is based in the Baltic city of Gdansk, quite a distance from the mountainous south of the country… read more
Review: With the Open UPPER, we tested an extremely lightweight and very high-end gravel bike – equipped with components from Easton, for whom the bike serves as a showpiece. The UPPER demonstrates that compromises between road bike and gravel bike are possible and can be a lot of fun. Open UPPER: The Facts Frame material: Carbon Wheel size(s): 700c (650b … read more
Review: With the Checkpoint, Trek sent its first gravel bike into the race for the gravel crown last season. The top-of-the-line Checkpoint SL 7 impressed across the board in our test – provided you can handle its very sporty setup. Trek Checkpoint SL 7: The Facts Frame material: Carbon Wheel size(s): 700c Maximum tire clearance: 45mm Axle spacing… read more
Test: Exotic bikes are always particularly exciting to test – the new manufacturer Vaast is fully committed to magnesium frames and, with the A/1 we tested, has a real contender in the gravel category. Perhaps we'll see more manufacturers adopting this new frame alloy in the future? Vaast A/1: The Facts Frame material: Magnesium Wheel size(s): 700c … read more
