The top end gravel bike from Cannondale is shared between the Topstone Carbon 1 Lefty and Carbon 1 RLE. Both gravel bikes weigh a touch over 20 pounds for a size large. In this 2022 Cannondale Topstone Carbon 1 Lefty review, I’ll talk about why the Lefty fork makes this the most innovative gravel bike… Read More »2022 Cannondale Topstone Carbon 1 Lefty Review

The alloy version of Cannondale’s Topstone gravel bike is the best entry level gravel bike this year. In this 2022 Cannondale Topstone 4 alloy review I review price, weight and key features. First generation Topstone bikes were released in 2019, and 2022 models will have the first real upgrades since that time. The alloy Topstone… Read More »2022 Cannondale Topstone 4 Alloy Review

Is the top aluminum framed Topstone better than the cheapest carbon fiber model in the lineup? I answer that question and more in this 2022 Cannondale Topstone 2 Alloy review. I dive into price, weight, and drivetrain on this years top aluminum frame gravel bike from Cannondale. Upgrading from aluminum to carbon fiber doesn’t always… Read More »2022 Cannondale Topstone 2 Alloy Review

There are a lot of disciplines for cyclists to enjoy, and in this Trek Checkpoint review we will talk about a bike that is capable of handling them all. Road, gravel, bikepacking and more. There are 8 different models of Checkpoint in 2022 that suit every level of cyclist. There are a few things you… Read More »Trek Checkpoint Review

The Checkpoint is Trek’s gravel bike, and the SLR 9 eTap is the top of the line race machine in the lineup. This 2022 Trek Checkpoint SLR 9 eTap review is going to cover the Project One experience you go through when ordering this bike. If you’re buying one from your LBS show room floor,… Read More »2022 Trek Checkpoint SLR 9 eTap Review

The Trek Checkpoint is the best gravel bike on the market in 2022. It has already won Bike of the Year from numerous rating agencies. I’ll dive into 5 reasons this bike so great, as well as two areas that need upgrades before future generations are released. It wouldn’t be a 2022 Trek Checkpoint SLR… Read More »2022 Trek Checkpoint SLR 7 eTap Review

The Checkpoint is Trek’s gravel bike, but it is capable of more than crushing the world’s greatest gravel races. In this 2022 Trek Checkpoint SLR 7 review I’ll explain why this is the best race bike for any endurance ride. I’ll also explain why the SLR 7 is the worst value in the Checkpoint lineup.… Read More »2022 Trek Checkpoint SLR 7 Review

This 2022 Trek Checkpoint SLR 6 eTap review covers the bike’s key features like weight and IsoSpeed. It also dives into the details on drivetrain and groupset. Pricing on the 2022 Trek Checkpoint SLR eTap comes in at $7,799. This bike is made for gravel racers that take cycling seriously. It’s the perfect bike for… Read More »2022 Trek Checkpoint SLR 6 eTap Review

In this 2022 Trek Checkpoint SL 7 eTap review I’ll cover the pros and cons of the SRAM Force eTap AXS groupset. That includes a detailed review of the drivetrain. Finally, a quick review of the SL 7 eTap’s key features and any problems or recommended upgrades. The 2022 Checkpoint SL 7 eTap comes with… Read More »2022 Trek Checkpoint SL 7 eTap Review

There are eight models in the Checkpoint lineup. This 2022 Trek Checkpoint SL 6 eTap review focuses on the SL 6 eTap version, but also includes comparisons to other models. This bike is perfect for the rider that appreciates the latest technology. It’s also great for long gravel adventures because every part of this bike… Read More »2022 Trek Checkpoint SL 6 eTap Review