Gravel riding can put a lot of demands on your body, clothing and bike, but you can improve matters in all sorts of ways, many of which aren’t that expensive. And a lot of these gravel-friendly products aren’t just relevant if you’re riding off road. If you regularly ride on very poor road surfaces or go touring or bikepacking, where tarmac may be variable or non-existent, the greater comfort and better handling offered by these upgrades will be just as welcome.
Your contact points feel it whenever you ride, but this is even more true when you venture off road, which is where padded bar tape, endurance bib shorts, well-designed shoes and decent gloves come into play. These will add comfort and allow you to ride for longer with less…
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Cycling Plus (Digital) - 1 Issue, October 2024