We take a closer look at Jeff Kerkove’s Unbound XL gravel build with a full gear list and photos for his third attempt at this 350-mile self-supported and self-navigated gravel race in Emporia, Kansas.

ReportsDave MalwitzJune 1, 2022unbound gravel, unbound xl, bikepacking, bikepacking race, jeff kerkove, canyon grizl, topeak, ergon, stans no tubes, tubolito, ritchey, garmin, shimano, maxxis tires

Ritchey SpeedMax 700x40 Gravel Tire Review

Originally released for cross applications in the 90s, the SpeedMax returned in 2017 as a tubeless and gravel ready option for riders looking to take advantage of their bike’s newfound clearances. But how does this unique looking tread hold up and perform compared to other options in the 40mm range? In this review, we take a closer look to see just how good Tom’s widest 700c tire is on gravel.

ReportsDave MalwitzJuly 14, 2020ritchey speedmax, gravel tire review, ritchey, 700x40 tires, tires, gravel tires, best 700x40 tire, review, memberstory