Gravel and Cyclocross

Journeyer makes it easy to get into gravel. Salsa designed its all-new aluminum frame and Fantail aluminum fork around comfortable geometry and versatile features. The fender, rack, accessory, and Three-Pack mounts let you outfit it just the way you want. Versatile cargo carrying options extend riding range and allow for many different missions. The 700c x 38 mm wheel and tire package rolls quickly and smoothly on pavement, but with enough traction for loose dirt and gravel. Shimano’s Claris 2 x 8-speed drivetrain grants you the gear range to take on uphill grinds or take advantage of tailwinds. All of these features come together in an affordable package that might make it the best beginner gravel bike out there.

Explore Further. Ride Freer. Ready for wherever the journey takes you, Topstone Alloy distills the spirit of Topstone Carbon into a rugged, ever-ready aluminum frame. Whether you're exploring routes less travelled or accelerating your commute, go beyond with the durable, dependable Topstone Alloy. It thrives on gravel roads out in the elements and is built for traction, handling and comfort. It features a light and durable SmartForm C2 alloy frame with a full carbon fork. MicroSHIFT Advent X, wide range 10-speed group with lower gears is designed for grinding up hills or getting you through rough gravel roads. Looking to go further and ride bigger hills? Topstone 3 is built with a 2x9 drivetrain for wider range gearing and lighter components. Due to supply-chain issues, specs are subject to change without notice.

Journey Ready An amazingly capable, versatile gravel road bike. Built for chasing horizons, exploring routes less traveled, or accelerating your commute. Where it thrives: Gravel roads, out in the elements What it's built for: Traction, handling, comfort Highlights - Lightweight SmartForm C2 Alloy frame w/ full carbon fork - microSHIFT Advent X, wide range 10-speed group - WTB Riddler Comp tires, 700 x 37c Wide Ranging Capabilities Clearance for big 45mm tires lets you push further into the rough stuff, and enjoy more grip and comfort on every ride. Easy to Live With. Easy to Love. Everything on the Topstone is designed for simplicity, ease of use, and compatibility. Whether you're setting out on a big ride or taking the long way to work - less downtime, and more ride time. Load Up. Roll Out. With plentiful gear and water bottle mounts on the frame and fork, Topstone is ready to load up and go long."

Explore Further. Ride Freer. Ready for wherever the journey takes you, Topstone Alloy distills the spirit of Topstone Carbon into a rugged, ever-ready aluminum frame. Whether you're exploring routes less travelled or accelerating your commute, go beyond with the durable, dependable Topstone Alloy. It thrives on gravel roads out in the elements and is built for traction, handling and comfort. It features a light and durable SmartForm C2 alloy frame with a full carbon fork. Shimano's 2x9-speed Sora shifers and deraileurs with lower gears is designed for grinding up hills or getting you through rough gravel roads. Are you looking to go faster AND further? Check out the Topstone Carbon models with lightweight frames, suspension to help keep you feeling fresh on rough roads, and lighter components. Due to supply-chain issues, specs are subject to change without notice.

Checkpoint ALR 4 is the best value gravel bike in the lineup. It's a high-quality build that will hold up for long, rugged miles on pavement, dirt, and even the most treacherous gravel roads. The ALR 4 is also more than just a gravel bike! Its capable of tackling century rides and the daily commute. Checkpoint ALR 4 is your ticket to turning every ride into an adventure. The Checkpoint ALR 4 features a sturdy 300 Series Alpha Aluminum frame, a SRAM Apex 1X11 speed drivetrain for simplicity when shifting gears on rough gravel roads and plenty of low gearing for steep climbs. It also features disc brakes for all-condition stopping power, tubeless ready rims, and wide 700x40c gravel tires for added stability and traction. Checkpoint ALR 4 is the perfect ride for ease of entry into the wide world of gravel. All Checkpoint ALR, SL and SLR come set up with 700x40c tubeless tires. Valves, sealant, and rim strip included. Want a carbon frame and a performance-level drivetrain on your bike? Check out the Trek Checkpoint SL 5, with an upgraded drivetrains and a 500 series OCLV carbon frame. Due to supply-chain issues, Specs are subject to change without notice.

Checkpoint ALR 5 is the best value gravel bike in the lineup. It's a high-quality build that will hold up for long, rugged miles on pavement, dirt, and even the most treacherous gravel roads. A wealth of features like nimble-yet-stable progressive geometry, loads of mounts, plus a GRX drivetrain make it easy to customize for your kind of adventure. It's right for you if... Unlike the pure roadie who measures watts and weighs out meals, you favor epic off-road adventures that probably end with a beer and a burrito. But that doesn't mean you'll compromise on performance. You expect to get a lot for your hard-earned dollar, including quality, versatility, durability, and a ridiculous amount of fun. The tech you get A stout aluminum frame with a progressive geometry that's stable at speed and efficient when you're grinding up a climb, hidden cables that won't interfere with bags, rack and fender mounts and integrated frame bag mounts, a 2x11 Shimano GRX drivetrain with lower gears for grinding up hills or through rough gravel, hydraulic disc brakes for all-condition stopping power, tubeless ready rims, and wide 700x40c gravel tires for added stability and traction. The final word If the amount of adventure you can get per dollar spent is a priority for you, you won't do better than Checkpoint ALR 5. Quality parts, a durable alloy frame, and a wealth of features like extra tire clearance and customization options so you can confidently take on bigger, better adventures. Why you'll love it - All-new progressive geometry is quick and nimble yet keeps you stable and in control on fast, choppy descents - This bike is exceedingly versatile and suited to a wide variety of ride styles, including gravel rides, bikepacking, and daily commutes - Massive tire clearance means you can use tires up to 45c for extra traction and stability in any conditions - Integrated frame bag mounts and rack and fender mounts make it easy to carry gear and water

Checkpoint SL 5 is a carbon gravel bike made for epic all-road adventures. Chamois or cut-off shorts, bikepacking trip or brutal day of gravel racing—you're going to ride far, go fast, and have a great time. You want a bike that's both fast and comfortable, and you want endless carry options for gravel races and everyday adventures. The SL 5 features a lightweight 500 OCLV carbon frame with rear IsoSpeed to smooth out bumps in the road and reduce fatigue. Integrated mounts let you cleanly bolt on a bags to carry gear and water for all day adventures. The integrated BITS storage lets you stow your tools and gear (or your favourite mid-ride snacks) in the downtube. The 2x11 Shimano GRX drivetrain with lower gears helps when you are grinding up hills or getting through rough gravel, and wide 700x40c gravel tires adds stability and traction. You can even run a dropper post to get low on long descents. All Checkpoint SL and SLR come set up with tubeless 700x40mm tires. Valves, sealant, and rim strip included. Want a crisp shifting electronic drivetrain on your Checkpoint? Check out the Trek Checkpoint SL 6 eTap, with an upgraded 1X 12-speed drivetrain. Due to supply-chain issues, Specs are subject to change without notice.

Confluence Flat Bar Altus opens up more ride opportunities with a MAHLE hub-drive electric assist good for 40Nm of torque. This egravel bike features comfortable, confident upright geometry and a flat handlebar for leverage and control. The aluminum frame and carbon fork strike a balance of durability and performance you’ll appreciate, with frame and fork cargo mounts to keep you fueled on those longer rides, or to load up with bikepacking gear. Shimano’s Altus 1x9 drivetrain is a proven workhorse that will get you through any ride without a fuss. Charge Your Adventure with Confluence Flat Bar Altus.

Checkpoint ALR 5 is the best value gravel bike in the lineup. It's a high-quality build that will hold up for long, rugged miles on pavement, dirt, and even the most treacherous gravel roads. Unlike the pure roadie who measures watts and weighs out meals, you favor epic off-road adventures that probably end with a beer and a burrito. But that doesn't mean you'll compromise on performance. You expect to get a lot for your hard-earned dollar, including quality, versatility, durability, and a ridiculous amount of fun. The Checkpoint ALR 5 AXS features a stout aluminum frame with progressive geometry that's stable at speed and efficient when you're grinding up a climb, hidden cables that won't interfere with bags, rack and fender mounts and integrated frame bag mounts, a 1x 12-Speed AXS Wireless SRAM drivetrain with plenty of lower gears for grinding up hills or through rough gravel and hydraulic disc brakes for all-condition stopping power. All Checkpoint ALR, SL and SLR come set up with 700x40c tubeless tires. Valves, sealant, and rim strip included. Want a carbon frame and a performance-level drivetrain on your bike? Check out the Trek Checkpoint SL 5, with an upgraded drivetrains and a 500 series OCLV carbon frame. Due to supply-chain issues, Specs are subject to change without notice.

Built for the rigors of America's longest mountain bike race, the Tour Divide-inspired Cutthroat C GRX 600 1x is one of the best bikepacking bikes for long rides through a variety of conditions and surfaces when speed is of the essence. Designed with drop-bar mountain bike geometry and a lightweight carbon frame featuring our Class 5™ VRS for comfortable compliance, Cutthroat is ready to put in big miles on any terrain. Ample cargo mounts let you distribute weight evenly around the bike for maximum maneuverability. Shimano's GRX 600 1x drivetrain provides brilliant braking and shifting with the gear range for gravel flats and mountain passes alike.

Warbird C GRX 600 1x is a carbon gravel bike designed to win races, but it’s built for much more than just speed. The compliant carbon frame with our gravel bike geometry and Class 5™ Vibration Reduction System (VRS) is comfortable on unmaintained roads. Extra cargo mounts on the fork, top tube, and down tube allow you to push more miles between resupplies or take light and fast bikepacking journeys. Dual wheel size compatibility gives you options for dialing in ride setups based on the course at hand. Shimano’s acclaimed GRX 600 1x group tops it all off with smooth and predictable performance on roads that are anything but. There are thousands of miles of backroads waiting to be explored—let Warbird be your guide. More Features: - Fits up to 700c x 45 mm OR 650b x 2.0" wheels/tires - Accepts 27.2 mm dropper posts for rough descending - Fenders mounts for longer, more pleasant rides in wet weather - Compatible with the Salsa Wanderlust Rack when using the optional Salsa Rack-Lock seat collar

The best gravel bike for anything from dirt roads to singletrack trails. With the grip and comfort of the Kingpin suspension, nothing is off-limits. Where it thrives Gravel and Dirt Roads, Rough Pavement, Trails What it's built for Gravel riding, back road exploring, bike packing and off-road adventures Highlights Lightweight Topstone Carbon frameset with Kingpin suspension / SmartSense Light equipped Shimano GRX 800/600 11-speed gravel group WTB ST i23 TCS rims / 700x45c WTB Riddler TCS Light tires

Salsa designed the Confluence Apex 1 to be the best gravel e-bike for squeezing more adventure into each day. With a lightweight MAHLE hub-drive system putting out 40Nm of torque, it’s just the boost you need to head out for that lunch ride you deserve or that extra spin when your legs are feeling weary (Capable of maintaining speeds up to 20mph/32kph with assist). Confluence’s aluminum frame and carbon fork are designed around geometry that puts you in a comfortable and stable position — especially important for putting in more miles at higher average speeds. Salsa's on-bike cargo features let you bring all you need for those extra miles, and the e-assist lets you overpack without worrying about the weight penalty. Rounding it all out is SRAM’s Apex 1 1x11-speed drivetrain, delivering plenty of reliable gear range for wherever you point it. Charge Your Adventure with Confluence Apex 1.

Checkpoint SL 6 eTap is a carbon gravel bike designed to take you places you'd never reach on a standard road bike. Chamois or cut-off shorts, bikepacking trip or brutal day of gravel racing—you're going to ride far, go fast, and have a great time. You want a bike that's both fast and comfortable, and you want endless carry options for gravel races and everyday adventures. The SL 6 eTap features a lightweight 500 OCLV carbon frame with rear IsoSpeed to smooth out bumps in the road and reduce fatigue. Integrated mounts let you cleanly bolt on a bags to carry gear and water for all day adventures. The integrated BITS storage lets you stow your tools and gear (or your favourite mid-ride snacks) in the downtube. The smooth 1x12 SRAM Rival eTap AXS drivetrain gives you precision, clean looks and is customizable to personalize your shift settings. Wide 700x40c gravel tires (With clearance up to 45c) adds stability and traction and you can even run a dropper post to get low on long descents. All Checkpoint SL and SLR come set up with tubeless 700x40c tires. Valves, sealant, and rim strip included. Want a 2x electronic drivetrain and carbon wheels on your Checkpoint? Check out the Trek Checkpoint SL 7 eTap, with an upgraded 2x12-speed Force eTap AXS drivetrain and Bontrager Aeolus Pro 3V carbon wheels, stock. Due to supply-chain issues, Specs are subject to change without notice.

Boone 5 Disc is a carbon cyclocross race bike that's built for crushing any CX course — even the most legendary on the UCI circuit. It features an ultra-lightweight 600 Series OCLV Carbon frame with Rear IsoSpeed for comfort and traction and hidden cable routing for added protection from muddy CX courses. The durable and simple 1x12 SRAM Apex XPLR drivetrain shifts cleanly and provides a huge gear range. The Boone is comes stock with 33 mm cross tires but has a maximum tire size (as stated by Trek) clearance of 38 mm to make your Boone into a gravel racing or bike packing rig. This bike was designed with input from cyclocross royalty, including World Champion Sven Nys and U.S. National Champ Katie Compton.

Nothing is Impassable The best dual-suspension gravel bike for rugged dirt roads and singletrack trails. With the Kingpin system and Lefty fork, nothing is off-limits. Where it thrives Gravel and Dirt Roads, Rough Pavement, Trails What it's built for Gravel riding, back road exploring, bike packing and off-road adventures Highlights - Lightweight Topstone Carbon frame with Kingpin suspension / Lefty Oliver gravel suspension fork, 30mm travel - Shimano GRX 800/600 11-speed gravel group / DownLow dropper post - WTB KOM Light rims w/ 700x44c WTB Raddler TCS Light tires Go ahead, ride it. If your idea of a fun road ride starts where the pavement ends, no other gravel bike can take you further than the dual-suspension Topstone Carbon. Its revolutionary Kingpin system and Lefty Oliver gravel fork offer traction, comfort and control beyond the dreams of other drop-bar bikes, on everything from beat-up backroads to full-tilt singletrack. Get in deep, come out smiling. Kingpin Suspension Delivering a smooth ride without the added weight and complexity of a shock and links, Kingpin is our answer for the most demanding gravel riders. Whether you need more comfort to go long, more traction to push beyond or more give to take on the tech—Kingpin is the maintenance-free, lightweight answer to your prayers. Lefty Goes Big The smoothest, most-precise handling gravel fork in the world. With 30mm of bob-free travel and room for 700x45mm tires, Lefty Oliver lives to push the boundaries with comfort and control. Load Up. Roll Out. With plentiful gear and water bottle mounts in the front triangle, under the downtube and on the top tube, Topstone Carbon is ready to load up and go long. Corner like a Boss Rail through the rough and come out smiling. Led by our OutFront steering geometry, the Topstone Carbon offers up handling that's serenely stable in the chop, and light & nimble everywhere else.

Warbird is Salsa's gravel race bike, built on years of experience racing in some of the nation's premier gravel events. Its carbon fiber frameset, our carefully-honed gravel race geometry, and plentiful mounts for water, tools, and accessories make Warbird a top contender in the gravel bike world. - High-modulus carbon frame with rear thru-axle dropouts and rear rack compatibility via Rack-Lock seat collar (sold separately) - Class 5 Vibration Reduction System (VRS) reduces fatigue caused by micro-impacts - Waxwing Deluxe carbon fork features a 12 x 100 mm thru-axle, Three-Pack and fender mounts, mid-blade eyelets, dynamo cable routing, and flat-mount brake standard - Compatible with 700c (45 mm maximum) and 650b (51 mm maximum) wheels and tires - Compatible with 1x, 2x, and electronic drivetrains - Internal sleeved cable routing, dropper post-compatible - Three water bottle mounts in the main triangle on 56–61 cm frames; two on 49–54.5 cm frames - Top tube mount for Salsa EXP Series Direct Mount Top Tube Bag and additional mount on underside of down tube - Accommodates a 40mm travel suspension fork and dropper post with internal routing (on 1x drivetrains only)

Checkpoint SL 7 eTap pairs a lightweight carbon gravel frame and high-tech parts picked for performance and incredible ride quality. You want an adventure-hungry carbon gravel bike that can help you crush the toughest, longest rides. The SL 7 eTap features a lightweight 500 OCLV carbon frame with rear IsoSpeed to smooth out bumps in the road and reduce fatigue. Integrated mounts let you cleanly bolt on a bags to carry gear and water for all day adventures. The integrated BITS storage lets you stow your tools and gear (or your favourite mid-ride snacks) in the downtube. You can even run a dropper post to get low on long descents. The smooth 2x12 SRAM Force eTap AXS drivetrain gives you precision, clean looks and is customizable to personalize your shift settings. Bontrager Aeolus Pro 3V OCLV carbon wheels with wide 700x40c gravel tires is the ultimate upgrade providing extra traction and stability when run tubeless. All Checkpoint SL and SLR come set up with tubeless 700x40c tires. Valves, sealant, and rim strip included. Want a Checkpoint to tackle the biggest gravel races? Check out the Trek Checkpoint SLR 6 AXS, with an upgraded 700 Series OCLV carbon frame, 1x12-speed Rival eTap AXS drivetrain (with power meter) and Bontrager Aeolus Pro 3V carbon wheels, stock. Due to supply-chain issues, Specs are subject to change without notice.

Checkpoint SLR 7 is a carbon gravel bike that's built for crushing the world's greatest gravel races. If you have big dreams for the likes of The Mid South, Belgian Waffle Rides, and Unbound Gravel, and know you'll need the most dialed gravel bike for these epic adventures. You want our most advanced Checkpoint frame, one that's made specifically for gravel racing. The lightweight 700 Series OCLV Carbon frame has gravel-smoothing rear IsoSpeed to smooth out bumps in the road and reduce fatigue. Integrated mounts let you cleanly bolt on a bags to carry gear and water for all day adventures. The integrated BITS storage lets you stow your tools and gear (or your favourite mid-ride snacks) in the downtube. You can even run a dropper post to get low on long descents. The 2x11 speed Shimano GRX 800 series drivetrain shifts smoothly even in the gnarliest gravel. Extra mounts allows you to carry lots of extra gear and accessories. This bike a true gravel-grinding powerhouse. Bontrager Aeolus Pro 3V OCLV carbon wheels with wide 700x40c gravel tires is the ultimate upgrade providing extra traction and stability when run tubeless. All Checkpoint SL and SLR come set up with tubeless 700x40c tires. Valves, sealant, and rim strip included. Due to supply-chain issues, Specs are subject to change without notice.

2,700 miles. 200,000 feet of climbing. Smooth gravel, rough forest roads, and singletrack all in the same day for weeks on end. This is the Tour Divide, and Cutthroat C X01 Eagle AXS is engineered to thrive on it. The lightweight carbon frameset is stiff where it matters for power transfer and our Class 5 VRS provides compliance where comfort is the priority. Our drop-bar mountain bike geometry puts you in position to conquer all-day efforts on nearly any surface. Cutthroat comes with a variety of mounts for water and gear to help you haul everything you'll need until the next opportunity for resupply. Rounding out the package is SRAM's X01 Eagle AXS Eagle electronic drivetrain, an unparalleled riding experience with a gear range to get you over any mountain pass.