Si heads to the 2024 Gravel World Championships to explore the hottest tech at the expo and chat with pros about their gravel setups. From GRAVAA’s adaptable tire pressure system to custom setups like Matej Mohorič’s Merida, discover the latest from Orbea, Canyon, and more.

    00:00 Hot Tech Gravel World Champs
    00:20 GRAVAA adaptable tyre pressure system
    02:04 Orbea Terra
    03:13 CANYON Grail CFR
    04:13 Ridley ASTR RS
    05:36 Homemade Frame Bag
    06:04 Gravel G4-X Colnago
    07:18 Matej Mohorič’s Merida custom painted
    08:08 Conclusion | Good luck Si 🤞

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    35 Comments

    1. Slick tires? Plenty will tell you UNLESS you're riding over something SOFTER than the rubber knobs (so they can dig in) they do pretty much nothing but make noise and add weight. Plenty of Paris-Roubaix tires used to have what they called a "file" tread on 'em, the idea was they got a better grip on slippery surfaces. I wonder if that actually works? Tire wizards, are you out there?

    2. The course runs on my local trail, tracks and paths I've been riding for the last 30 years. Am I surprised some of the Pro's are running slicks? No, I'm terrified! Just shows the gulf in not only power, strength and fitness – but also skills and, well, cahones!

    3. Gutted for Mohoric burning like a match stick in the final sprint. But he put up a bloody good fight overall! So Si, did you stick to 45 mm tires?

    4. #askgcntech Does tyre pressure change much after a long descent using rim brakes and carbon wheels due to heat buildup? Is it enough to change the bikes handling from the top of the hill to the bottom?

    5. People complaining that gravel worlds wasn't "gravel" enough…reminds me of people complaining that someone else's winter conditions don't count because they're not "winter" enough

    6. It’s not a gravel race if they’re riding slicks. Mountain bike races had the same issue several years ago when the courses were more like road races. This is another reason why the UCI shouldn’t be in charge

    7. The difference between a road bike and a gravel bike is a set of tyres.
      Maybe I’ll make my track bike a single speed gravel bike tomorrow.
      You guys are a marketer’s dream.

    8. Tire pressure needs to change using GPS and pre-programmed for different parts of the course. Then you don’t have to press any buttons during the race.

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