But if you’re going to put a dropper post on your gravel bike, commit to it ...

Gravel bikes are growing in popularity not just among backcountry trailblazers, but among commuters chasing road-bike-like geometries with thicker tires and the stopping power offered by disc brakes.

The S-Works Tarmac SL8 has been the talk of the cycling world since it was unveiled last year in the lead-up to Specialized’s 50 th anniversary. It follows the California company’s Beyond Gender ...