SPECIALIZED S-WORKS DIVERGE
Specialized has been tinkering with the gravel bike concept since 1989 so the Morgan Hill-based
company knows a thing or two about what makes a good dirty-ready speed machine. Who can
remember the RockCombo? The RockCombo is considered by dirt disciples the world over as
the original gravel bike and spiritual forefather of the Diverge. The Specialized S-Works Diverge
is an out-and-out racer equipped with all the go-faster doohickeys needed to tackle the most
treacherous of terrain assortments. Add to that the feedback-rich riding experience and almost
telepathic levels of handling, and what we’ve got here is one of the fastest, most adaptable gravel
speed machines available. Is it the best gravel bike out there? It comes pretty damn close.
£8,700, specialized.comG R AV E L B I K E
GARMIN VARIA RTL515
The Garmin Varia RTL515 is one of the best lights available. Daytime
flash mode will get you 16 hours of battery life at 65 lumens using an
irregular pattern to capture the attention of motorists. The kicker? Its
radar feature that alerts you to approaching cars from behind. A must-
have for any cyclist.
£169.99, garmin.com
GIRO XNETIC H20 GLOVES
The Giro Xnetic H20 gloves are simple in design but brilliant in the way
they protect the hands. They use a three-layer material comprising
a knitted outer layer and a soft ridged inner with a waterproof
membrane sandwiched in between, all of which help provide a high-
stretch, seamless form that requires no retention system.
£49.99, giro.comMARCH 2022 T3 51Unbeatable biking kit