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Four New Gravel Bikes on Show at Arkansas’s Big Sugar Race
A video at the Big Sugar race in Arkansas showcases four new gravel bikes ridden by professional cyclists.
The race is described as the last major gravel event of the year, as the season winds down.
Cole Paton rides a Giant Revolt, Haley Smith a Factor Elara, Matt Wilson a Scott Addict Gravel and Bradyn Lange a Canyon Grail.
The bikes show different equipment choices, including wide tire clearance and varied setups.
Paton’s Giant, for example, is listed with clearance for 53mm tires, while the video says 55mm tires fit.
The riders explain the bikes they chose and how they are equipped, giving viewers a look at recent gravel-bike designs.
Velo featured four new gravel bikes ridden by competitors at the Big Sugar race in Arkansas.
The bikes were Cole Paton’s Giant Revolt, Haley Smith’s Factor Elara, Matt Wilson’s Scott Addict Gravel and Bradyn Lange’s Canyon Grail.
The article said the bikes were among many gravel models released in late summer.
The coverage included details of each rider’s bike setup.
- Who
- Riders Cole Paton, Haley Smith, Matt Wilson and Bradyn Lange.
- What
- They showed their gravel bikes: a Giant Revolt, Factor Elara, Scott Addict Gravel and Canyon Grail.
- When
- The article was published October 16, 2026.
- Where
- Big Sugar in Arkansas.
- Why
- Velo said it met the riders to learn about four new gravel-bike releases.
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- Race
- Big Sugar
- Location
- Arkansas
- Cole Paton’s bike
- Giant Revolt Advanced SL
- Haley Smith’s bike
- Factor Elara
- Matt Wilson’s bike
- Scott Addict Gravel
- Bradyn Lange’s bike
- Canyon Grail