The winning-and unreleased-bikes of Unbound Gravel 2023

Keegan Swenson won Unbound Gravel 200 on an unreleased Santa Cruz Stigmata CC, while Carolin Schiff won the 200 and Tiffany Cromwell won the 100 on unreleased Canyon gravel race bikes.

The athletes weren't allowed to comment on the bikes, and the companies weren't talking either. But here's what I saw at the event, including racing alongside Cromwell in the 100.

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[sascha]

Ben, congrats on your own race results. Amazing what performance you are able to deliver AND then you still go on interviewing after the race. Really enjoying your gravel coverage. Keep it up!

[jasperaerts]

Thx Ben - was with you in that mud fest at mile 11. When I was still picking mud, you were again riding, but, and this is the point, you were very politely asking whether you could pass. Calm and collected. A true gentlemen. Class!

[chrisdistefano]

This is the kind of race reporting we want! Great job, as always, Ben.

[michaelhotten]

You are quickly becoming the best tech reporter at these off-road races. Thanks Ben for the info. Great digging and asking.

[chuckfrizzell]

Great job Ben. I really appreciate the interviews and they effort you out into the channel. From Colorado Springs.

[crazypaulinquebec]

Love the after-race interviews with the riders!!

[windmillcancersurvivor]

Doesn't get any better than this! The host, the new mystery bikes, the winners and why I tune in to see Pete post race looking like Alexander Hamilton after a rough night of partying!

[kyled]

Love the channel Ben! I actually saw you at the race - I was the guy that yelled "Hey it's Ben from The Ride!!" Near the finish line. Cool to see you out there. Keep the great content coming!

[RhettShull]

Great meeting you Ben! Love the channel.

[LifeCycle]

Great video and report. I know you gotta be tired but I def appreciate you riding the race and then jumping into interview mode to give those not fortunate enough to be there an inside look.

[norcalchrismeister]

Nice vid. I've been thinking of getting a Crux but I might just wait for the new Stigmata.

[sarns]

Perhaps with the shorter head tube the frame is built to be suspension corrected - so the geo doesn’t get altered when a suspension fork is installed? (Re: Santa Cruz)

[StanEby]

Great rundown. You really showed your knowledge. Very helpful information. All the best.

[raynold]

Thanks for the fast upload of the post race video. I rode the CedarCross in Missouri with you back in 2016. I’ve been hooked on your videos ever since.

[bcm]

great work Ben. race the 100 and then scout out the new bike specs and interviews. Outstanding!

[puremana]

Thanks for the bike close ups and interviews. Good video

[gerryl]

Huge! Congratulations on the race but then having to "work" afterwards. Monster effort and perseverance! Grateful as always for what you do.

[gregmorrison]

Well done on your ride and the quick info on the new bikes.

[plain-bagel]

Awesome video! I was looking for info on the new Stigmata and you're the most comprehensive of any source I've found so far. Bravo!!

[gregwalker]

Great video Ben! It also looks like the new Santa Cruz Stigmata is using SRAM's UDH, making it compatible with the new SRAM Eagle Transmission - which Keegan is seen running. Really looking forward to seeing this new bike release.