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Pre-Orders Open for BTCHN’ Ti Drop Bar

Miles Arbour — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 15:42:13 +0000

The BTCHN' Bikes Ti Drop Bar is a titanium drop bar with 3D-printed components, a unique ergonomic top section, and a totally custom shape. Find photos, specs, and pre-order details here...

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Beginnings: Bikepacking Iceland (Video)

Lucas Winzenburg — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 14:30:48 +0000

Just released, "Beginnings: Bikepacking Iceland" is a fresh video from More Stories Tomorrow that follows three friends on a bikepacking journey across the south of Iceland. Find the nine-minute video and a gallery of images here...

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US-Made Merman Bicycles Unholy Diver Pre-Sales Now Open

Miles Arbour — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 14:03:41 +0000

Merman Bicycles just opened pre-orders on a limited run of their made-in-USA Unholy Diver steel hardtail, a bike they describe as "the ultimate shred sled." Find photos, specs, and some insight into their partnership with Lunchtime Bike Co. in Portland here...

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Check out the new Buffalo Bags Bar & Ale Hip Pack + Bar Bag

Miles Arbour — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 13:28:48 +0000

Bangkok-based bag maker Buffalo Bags just released a new mid-sized hip pack that doubles as a handlebar bag. Check out the Buffalo Bags Bar & Ale Hip Pack here...

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Kona Sutra Review: Touring Revisited

Lucas Winzenburg — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 11:10:05 +0000

The Kona Sutra is a perennial classic touring bike that has been around in various forms for nearly two decades. Seeking to shake up his perspective, Lucas spent most of the past year pedaling one around Colorado. Find his in-depth review and a generous helping of photos here...

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San Util Design’s Quilted Bags + New Space

Miles Arbour — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:39:57 +0000

Bag maker San Util Design recently collaborated on some wacky quilted bags with a friend, and we couldn't resist the opportunity to learn more. Find photos, the story behind them, and a quick look at their new space in Winter Park, Colorado, here...

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BikeYoke Sagma Review: A Suspension Saddle!?

Neil Beltchenko — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 13:23:52 +0000

Can a saddle with built-in suspension offer more comfort on long rides? The BikeYoke Sagma features integrated elastomers designed to reduce vibrations and remedy saddle suffering. In our latest review, we dig into the details after trail riding and bikepacking with the Sagma Carbon for several months...

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Introducing the Panorama Torngat Ti

Miles Arbour — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 13:20:26 +0000

Announced today, the new Panorama Torngat Ti is the Canadian brand's first titanium fat bike, and they're offering it with two spindle lengths for summer and winter applications. Check it out here...

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Bear Bones Border Bash

Cass Gilbert — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:03:28 +0000

Within British bikepacking circles, the Bear Bones 200 series claims a certain notoriety. Each year, organiser Stuart Wight knits together a challenging 200-kilometre route that pits a collection of riders against the vagaries of Mid Wales and its weather. Riders hurry around as fast as they can, earning a fabled black badge (and the promise […]

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The Apidura Expedition Waist Belt Adds 1L of On-Body Storage

Lucas Winzenburg — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:52:27 +0000

Apidura's latest product is a minimalist cargo belt featuring three compartments that add a liter of storage, enabling riders to wear casual clothing and still have quick access to on-body pockets. Find details on the intriguing new Apidura Expedition Waist Belt here...

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Kyrgyzstan: Racing the Silk Road Mountain Race (Video)

Guest — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 14:46:23 +0000

The Silk Road Mountain Race has been on Josh Ibbett's radar for a while, and he finally got to participate this year. During the race, Josh captured a wealth of stunning film photos and video that was later edited by Ryan Le Garrec and turned into a feature film. Watch it here, paired with Josh's written reflection on the experience...

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Rob Britton and Cynthia Frazier Win 2023 Badlands

Miles Arbour — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 13:55:29 +0000

Cynthia Frazier and Rob Britton took first place in the women's and men's categories at the 2023 Badlands event, both finishing the challenging 780-kilometer route in record time. Find some photos and details from the event and more about the 2023 Badlands winners here...

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Collective Reward #160: Grab Bag 4

Logan Watts — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 13:08:34 +0000

For Collective Reward #160, we're giving a grab bag filled with a useful selection of equipment to one lucky Bikepacking Collective member. The mix includes a new Backloader X saddlebag system, a torque wrench set, and loads of accessories from Topeak; various bike maintenance products from Finish Line; and some apparel from Five Ten. Find details here...

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Big Dumb Loop (Video)

Guest — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 11:31:49 +0000

This summer, filmmaker Keenan DesPlanques set out to tackle a challenging route on British Columbia's west coast involving a combination of riding and packrafting, which he called "The Big Dumb Loop." Watch his unique self-filmed video and read some words about the project from Keenan here...

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Weekend Snapshot

Lucas Winzenburg — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 14:39:37 +0000

Following another weekend full of small and large rides for our readers around the world, we're back with our 87th edition of Weekend Snapshot. This time around, we share scenes from bikepacking trips in the Colorado Rockies, Scottish Highlands, and the hills of Austria. Find all three and share a photo from one of your recent getaways here...

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The New Gossamer Gear DCF Whisper Weighs Under a Pound!

Miles Arbour — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 13:58:12 +0000

Just released, the new Gossamer Gear DCF Whisper is a floorless trekking-pole-style shelter that's made from ultralight Dyneema composite fabric and weighs in at just 9.8 ounces. Check it out here...

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Introducing the Chiru Highlander

Miles Arbour — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 13:17:46 +0000

Designed specifically for the Highland Trail 550 in Scotland, the new Chiru Highlander is a titanium hardtail built around a 120mm travel fork and 29 x 2.6" tires. Learn all about it here...

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More Beautiful MADE Bike Show Finds + Photo Dump

Miles Arbour — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 11:09:40 +0000

Just when you thought we'd wrapped up our coverage of the inaugural MADE Bike Show in Portland, we're back with one last roundup of interesting finds. Find photos and details on several more beautiful handmade bikes, some intriguing new bits and bobs, and a first look at a new suspension fork front rack here...

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Rigs of the 2023 Badlands

Miles Arbour — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 12:15:25 +0000

Badlands is a non-stop, unsupported gravel challenge along the edge of Europe that follows a rugged 780-kilometer loop through Southern Spain. Just in time for today's grand depart, we're sharing one massive roundup that's bursting at the seams with over 120 rigs that are taking on the event. Dive in here...

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Friday Debrief: Ideal 2x Gearing, DIY Tool Pouch, MADE Interviews, IMBA/Diné Trail School, and more

Logan Watts — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 15:10:25 +0000

This week’s Debrief features the ideal 2x gearing, a new handlebar harness collaboration, a DIY tool pouch, a light mount that doubles as a crank bolt tool, MADE video interviews, the IMBA/Diné Trail Care School, two events to follow live, and much more. Find it all here…

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Introducing the Restrap Utility Hip Pack (and Handlebar Bag)

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 14:20:45 +0000

Released this morning, the new Restrap Utility Hip Pack is a two-in-one bag that easily converts from a comfortable hip pack into a small handlebar bag in seconds. Find details and photos and learn about the complete Restrap Travel Range here...

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Reader’s Rig: Joachim’s 2014 Bombtrack Hook

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 13:20:47 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from our friend Joachim Rosenlund in Berlin, who shares the 2014 Bombtrack Hook that has taken him to Norway, Armenia, Scotland, Iran, and beyond. Get to know Joachim and his trusty gravel travel rig here...

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Bikepacking Around the World: Mind Mapping Pt. 2 (Film)

Guest — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 11:14:02 +0000

Charismatic young cyclist Boru McCullagh is on an open-ended bikepacking journey around the world, and the second "Mind Mapping" film finds him in Malaysia after having pedaled some 20,000 kilometers from London. Find a written update from Boru, a handful of photos shot between Turkey and Malaysia, and the full 30-minute film here...

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Shimano GRX 12-speed Review: 800-series 1x

Logan Watts — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 16:00:23 +0000

Terrified of wireless tech and new standards? We’re happy to report that the latest drivetrains from Japan are fully mechanical. The all-new Shimano GRX 12-speed 1x groups use the same cassettes as their mountain bike counterparts and feature a few new upgrades. We’ve been testing the 1x12 GRX 800-series drivetrain with a 10-51 tooth cassette and an integrated dropper lever over a couple of weeks for this review…

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The 8bar TFLSBERG Steel V2 is Ready for Adventure

Lucas Winzenburg — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 14:29:34 +0000

Available in builds with curvy or flat bars, the updated 8bar TFLSBERG Steel V2 features fresh paint, a relaxed riding position, room for nine bottles and cages, generous tire clearance, internal dropper routing, and more. Get to know the Berlin brand's bikepacking platform here...

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The Hardest Race on Earth: Racing the Tour Divide (Film)

Logan Watts — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 13:14:36 +0000

In June, Jack Keogh took on the adventure of a lifetime and rode in the Tour Divide from Banff, Alberta, Canada, to the US/Mexico border in New Mexico. His latest film, "The Hardest Race on Earth," is a tribute to the race and the indomitable courage that fuels us to face such extraordinary challenges. Watch it here...

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Gunni Grinder

Neil Beltchenko — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 11:03:56 +0000

The Gunni Grinder draws inspiration from the 120-mile race course with the same name, an annual event held in September in Gunnison, Colorado. The route heads out of town and to the renowned cycling hub of Hartman Rocks Recreation Area, home to 45 miles of singletrack and as many miles of dirt roads. Initially, it […]

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Schrader Valves are Back (According to Jones Bikes)

Lucas Winzenburg — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 15:16:44 +0000

Following a series of flow tests, Jones Bikes just announced that they've switched from Presta to Schrader valve stems on all of their bikes and wheels. Watch the test video and learn more about the Jones Spec. Schrader Valve Stems here...

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Campari Long Ride

Guest Routes — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 14:20:28 +0000

Photos by Giuseppe Giuliano / WOK Photography Campari Long Ride starts from Alto Reno Terme, one of the largest towns in the Bolognese Apennines, known for its thermal springs that have been around since the Roman Empire. The route starts by rolling through the Art Nouveau-style buildings of Porretta before crossing the beautiful Suviana Lake […]

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Two Prototypes on Two Protoypes (Film)

Lucas Winzenburg — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:37:59 +0000

"Two Prototypes on Two Prototypes" is a documentary from our friend Stephan Wieser that follows pals Marc and Matze as they take on the 2021 Bohemian Border Bash Race aboard a couple of prototypes from Focus Bikes. A proper misadventure ensues as they pedal around the borders of Germany, Austria, Poland, and the Czech Republic. Watch the 50-minute film here...

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Bikes and Builders of the MADE Bike Show: Part Three

Miles Arbour — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 11:02:15 +0000

Following a whirlwind few days, we're excited to share the final bike and builder roundup from our coverage of the inaugural MADE Bike Show in Portland. This third installment features photos of 10 more bikes and the stories behind them. Explore the full gallery here...

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Collective Reward #159: mountainFLOW Bike Maintenance Kits

Lucas Winzenburg — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 15:29:11 +0000

For Collective Reward #159, we're giving an eco-friendly, plant-based mountainFLOW Bike Maintenance Kit to a couple of randomly selected winners. Learn more about the 10-piece kit and how to win one here...

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Bikes and Builders of the MADE Bike Show: Part Two

Miles Arbour — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 14:53:41 +0000

Our MADE Bike Show coverage continues with a second roundup showcasing 10 more stunning bicycles and the builders who created them. Learn more about the bikes, meet the people behind them, and find a selection of photos highlighting their handmade details here…

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Wolf Tooth Morse Cargo Cage Review + Cargo Straps

Logan Watts — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 13:22:22 +0000

The new Wolf Tooth Morse Cargo Cage offers a fresh take on the decade-old oversized overflow cage concept. It borrows a couple of ideas from the brand’s other house-made products and introduces some novel features. We had the chance to slap a pair on the bike and put them to use prior to launch day. Find the review here…

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REEB SST Review

Neil Beltchenko — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 11:03:27 +0000

Over the last few months, Neil has put a ton of miles on the REEB SST, a unique steel full-suspension bike with 120mm of rear travel. In this review, he dives into what makes this Colorado-made bike stand out among a sea of options and discusses its distinctive geometry, specifications, and pedaling performance...

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Lachlan Morton is Attempting the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route

Lucas Winzenburg — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 18:04:53 +0000

Starting tomorrow, fan-favorite pro cyclist Lachlan Morton will be taking on the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route (GDMBR) with hopes of finishing in around 14 days. Along the way, he'll raise funds for charity and prioritize rest. Learn more about his strategy and find out how to follow his ride here...

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Bikepacking Live: Colorado Trail Chat (Video)

Logan Watts — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 14:32:18 +0000

Over the weekend, Neil Beltchenko caught up for a live chat with ultra-endurance bikepacking legends Alexandra Houchin, Brett Stepanik, and Katya Rakhmatulina at Totem Cyclery in Denver, Colorado. Watch the full discussion to hear their perspectives on the recent Colorado Trail Race, gear choices, and more here...

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Weekend Snapshot

Lucas Winzenburg — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 13:50:08 +0000

Today's Weekend Snapshot transports us to Wyoming, Washington, and Austria to meet three readers and join them on their bikepacking trips through some truly stunning landscapes. Discover what three folks from our community were up to over the weekend and use the short form to share a photo from one of your recent rides here...

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Check out these Repurposed USPS Mailer Bikepacking Bags

Lucas Winzenburg — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 13:14:53 +0000

We recently stumbled upon some creative bikepacking bags made from old USPS mailing envelopes, and they look to be holding up impressively well following their first overnighter. Find photos and a little background from designer Marcus Hamilton here...

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Bikes and Builders of the MADE Bike Show: Part One

Miles Arbour — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 11:07:27 +0000

With the inaugural MADE Bike Show wrapped up, we’re kicking off our recap with part one of three roundups showcasing the gorgeous bicycles on display and the builders who created them. Find details on 10 bikes, their unique stories, and a vibrant selection of photos showcasing their handmade details here...

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Seven New Bike and Bag Prototypes at MADE Bike Show

Miles Arbour — Sun, 27 Aug 2023 13:20:20 +0000

Although handmade bicycles are the focus of this weekend's MADE bike show, there are a bunch of interesting new bags, components, and accessories on display too, including a prototype handlebar bag from Randi Jo Fab, a new Velo Orange gravel bike, a wild Bike Friday off-roader, and a fresh fork bag from Swift Industries. We grabbed some photos yesterday and got the scoop on all of them. Learn more here...

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Win a Baphomet Bicycles Singlespeed Hardtail, Support LGBTQ+ Cyclists

Miles Arbour — Sat, 26 Aug 2023 12:43:54 +0000

Bellingham-based Baphomet Bicycles is raffling off a handmade singlespeed hardtail to benefit Ride Group, an organization focused on bridging the gap between cycling business, sport, and LGBTQ+ communities. We had a chance to check the bike out in person yesterday at the MADE bike show, where we caught up with Baphomet founder Dillen Maurer. Learn more here...

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Introducing the New RatKing Cradle: MADE Bike Show Finds

Miles Arbour — Sat, 26 Aug 2023 12:09:46 +0000

The new RatKing Cradle is a unique adjustable rack that can attach to the fork steerer tube or seatpost and doubles as a front bag support or a rear cargo platform. We were able to check one out in person at the MADE bike show in Portland yesterday. Find photos and details here...

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MADE Bike Show: Six Bikes from Day One

Miles Arbour — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 15:00:37 +0000

The MADE bike show in Portland is in full swing, and we've been busy capturing some truly stunning bikes and getting to know the makers behind them. To kick things off, find photos and details on five framebuilders we spoke to yesterday morning. From steel hardtails to titanium dream machines and kids bikes, see it all here...

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Friday Debrief: The ETRTO of the Beast, New Olive Parts, a Purple Japhy, and more

Logan Watts — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 14:11:33 +0000

This week’s Debrief features more 750d talk, Chris King Splash, a purple Japhy, our live event in Denver, Sofiane's Silk Road Debrief, Salsa's Autumn of Adventure Sale, a new event to follow, and much more. Find it all here…

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Reader’s Rig: Isaiah’s Kona Hahanna

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 13:30:25 +0000

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from Isaiah Bridgemohan in Ontario, who shares his restored and repainted Kona Hahanna 26er. Find Isaiah's story of falling in love with riding and his Hahanna backstory here...

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Our Torino Nice – A Bikepacking Reunion in the Alps (Video)

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 11:06:53 +0000

"Our Torino Nice" is a new video that tells the story of three friends who met through ultra-distance racing reuniting to take on the storied Torino-Nice Rally through the Alps. Given the event's non-competitive nature, they assumed they were in for a relaxed experience, but the demanding route along some of Europe's most stunning alpine tracks had other ideas. Find the 20-minute video and an accompanying photo gallery here...

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WTB and Moots Tease New 750d Wheel and Tire Size

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 01:34:23 +0000

While wandering around the MADE Bike Show this morning, Miles spotted a special Moots Routt CRD set up with prototype 750d wheels and tires from WTB. Find photos, learn what we know, and weigh in on whether or not we need another gravel wheel size here...

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Check out the Scarab Cycles Darien Hardtail

Logan Watts — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 14:38:32 +0000

Colombian framebuilder Scarab Cycles just launched a beautiful new hardtail at the MADE Bike Show in Portland. The Scarab Cycles Darien is a cross-country, do-it-all hardtail inspired by the rugged stretch of jungle separating Central and South America. Find details here...

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Collective Reward #158: Wahoo ELEMNT Rival Watch and TickrX

Logan Watts — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 13:19:18 +0000

Our latest Collective Reward giveaway comes from Wahoo Fitness. We’ll be hooking up one of our Bikepacking Collective members with a GPS-enabled Wahoo ELEMNT Rival watch and a TickrX heart monitor. Learn more and get signed up for a chance to win here…

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Mason RAW Review: High-Caliber Hardtail

Miles Arbour — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 11:08:22 +0000

Designed to offer an engaging and spirited ride for folks venturing beyond gravel and onto trails, the UK-made RAW is Mason’s first dedicated flat-bar mountain bike. It has proven its capabilities at events like the Highland Trail and Dales Divide, and we were curious how it would handle multi-day bikepacking trips, trail riding, and everything in between. Find Miles’ long-term review of the Mason RAW after countless unloaded rides around the Pacific Northwest, a route-scouting trip to Idaho’s Sun Valley region, and a handful of close-to-home overnighters here…

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Announcing the Mosaic MT-1 Hardtail + MADE Bike Show Discount

Miles Arbour — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 16:17:41 +0000

Handmade in Colorado, the new Mosaic MT-1 is a titanium hardtail with custom-tuned geometry, clearance for 29 x 2.6" tires, 110-130mm of front suspension, and custom finishings. Learn all about it here and find out how to get discounted tickets to the MADE bike show in Portland this weekend, where the MT-1 will be on display...

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Sage Titanium Storm King V2 Has Larger Tire Clearance and New 3D-Printed Bits

Logan Watts — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 14:04:40 +0000

The new Sage Titanium Storm King V2 was just announced with added tire clearance, a new 3D-printed yoke and dropouts, modernized geometry, and a few other tweaks to "foreverize" the frame. Find all the details here...

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Introducing Akinn Cycles: Handbuilt Frames from Berlin

Josh Meissner — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 13:16:01 +0000

The builders behind Drust Cycles and Vetra Bikes in Berlin have joined forces under the name Akinn Cycles to manufacture batches of customized bicycles, starting with the Subsun all-roader. Find a look at their handbuilt frameset, a fun set of studio and process photos, and details on pre-ordering a discounted Subsun here…

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The Woods Rat Run

Guest Routes — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 11:22:09 +0000

Words and Photos by Tom Farrell and Cass Gilbert The Woods Rat Run is a route that connects the New Forest to the Isle of Purbeck and Cranbourne Chase, set within the counties of Hampshire, Dorset, and Wiltshire. Beginning at The Woods Cyclery in Lyndhurst, where the promise of good coffee and fine pastries kick […]

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Outer Shell Everyday Tote Review: Two Bags in One

Lucas Winzenburg — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 14:19:53 +0000

Released last year, the San Francisco-made Outer Shell Everyday Tote features a unique two-in-one design that can change shape to fit snugly into a Wald 137 basket or over your shoulder. Following several months of daily use on commutes and day rides, Lucas reports back with this review...

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Collective Reward #157: Grab Bag 3

Logan Watts — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 13:49:20 +0000

For Collective Reward #157, we're giving one lucky Bikepacking Collective member a grab bag filled with a colorful collection of gear that includes a frame bag from Mission Workshop, a PrestaCycle torque bit-driver kit, PNW Coast Bar Tape, Dyneema bags from Mountain Laurel Designs, socks, bottle cages, a bandana, and more...

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Cycling to Argentina EP11: Death Valley (Video)

Guest — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 13:13:56 +0000

In episode 11 of Greg McCahon and Ana Victoria Cedillo's "Cycling to Argentina" video series, the pair of bikepackers load up on water and supplies to make their way deep into Death Valley National Park. Watch the 24-minute video chronicling their ride through the notoriously harsh environment here...

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Baptism of Fire: Bikepacking the La Guajira Desert

Guest — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 11:08:07 +0000

In January, Joe Sasada embarked on a solo dirt tour spanning the length of South America from Colombia to Patagonia. Having spent years dreaming and months preparing, his careful plans went out the window as soon as he started pedaling through the La Guajira Desert. Find his story of trying to find momentum in a lesser-known corner of the continent here...

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Abe Kaufman Sets a New Record in the 2023 TNGA

Miles Arbour — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 16:47:30 +0000

Abe Kaufman completed the 350-mile Trans North Georgia Adventure (TNGA) late last night in just 1 day, 15 hours, and 44 minutes, the new fastest known time on the route. Find a post-race reflection and a few photos from Abe here…

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The New Whisky Scully Bar is Wide and Sweepy

Miles Arbour — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 15:31:12 +0000

The new Whisky Scully Bar has all the right curves for long-distance touring, including a 23-degree backsweep and just the right amount of rise, and it comes in carbon and aluminum. Check it out here...

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