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*CURRENTLY FOR ROUTES ONLY (MORE SOON)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…
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…
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 1×12 GRX 800-series drivetrain with a 10-51 tooth cassette and an integrated dropper lever over a couple of weeks for this review…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Respect and congratulations go out to Sofiane Sehili, who rolled across the finish line in Kyrgyzstan last night and became the overall winner of the 2023 Silk Road Mountain Race. Learn more about Sofiane’s third win in this challenging race and find a gallery of photos here…