More by Nic
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The Sufur Wildergoose Clears a 29 x 2.4″ Tire
comment 6 time Jul 21 compose Nic Morales / DispatchAfter years of prototyping, Rufus Wenlock’s Wildergoose is finally on the loose. A steel, bikepacking-oriented hardtail with plenty of clearance and cargo capacity, the Sufur Wildergoose is an eye-catching frame that aims to be ideal for anything from the Tour Divide to backyard overnighters. Explore all the details below…
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73.4 mi. / 117 km 2 daysThe Slymefoot Trail
comment 9 time Jul 21 compose Guest Routes EuropeBikepacking through, up, and over the valleys of the Coquet and Breamish Rivers in North East England, the Slymefoot Trail traverses remote uplands that few people venture to. The overnight route celebrates land managed gently for over 6,000 years, traversing ancient drovers' roads and ribbons of singletrack… -
BESPOKED’s 2026 SRAM Inclusivity Scholarship Recipients Announced
comment 0 time Jul 20 compose Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchWith this year’s BESPOKED Dresden just a couple of months away, the recipients of the 2026 SRAM Inclusivity Scholarship have been revealed. Meet the four up-and-coming builders whose work will be on display at the show here…
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Weekend Snapshot
comment 1 time Jul 20 compose Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchToday’s Weekend Snapshot finds folks from our global community pedaling and packrafting around three countries. Explore a roundup of scenes from Canada, Türkiye, and the United States, and use the short form to contribute to a future edition of our longstanding reader-powered series here…
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The Crust Desert Brat Is an Aluminum ATB
comment 34 time Jul 20 compose Nic Morales / DispatchCrust Bikes has launched a new aluminum bike fit for rough terrain. With clearance for a 29 x 2.6″ tire, a portage handle, and a kickstand mount, it’s a quirky model with a unique paint job. Read on below for more on the brand’s latest rider-inspired design…
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A Rite of Passage on Rollins Pass
comment 54 time Jul 20 compose Cass Gilbert / InspirationColorado’s Rollins Pass is the stuff of legend. It’s the highest point on a wild, rugged railroad built in 1904 and a crossing that’s now accessible only to cyclists and hikers. Reachable by public transport and a day’s pedaling, it’s also an alternative gateway to the state’s largest bike park. Fueled by gummy worms and dreams of endless descents, Cass and Sage combined bikepacking with bikepark-ing for their first experience of gravity-fed riding…
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Friday Debrief: Microwave Pannier Colors, Vetra Rattlesnake Stem, Limited-Edition Brooks…
comment 28 time Jul 17 compose Team Work / DispatchThis week’s Debrief features a rainbow of Microwave Pannier colors, Vetra’s Rattlesnake Stem, niche shop tools, a limited-edition Brooks saddle, multiple events to follow live, and more. Find it all here…
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Revelate Designs Underpackers Bolt-Free Cargo Mounts
comment 21 time Jul 17 compose Miles Arbour / DispatchThe new Revelate Designs Underpackers are a bolt-free, minimalist cargo solution for carbon and aluminum frames with wide, flat-bottomed downtubes. Take a closer look here…
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Reader’s Rig: Nathan’s Custom Mostly Forever Titanium Hardtail
comment 7 time Jul 17 compose Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchOur Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Nathan in Bend, Oregon, who shares the custom Mostly Forever titanium hardtail he uses to pursue his main passion of heading out for adventurous rides through remote places. Meet Nathan and read a little about the challenges of finding a well-fitting bike as a 6’8” cyclist here…
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I’m Done Bikepacking by the Rules
comment 34 time Jul 17 compose Neil Beltchenko / CultureNeil’s latest video is a thoughtful look back at a recent journey along the picturesque Colorado Trail. Reflecting on how his outlook on life, bikepacking, and more has changed as he’s gotten older, it’s an insightful personal story with lessons for everyone. Watch it and find a written version with photos here…
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Collective Reward #249: White Industries Crankset
comment 5 time Jul 16 compose Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchFor Collective Reward #249, we partnered with Californian component manufacturer White Industries to give one lucky winner an aluminum crankset and chainring of their choice. Find details on our latest giveaway here…
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Summer Bikepacking in Cornwall, England (Video)
comment 1 time Jul 16 compose Guest / DispatchLast summer, Tad Jiunn Kho and Wen Yee Kok went on a five-day bikepacking trip around Cornwall, England. Tad’s latest video offers a dreamy look at the coastal paths, snack stops, and quintessential summer camp spots they enjoyed along the way. Find a short written recap and watch his video here…


















