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Meet The New Why Wayward V2 (SquidWard!)
49 Mar 5 Logan Watts / bikesThe 2020 Why Wayward V2 was redesigned with a higher stack, more tire clearance, and a few other tweaks to improve its ride quality. We got our hands on the high-end build, featuring the new Oddity Squidfork and Lowrizer handlebar. Dig in for our initial impressions on the “SquidWard” and find all the specs, plus loads of photos…
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NAHBS postponed due to coronavirus; Will Sea Otter be next?
0 Mar 3 Logan Watts / newsSeveral weeks ago, the Taipei Bike Show was canceled due to the Coronavirus; earlier today NAHBS announced that the Handmade Bicycle Show will be postponed until August; and we just got a note from the president and CEO of the Sea Otter Classic…
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Bikepacking and Conservation
20 Mar 3 Logan Watts / planBikepacking routes provide a transcendent link to our natural world, indigenous and historical narratives, and other cultures. Read on to find out about what this means for our ever-evolving network of bikepacking routes around the globe….
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Industry Nine introduces its 100% made in North America Wheel Lineup
4 Mar 3 Logan Watts / newsIndustry Nine just introduced its new 100% made in North America carbon mountain wheel lineup with wider rims and more options. Find all the specs and details here…
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Go Solo – You’ve Got This (video)
13 Feb 29 Logan Watts / videoBack in December, Jenny Tough set out on a solo trip through the Nepalese Himalaya. Along the way she made this inspirational video about what it means to go solo with some nice visuals from her trip.
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The New 2020 Specialized Recon 2.0
21 Feb 28 Logan Watts / newsThe revamped 2020 Specialized Recon shoe line features heavily lugged SlipNot soles and come in three models. Each looks promising for trail riding, bikepacking, gravel, or whatever you call your brand of off-road cycling….
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Revel Introduces USA-made, Recyclable Carbon Wheels
19 Feb 27 Logan Watts / newsJust announced, Revel Wheels feature an all-new “Fusion-Fiber” carbon rim that’s made in the USA, fully recyclable, and touted as stronger and lighter than others. Find the full wheel specs and a great launch video from Revel Bikes…
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PNW Coast Suspension Dropper Seatpost Review
41 Feb 26 Logan Watts / gearThe PNW Coast Suspension Dropper seatpost is a unique cable-actuated dropper post with 40mm of built-in, bump-smoothing suspension. We’ve been testing one over several months for this review.
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John and Mira’s Dogpacking Setup on “The Baja Divide Part 6” Video
7 Feb 25 Logan Watts / newsOur friend John Freeman makes a guest appearance on this Baja Divide video where he goes over his latest dogpacking rig alongside his trusty companion, Mira…
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2020 Santa Cruz Tallboy Review
47 Feb 25 Logan Watts / bikesThe 2020 Santa Cruz Tallboy was revamped with lower-link suspension, 120 millimeters of travel, and an interesting axle flip-chip that allows 10mm of chainstay adjustment and clearance for 29 x 2.6″ tires. We’ve put one to the test over the last five months. Here’s our complete review with loads of photos and an analysis of the Tallboy vs. the Ibis Ripley…
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Leaving Time Behind: Bikepacking the Arizona Trail (film)
7 Feb 19 Logan Watts / videoIn this new film from Freehub Mag, two riders set out on a section of the Arizona Trail and leave time behind. Watch it here and find a nice set of photos from the trip…
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New Boyd CCC Gravel Wheelset Priced at $700
14 Feb 19 Logan Watts / newsThe new Boyd Cycling CCC gravel wheelset comes with wide rims and a 32/28 spoke count combination for $700. Find all the details here…