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Matt’s Crust Nor’ Easter
32 May 21 Logan Watts / bikesThis salmon color Nor’ Easter belongs to Crust Bikes founder Matt Whitehead. Find out more about this curious, thru-axle-equipped all-roader with a threaded steerer and the yet-to-be-released Peck Deck minimal saddlebag support. Plus, a Q&A with Matt about Crust Bikes…
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Stinner Refugio / Sklar All-Road: Builders for Builders
0 May 19 Logan Watts / bikesOn the surface, the 2.3″ tire capable Stinner Refugio and the wildly painted Sklar Custom All-road don’t have much in common. But these two steel gravel/all-road bikes were both created with one race in mind, and for the greater good of Northern California Trails…
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The Velo Orange Neutrino Pre-sale
11 May 16 Logan Watts / newsThe new Velo Orange Neutrino is loaded with mounts, clears 20 x 2.3″ BMX wheels and tires, and was just announced for pre-sale…
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Santa Cruz Carbon Chameleon (C): Full Review
68 May 16 Logan Watts / bikesAfter spending several months with the Santa Cruz Carbon Chameleon in both 27.5+ and 29er mode—clocking in over 1,500 miles of bikepacking and trail riding—here’s the full review. Find a deep dive into details, specs, impressions, and new photographs from several trips.
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Could you sell everything and live off a bike? (video)
31 May 15 Logan Watts / videoCould you sell everything and live off a bike? That’s the question Sarah and Jesse asked themselves before doing just that. Hear their thoughts about why and how they did it in this new video…
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Santa Cruz Stigmata CC and Juliana Quincy: First look
5 May 14 Logan Watts / bikesJust released, the all-new Santa Cruz Stigmata CC and Juliana Quincy have clearance for 700c x 45mm or 650B x 2.1″ tires, threaded bottom brackets, and some very interesting paint schemes. We had a chance to take a look at both in Santa Cruz, CA, several weeks ago. Here are all the details…
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Iohan Released Episode 31 of Bikepacking from Alaska to Argentina
12 May 12 Logan Watts / newsAbout five years since he started in Alaska, Iohan Gueorguiev just released the 31st episode of a video series following his trip to Argentina. Watch it here…
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New SHIMANO GRX: World’s First Dedicated Gravel Component Group
48 May 7 Logan Watts / newsSHIMANO jumped into gravel headfirst with the first full purpose-made component group for gravel. GRX features unique ergonomics, wider chainline for added tire clearance, tuned gearing options in both 1×11 and 2×11, and gravel-specific brakes with improved modulation. Here are all the details, weights, and pricing.
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Yo! Oveja Negra Raps (video)
9 May 5 Logan Watts / newsIs this the best bikepacking video ever? You decide. But a couple of us here can’t seem to stop watching Oveja Negra’s short video that won the bikepacking bag company a Wright Award…
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New Wahoo ROAM Launch Video Features Lael Wilcox and Crew
9 May 3 Logan Watts / newsWahoo Fitness just released its latest navigation device, the ELEMNT ROAM, improving on the older ELEMNT, which we reviewed. To launch ROAM, Wahoo produced a nice little video featuring several familiar faces…
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Swift Campout is back for 2019!
0 May 2 Logan Watts / newsNow in its fifth year, the Swift Campout is a global bikepacking event that encourages riders set out on a solstice overnighter. For 2019, the Solstice Overnight falls on June 22nd. Start planning! Here’s what else you need to know…
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Liz Sampey’s AZT750 Record, Kit List, and Revel Rascal
43 May 2 Logan Watts / gear-listsLiz Sampey just crushed the Arizona Trail 750 race and set a new women’s record by completing the journey from Mexico to Utah in just under 9.5 days. We asked Liz a few questions about her experience, her kit, and her Revel Rascal 29er she rode to the finish line. Find an inspiring Q&A, as well as her full gear list here…