Singletrack/MTB
Gravel/All-road
Dirt-road Touring
Fat-bike
Logan Watts
Pedaling Nowhere
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Cotic SolarisMAX Review: Stormtrooper Approved
89 Jul 19 Logan Watts / bikesAfter months of trail riding and bikepacking on his first British “hardcore hardtail,” Logan weighs in on a bike that’s been on his radar for a while, the Cotic SolarisMAX. Read more on that and find out what ultimately led him to buy it for keeps in this long-term review…
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Introducing the Ortlieb Handlebar-Pack Plus
13 Jul 18 Logan Watts / newsOrtlieb just announced the new Handlebar-Pack Plus, a front bag that has the same form as the Handlebar-Pack QR we reviewed last year but with a push-button system that allows it to be easily removed and reattached to the bars. Plus, it’s now available in a Dark Chili colorway. See details here…
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American Classic Mauka Review (video)
4 Jul 18 Logan Watts / gearCan a budget mountain bike tire offer the same performance as a top dollar product? Neil got a pair of American Classic’s new $45 Mauka tires to find out. Learn more about how the brand’s “downcountry” model rides and more in this review…
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6 Days Bikepacking Across Denmark With Our Dog (video)
5 Jul 12 Logan Watts / videoFollow along in Mikkel Soya Bølstad’s latest video as he and his partner cycle coast to coast on a bikepacking journey across Denmark in search of Denmark’s wild side with their Jack Russell terrier, Banjo…
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Bucket List App, Ride Buddy Network + More Community Tools
13 Jul 12 Logan Watts / newsAside from the stories, in-depth reviews, and other content that’s been keeping us busy, we’ve also been planning and developing several new projects and tools for our Bikepacking Collective and the broader bikepacking community. Learn more about our Bucket List application, Ride Buddy Network, Ask the Experts forums, and more developments here…
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Tailfin AeroPack Review (Video)
6 Jul 12 Logan Watts / newsIn our latest YouTube video, Neil takes a look at the Tailfin Cycling AeroPack to see if it offers the best of both worlds between a rack and a seat pack. Watch it here.
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Editor’s Dozen: Logan and VA’s Summer 2022 Gear Picks
28 Jul 12 Logan Watts / accessoriesThe days are hot, humid, and long here in the eastern United States, marking the half-way point in the year for gear testing. Here are a dozen products that have become some of Logan and Virginia’s summer favorites, including a rack hack, shorts and apparel, some rad new handlebars, and more…
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New Cannondale Topstone Alloy Starts at $1,350
8 Jul 11 Logan Watts / newsThe Cannondale Topstone Alloy was just updated with more tire clearance and an all-new carbon fork featuring three-pack mounts on each leg. Find details here…
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How to Avoid High Gas Prices…RIDE A BIKE! (video)
7 Jul 11 Logan Watts / newsIn his latest YouTube video, Ryan Van Duzer outlines the best way to avoid the high fuel prices we’re all experiencing… by riding a bike. Find his list of reasons and tips in this video…
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Friday Debrief: Gear Hacks, Elkhorn Pre-Order, More Tour Divide, Pan Celtic Race, and More
3 Jul 8 Logan Watts / newsThis week’s Debrief features the Tour Divide in The New York Times, teensy pedals, dreams of Mexico, a versatile front or rear rack, two events to follow live, and more. Find it all here…
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De Nieuwe Kustlijn: Bikepacking Through The Netherlands (Video)
6 Jul 8 Logan Watts / videoA few months ago, father and son Peet and Beau and their friend tackled a bikepacking trip through the Netherlands. They put together a lovely video documenting the trip called “De Nieuwe Kustlijn” or The New Coastline. Watch it here alongside a selection of photos taken by Beau during their ride…
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All-new Revelate Designs Gas Tank: First Look
16 Jul 6 Logan Watts / bikepacking-bagsRevelate Designs just updated its venerable Gas Tank with a new 3D-welded lid, a grippy top tube strap, and recycled fabrics used for the exterior construction and the interior liner. Find details and photos in our first look here…
