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New SRAM Maven Brakes Use Mineral Oil and Have Giant Pistons
5 Feb 22 Logan Watts / newsJust announced, the new SRAM Maven brakes run mineral oil instead of DOT fluid and have a few unique features, including oversized pistons and a four-bolt construction. Find more details here…
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Campagnolo Ekar GT Offers a Wider Range and 13 Speeds at a Lower Price
13 Feb 20 Logan Watts / newsThe all-new Campagnolo Ekar GT groupset introduces an alloy crankset with a smaller chainring, plus a 10-48-tooth cassette for a wide-range 13-speed drivetrain that’s less expensive than the original Ekar group. Find all the details here…
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Is the New Fujifilm X100VI as Bikepacking-Friendly as its Predecessor?
82 Feb 20 Logan Watts / newsJust announced, the Fujifilm X100VI is the latest in the X100 lineage, one of our favorite cameras for bridging the symbiotic relationship between bike touring and photography. Learn more here…
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Fairlight x Bentley Rear Light Mount for SON Dynamo
8 Feb 19 Logan Watts / newsOur friends at Bentley Components teamed up with Fairlight Cycles in London to release a beautiful CNC-machined dynamo rear light bracket. Find all the details here…
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Hope Carbon Cranks and TR Stem are Made in the UK
3 Feb 19 Logan Watts / newsHope Technology just announced two new products, a carbon version of their EVO crankset and a new in-house machined trail mountain bike stem. Find details on the Hope Carbon Crankset and TR Stem here…
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Wildfire in Ixtepeji
0 Feb 16 Logan Watts / newsA wildfire broke out near the mountain biking center of Ixtepeji in Oaxaca this past Sunday, destroying businesses, houses, and properties in the area. Erwin Gazga, a local rider, made a video that shows the disaster that ensued. Watch it here and learn how you can support the relief efforts…
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Curve Titanosaur Crowdfunding Project
36 Feb 15 Logan Watts / newsOur friends at Curve are trying to bring their Titanosaur 36-inch wheel drop-bar titanium gravel bike to life, and they’re searching for interested riders. Learn more about this beast and how to get involved in making it a reality here…
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Adidas Five Ten Kestrel Boa Review: Middle Ground
16 Feb 14 Logan Watts / apparelThe Adidas Five Ten Kestrel BOA was completely redesigned with a new look as a “downcountry” shoe last year, blending a stiffer XC-esque construction with burly features from Five Ten’s gravity mountain bike range to find an interesting middle ground. We’ve been testing a pair for several months for this review…
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Two More 2024 Atlas Mountain Race Bike Checks
3 Feb 12 Logan Watts / newsTailfin produced two more 2024 Atlas Mountain Race bike checks featuring Alexander Kopp and current race co-leader Justinas Leveika. Each video offers a detailed look at what they brought along for the race and how they packed it. Watch them here…
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2024 Kona Fat Bike Sale: 50% Off
10 Feb 12 Logan Watts / newsKona just announced that they’re selling all their fat bikes for 50% off from now until March (or while supplies last). Learn more here…
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Quinda Verheul’s 2024 Atlas Mountain Race Kit: Sour Prototype Full-Suspension MTB (Video)
7 Feb 12 Logan Watts / newsIn their latest video, Tailfin takes a closer look at Quinda Verheul’s 2024 Atlas Mountain Race setup, an interesting Sour full-suspension prototype with a full complement of unreleased Tailfin bags. Learn why Quinda chose the gear she did, how she packs for such a demanding race, and more about all the prototypes here…
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Esker Hayduke LVS Review: A Future Classic
45 Feb 7 Logan Watts / bikesThe Esker Hayduke LVS is the latest sibling in the now-classic bikepacking-oriented Hayduke lineage. However, with 600mm chainstays, a feature-laden titanium frame, and a unique overlanding rear rack, the LVS is completely different from its predecessor. We tested the Hayduke LVS for several months in all sorts of permutations. Find out how it stacks up as a gravel bike, a trail ripper, a wheelie machine, and a cargo-carrying rig in this detailed review…