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Check out the New PNW Loam Pedals
12 Jan 19 Logan Watts / newsPNW Components just got into the flat pedal game with the Loam Pedal, featuring a nice-looking, low-profile alloy platform, 22 pins, and three colors: Black Out, Nickleback, and Fruit Snacks. Learn more here…
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SRAM Buys Hammerhead and Kona Gets Acquired, too
7 Jan 19 Logan Watts / newsSome interesting news tidbits are flying around today. GPS maker Hammerhead just got acquired by SRAM, and Kona was purchased by a company rooted in watersports! Read on…
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Oveja Negra’s Giddy-Up Brink Collection
1 Jan 19 Logan Watts / newsOveja Negra just released the Giddy-Up Brink collection, featuring artwork by Brinkley Messick, a Salida local. Find details on the limited-edition bags, bandana, and more here…
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How To Make A Tire: Talking Tires With Teravail (Video)
2 Jan 18 Logan Watts / plogHave you ever wondered what goes into designing the tread on a bike tire? In this video, Neil sits down with Bailey and Zane of Teravail to talk about this and more. They dive into everything from important tech and terms, how tires are designed and made, understanding tire width and weight, why sidewalls weep sealant, and so much more…
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Petition to End Built-to-Fail Budget Bicycles
40 Jan 17 Logan Watts / newsA group of bike mechanics has started a petition that aims to end the manufacture and sale of built-to-fail budget bicycles. Read more and find a link to sign it here…
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Plastiqu’Adour (Film)
6 Jan 16 Logan Watts / videoJoffrey Maluski and Loïc Forques used bikes to tow a boat made from plastic bottles and bamboo to the source of the Adour River in France, then paddled it to the ocean on the same river to retrace the journey of plastic waste. Find the new video documenting their trip and our interview with Joffrey here…
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Zpacks Plex Solo Tent is Their Lightest Yet
5 Jan 14 Logan Watts / newsDesigned for bikepacking, packrafting, and thru-hiking, the new Zpacks Plex Solo Tent is the company’s most lightweight fully enclosed shelter to date. Find details here…
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New Surly Decal Sets
0 Jan 13 Logan Watts / newsSurly Bikes just released several new decal sets on their website, including Intergalactic, Overspray, and our favorite, Born to Lose. Find all the details here…
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New Contact Us Forms
15 Jan 13 Logan Watts / newsWe just revamped our contact forms with more options, better organization, and an easy intuitive interface. Have a look here…
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How Hard Is It To Dent A Rim… and Then Fix It? (Video)
11 Jan 12 Logan Watts / planEver wonder how difficult it is to dent an aluminum rim? In this video, Neil attempts to damage a rim on purpose so he can demonstrate how to fix it. Like many experiments, it didn’t go as planned, but it did result in some fun takeaways and even a dent, which he shows how to fix quickly with the right tool…
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Good Night 2021: Bahia Concepcion
15 Jan 11 Logan Watts / plogFor their Good Night 2021 campout, Logan and Virginia spent Christmas night on Bahía Concepción, a highlight of the Missions section of the Baja Divide in beautiful Mexico. Find a reflection, gallery of photos, and tips for riding this interesting highlight here…
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Weekend Snapshot
9 Jan 10 Logan Watts / newsNew for 2022, Weekend Snapshot is a fresh Dispatch series we’ve dreamed up to highlight trips and outings from our community, showcasing your local overnighters, weekend rides, and mid-week rambles. Each week, we’ll feature three photos sent in by our readers. See more here…