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Curve Announces “BP” Edition Walmer Bars
6 Oct 26 Logan Watts / newsCurve Cycling just announced “BP” edition Walmer bars with an oversized clamping area, perfect for bag straps, accessory mounting, and more snack pouches…
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Stone House Lands Loop (Video)
4 Oct 25 Logan Watts / videoLast fall, Chris Wilson set out to ride the 200-mile Stone House Lands Loop in Utah. Along the way, he filmed the experience and ultimately put together this video to show off the route. Watch it here, alongside a brief route report …
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Check out the Cercle Concept Bike
27 Oct 21 Logan Watts / newsThe Cercle is a wild all-in-one touring rig that’s designed around a circular frame that accommodates a bed, desk, kitchen, and home. Watch the concept and testing videos here…
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Riding the Cairngorms Loop (video)
6 Oct 19 Logan Watts / videoJosh Ibbett and Rich Rothwell recently spent two days riding the Cairngorms Loop in Scotland. With the help of master filmmaker Ryan Le Garrec, Josh put together this nice video showcasing their experience on the route…
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The Debrief: SPD Crocs, Otso Fenrir, Downcountry Tires & More
6 Oct 19 Logan Watts / newsIn our latest episode of The Debrief, Neil digs into a new Tour Divide bike, SPD Crocs, the ultra-alt Wren Perseverance bar, the deal with downcountry tires, and more. Watch it here…
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Inside Kitsbow
37 Oct 19 Logan Watts / cultureWe recently toured the Kitsbow facility and got a crash course on what it means to make clothing in the USA and be on the cutting edge of compostable (and minimal) packaging, sustainable manufacturing, and revitalizing the lost textile industry in a western North Carolina trail town. Read all about that, plus mini-reviews of some of our favorite Kitsbow gear and how to get a discount on their apparel through our Bikepacking Collective membership…
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Crash Course in Singlespeeding
52 Oct 18 Logan Watts / tipsCurious to understand what the fuss is all about, Neil has been trying his hand at single speeding throughout the past couple of months. In this video, he shares the top 10 things he’s learned during his single-speed crash course…
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WTB Introduces TCS Tubeless Tire Sealant
24 Oct 15 Logan Watts / newsConsidering they’ve been making tubeless tires, rims, wheels, valves, and tape for a while, it was only a matter of time before WTB released a sealant of their own. The new ammonia-free TCS Tubeless Tire Sealant claims to repair ¼” (6mm) punctures with encapsulated fibers and crystalline particles. Learn more here…
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Three Women Retrace an Epic 1936 Cycling Adventure
2 Oct 14 Logan Watts / newsLee Craigie, Alice Lemkes, and Philippa Battye just set off on a 500-mile bicycle trip to retrace 17-year-old Mary Harvie’s 1936 tour connecting a network of youth hostels throughout Scotland. Learn more about their trip here…
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Collective Reward #102: Buffalo Bag + OneUp EDC Lite
0 Oct 11 Logan Watts / newsFor Collective Reward #102, we’re giving away two interesting pairings that include a handlebar bag from Buffalo Bag and a steerer tube mounted EDC Lite multi-tool from OneUp Components. Learn more about our latest reward and how to get signed up here…
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Introducing the Otso Fenrir
12 Oct 7 Logan Watts / newsPurpose-built for bikepacking, the new stainless steel Otso Fenrir has a unique geometry that’s designed for both drop bars and flat bars, clearance for 29 x 2.6” or 27.5 x 2.8” tires, and a lot of mounts. Find details and a handful of photos here…
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Review of American Classic’s $35 Gravel Tires
25 Oct 6 Logan Watts / gearIn our latest video review, Neil weighs, mounts, and rides the new 700 x 50mm American Classic Wentworth and Krumbein tires to answer the big question: are these $35 gravel tires any good?