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New Tumbleweed Prospector Presale Now Open
0 Sep 1 Logan Watts / newsFollowing the announcement of the new Tumbleweed Stargazer a couple of weeks ago, Tumbleweed just announced that its latest version of the ever-popular Prospector is up for presale today. Learn what’s changed and more here…
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The Digit Datum and Analog Suspension
12 Sep 1 Logan Watts / newsRecently released on Kickstarter, the Digit Datum offers a unique suspension platform with fewer moving parts, reduced weight, and a generous frame triangle. Learn more here…
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Bikepacking the Iceland Divide Plus (Video)
6 Sep 1 Logan Watts / videoHannes and Sandra took three weeks to string together two routes through Iceland, exploring its rugged beauty and sublime landscapes. Along the way, they made a film to document their trip. Watch it here and learn more about the route they took…
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Shimano Dura-Ace and Ultegra Di2 Go Wireless (partially) and 12-speed
26 Aug 31 Logan Watts / newsThe big news of the day comes from Shimano, who just announced that its Ultegra and Dura-Ace Di2 road groups have been completely overhauled as 12-speed drivetrains with wireless cockpits. Is this a sign of what’s to come for GRX?
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Temporary Closures on North Carolina Routes
10 Aug 31 Logan Watts / newsDue to the severe 100-year flooding event caused by Tropical Storm Fred a couple weeks ago, the USFS has instantiated several road and trail closures that affect three of our popular routes in the Pisgah National Forest. Read more here…
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The Best Brakes for Bikepacking? Mechanical vs Hydraulic
117 Aug 31 Logan Watts / gearGood brakes are an essential part of any bike, but does it really matter what type of brake you use for bikepacking? There are many factors to consider, including mechanical vs. hydraulic, types of pads, and reliability. In this article, we take a look at the pros and cons of different types of brakes, reveal some of our favorites, and present a video on the subject…
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Widefoot Just Released Their CargoMount in Three New Colors
0 Aug 30 Logan Watts / newsThe popular Widefoot CargoMount cage is now available in three new colors: purple, orange, and a brand new blue. Learn more here…
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BMC URS AL Just Announced
12 Aug 30 Logan Watts / newsJust announced, the new BMC URS AL has (almost) the same mountain bike-inspired geometry as the premium carbon model, but at a much lower price. Find details and more photos here…
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OBED Announces the Boundary MLT (Mullet)
9 Aug 28 Logan Watts / newsJust announced, the OBED Boundary MLT features a build tailored to more rugged off-road riding. The semi-custom bike is offered with a choice of 700 x 45mm or 27.5 x 2.05″ tires, user-specified component sizes, seven color options, and a few new dirt-centric build specs…
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Fill in the Map Winners to be Announced…
3 Aug 27 Logan Watts / newsAfter a lot of deliberation, we’re finally starting to contact and announce the winners of our Fill in the Map overnighter competition. Find details here…
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What Type of Brakes Do You Prefer for Bikepacking?
42 Aug 26 Logan Watts / newsWhich type of brakes do you prefer for bikepacking? Take this 15-second, 2-question survey and let us know. We’ll announce the results in a bigger post in a few days…
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2022 Rocky Mountain Blizzard Carbon Announced
0 Aug 26 Logan Watts / newsJust announced, the 2022 Rocky Mountain Blizzard Carbon gets a reenvisioned carbon frame and fork, and a variety of new specs, mounts, and features. Find all the details here…