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Search and State’s “Tropic Thunder Skull” Jersey
12 May 19 Logan Watts / newsFor this year’s “out of the box” S2-R jersey print, Search and State commissioned a local NYC artist to create the new “Tropic Thunder Skull.” Find details and photos here…
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Darwin (onthetrail) Tackles The Grand Staircase Loop (video)
5 May 18 Logan Watts / newsThru-hiker and YouTuber, Darwin (onthetrail), attempted our Grand Staircase Loop at the beginning of May, which can be a trial by fire. Watch his latest video here…
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Crankbrothers Stamp Lace Review
8 May 18 Logan Watts / apparelNamed after their lauded flat pedal, the Crankbrothers Stamp Lace is the company’s most economically priced flat pedal option in its new shoe lineup. We put quite a few rugged bikepacking and trail mountain biking miles on a pair for this full review. See more here…
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The New MRP Baxter Fork Has Bottle Mounts…
14 May 18 Logan Watts / newsFinally, a suspension fork with bottle mounts! The new MRP Baxter gravel suspension fork has 40 or 60mm of travel and comes with a pair of bottle or cargo mounts on each leg. Find all the details and more photos here…
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Ratio’s New Cable Spool Converts SRAM 10-speed Shifters to 12-speed
4 May 17 Logan Watts / newsRatio Technology’s new Cable Spool allows you to modify a SRAM 10-speed shifter to work with a 12-speed derailleur. Find out about it and the company’s new 1×12 Road Upgrade Kit here…
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Pearl Izumi X-Alp Launch SPD Review: Unbreakable Clipless Shoes? (video)
9 May 13 Logan Watts / apparelAfter seven months and 2,000+ miles of rigorous use, Neil shares his thoughts on the Pearl Izumi X Alp Launch SPD clipless mountain bike shoes. Find out about their pedal performance, off-the-bike comfort, and most importantly, overall durability in this long term review…
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Introducing the Eastern Divide Trail Bikepacking Route
103 May 13 Logan Watts / planWe’re excited to unveil the plans for and status of the 5,000+ mile Eastern Divide Trail. The route will start in Newfoundland, Canada, and end in Key West, Florida, connecting the grand vistas, verdant ecosystems, and cultural waypoints of the eastern mountains via eight carefully designed segments that can be ridden sequentially or independently. Learn more about this epic project and how to get involved here…
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Bombtrack House Blend: Loose Cycles
12 May 12 Logan Watts / newsThe first video in Bombtrack’s new “House Blend” series shows off a custom Beyond build from Loose Cycles in Slovenia, a shop we’ve covered before. Watch it here and find a photo gallery of this stunning rig alongside a build kit list…
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Canyon Grizl Launch Video Features Jenny Tough
3 May 12 Logan Watts / newsCanyon’s launch video for the all-new Grizl features bikepacker Jenny Tough riding and camping in the wilds of British Columbia. Watch it here…
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SAS’ New Made-in-NYC Field Shorts and Field Shirts Just In
49 May 6 Logan Watts / newsWe’re longtime fans of both the Field Shorts and Field Shirt from NYC-based Search and State. They just released a new batch of each in new patterns and colors…
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2021 Salsa Cutthroat
59 May 6 Logan Watts / newsSalsa Cycles just announced its 2021 Cutthroat. The new model comes in four builds, six color ways, and a frameset. Find the details here…
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Cotic Releases New Titanium Tonic Gravel Bike
4 May 5 Logan Watts / newsUK-based Cotic just released the titanium Tonic gravel bike with an interesting array of mounts, decent tire clearance, and a weight that comes in 600 grams under its steel sibling. Learn more here…