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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…
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VIMFF: Adventuring in a Changing World and The Resolution Race
0 Apr 30 Logan Watts / newsThe Vancouver International Mountain Film Fest’s (VIMFF) latest mini-festival starts next week featuring Resolution Race, a cargo-bikepacking film from our friends at Adventure Syndicate. Learn more here…
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Cycling UK Announces New 150-mile Bikepacking Route in Cornwall
6 Apr 30 Logan Watts / newsCycling UK just announced West Kernow Way, a 150-mile off-road bikepacking route in Cornwall. Find the details here…
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Draw My Kona
4 Apr 30 Logan Watts / newsOur friend and illustrator Dean Liebau’s new assignment is to draw your Kona bikepacking rig. All you have to do is tag a photo of your Kona all loaded up. Learn more here…
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Jenny Graham’s Around The World Cycling Route
8 Apr 29 Logan Watts / newsIn 2018 Jenny Graham set the women’s around-the-world cycling record. Ride With GPS just created a day-by-day map of the route that she rode to accomplish this feat. Dig in here…
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Wolf Tooth Teklite Roll-Top Bags: First Look
17 Apr 29 Logan Watts / newsWolf Tooth Components just released two new bags. The Teklite Roll-top bags can be used with or without B-RAD bases and are designed to stash tools and gear in the nooks and crannies of a bike frame.
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6 Ways to Save Weight On Your Bikepacking Rig (video)
18 Apr 29 Logan Watts / gear-listsInterested in shaving some weight off of your bikepacking gear and rig? In our latest video, Neil walks through six ways to lighten up your kit. Watch it here, alongside several of our picks from our recent “most ridiculous item” survey…
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Zpacks Free Duo Tent Review
31 Apr 28 Logan Watts / gearThe sub-two-pound Zpacks Free Duo is an ultralight, versatile Dyneema tent that offers something few others in its weight class can: a completely freestanding design. We tested one for nearly a year in a broad range of conditions for this long-term review. Also, find a weight and price comparison to several other freestanding tents on the market…
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NEW Shimano “Linkglide” Drivetrain Promises 300% Longer-Lasting Components
32 Apr 27 Logan Watts / newsShimano just introduced “Linkglide,” a line of components that includes a wide-range 1×11 XT drivetrain promising 300% more durability and longevity than a standard HYPERGLIDE+ drivetrain. Find details on all the components with prices here…
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What’s the Best Chain Lube? + Trailside Drivetrain Care
47 Apr 23 Logan Watts / newsIn our latest video, Neil digs into our favorite chain lubes and shares a few steps for maintaining your drivetrain while out bikepacking. Watch it here…
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The Best Flat Pedal Mountain Bike Shoes of 2021? 7 Tested
74 Apr 22 Logan Watts / apparelLooking for the best flat pedal mountain bike shoes for trail riding and bikepacking? Logan tested seven pairs that are relatively accessible and compared them based on comfort, looks, durability, and one of the most important factors, pedal grip. Find details on all of them after more than a year of use here…
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Fox Updates its 34 and 34 Step-Cast Forks
8 Apr 20 Logan Watts / newsFox just released its updated 100-140mm 34 series forks with a redesigned arch and a few other tweaks, providing slightly more tire clearance and stiffness in a lighter weight design. Find a few details and the launch video here…