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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…
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What’s the most ridiculous item you’ve brought bikepacking?
6 Apr 19 Logan Watts / newsWhat’s the most ridiculous item you’ve ever brought along on a bikepacking trip? Let us knnow here and we’ll choose a few to read in an upcoming YouTube video premiere on Wednesday…
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How To Remove Scratches From Your Bicycle Frame (video)
2 Apr 19 Logan Watts / newsBag straps, cables, and the general wear and tear of bikepacking can do a number on a bike’s paint job. In our latest short Tips and Tricks video, Neil walks through a couple ways to remove those scratches…
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Search and State Announces “Print Shop”
0 Apr 15 Logan Watts / newsOur friends over at Search and State just announced the Print Shop with three new floral patterned jerseys available today. Find details here…
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SRAM Rival AXS Just Announced
29 Apr 15 Logan Watts / newsAs predicted, SRAM just announced its wireless Rival AXS group with new shifters, cranks, derailleurs, and everything in between. Find the details here…
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OneUp Announces EDC Threadless Steerer Tube Carrier
1 Apr 15 Logan Watts / newsOneUp Components just announced the EDC Threadless Carrier, a clever solution to preload your fork and stash the EDC Tool in the steerer tube. See more here…
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Otso Waheela C Review: Three’s Company
28 Apr 15 Logan Watts / bikesWith clearance for 29 x 2.1″ or 27.5 x 2.25″ tires, loads of mounts, and an interesting Tuning Chip dropout system, the Otso Waheela C captured our attention from the moment it was released a couple of years ago. The 2021 model was just updated and we finally got to try it out for this review…
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Long Story Short on the New Salsa Timberjack
29 Apr 13 Logan Watts / newsIn the latest episode of Long Story Short, Salsa’s design engineer talks about the latest iteration of the Timberjack and what all those geometry buzzwords mean for the ride…
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Bikes or Death chats with Matt Mason on the Monumental Loop 2.0
4 Apr 13 Logan Watts / newsThe Bikes or Death podcast recently caught up with route creator Matt Mason to discuss all things Monumental Loop, including the latest major route revision that makes it more accessible and adds more burrito stops. Listen here…
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Collective Reward #090: Grab Bag 2!
1 Apr 12 Logan Watts / newsWe’re giving away another grab bag full of assorted items for Collective Reward #090, the final prize package before we draw winners for this round of goodies. Find details on what’s included and get signed up for our Bikepacking Collective for a chance to win here…
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Bikepacking Repair Kit & Tools: Essential and Auxiliary
94 Apr 12 Logan Watts / gearWhen bikepacking in the backcountry, a mechanical mishap can quickly turn a nice ride through the woods into a miserable hike-a-bike exodus. A well-thought-out bikepacking repair kit can help you avoid that fate. Find our detailed guide to assembling the right tools and spares here, plus our latest video outlining a complete repair kit…
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230 mi. / 370 km4-6 days
Appalachian Gravel Growler
176 Apr 8 Logan Watts USAThe Appalachian Gravel Growler is a 4-6 day bikepacking route that explores one of America’s top craft beer destinations via iconic bucketlist gravel roads through North Carolina’s Appalachian Mountains. Though challenging, the route is designed specifically for drop-bar gravel riding and is approachable on nearly any bike...