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Tubeless Repair Video Guide
2 Jun 19 Logan Watts / newsIn the second part of our tubeless video guide, Neil reveals what’s in his backcountry tubeless repair kit and shows how to repair several different kinds of punctures and tears. Watch it here…
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New COTIC SolarisMAX Just Announced
13 Jun 18 Logan Watts / newsJust announced, the new COTIC SolarisMAX features new paint colors, a steeper seat tube, clearance for 29 x 2.6″ tires, and loads of mounts along the downtube. Find all the details here…
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Bikepacking Collective Routes Fund and Network
20 Jun 18 Logan Watts / planIntroducing the Bikepacking Collective Routes Fund, a member-funded initiative to develop high-quality, signature bikepacking routes. Each year, we’ll select a handful of routes to fund, establish, support, and add into our network. Read on for details…
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Tubeless Video Guide (part 1): Tubeless Setup
21 Jun 17 Logan Watts / newsIn part one of our two-part tubeless video guide, host Neil Beltchenko walks through the benefits of going tubeless, and his tricks and process for a perfect tubeless setup with a floor pump. Watch it here…
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New Manitou R7 Fork is up for Long Rides
0 Jun 16 Logan Watts / newsThe Hayes group just reintroduced the XC-focused Manitou R7 suspension fork. They claim light enough for XC racing but tough enough for long and punishing rides. Find the details here…
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New Santa Cruz 5010 Lockdown Launch Video
7 Jun 16 Logan Watts / newsNot bikepacking-related at all, but the new Santa Cruz 5010 lockdown launch video is wickedly entertaining. Kudos to the hand model stunts!
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Curve Dirt Hoops Review: Chunky and Smooth
5 Jun 16 Logan Watts / gearBuilt around Curve’s unique and rugged carbon rims, the Dirt Hoops wheelset comes in two versatile rim widths, in both 27.5 and 29” diameters, and is configurable in almost any hub axle standard. We’ve put over 1,500 hard miles on this pair for this in-depth review…
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Dusty Betty Ladies Night Out (videos)
3 Jun 15 Logan Watts / videoTess from the Dusty Betty YouTube channel took a couple of her friends out on a ladies night out overnighter bikepacking ride. In these two videos, Tess walks through her gear list and bike setup, and documents the ride. Watch them both here…
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We Miss You, Tour Divide!
11 Jun 12 Logan Watts / newsAs many of you know, if not for Covid-19, the Tour Divide Grand Depart would be setting out from Banff this morning. Here are some thoughts, photos, and links past content to keep the spirit alive…
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SRAM Eagle 1×12 Expands to 52-tooth with 520% Range
13 Jun 11 Logan Watts / newsSRAM just unveiled the new 1×12 Eagle XX1, X01, and GX groups with new graphics and 10-52-tooth cassettes to expand their gear range to 520%. There’s also a new carbon GX crankset. Find the details here…
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The New Cane Creek Helm MKII Fork
7 Jun 8 Logan Watts / newsCane Creek just launched the revamped Helm MKII fork with a new airspring for increased support and control. Find the details here…
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Slowvenia (video)
15 Jun 8 Logan Watts / videoEvery year PCR Gravier gets together for a week-long bikepacking adventure. During their most recent outing last summer, their crew of nine went to Slovenia and learned eight key lessons to a successful bike trip. Watch this bizarrely fun video guide to learn their secrets…