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2020 Surly Ogre in Cold Slate Blue
29 Mar 12 Logan Watts / newsIn case you missed it, the 2020 Surly Ogre now comes in Cold Slate Blue with a pair of aptly specced “Slate-wall” Surly Extra Terrestrial 29 x 2.5″ tires. Here are the details and launch video…
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Oury V2 Grips feature a single clamp design
1 Mar 12 Logan Watts / newsSome of our favorite grips were just revamped with a single clamp… introducing Oury V2 Grips.
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SRAM AXS Review: Is AXS ready for big adventures?
93 Mar 12 Logan Watts / gearThere are plenty of SRAM AXS reviews already out there, but how about ultra-long term testing? We’ve put in over eight months on ours. Moreover, we asked three bikepackers who’ve ridden with AXS drivetrains over thousands of miles for their feedback and whether they’ve had any issues in the backcountry. Plus, everything you need to know about the SRAM AXS “Mullet” — one of only a few ways to get an ultra-wide range 1x drivetrain on a drop-bar bike…
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Spurcycle Launches Compact Bell for Flat Bars and Singletrack
9 Mar 10 Logan Watts / newsOptimized for flat bars and singletrack mountain biking, the new Spurcycle Compact Bell is smaller and $20 cheaper than the original…
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Set Up a Tarp Shelter Using Your Bike (Video)
33 Mar 9 Logan Watts / videoTarps are easily the most lightweight, versatile, and cost efficient shelters for sleeping in the backcountry. In this video, Cycling UK’s Sam Jones shows off two ways to use your bike to set up a simple tarp shelter…
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Curve Launches GMX+ with clearance for 29+ tires and 7 bottle cages
24 Mar 6 Logan Watts / newsThe newly designed Curve GMX+ has clearance for 29 x 3.0″ tires and some very unique mounting features, including a new fork with six mounts per blade, and an unprecedented seven pairs of bottle cage mounts on the frame. Find all the specs here and learn about the preorder that kicked off earlier this week…
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Leatt Introduces Shoe Line with Clipless and Flat Options
3 Mar 5 Logan Watts / newsWe’ve been extremely impressed with Leatt’s DBX helmets, so we’re excited to see the company step into the shoe game with promising clipless and flat options. Here are the details…
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Meet The New Why Wayward V2 (SquidWard!)
49 Mar 5 Logan Watts / bikesThe 2020 Why Wayward V2 was redesigned with a higher stack, more tire clearance, and a few other tweaks to improve its ride quality. We got our hands on the high-end build, featuring the new Oddity Squidfork and Lowrizer handlebar. Dig in for our initial impressions on the “SquidWard” and find all the specs, plus loads of photos…
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NAHBS postponed due to coronavirus; Will Sea Otter be next?
0 Mar 3 Logan Watts / newsSeveral weeks ago, the Taipei Bike Show was canceled due to the Coronavirus; earlier today NAHBS announced that the Handmade Bicycle Show will be postponed until August; and we just got a note from the president and CEO of the Sea Otter Classic…
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Bikepacking and Conservation
20 Mar 3 Logan Watts / planBikepacking routes provide a transcendent link to our natural world, indigenous and historical narratives, and other cultures. Read on to find out about what this means for our ever-evolving network of bikepacking routes around the globe….
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Industry Nine introduces its 100% made in North America Wheel Lineup
4 Mar 3 Logan Watts / newsIndustry Nine just introduced its new 100% made in North America carbon mountain wheel lineup with wider rims and more options. Find all the specs and details here…
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Go Solo – You’ve Got This (video)
13 Feb 29 Logan Watts / videoBack in December, Jenny Tough set out on a solo trip through the Nepalese Himalaya. Along the way she made this inspirational video about what it means to go solo with some nice visuals from her trip.