Lucas Winzenburg

Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Andrew Wiloid, better known as Andrew the Maker, who shares the custom titanium mountain bike he designed in BikeCAD for maximum framebag capacity. Discover more about Andrew, his bags, and his bike here…

Kona ambassador Jake Hood recently took the new 2021 Kona Honzo ESD out for a ride in New Zealand, where the team shot this short video showcasing the Honzo in action on some of the area’s stunning trails. Watch it here…

Pasion de Grava is a new short film from Shimano that follows three riders from Medellin on a five-day ride across Colombia. It documents their experiences and examines some of the cultural shifts happening in Colombia and the role bicycles are playing in that change. Watch it here…

For our 65th Collective Reward gear giveaway, two lucky winners will receive a Drj0n G-Funk Handlebar Strap Deck System, the lightest handlebar harness system we’ve found to date. Find details of the giveaway here…

Spirit of Adventure is a new five-minute video from Diamondback Bicycles that features team rider Mike Hopkins as he soaks in a variety of jaw-dropping landscapes around the western United States from the saddle. Watch this entertaining and quirky short here…

Next month, NYC bicycle messenger John Shackleford will ride the 1,114-mile Underground Railroad Route as part of his mission to share the freedom of cycling with Black youth in the US. Watch the powerful teaser for the film he’ll be creating about his trip here, along with information on how you can support the project…

This week on Reader’s Rig, we check out Japanese industrial designer Tetsuo Ehara’s Singular Peregrine, a bike with classic styling and modern touches. Learn more about Tetsuo, his seaside coffee outside group, and his Peregrine build here…

22-year-old Raequan Wilson is riding 846 miles in memory of Black individuals who have been killed by Minneapolis police, and he’s aiming to build a movement of inclusivity and raise $18,000 to create a safer community in the process. Learn about #IRide4Them here, along with a link where you can donate to help him reach is goal…

Sisters in the Wild is a women’s bikepacking meetup that will take place in Slovenia this September, and it aims to connect, inspire, and challenge participants in a supportive environment. Find complete details here…

Just announced, the new ENVE Adventure Fork boasts massive tire clearance, a Flip-Chip for rake adjustment, three-pack mounts on both legs, and more. Find additional details and photos here…

Our Reader’s Rig of the week is Matt Drange’s vintage Specialized Stumpjumper, which he’s had modified to fit disc brakes and built up into a super functional commuter. Learn more about Matt and his unique vintage Stumpjumper here…

In the most recent episode of “Riding Fixed Up Mountains with Pros,” State Bicycle Co. chats with pro cyclist turned bikepacker Lachlan Morton as they tackle a beautiful 20-mile climb in Colorado—on fixed gears. Watch the full video here, along with some behind the scenes photos…