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Lucas Winzenburg
Managing & Bikepacking Journal Editor
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Salsa Updates Full-Suspension Lineup for 2020
5 Feb 13 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchSalsa Cycles just announced their expanded 2020 lineup of full-suspension bikes, including new colors and specs for the Rustler, Horsethief, and Spearfish. Find photos and an overview of this year’s models here…
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Belle Cycles A.T.E.R. / All Terrain Exploration Rig
15 Feb 12 Lucas Winzenburg / Bikepacking BikesBelle Cycles and The Service Course collaborated on this one-of-a-kind, Mad Max-inspired All Terrain Exploration Rig for Christian Meier in the upcoming Atlas Mountain Race in Morocco. Find a gallery of photos and more details about the A.T.E.R. here…
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Collective Reward #049: Outdoor Provisions Energy Bars
1 Feb 12 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchWe’re giving three of our European supporters a box of 18 energy bars from our friends at Outdoor Provisions for Collective Reward #049. They’re vegan, free of refined sugars, and the wrappers are made of entirely compostable materials. Get details here…
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Collective Reward #048: Outer Shell Camera Straps
6 Feb 7 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchWe’re giving away two of Outer Shell’s updated camera straps for Collective Reward #048. They feature quick-cinch adjustment and a sternum stabilizer, meaning you can comfortably haul a full-size camera without worrying about it swinging around while riding. Find details here…
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Reader’s Rig: Will’s Brother Cycles Mehteh
7 Feb 7 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchThis week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Brother Cycles co-founder Will Meyer, whose personal Brother Mehteh was built mostly from the parts bin for off-road exploration in Scotland. Learn more about Will and his rig here…
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BlackHeart Bike Co. Launches with Ti Frameset
1 Feb 6 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchCalifornia-based BlackHeart Bike Company has officially launched with a titanium all-road frame and carbon fork. Find details, photos, and a video introduction to the brand here…
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2020 Salsa Timberjack Models Announced
1 Jan 31 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchSalsa’s popular Timberjack trail hardtail is back for 2020 with fresh paint, updated graphics, and new parts specs. Find a quick peek at the new Timberjack lineup here…
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Meet the New Salsa Rangefinder Hardtail
20 Jan 31 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchThe Rangefinder is Salsa’s new budget-friendly aluminum hardtail that packs in lots of bikepacking-friendly features for as little as $1,099. Find photos and details on all four Rangefinder builds in 29″ and 27.5+ here…
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Reader’s Rig: Buddy and Deanna’s Co-Motion Java Tandem
9 Jan 31 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchOur Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Buddy Glover and Deanna Wu, who bought their Co-Motion Java Tandem shortly after getting engaged. Read more about the couple and their bike here, plus some thoughts on the art of pedaling a tandem together…
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Salsa Launches Wider Cowchipper Bars
7 Jan 30 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchSalsa Cycles just announced wider versions of their entire Cowchipper handlebar line, which has now been expanded to include 48, 50, and 52cm widths. Find details and pricing on all the new bars here…
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2020 Ragley Trig Builds Announced
6 Jan 29 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchUK-based Ragley’s updated 2020 Trig all-road bike is available in two builds at wallet-friendly prices, both of which now feature a carbon fork with three-pack mounts. Find specs, pricing, and photos here…
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Cane Creek Announces All-New Thudbuster ST
18 Jan 28 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchCane Creek’s all-new Thudbuster ST suspension seatpost features 50mm of travel, a 330-pound rider weight limit, tool-free adjustment, and more. Find the details on the latest evolution of the Thudbuster lineup here…
