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Reader’s Rig: Bryan’s 1993 Bridgestone NB-26
4 Jun 10 Lucas Winzenburg / newsThis week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Bryan in New Jersey, who shares the 1993 Bridgestone NB-26 he picked up in great condition, had custom powder coated, and rebuilt into a capable and comfortable bike for any terrain. Read more about Bryan and his bike here…
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Rider’s Lens: Talking Photography with James Joiner
11 Jun 10 Lucas Winzenburg / plogIn this installment of Rider’s Lens, we chat with photographer James Joiner about his sideways journey to shooting photos full-time, his inspirations, the best advice he’s ever received, and lots more. Find our interview with James and an eclectic gallery of his lively images here…
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Now on Kickstarter: MODL Outdoors Infinity Tool
2 Jun 8 Lucas Winzenburg / newsLaunched on Kickstarter yesterday, the new MODL Outdoors Infinity Tool is a silicone strap that’s designed to be a simple but indispensable accessory. It can function as a flexible carabiner or gear tie or serve any number of everyday uses, and it’s available in two colors and two sizes. Learn more here…
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Introducing the Endpoint Night Moves Frameset
1 Jun 6 Lucas Winzenburg / newsAnnounced last week, the Endpoint Night Moves is a sleek new all-road frameset that’s handbuilt in Colorado and priced at $1,500 with a matching steel fork. Find more details and photos about the small brand’s latest release here…
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Weekend Snapshot
1 Jun 6 Lucas Winzenburg / newsIn this Weekend Snapshot, we join readers on bikepacking trips in Switzerland, British Columbia, and Colorado. See what three folks from around the community were up to over the weekend and find a link to share shots from your rides here…
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Rigs of the 2022 Trans Balkan Race
12 Jun 6 Lucas Winzenburg / bikesThe 2022 Trans Balkan Race is happening now, with around 100 riders taking on the 1,300-kilometer route across Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro. Photographer Andrea Securo was at the starting line, where he shot photos of around 50 loaded race rigs. Find our gallery here, including bag and gear highlights for most…
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Reader’s Rig: Ben’s English Cycles Custom
5 Jun 3 Lucas Winzenburg / newsOur Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Ben Handrich in Oregon, who shares the custom English Cycles “Attack Owl” that he’ll soon be riding in the 2022 Tour Divide. Learn more about Ben, the bikepacking race he organizes, and his one-of-a-kind drop-bar rig here…
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Now on Kickstarter: “I Am Here,” a New Film by Chris Burkard
2 Jun 3 Lucas Winzenburg / newsFilmmaker Chris Burkard just launched a crowdfunding campaign to help create a new film. “I Am Here” will offer a deeper look at his 2021 winter crossing of Iceland with Angus Morton and Rebecca Rusch, shining some light on Angus’ struggle with alcoholism and the different kind of challenges he faced during a relapse following their journey. Learn more here…
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Shimano Releases New GRX Carbon Wheels
13 Jun 1 Lucas Winzenburg / newsIn addition to their launch of the GRX Limited groupsets yesterday, Shimano also announced the new $1,400 GRX Carbon Wheelset. Find full specs and more photos of the GRX line’s first tubeless-ready 700c carbon wheels here…
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Ten Beautiful Bikes Featuring Shimano’s New GRX Limited
25 May 31 Lucas Winzenburg / newsTo help unveil their shiny new GRX Limited groupset, Shimano teamed up with 10 framebuilders to build up bikes for display at the 2022 Unbound Gravel event later this week. Find a sneak peek at all 10 beautiful handbuilt bikes here…
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Weekend Snapshot
3 May 30 Lucas Winzenburg / newsIn this edition of Weekend Snapshot, we share reader-contributed photos from off-road rides in Japan, Idaho, and Ontario. Find a peek at what three bikepackers from around the community were up to over the weekend and a link to share your photos here…
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Reader’s Rig: Christian’s Kona Rove AL
3 May 27 Lucas Winzenburg / newsThis week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Christian in Göttingen, Germany, a teacher who uses his 2016 Kona Rove AL to get away on head-clearing overnighters and weekend trips around the beautiful Harz Mountains. Learn more about Christian and his bike here…