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Reader’s Rig: John’s Surly Karate Monkey
31 Sep 25 Lucas Winzenburg / newsThis week’s Reader’s Rig comes from John McBurney, who has been riding bikes for more than 50 years and shares his Surly Karate Monkey, a bike that’s offered him some escape while working as a physician on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about John and his bikepacking rig here…
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Made in Minnesota: A Visit to Wolf Tooth Components
21 Sep 22 Lucas Winzenburg / cultureWhile visiting Minnesota over the summer, we dropped into Wolf Tooth Components HQ in Minneapolis to learn more about the company and their expansive line of US-made bicycle bits. Find our conversation with the team and a photo tour of their facility here…
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Collective Reward #071: Copies of The Bikepacking Journal 04
1 Sep 22 Lucas Winzenburg / newsFor Collective Reward #071, we’re giving away 20 copies of the fourth issue of our printed publication, The Bikepacking Journal. Read on to find out how to win a copy for your bookshelf here…
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Our Latest Collective Reward Winners
3 Sep 18 Lucas Winzenburg / newsAnnouncing the lucky winners of our latest batch of Collective Reward prize drawings! Find a complete roundup of all 23 giveaways and the list of winners here…
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Reader’s Rig: Dave’s Milwaukee Bicycle Company Feral
4 Sep 18 Lucas Winzenburg / newsOur Reader’s Rig of the week comes from former Wisconsin Bike Fed director Dave Schlabowske, who shares his modified Milwaukee Bicycle Company Feral 29er, complete with a self-built rear rack. See more about Dave and his unique Feral here…
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The Bikepacking Journal Issue 04
12 Sep 17 Lucas Winzenburg / storiesThe fourth issue of The Bikepacking Journal hit mailboxes this spring, and the upcoming fifth issue is just around the corner! Take a peek inside our beautiful biannually printed publication here, along with details on how you can join our Bikepacking Collective so you never miss another issue again…
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Reader’s Rig: Peter’s Salsa Fargo
6 Sep 11 Lucas Winzenburg / newsOur weekly Reader’s Rig comes from retired physics teacher Peter Kalajian, who shares the comfortable and practical Salsa Fargo build that he’s fully kitted out in handmade bags. See more about Peter and his Fargo here…
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Truth to the Process: The Clandestine Story (Film)
17 Sep 9 Lucas Winzenburg / videoTruth to the Process is a new short film that paints a portrait of Bristol-based framebuilder Pi Manson and his brand, Clandestine. Watch it here, alongside a short interview with the filmmakers and a gallery of behind the scenes images…
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Check Out No. 22’s New Coupler System
24 Sep 8 Lucas Winzenburg / newsNo. 22 Bicycles just announced a low-profile coupler system that almost seamlessly integrates into the frame’s design. Find details, photos, and a short video overview of their new all-new couplers and hydraulic Brake Break here…
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Collective Reward Roundup: Win One of 23 New Prize Packages
4 Sep 7 Lucas Winzenburg / newsWe’re drawing the winners for our latest batch of Collective Reward gear giveaways on Friday, and this round includes 23 new chances to win. Find details on all the prize packages and get signed up for our Bikepacking Collective to be eligible to win here…
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Rockgeist Custom Mudlust Series Framebag Raffle
3 Sep 4 Lucas Winzenburg / newsRockgeist is currently raffling off a made-to-measure Mudlust series framebag, with tickets at just $5 and all proceeds going directly toward our Bikepacking Collective Routes Access Fund. See additional details and a link to buy tickets here…
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Reader’s Rig: Lee’s Trek 520
8 Sep 4 Lucas Winzenburg / newsThis week on Reader’s Rig, we look at Lee Connelly’s Trek 520, which he spray painted salmon pink and built up with a particularly eclectic mix of components. Read more about Lee and his one of a kind 520 build here…