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La Conquista Bikepacking 2023: A Two-Wheeled Journey Through History
3 Nov 7 Miles Arbour / newsLa Conquista Bikepacking follows a 650-kilometer route from Burgos to Valencia in Spain, passing dozens of historical landmarks that include castles, ruins, temples, and fortresses. Erik Allen traveled from Holland to participate in this year’s event, and he put together this recap…
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Introducing the San Util Designs Mini Panniers
11 Nov 6 Miles Arbour / newsColorado-based San Util Designs just officially released some lightweight mini panniers featuring a simple Voile strap and daisy chain attachment, a roll-top closure, and a 7L capacity. Find photos, specs, and more details on the San Util Designs Mini Panniers here…
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Crafting a Bombproof Bikepacking Setup: Sour Pasta Party Bike Build (Video)
9 Nov 6 Miles Arbour / newsFor this dreamy ASMR bike build, Tailfin and Sour Bikes joined forces to create the ultimate Sour Pasta Party bikepacking rig. Find photos, dig into the full build kit, and watch the hypnotizing 14-minute video here…
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Doom Bars Sweep Zones
19 Nov 6 Miles Arbour / newsWe recently spotted a fantastic sketch from Doom Bars that illustrates various handlebar sweeps and what they mean for the rider. Take a closer look at the cheeky Doom Sweep Zones diagram here…
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Crust Towel Rack Bar Review: A Drop Bar for Bikepacking
26 Nov 3 Miles Arbour / gearAvailable in three versions maxing out at 660mm wide with a 25° flare and shallow drop, the Crust Towel Rack Bar is the original super-wide drop bar. They show a lot of promise as comfortable dirt-road-ripping and bikepacking handlebars. After a few months of testing, find Miles’ thoughts on why they might just be his new favorite curly handlebars here…
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Swift Industries 15 Year Anniversary Collection
1 Nov 2 Miles Arbour / newsTo celebrate 15 years of business, Swift Industries is releasing a special collection of bags in an original color scheme accented by hot pink and desert bone Cordura. Take a closer look at the Swift Industries 15 Year Anniversary Collection here…
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Pre-Orders Open for Limited Edition Sour Bicycles Bad Granny
11 Nov 1 Miles Arbour / newsAfter a year-long hiatus, the Sour Bicycles Bad Granny is back! This time, it exists as a limited version with a raw steel frame, cranks, and bars, an integrated dropper post lever, and a true ATB silhouette. Find photos, specs, and other essential details here…
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The Stridsland Barnacle Lite Fork is Here
5 Nov 1 Miles Arbour / newsThe new Stridsland Barnacle Lite Fork is a lightweight version of their original Barnacle Fork, and it’s now available in several variations with clearance for 26 x 3″ or 27.5 x 2.6″ tires. Find photos, specs, and everything else you need to know here…
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Surly Grappler now in Subterranean Homesick Blue
15 Oct 31 Miles Arbour / newsThe Surly Grappler is back with a fresh new paint job the Minnesota brand is calling “Subterranean Homesick Blue.” Find photos and details on one of our most popular review bikes of 2022 here…
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Familiar Feelings at Istra Land 2023
0 Oct 31 Miles Arbour / newsIstra Land is a 430-kilometer off-road bikepacking event across Istria, a triangular-shaped peninsula in the Adriatic Sea. Rufus Wenlock had lofty plans for the event, but after a busy season and a handful of injuries, he set his sights on a new objective: simply finishing the ride. Find his reflection and photos from the organizers here…
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About Quinda – Ultra Distance Cyclist, Artist, Human (Video)
4 Oct 31 Miles Arbour / newsSchwalbe Bike Tires’ latest video features artist, ultra-distance cyclist, and inspiring human Quinda Verheul and the story of how she got to where she is today. Watch the short five-minute video profile here…
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Alex Schultz Wins 2023 Arizona Trail Race + New 800-mile Record
3 Oct 29 Miles Arbour / newsAlex Schultz took first place at the 2023 Arizona Trail Race this weekend, finishing the grueling 800-mile route in 9 days, 5 hours, and 43 minutes and setting a new fastest known time. Wyatt Spalding was there to snap some photos of him at the finish…