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Top Tube Bag Stabilizers: Are they worth it?
20 May 5 Miles Arbour / accessoriesFloppy top tube bag got you down? Using a short stem and running out of room for straps? We’ve been testing three of the best top tube bag stabilizing solutions from Rockgeist, DrJ0n Bagworks, and 76 Projects to see who does what best. Find photos, specs, and our thoughts on each of these clever little devices here…
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Two New Terske Travel Tools from Lindarets
30 May 5 Miles Arbour / accessoriesLindarets recently released two clever travel tools, both designed to work in conjunction with a 12mm axle without the bulkiness of a dedicated tool. Check out our thoughts on the new Travel Disc Brake Rotor Lockring Tool and Travel Hex Tool here…
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Swift Industries’ New Every Day Caddy
5 May 4 Miles Arbour / newsJust announced, the new Swift Industries Every Day Caddy is big enough for an extra layer or repair kit, but small enough to tuck neatly underneath your saddle, and features a unique removable roll-top storage bag. Check it out here…
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Have you seen the new Brodie Mega Tour?
30 May 3 Miles Arbour / newsQuietly released last week, the new Brodie Mega Tour is their take on an “alternative adventure touring bike.” It’s based around 29×2.4″ tires, stable geometry, a 2×11 drivetrain, and loads of mounting points, all for just $1,625 CAD. Find photos, specs, and the complete build kit here…
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Second Time is the Charm: Kokopelli Trail (Video)
14 May 3 Miles Arbour / videoLast week, a group of friends set out to tackle the Kokopelli Trail aboard drop-bar bikes from Rodeo Labs. Watch a 34-minute video recapping the trip by Stephen Fitzgerald here, alongside some photos he snapped along the way…
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New Fix It Sticks All Purpose Driver Kit
17 Apr 28 Miles Arbour / newsAnnounced earlier this month, the new Fix It Sticks All Purpose Driver Kit is a compact ratcheting driver set that looks perfect for getting into tight places. Check it out here…
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New Ergon SMC Core Saddle Review
30 Apr 28 Miles Arbour / gearThe new Ergon SMC Core Saddle is designed to be the brand’s most comfortable mountain bike saddle to date. We’ve been trying out both the men’s and women’s versions since their release to see how they build on the SMC Sport. Find our thoughts on both here…
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2021 Stagecoach 400: Event Recap
2 Apr 28 Miles Arbour / newsCalifornia’s longest-running mountain bike route, the Stagecoach 400, had over 70 riders registered for the grand depart earlier this month, all looking to experience the unique geography and cultural diversity along the challenging 400-mile route. Find a recap from Gregg Dunham and a video breakdown of his bikepacking rig here, alongside photos taken by Robert Jacobson…
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Check out the New Panorama Taiga
14 Apr 27 Miles Arbour / newsQuebec-based Panorama Cycles just announced their first hardtail mountain bike, the Taïga, which is designed around a Reynolds 725 steel frame, 29 x 2.6″ tires, sliding dropouts, and a modern build kit. Find details and ordering information here…
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Boredom, Begone: Ideas for Keeping Busy During a Pandemic
15 Apr 27 Miles Arbour / plogBy now, it’s clear that 2021 won’t play out how most of us envisioned. Even with vaccine distribution underway, we’re still in the middle of a global pandemic, and many places have strict travel restrictions in place. Find Miles’ thoughts on how he plans to keep busy this summer, from signing up for his first mountain bike skills clinic to diving headfirst into packrafting…
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Trinidad-Las Animas County Gravel Adventure Field Guide
12 Apr 26 Miles Arbour / newsTrinidad-Las Animas County just released a pocket-sized Gravel Adventure Field Guide that’s packed full of maps, historical and cultural information, and more. Check out their launch video here…
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Tubolito PSENS: The World’s First Smart Inner Tube
62 Apr 26 Miles Arbour / newsWith Tubolito’s new smart tubes, checking your tire pressure with a gauge is a thing of the past. The Tubolito PSENS is the world’s first smart inner tube, relaying your tire pressure directly to your smartphone. Learn more here…