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2024 Sea Otter Finds (Part Two)

By Logan Watts on April 22, 2024

36 Discussion

Our second roundup of gear and more from the 2024 Sea Otter Classic includes two core-free tubeless valves, clever replacement parts to revive old SRAM derailleurs, a brilliant new titanium handlebar, a silver dropper post, the annual ride to draw, and much more. Find it all here…

Field TripsInspiration

Inside Outer Shell: Unity, Duality, and Spreadsheets

By Miles Arbour on April 18, 2024

13 Discussion

Founded in 2015 by Kyle Ng, Outer Shell prides itself on function-forward bag designs, minimalist style, and products that encourage customers to develop a deeper connection with their environment. We stopped by their San Francisco workshop to learn more about the Outer Shell origin story, meet the small team, and take a quick look at three staff bikes. Find it all here…

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Reader’s Rig: Julian’s Bassi Rachel

By Lucas Winzenburg on April 5, 2024

1 Discussion

Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Julian in Montreal, Canada, one of the co-owners of C&L Cycle and Bassi Bikes, who shares his personal Bassi Rachel build and some thoughts on his journey into the world of step-through frames. Get to know Julian and his three-speed Rachel build here…

Bikepacking VideosInspiration

Journey Back Home: Toronto to New York City Along the Erie Canal Trail (Video)

By Guest on April 4, 2024

5 Discussion

Last fall, Jordan Ross rode their bike from Toronto, Ontario, to their hometown of New York City, following a 1,300-kilometer route that included the Erie Canalway Trail. Find the video Jordan put together from the trip, photos, and a detailed guide for anyone interested in riding the route here…

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Friday Debrief: Waxed Canvas Utility Pouches, Exposed Derailleur Cables, kLite x Rodeo, and more…

By Team Work on March 29, 2024

15 Discussion

This week’s Debrief features distressed denim bells, waxed canvas utility pouches, exposed derailleur cables, kLite x Rodeo build, two events to follow live, and much more. Find it all here…

Bikepacking GearCamping Gear

Double Sleeping Pads for Bikepacking: Three Tested

By Miles Arbour on March 27, 2024

15 Discussion

Forever unsatisfied with two single sleeping pads in a spacious tent, Emily and Miles turn to double sleeping pads in search of the ultimate two-person camping setup. Find their thoughts on three of the most compact and lightweight double sleeping pads from Big Agnes, Klymit, and Exped here, plus a list of other options on the market…

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Friday Debrief: Modular Cockpits, New Ogre, Cargo Dogs, and More…

By Team Work on March 15, 2024

23 Discussion

This week’s Debrief features a new Surly Ogre, Oveja Negra Small Fry, Sea to Summit Frontier Lineup, Modular Cockpits, Cargo Dogs, a WZRD raffle, two events to follow live, and more. Find it all here…

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Check out the San Util Design Roly Poly Handlebar Bag

By Lucas Winzenburg on

3 Discussion

San Util Design from Winter Park, Colorado, just released a new mid-sized handlebar bag that looks ideal for all-day riding and lightly loaded bikepacking. Take a peek at the San Util Design Roly Poly Handlebar Bag here…

Field TripsInspiration

A Decade of Sklar: Building a Bike Brand

By Miles Arbour on March 6, 2024

21 Discussion

On the heels of Sklar’s 10th anniversary and relocation to California, we recently stopped by Adam Sklar’s new shop to take a deep dive into the last decade of business, explore the Oakland space, and learn more about his transition from US-made custom frames with a two-year waitlist to Taiwan-made production bikes. Find all that, a peek at a few of Adam’s bikes, and loads of photos from Miles’ visit here…

InspirationYour Stories

Winter’s Gifts: Bikepacking 1,000 Miles on the Iditarod Trail

By Guest on February 28, 2024

12 Discussion

Huw Oliver traveled from Scotland to Alaska to ride the 1,000-mile Iditarod Trail last year, and he put together this reflection that links a series of memories from several weeks out on the ephemeral trail across the rugged Alaskan backcountry. Read his story of braving the elements and making unexpected connections here…

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Weekend Snapshot

By Lucas Winzenburg on February 12, 2024

1 Discussion

This morning’s installment of Weekend Snapshot finds readers around the world enjoying low-key miles with friends, combining bikes and skis, and taking on challenging new routes. Find a collection of community-sourced scenes from Maine, New Zealand, and Arkansas here…

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Friday Debrief: Southern Sunset, Zip-Tie Locks, The Forgotten Coast, Super Straps, and More…

By Team Work on February 9, 2024

9 Discussion

This week’s Debrief features two new Dark Realm Basket Bag colors, Buffalo Bags restock, a Wizard Works sale for lovers, wide-range KMC cassettes, Katie Strempke’s AZTR setup, two events to follow live, and more. Find it all here…