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New Waterproof Restrap Tech Bag

By Logan Watts on November 2, 2018

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Restrap just announced a fully waterproof, roll-top version of their handlebar-mounted Tech bag. Here’s a video, photos, and a few details about it…

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Friday Debrief: Fancy Crank Caps, Farwest Grips, Fresh Videos, Waterproof Monocular, and More…

By Team Work on July 10, 2026

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This week’s Debrief features an incredibly light sleeping bag, handmade bike bling, a tiny monocular, 32-inch bike skepticism, an alternative Tour de France, a couple of videos for weekend watching, several events to follow live, and more. Find it all here…

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Rigs of the 2026 Tour Divide Stats Analysis

By Neil Beltchenko on June 12, 2026

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Neil dug into the Rigs of the 2026 Tour Divide submissions, uncovering trends that reveal a clearer picture of the bikes and gear used in this year’s event. In this piece, he breaks down the data and highlights some interesting findings, including where folks are from, the bikes, tires, drivetrains, gearing, and cargo setups they’re running, and much more. Find it all below…

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Rigs of the 2026 Tour Divide (Part Two): Drop-Bar Bikes

By Miles Arbour on June 11, 2026

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Following yesterday’s roundup of over 90 flat-bar bikes, part two of the 2026 Rigs of the Tour Divide features more than 60 drop-bar setups that will set out tomorrow morning on the 2,700-mile route between Banff, Alberta, and Antelope Wells, New Mexico. Find bike details, gear highlights, and photos here…

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Rigs of the 2026 Tour Divide (Part One): Flat-Bar Bikes

By Miles Arbour on June 10, 2026

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The 2026 Tour Divide begins on Friday, and we’re once again excited to present the Rigs of the 2026 Tour Divide. Part one features over 90 flat-bar bikes that’ll be out braving the 2,700-mile route from Canada to Mexico, including bag and gear highlights for each. Scroll through the loaded gallery here…

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Friday Debrief: RIP Charlie Cunningham, Finding the Limit, Crafted Handmade Bike Show, and More…

By Team Work on June 5, 2026

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This week’s Debrief features a new film from Restrap, the loss of Charlie Cunningham, a fresh handmade bike show in the Southeastern US, multiple events to follow live, and much more. Find it all here…

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Reader’s Rig: Riley’s Specialized Chisel HT

By Lucas Winzenburg on

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Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Riley in Colorado, who shares the Specialized Chisel HT he’ll soon be riding in the 2026 Tour Divide, which starts next week. Get to know Riley, take a detailed look at his loaded hardtail, and learn about his longtime connection to the event here…

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Reader’s Rig: Russell’s Sayle Cycle Cargo Bike

By Lucas Winzenburg on May 29, 2026

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This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from photographer Russell in Germany, who shares his custom-built Sayle Cycle cargo bike and the fortuitous story behind it. Meet Russell and learn how his one-of-a-kind rig perfectly suits his car-free, camera-hauling lifestyle here…

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Rigs of the 2026 Grand Loop

By Miles Arbour on May 28, 2026

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The Grand Loop is a stunning 365-mile route that connects the Tabeguache, Kokopelli, and Paradox Trails in Southwest Colorado and Utah. There are just over 20 riders registered for this year’s grand depart, and with the help of the organizers and riders, we gathered rider and rig details for nearly all of them. Dig into the rigs of the 2026 Grand Loop here…

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Velo Orange There and Back Rack Review

By Nic Morales on May 27, 2026

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The Velo Orange There and Back Rack features ample mounting points and a modular design compatible with a variety of bikes and packing styles. With an adjustable vertical position, the flexible stainless steel rack claims to work seamlessly on both the front and rear of bikes with the appropriate mounting points. After six months with one, Nic weighs in on whether it’s really as versatile as advertised. Find his Velo Orange There and Back Rack review here…

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Tailfin Journey Rack Review: The Destination?

By Logan Watts on May 14, 2026

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The all-new Tailfin Journey Rack distills the brand’s signature quick-release system into a more open, adaptable platform that works just as well with your existing gear as it does within Tailfin’s own ecosystem. With two versions and several add-ons, it offers many possibilities. We put it through its paces prior to launch for this full review…

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Rigs of the 2026 Pinyons and Pines

By Miles Arbour on May 13, 2026

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The 2026 Pinyons and Pines is a self-supported 413-mile bikepacking race that starts and ends in Flagstaff, Arizona, and follows some of the best terrain in the northern part of the state. Ahead of tomorrow’s grand depart, we gathered details for over 50 race rigs, featuring bag and gear highlights for each. See them all here…