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Chad and his “26 Ain’t Deaders”

By Cass Gilbert on September 9, 2022

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Cass heads out with Chad and his Mexico-bought “26 ain’t deaders,” complete with DIY bags, motorbike handlebars, dollar-fifty brakes, and a Dangle Boot. He ponders the essence of an ATB and wonders if perhaps we should all foster a vintage mountain bike in preparation for our planet’s uncertain future, and even load it up with homemade gear to celebrate the halcyon days of All Terrain Biking. Plus, find out what thrift-store specials have earned a place in Chad’s technicoloured bags…

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Friday Debrief: Mini Panniers, Gary’s Projects, Dreams of Slovenia, Proto Baggins, and More…

By Miles Arbour on September 2, 2022

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This week’s Debrief features updated Framework Designs panniers, oil slick parts from Velocity, new fabric from 7mesh, a prototype full-suspension from Woodpecker Cycle Co., two events to follow live, and much more. Find it all here…

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Bikepacking with a Suspension Fork: Setup, Service, and Reliability

By Logan Watts on August 25, 2022

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While a lot of modern bike standards and technologies are widely adopted at this point, some folks might still question whether it’s okay to go bikepacking with a suspension fork, particularly on extra-long trips. Others might have questions about maintenance, service intervals, reliability, and setup. To test all this, we put over 1,500 miles on a fork during a big bikepacking trip, then met with a veteran suspension expert to see how it fared, answer some questions, and do some science…

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Rigs of the 2022 Trans North Georgia Adventure (TNGA)

By Miles Arbour on August 19, 2022

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The Trans North Georgia Adventure (TNGA) is a 350-mile route through the mountains of Georgia on trails, forest roads, and paved roads featuring challenging terrain, beautiful scenery, and a whole lot of climbing. With help from the riders, we’ve gathered details on over 40 rigs, complete with gear and bag highlights…

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Rigs of the 2022 Colorado Trail Race

By Miles Arbour on August 12, 2022

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The Colorado Trail Race (CTR) is back for 2022, and we’re excited to present nearly 40 rigs that will soon be tackling the challenging 530-mile route through the Rocky Mountains between Denver and Durango. Dig into all of the race rigs and gear lists here…

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Rigs of the 2022 Silk Road Mountain Race (SRMR)

By Miles Arbour on August 9, 2022

39 Discussion

The Silk Road Mountain Race is a fixed-route, single-stage, unsupported cycling race through the mountains of Kyrgyzstan. For the third year in a row, we’re back with details on over 70 rigs that will be on the course for this year’s event. Find them all here, complete with bag and gear highlights…

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Rigs of the 2022 Transcontinental Race No.8

By Miles Arbour on July 22, 2022

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After a two-year hiatus, the Transcontinental Race is back for 2022. With help from the organizers, we’ve put together details on some of the race rigs that will be setting out on the roughly 4,000-kilometer route across Europe. Find our gallery of more than 50 rigs here, featuring bag and gear highlights for each…

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Touring On Tour: Tuned In and Turnt Out at Northwest Tune Up Fest

By Guest on July 20, 2022

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Touring On Tour follows our friend James Joiner as he travels around the world having bike-centric adventures. In this installment, James heads to the Northwest Tune Up Fest for a weekend of bikes, music, and good times. Read all about it here…

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Handlebar Bags: Roll vs. Harness vs. Top Loader

By Logan Watts on July 4, 2022

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Bikepacking bags have come a long way over the last two decades, and the options now seem nearly endless, especially for handlebar bag systems. In this guide, we talk through the three main types of handlebar bags and offer pros and cons for each, our picks, and what you should consider when contemplating which type of bag will work best for you. Read more about handlebar rolls vs. harnesses vs. top loaders here…

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Rigs of the 2022 Tour Divide (Part 2): Drop-Bar Bikes

By Miles Arbour on June 9, 2022

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Part 2 of our massive Rigs of the 2022 Tour Divide roundup features more than 60 drop-bar bikes that’ll be setting out on the 2,700-mile route between Banff, Alberta, and Antelope Wells, New Mexico, tomorrow morning. Find details on all of them here, including bag and gear highlights for each..

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Rigs of the 2022 Tour Divide (Part 1): Flat-Bar Bikes

By Miles Arbour on June 8, 2022

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Our largest rig roundup to date and one of our most popular articles each year is finally here: the Rigs of the 2022 Tour Divide! This time, we’ve split them into two categories: drop-bar and flat-bar bikes. Find details on more than 50 flat-bar rigs here, including bag and gear highlights for each, all of which will soon take on the roughly 2,700-mile route…

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Rigs of the 2022 Trans Balkan Race

By Lucas Winzenburg on June 6, 2022

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The 2022 Trans Balkan Race is happening now, with around 100 riders taking on the 1,300-kilometer route across Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro. Photographer Andrea Securo was at the starting line, where he shot photos of around 50 loaded race rigs. Find our gallery here, including bag and gear highlights for most…