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Rigs of the 2021 Badlands

By Logan Watts on September 3, 2021

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The 2021 BADLANDS kicks off in southern Spain this weekend and follows some of the most remote and challenging terrain in Europe. We’re excited to share a collection of nearly 70 rigs that’ll be taking on this year’s course. Find a massive gallery of photos and details on each bike and its rider here…

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Taking on GBDURO – Carl Hopps (Video)

By Logan Watts on August 20, 2021

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In this video, Restrap interviews employee Carl Hopps about his bike and gear the day before he set off to take on this year’s GBDuro. Carl is now in fifth place in the GBduro standings after taking third in Stage 2. Watch it here…

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Rigs of the 2021 Trans North Georgia Adventure (TNGA)

By Miles Arbour on

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The 2021 Trans North Georgia Adventure (TNGA) just kicked off, and we’ve once again worked with this year’s riders to assemble a list of rigs and gear details for the rugged 350-mile mountain bike route. Check out our gallery of more than 50 Rigs of the 2021 TNGA here…

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Rigs of the 2021 Silk Road Mountain Race

By Lucas Winzenburg on August 13, 2021

65 Discussion

The 2021 Silk Road Mountain Race kicks off in Kyrgyzstan in just a few hours, and we’re excited to share a collection of nearly 60 rigs that’ll be taking on this year’s course. Find a massive gallery of photos and details on each bike and its rider here…

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Guide to Custom Frame Bags: Everything You Need to Know

By Logan Watts on July 20, 2021

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Thinking about having a custom frame bag made or wondering why you should consider getting one for your bike? In this guide, we walk through everything you need to know about custom-made frame bags, including recommended features, types of designs, and a thorough list of makers from around the world. Plus, find our latest video on the subject…

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Rigs of the 2021 Veneto Trail

By Lucas Winzenburg on July 16, 2021

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The 2021 edition of the Veneto Trail unsupported bike adventure took place in Italy late last month, with close 200 riders taking on the challenging 450-kilometer route through the dramatic Dolomites. We rounded up photos and details on more than 60 bikes at the starting line. Find the rigs of the 2021 Veneto Trail here…

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Fairlight Faran 2.0 Bag Maker Collaborations

By Logan Watts on October 5, 2020

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For the release of the new Faran 2.0, Fairlight Cycles collaborated with six bag makers to show off six different ways of outfitting their new bike. Here are galleries of a few of our favorites…

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Rigs of the Badlands 2020

By Miles Arbour on September 6, 2020

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The Badlands 2020, a self-supported gravel event put on by Transiberica Ultracycling, follows some of the most remote and challenging terrain Europe has to offer. With help from the participants, we’ve put together a list of over 40 riders who are tackling the event this year, including bike photos and gear highlights…

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Rigs of the 2020 GBDURO + Event Recap

By Miles Arbour on August 26, 2020

59 Discussion

With help from the riders and organizers of the 2020 GBDURO, we’ve put together a detailed event recap that includes a summary of this year’s race, an interview with the winner, and rider portraits and rig details—including their nutrition details for the entire 2,000 km route. Check it all out here…

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Reader’s Rig: Olivier’s Sour Purple Haze

By Lucas Winzenburg on July 17, 2020

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This week’s Reader’s Rig is Olivier Tostain’s Sour Purple Haze, which he built for fast and light rides on the cobblestone roads and dirt tracks around his home in the north of France. Find build details, photos, and more here…

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Reader’s Rig: Afieq’s Soma Wolverine v3.0

By Lucas Winzenburg on July 3, 2020

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This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Afieq Radzuan in beautiful Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, whose Soma Wolverine v3.0 has taken him to the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal, the Atlas Mountain Race in Morocco, and beyond. Learn more about Afieq and his bike here…

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Reader’s Rig: Wayne’s Surly Midnight Special

By Lucas Winzenburg on April 24, 2020

70 Discussion

Our Reader’s Rig of the week is Wayne Reid’s bare steel Surly Midnight Special, a bike he’s thoughtfully pieced together to make as fun as possible. Learn more about Wayne and his rig here…