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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

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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…

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The new Giger Jungle Boy is wild!

By Logan Watts on April 9, 2020

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Inspired by the 90s—and perhaps the threat of a zombie apocalypse—the new 27.5+ Giger Bicycles “Jungle Boy” comes complete with a mini axe, brush-gaurds, and a full set of Restrap bags (goggles not included)…

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The Big Lockdown Traverse (video)

By Logan Watts on March 30, 2020

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During the COVID-19 lockdown, filmmaker Jeremy Janin took on an arduous bikepacking trip he called “The Big Lockdown Traverse.” Along the way he made this delightful film documenting his harrowing journey. Watch it here and find his complete gear breakdown from the “the best bikepacking trip I’ve NEVER had…”

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Rigs of the 2020 Atlas Mountain Race

By Lucas Winzenburg on February 14, 2020

57 Discussion

The first edition of the PEdALED Atlas Mountain Race launches from Marrakesh tomorrow, and will send racers on a 1,145-kilometer route across beautiful Morocco. More than 85 participants sent us a photo of their rig, plus a breakdown of their kit. Find them all here…

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Reader’s Rig: Will’s Brother Cycles Mehteh

By Lucas Winzenburg on February 7, 2020

7 Discussion

This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Brother Cycles co-founder Will Meyer, whose personal Brother Mehteh was built mostly from the parts bin for off-road exploration in Scotland. Learn more about Will and his rig here…

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Reader’s Rig: Christoph’s 1989 Kuwahara Panther

By Lucas Winzenburg on October 11, 2019

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This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Christoph Laue, whose 1989 Kuwahara Panther all-rounder is a perfect example of a bike that didn’t cost a fortune and doesn’t boast the latest or greatest standards, but serves its purpose and looks mighty good doing it. See the details here…

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Rigs of the 2019 Silk Road Mountain Race

By Logan Watts on August 14, 2019

33 Discussion

This second annual Silk Road Mountain Race kicks off this weekend. Riders will face a long and arduous course through the remote mountain landscapes of the Tian Shan mountains in eastern Kyrgyzstan. Over 40 participants sent in photos of their rigs along with details about their kit. See them all here…

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Rigs of The 2019 Tour Divide

By Logan Watts on June 12, 2019

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Continuing our annual tradition, here are the Rigs of the 2019 Tour Divide, featuring nearly 80 riders, their bikes, and gear kit details about what they’re bringing along for the 2,750+ mile journey…

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By Robbie Player on May 21, 2019

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Happy New Year! As of January 23rd, 2026, we’re still working on updating some of these codes. If you want to use a code that’s listed as expired, please try […]

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Reader’s Rig: Ben’s Surly Karate Monkey

By Lucas Winzenburg on April 26, 2019

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In this week’s Reader’s Rig, Ben Wainhouse shares his trusty Surly Karate Monkey, built up to be affordable and durable enough to take on wet and muddy riding in the UK. See more photos and build details here…