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Restrap Launches Adventure Race Range

By Logan Watts on March 16, 2020

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UK-based Restrap just launched its Adventure Race Range, a series of bags and accessories designed specifically for competitive audaxes, self-supported races, and ultra distance rides. Here are the details…

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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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Editor’s Dozen: Cass’s Favorite Gear of 2026 (Spring/ Summer)

By Cass Gilbert on August 27, 2026

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With a renewed desire to dabble with different bikes and camera gear alike, Cass shares a late summer list of picks in his Editor’s Dozen. Expect a mix of durable, road tested new gear and a twenty year old favourite, plus ways to look sharp in coffee shops on tour and carry a week’s supply of your favorite toothpaste.

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Ramble on the Scramble: Around the Isle of Wight

By Cass Gilbert on August 18, 2026

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Cass and Vish set sail for the Isle of Wight to beta test the new Solent Scramble, a route that blends the best of the island’s soaring, grassy coastal yomps and ancient woodland bridleways via a ferry service from the New Forest. And what better bike to choose than his Rambler, his UK steed built purposefully for such outings? Read about the route’s development and what it’s like to ride it, along with a full bike check and mini review of his faded yellow summer Stooge…

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Friday Debrief: Bicycle Mechanic Stickers, Banta Bars, Retro-Inspired Stumpy, Grape Camp Snap, 32″ Tubes, and More…

By Team Work on August 14, 2026

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This week’s Debrief features a great sticker, the return of Fairdale’s Rockitship, new love for old bars, a one-of-a-kind Stumpjumper, several jobs at Apidura, fresh videos and podcasts, four events to follow live, and a whole lot more. Find it all here…

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Rigs of the 2026 Silk Road Mountain Race (Part Two)

By Miles Arbour on

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Part two of our massive Rigs of the 2026 Silk Road Mountain Race roundup features another 50 loaded bikes taking on the 2,052-kilometer bikepacking race across Kyrgyzstan. Find photos, bag and gear highlights, and more details on all of them here…

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Rigs of the 2026 Silk Road Mountain Race (Part One)

By Miles Arbour on August 13, 2026

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The eighth edition of the Silk Road Mountain Race follows a 2,052-kilometer off-road route through some of the wildest and most beautiful regions of Kyrgyzstan. Part one of our race rig roundup features the first 60 bikes and riders lining up for the 2026 grand depart on Saturday morning. Dig into them here…

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Rigs of the 2026 Colorado Trail Race

By Miles Arbour on July 31, 2026

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The 2026 Colorado Trail Race follows a challenging 514-mile route winding through the Rocky Mountains between Denver and Durango. Riders in this year’s grand depart are set to take off early Sunday morning, and with their help, we gathered details on more than 40 loaded rigs tackling the trail. Explore the full gallery here…

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Slug CrMo Earthling Review: Otherworldly

By Nic Morales on July 28, 2026

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Created in 2020, Slug Bikes is a young San Francisco-based outfit that combines a love for the outdoors with unique branding and aesthetics. After years of small-batch, high-end frame and component releases, Slug is finally stepping into the wider market with their CrMo Earthling. Nic spent a brief but jam-packed test period to see if this is just another well-marketed model or something alien to the gravel space…

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Angus Young’s 2026 Tour Divide Bike and Kit

By Logan Watts on July 23, 2026

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In his latest video, Angus Young breaks down the bike and gear he used to take third place in the 2026 Tour Divide. Watch it here and find his full kit list…

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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…