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Rigs of the 2026 East Texas Showdown

By Miles Arbour on March 27, 2026

11 Discussion

The 2026 East Texas Showdown is shaping up to be the biggest edition yet, with nearly 250 riders participating across three route options and a new gravel race on Sunday. With help from organizer Patrick Farnsworth and the riders, we collected details on over 60 rigs that will be out riding this weekend. Explore the 2026 East Texas Showdown Rigs here…

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Rigs of DOOM 2026 (Part Two): The Singlespeeders

By Miles Arbour on March 12, 2026

26 Discussion

Part two of our massive Rigs of DOOM 2026 roundup is a special showcase of all the singlespeed bikes taking part in this year’s event. Explore our collection of more than 30 one-geared rigs, featuring rider-submitted details on their build, bags, and equipment highlights here…

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Rigs of DOOM 2026 (Part One)

By Miles Arbour on

21 Discussion

Featuring more singletrack than ever before and a new start location in Hot Springs, Arkansas, DOOM now has three routes ranging from 110 to 325 miles. With help from the organizers at Ozark Gravel Cyclists, we compiled a massive collection of more than 100 loaded race rigs lining up for DOOM 2026, featuring bag and gear highlights for each. Dig into part one here…

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WholeGrain Cycles CLIFF and CARRIE Review: All in the Family

By Miles Arbour on March 2, 2026

25 Discussion

From the makers of JACK the Rack, the new WholeGrain Cycles CLIFF is a handlebar-mounted cradle that secures with just two straps and fits virtually any bike. We’ve been testing a CLIFF and the matching CARRIE harness ahead of today’s launch to see how well they work together. Find our review of the CLIFF and CARRIE here…

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Friday Debrief: New Surly Preamble, Poco Pannier Colors, Photochromic Ombraz, and More…

By Team Work on February 27, 2026

41 Discussion

This week’s Debrief features the new Surly Preamble, fresh Poco Pannier colors, photochromic Ombraz sunglasses, Rogue Panda’s destruction test, several events to follow live, and much more. Find it all here…

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Back by Tea Time (Video)

By Nic Morales on February 26, 2026

1 Discussion

In tandem with the release of their new Switch Rack and 10L Panniers, Restrap has published a short video showcasing the functionality of their new products in a unique setting. “Back by Tea Time” follows a rider living in a remote part of the UK as she embarks on an adventurous trip to the store. Watch the full video below…

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Reader’s Rig: Andre’s Chiru Kegeti

By Lucas Winzenburg on February 20, 2026

10 Discussion

This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Andre in the Pacific Northwest, who shares the Chiru Kegeti he had custom retrofitted with a Pinion drive for bikepacking, gravel racing, and commuting. Get to know Andrew and check out his unique do-it-all bike here…

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Esker Smokey Review: Seven Surprises

By Logan Watts on February 10, 2026

25 Discussion

The Esker Smokey is an unapologetically aggressive steel hardtail built around a 160mm fork and geometry that leans hard into modern trail riding. After months of pedaling it on everything from rough singletrack to loaded backcountry scrabble, Logan shares a series of surprises and weighs in on who it’s for…

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Friday Debrief: Chris King Gold Grease, Woodsy Hog’s Back, Mr. Fusion Colors, and More…

By Team Work on February 6, 2026

37 Discussion

This week’s Debrief features Chris King’s Gold Grease, OneUp Goldstone Grips, a Woodsy Hog’s Back, Rockgeist Mr. Fusion colors, a couple of events to follow live, and more. Find it all here…

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Rigs of the 2026 Atlas Mountain Race (Part 2)

By Miles Arbour on

21 Discussion

Part two of our massive Rigs of the 2026 Atlas Mountain Race roundup features 60 more loaded bikes that will be taking on the 1,350-kilometer bikepacking race across Morocco, from Beni-Mellal to the Atlantic coast. Find photos, bag and gear highlights, and more details on all of them here…

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Rigs of the 2026 Atlas Mountain Race (Part 1)

By Miles Arbour on February 5, 2026

31 Discussion

The sixth edition of the Atlas Mountain Race starts Friday in Morocco, challenging nearly 300 riders to a fresh 1,350-kilometer route from the heart of the High Atlas to the coast. We’re kicking off our 2026 “Rigs of” series with the AMR, split into two parts due to the number of submissions. Part one features 50 rigs of the 2026 Atlas Mountain Race, complete with bag and gear highlights for each. Dig in here…

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Reader’s Rig: Adam’s Stooge Scrambler

By Lucas Winzenburg on January 23, 2026

11 Discussion

This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Adam in Sheffield, UK, who offers a look at his kid-hauling, singletrack-cruising Stooge Scrambler and shares some thoughts on how it perfectly suits his evolution as a rider. Meet Adam and scope out his Stooge here…