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Friday Debrief: Bar Hopper V2, New Maxxis Tires, Rambler Wax, and More…

By Team Work on April 26, 2024

11 Discussion

This week’s Debrief features new Maxxis tires, “what did we miss at Sea Otter?”, the updated Cedaero Bar Hopper V2 Pack, Rocky Mountain Element C99, a new Rambler Bags wax recipe, more Sea Otter bikes, two events to follow live, and more. Find it all here…

InspirationYour Stories

The Shakedown: A Vancouver Island Overnighter

By Tom Powell on

18 Discussion

In preparation for an imminent six-week bikepacking trip to Peru, Tom Powell and friends recently pedaled out for one last shakedown overnighter to give everything a final check. Find Tom’s reflection on the experience, some last-minute lessons learned, a beautiful set of photos, and a charming short video documenting their night out on Vancouver Island here…

CultureInspiration

A Tribute to Kona Bikes

By Lucas Winzenburg on April 24, 2024

70 Discussion

Kona has grown an impassioned fanbase and a cult-like following throughout its nearly four decades of operation. But with the brand hanging in the balance and facing an uncertain future, we’re paying homage to a mainstay many of us have ridden and loved for years. Find our tribute to a brand we hope will endure and a gallery of our favorite Konas from across the site here…

Bikepacking BikesWorthy Builds

Bikes of Sea Otter (Part 2): Ritchey, Truemarmalade’s Omnium, and Sage

By Logan Watts on

38 Discussion

Following several days spent roving around the grounds of this year’s Sea Otter Classic in search of interesting bikes, Logan shares six more of his favorites. Find photos and the stories behind two fresh Ritcheys, the Ti Omnium that Erik Binggeser pedaled more than 20,000 miles last year, and a pair of sublimely capable rigs from Sage here…

Bikepacking BagsBikepacking Gear

Restrap Race Top Tube Bag Review: Short and Sweet

By Logan Watts on April 18, 2024

3 Discussion

Restrap just introduced its latest UK-made addition to their light and fast collection: the Restrap Race Top Tube Bag (Short). With its useful size, a stable and unique attachment system, and mesh side pockets(!), we had to give it a try. Find our review after some testing ahead of today’s launch here…

Bikepacking BikesDrop-bar & Gravel Bike Reviews

Kona Ouroboros Review: Past Meets Present

By Neil Beltchenko on April 17, 2024

82 Discussion

Today, Kona Launched their latest bike, the Ouroboros. We were lucky enough to have one for a month or so beforehand, and Neil put it through its paces, pedaling it more than 300 miles around Colorado and Utah, riding it on gravel, singletrack, and an overnighter. In his video, he dives into Kona’s new drop-bar offering in detail. Find our Kona Ouroboros review here…

DispatchNew Tools & Gadgets

The MADE x Stinner Photo Stick + MADE Australia Tickets

By Miles Arbour on April 11, 2024

13 Discussion

The folks behind the MADE handmade bike show and Stinner Frameworks have teamed up on the ultimate bicycle photography tool. Learn more about the lightweight, three-piece Stinner x MADE Photo Stick here…

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Friday Debrief: Waxed Canvas Utility Pouches, Exposed Derailleur Cables, kLite x Rodeo, and more…

By Team Work on March 29, 2024

15 Discussion

This week’s Debrief features distressed denim bells, waxed canvas utility pouches, exposed derailleur cables, kLite x Rodeo build, two events to follow live, and much more. Find it all here…

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Friday Debrief: Randi Jo Coozies, Rohloff GMX+, the Cost of Bikepacking Races, and More…

By Team Work on March 22, 2024

16 Discussion

This week’s Debrief features Randi Jo Coozies, the cost of bikepacking races, Salsa Cycles Australia’s first ambassador, the end of the Curve Titanosaur, two events to follow live, and more. Find it all here…

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Could “E-Bikepacking” Become a Thing?

By Neil Beltchenko on March 19, 2024

64 Discussion

As we’ve seen over the last five or so years, e-bikes have gained a solid footing in the bike marketplace and attracted many new riders, but can they become a mode of transport for bikepacking trips? In our latest video, Neil delves into several details in hopes of finding an answer to that question…

Bikepacking GearComponents

Complete List of Forks with Bottle Cage Mounts (Utility Forks)

By Logan Watts on

213 Discussion

Updated March 2024; originally published in 2019 Carrying water bottles and gear on your fork is now a standard bikepacking practice, and one that can be found on touring bikes […]

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Miron Golfman and Tyson Flaharty Win 2024 Iditarod Trail Invitational 1000

By Miles Arbour on March 14, 2024

8 Discussion

Late Tuesday night, Miron Golfman and Tyson Flaharty finished this year’s Iditarod Trail Invitational 1000 together, completing the grueling race in 16 days, 5 hours, and 10 minutes. Find an update from the finish line with photos by Nelson Brown here…