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The Quietest Road: A Tale of a Bazillion Punctures

By Cass Gilbert on November 18, 2022

17 Discussion

Cass heads out for an overnighter with visiting bike travellers and celebrates the rich variety of pedalling machines that are always passing through town. He considers the dubious merits of the fabled Pan-American Highway, and wonders… how many punctures does it take to ride the quietest road?

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Some Highlights from the 2022 Philly Bike Expo

By Conan Thai on November 3, 2022

12 Discussion

Over the weekend, framebuilders, artists, makers, activists, and lovers of all things bike gathered in Philadelphia for the 2022 Philly Bike Expo. Photographer Conan Thai was there wandering the halls, and we asked him to capture some of his favorite handmade bikes, new products, and more. Find his brief report and a gallery of images from the show here…

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2022 Bespoked Editors’ Picks: Our Favorite Bikes

By Team Work on November 1, 2022

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After perusing an incredible selection of bikes from the 2022 Bespoked handbuilt bicycle show in London, our editorial team got together and selected our favorites. Find an incredible photo gallery featuring each of these amazing machines with insight from their builders here…

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Guide to Bikepacking With a Dropper Post

By Logan Watts on October 24, 2022

30 Discussion

Bikepacking with a dropper post can be revolutionary, especially when the ride involves singletrack and technical descents. Some of us on the team place a high priority on integrating a dropper seat post into our trail and gravel bikepacking setups, but there are a few factors to consider before jumping in. How do I select the right dropper post? Which ones are durable, reliable, and powerful enough to hoist a load? Which seat packs will work? Here’s our full guide…

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Friday Debrief: Little Dummy, Bespoked UK, Rhino Run, Prospector Pre-orders, and More…

By Miles Arbour on October 21, 2022

5 Discussion

This week’s Debrief features a bunch of new bags, beautiful bikes of Bespoked UK, a guide to extreme mountain weather, Tumbleweed Prospector pre-orders, two events to follow live, and a whole lot more. Find it all here…

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Rider and Rig: Jefe’s El Jefe

By Neil Beltchenko on October 20, 2022

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Since 2006, Jefe Branham has been tackling some of the most challenging self-supported bikepacking races out there. However, one that he’s yet to check off that list is the full Arizona Trail Race, an 800+ mile ride from Mexico to Utah. In our latest Rider & Rig video, Neil catches up with Jefe to learn about the race, his signature Why Cycles El Jefe, what he’s bringing along, and how he plans on carrying his bike through the Grand Canyon…

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Ride Beyond: The 2022 Badlands (Film)

By Miles Arbour on October 15, 2022

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Last month, three friends set out on the 2022 Badlands event in Southern Spain, following a 780-kilometer route through some of the most challenging and remote terrain in the region. Watch the 90-minute film by Mike Vlietstra here…

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Vittoria Syerra Review: What Is A Downcountry Tire?

By Logan Watts on October 12, 2022

15 Discussion

What the heck is a downcountry tire? We’ve seen this term kicked around quite a bit, with a variety of products marketed around this sub-category of mountain biking. In our latest video, Neil dives into it with a review of the 29 x 2.4″ Vittoria Syerra. Find his thoughts and review of the Syerra and an attempt to figure out exactly what a downcountry tire is…

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Check out the Quirk Cycles Overland

By Miles Arbour on October 5, 2022

5 Discussion

Designed for demanding routes like the Atlas Mountain Race, the Quirk Cycles Overland is handmade in London with custom geometry, clearance for 29 x 2.4″ tires, loads of mounts, and the option for a custom bar-roll rack. Check it out here…

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Two More Weeks Until Our Otso Fenrir Giveaway!

By Lucas Winzenburg on October 3, 2022

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We’ll soon be giving away a complete Otso Fenrir Stainless, and there are only two weeks remaining to get signed up for our Bikepacking Collective for a chance to be the lucky winner. Learn more about this customizable $4,120 build and find details on how to win it here…

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Friday Debrief: Short Cranks, New Ti Bars, Italy Dreams, and More…

By Miles Arbour on September 30, 2022

12 Discussion

This week’s Debrief features sweepy Ti handlebars, stretchy shorts, fresh Wolf Tooth bits, breast cancer awareness shoes, short cranks, two events to follow live, and more. Find it all here…

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The New Race Face Turbine Crank is Here

By Miles Arbour on September 21, 2022

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The no-frills workhorse Race Face Turbine Crank was just updated with a narrower Q-factor, redesigned preload collar, and fresh look. Check it out here…