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Editor’s Dozen: Lucas’ Favorite Gear of 2021

By Lucas Winzenburg on December 27, 2021

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Reflecting back on the year of riding around Europe, from the Baltic Sea down to the Dolomites, Lucas rounds up 12 noteworthy pieces of gear and experiences that added to his life in 2021, whether on or off the bike. From handmade bags to affordable accessories and time-tested apparel, find his annual Editor’s Dozen here…

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Otso Fenrir Review: A Two-headed Beast

By Logan Watts on December 21, 2021

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With a unique geometry designed for either drop bars or flat bars, the new stainless steel Otso Fenrir is a two-headed beast that’s purpose-built for bikepacking. The Fenrir has clearance for plus-size tires, loads of mounts, and several tricks up its sleeve that allow it to transform into almost anything you want it to be. We’ve put over 1,000 miles on one for this detailed review…

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Reader’s Rig: Martin’s Sobre Versatile V3

By Lucas Winzenburg on December 17, 2021

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Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Martin in Munich, who shares the Sobre Versatile V3 he built up as an all-rounder for everything from commuting to loaded multi-day tours. Find a thoughtful overview of his rig and more about Martin here…

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Editor’s Dozen: Miles’ Favorite Gear of 2021

By Miles Arbour on December 16, 2021

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A year after relocating to the Pacific Northwest, Miles reflects on some of his favourite pieces of gear and other highlights that have stood out for him in 2021. Find a dozen items that Miles thinks deserve recognition here…

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The Best Bikepacking Bikes of 2021 (and 2022)

By Logan Watts on December 6, 2021

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What are the best bikepacking bikes of 2021? Despite industry setbacks, we still managed to announce 80 new bikes this year and review 20. In this video, Neil walks through our six favorite bikes of the year and the top three audience picks. Plus, we preview the most intriguing rigs of 2022.

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Small & Lightweight Front Racks for Bikepacking & Touring

By Team Work on November 18, 2021

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With the resurgence of basketpacking setups and large top-opening handlebar bags, a minimal yet sturdy front rack makes a useful addition to many rigs. From hauling extra gear for longer expeditions to running errands around town, a small front rack can serve a variety of purposes. In this roundup, we identified over a dozen small, lightweight front racks for bikepacking and touring and put several of them to the test…

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Bikepacking the Paparoa Range: A Love Letter of a Boy’s Journey Home

By Logan Watts on November 9, 2021

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Moving Mountains, the latest film from Kona, follows riders Viet Tieu and Khulan Tumen as they traverse the Paparoa Track on the west coast of New Zealand’s South Island. Watch it here and read Viet’s “Love Letter of a Boy’s Journey Home,” which recounts the trip. Plus, find an incredible set of photos by Caleb Smith and more about the route…

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Emily’s All-City Super Professional + First Campout

By Miles Arbour on November 4, 2021

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Fresh off a chilly overnighter to Texada Island, British Columbia, we take a closer look at Emily’s first new bike, a gorgeous All-City Super Professional. Find the complete build kit, her initial thoughts on the bike, and photos from our recent trip here…

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2021 Utah Mixed Epic: Event Recap

By Miles Arbour on October 29, 2021

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The Utah Mixed Epic is an annual 1,000-mile event through the heart of Utah’s high alpine and remote desert regions, from Salt Lake City to Moab. We reached out to organizer Tim Tait for a recap on how things played out in 2021. Find that here, alongside a stunning gallery of photos from three photographers who were out documenting the route…

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RJ and Three-Year-Old Oliver Take on the Rexy Gravel Race

By Miles Arbour on October 27, 2021

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In just a few days, RJ Sauer and his three-year-old son Oliver are setting out to tackle the 208-mile Rexy gravel race from Fruita to Moab. We sat down with RJ to learn more about the event and their tactics as an unconventional team. Find our pre-race interview here…

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2021 Fitz-Joy 400: Event Recap

By Miles Arbour on October 20, 2021

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For the first time, the Fitz-Joy 400 event in Southeastern Idaho had two directions to choose from—both forming a 400-mile loop down to Utah and back again. We reached out to first-place clockwise finisher Greg Dunham for a reflection on his ride. Find that here, alongside photos from the event…

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Velo Orange Crazy Bars Review: Crazy is a Construct

By Miles Arbour on October 18, 2021

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The redesigned Velo Orange Crazy Bars have a wide, swept back stance and two bull horns for alternative hand positions. We’ve been testing them out over the last few months. Find photos and our review here…