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Hutchinson Unleashes the Kraken Tire

By Logan Watts on April 22, 2020

4 Discussion

The new fast-rolling, hard-cornering, 29 x 2.3″ Hutchinson Kraken comes in two casing weights and looks like a great tire for bikepacking or dirt touring…

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Rockshox Revamps SID Fork Lineup

By Logan Watts on March 17, 2020

4 Discussion

The RockShox SID is a mainstay fork for XC racing and has also become a popular choice for ultra-endurance events such as the Tour Divide. Today SRAM announced the revamped SID lineup that got beefed up in some areas and slimmed down in others…

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Collective Reward #050: Teravail Tires

By Lucas Winzenburg on March 4, 2020

13 Discussion

We’re giving away two sets of Teravail tires for Collective Reward #050. Two lucky Bikepacking Collective members can pick a set from Teravail’s wide range of tires in the gravel, all-road, or off-road category. See details here…

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Industry Nine introduces its 100% made in North America Wheel Lineup

By Logan Watts on March 3, 2020

3 Discussion

Industry Nine just introduced its new 100% made in North America carbon mountain wheel lineup with wider rims and more options. Find all the specs and details here…

Bikepacking BikesDrop-bar & Gravel Bike Reviews

Otso Warakin Titanium Review: Get Carried Away

By Lucas Winzenburg on March 2, 2020

41 Discussion

Released last week, the Otso Warakin Titanium is the newest addition to the young brand’s growing lineup of innovative all-road rigs. Lucas spent a month riding one around Arizona’s mountains and desert for this full review. Find details, his impressions, and tons of photos here. Plus, a look at the more affordable Otso Warakin Stainless…

Bikepacking BikesFull-suspension

2020 Santa Cruz Tallboy Review

By Logan Watts on February 25, 2020

47 Discussion

The 2020 Santa Cruz Tallboy was revamped with lower-link suspension, 120 millimeters of travel, and an interesting axle flip-chip that allows 10mm of chainstay adjustment and clearance for 29 x 2.6″ tires. We’ve put one to the test over the last five months. Here’s our complete review with loads of photos and an analysis of the Tallboy vs. the Ibis Ripley…

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New Boyd CCC Gravel Wheelset Priced at $700

By Logan Watts on February 19, 2020

14 Discussion

The new Boyd Cycling CCC gravel wheelset comes with wide rims and a 32/28 spoke count combination for $700. Find all the details here…

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Reader’s Rig: Scott’s Specialized Fuse

By Lucas Winzenburg on February 14, 2020

17 Discussion

Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Tasmania-based Scott Mattern, who’s taken a light-and-fast approach to setting up his Specialized Fuse for bikepacking trips around the island’s countless trails. Read on for more…

Bikepacking BikesBikepacking Gear ListsWorthy Builds

Logan’s Kona Sutra LTD + Paramos Pack List

By Logan Watts on February 13, 2020

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Logan assembled a choice kit around a 2020 Kona Sutra LTD frame for dirt road rambling and a trip through Colombia’s high-altitude Paramos. Here are full details on the build, rationale behind his component choices, a complete packing list, and loads of photos…

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Belle Cycles A.T.E.R. / All Terrain Exploration Rig

By Lucas Winzenburg on February 12, 2020

15 Discussion

Belle Cycles and The Service Course collaborated on this one-of-a-kind, Mad Max-inspired All Terrain Exploration Rig for Christian Meier in the upcoming Atlas Mountain Race in Morocco. Find a gallery of photos and more details about the A.T.E.R. here…

InspirationYour Stories

Beginning Again: First Impressions of Bikepacking

By Guest on January 24, 2020

30 Discussion

Seeking a quieter alternative to the busy roads she encountered on previous bike tours, Alissa Bell took to the byways of Idaho and Oregon for her first bikepacking trip. In this piece, she shares her first impressions and lessons learned as a new bikepacker…

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Industry Nine Enduro S Wheelset Review

By Logan Watts on January 21, 2020

7 Discussion

One of our favorite no-frills wheelsets—and one we often recommend—is the Industry Nine Enduro S. With straight-pull steel spokes, a blazing fast Hydra hub, and solid alloy rims, they’re lightweight, comparably affordable, and rock solid. Here’s the full review…