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Bikepacking BikesDrop-bar & Gravel Bike Reviews

Salsa Journeyman 650B Review: 7 Days on The Prairie

By Logan Watts on August 6, 2019

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We took three Salsa Journeyman 650B bikes on an epic trip through the wilds of Montana to see how Salsa’s budget off-road drop-bar rig would perform. After a broken derailleur in the first half mile, we were skeptical. Here’s what happened, the full review, and ride impressions from the trip…

Bikepacking BikesDrop-bar & Gravel Bike Reviews

Cannondale Topstone Apex 1 Review: Roll and Roam

By Lucas Winzenburg on August 2, 2019

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The Cannondale Topstone Apex 1 promises “pure gravel goodness” at a price that won’t break the bank, but does it deliver? Lucas spent a few months riding one around the endless trails and roads surrounding Berlin to find out. See the full review here…

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Inside Sklar Bikes

By Logan Watts on July 30, 2019

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We passed through Bozeman, Montana, recently and stopped in to visit with Sklar Bikes, see a few beautiful rigs, and chat with owner/builder Adam Sklar about bikepacking, trail geometry, and what’s behind his signature curved top tubes. Here’s the interview, plus a lot of bike photos and details on the new Sklar Sweet Spot hardtail…

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2019 BT 700: Event Recap

By Miles Arbour on July 23, 2019

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Eastern Canada’s first official bikepacking event, the BT 700, saw a massive number of riders at the grand depart in St. Jacobs, Ontario. Whether participants came out to set records or tour the mixed surface route, everyone more than likely enjoyed some good ol’ southwestern Ontario butter tarts. We reached out to Trevor Browne of Messkit Magazine for a recap and photos from the event…

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A Mini Vuelta de Vasco; Sierra de Urbasa with a child

By Cass Gilbert on July 9, 2019

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Inspired by the Vuelta de Vasco bikepacking route, Cass and his family head off to the Basque Country to bite off a chunk of the ride, crossing Spain’s Sierra de Urbasa in western Navarre by way of high plateaux, lush forest, Vías Verdes, and druid stones. Here’s some insights into the nuts and bolts of the trip, along with six-year-old Sage’s full packlist, details of his rig, and their core family camping gear…

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Tom Hainisch Sets New BC Epic 1000 Record

By Miles Arbour on July 2, 2019

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Late last night, Tom Hainisch of Bend, Oregon set a new record at the year’s BC Epic 1000. Well done, Tom! Here are details and a few photos from his night time arrival in Fernie, British Columbia.

Bikepacking BikesRigid & Plus Bike Reviews

Jones Plus SWB Complete Review: Jones Magic for Less $

By Cass Gilbert on June 27, 2019

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Once the domain of the fully-fledged bike geek, Jones’ Plus SWB Complete has opened up a very distinctive, capable, and comfortable bike to a far broader audience. After spending half a year riding one, read Cass Gilbert’s in-depth review, along with SWB and LWB comparisons…

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Lael’s 2019 Tour Divide Bike Build and Gear List

By Logan Watts on June 14, 2019

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Interested in what Lael Wilcox is riding and carrying on her 2019 Tour Divide attempt? Here’s the full gear list, bike build, a video about her kit, and a Q&A exploring a few of the gear choices we found particularly interesting…

Bikepacking BikesDrop-bar & Gravel Bike Reviews

Salsa Warbird 650b Review: Over/Under

By Logan Watts on May 22, 2019

23 Discussion

As gravel racing bikes and multi-day bikepacking rigs converge, the Warbird continues its evolutionary march with both niches in mind. Joe Cruz and Logan Watts had the chance to test a pair of V4 650b Warbirds during their Appalachian Gravel Growler ride and beyond. Here’s the full review…

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Stinner Refugio / Sklar All-Road: Builders for Builders

By Logan Watts on May 19, 2019

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On the surface, the 2.3″ tire capable Stinner Refugio and the wildly painted Sklar Custom All-road don’t have much in common. But these two steel gravel/all-road bikes were both created with one race in mind, and for the greater good of Northern California Trails…

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Introducing Sour Bicycles

By Lucas Winzenburg on May 15, 2019

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Dresden-based Sour Bicycles is a new company that just launched with a diverse range of six steel frames, including a pair of all-road rigs, a klunker, and a cargo bike. Find an overview of Sour’s lineup and an interview with their product developer below…

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Planning for Your First Bikepacking Ultra

By Colt Fetters on April 30, 2019

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Thinking about taking on your first ultra-endurance bikepacking event? This guide by Colt Fetters will walk you through how he approached ultra racing, including training, dialing in the kit, nutrition, strategy, and more. Read the full primer here…