Reader's Rigs Archive - BIKEPACKING.com

Reader’s Rig: Wynn’s Stridsland Beachcomber Prototype

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:44:42 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from Wynn in Vancouver, British Columbia, who shares a look at the no-nonsense Stridsland Beachcomber build he uses to take on a little bit of everything. Meet Wynn and find details on his Beachcomber here...

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Reader’s Rig: Mike’s Custom Ponderosa Cycles Hardtail

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 14:39:12 +0000

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from part-time framebuilder Mike Farrell of Flagstaff, Arizona, who shares a peek at his freshly self-made Ponderosa Cycles hardtail. Get to know Mike and see images of his loaded rig on a recent Southern Arizona bikepacking trip with the team here...

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Reader’s Rig: Paul’s 1995 Decathlon Rockrider 520

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 13:51:14 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from Paul in France, who shares a peek at his mid-90s Decathlon Rockrider that's been modified with disc brakes an Omnium CXC fork. Get to know more about Paul and his charming 650B "Turbo Fun" ATB here...

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Reader’s Rig(s): 19 Bikes of the Tour Aotearoa

Miles Arbour — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 14:43:49 +0000

Our special Reader's Rig of the week showcases an assortment of bikes that will be taking on the 3,000-kilometer Tour Aotearoa across New Zealand, traversing both islands from Cape Reinga in the north to Bluff in the south. Find rig and gear details from nearly intrepid 20 riders who'll begin their ride this weekend here...

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Reader’s Rig: James’s Bassi Hog’s Back

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 14:41:30 +0000

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from James in British Columbia, who shares the Bassi Hog's Back he built up with a practical mix of parts to handle bikepacking and commuting in comfort and style. Learn more about James and his unique Bassi build here...

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Reader’s Rig: Kyle’s Nishiki Cascade

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 14:02:42 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from Kyle in Los Angeles, who offers a look at the $10 Nishiki Cascade from the 1990s that started as a "lock-up bike" for leaving around the city without worrying and eventually became his favorite one to ride. Read more about Kyle and his everyday rig here...

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Reader’s Rig: Daniel’s Singular Swift

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 13:55:58 +0000

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from our pal Daniel in Berlin, a multi-talented maker who shares the Singular Swift he bought for a trip to the Dolomites many years back and has been slowly dialing in ever since. Get to know Daniel and his all-purpose travel rig here...

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Reader’s Rig: Marc’s Kona Ute

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 14:33:50 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from Marc in British Columbia, who shares the Kona Ute he bought second hand and now uses for a little bit of everything. Learn more about Marc and his wallet-friendly cargo bike here...

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Reader’s Rig: Alder’s Custom Rodriguez Bandito

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 14:14:04 +0000

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from Alder Threlkeld in Seattle, Washington, who shares the third iteration of his custom Rodriguez Bandito. Reader Alder's story of breaking nearly every component on his journey toward building the perfect all-rounder frame for commuting, bikepacking, and more here...

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Reader’s Rig: Nick’s 1996 Bontrager Race Lite

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 14:16:52 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from Nick Favicchio in Washington, who shares his modified 1996 Bontrager Race Lite with a homemade fork. Learn more about Nick, his Bontrager, and his other custom builds and conversions here...

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Reader’s Rig: Vik’s Stooge Speedbomb

Lucas Winzenburg — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 14:30:49 +0000

Our final Reader's Rig of 2023 comes from longtime community member Vik Banerjee in British Columbia. He shares details on his single-speed Stooge Speedbomb and a little about his mountain biking evolution from the 1980s to today. Get to know Vik and his Stooge here...

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Reader’s Rig: Tylor’s Velo Orange Polyvalent

Lucas Winzenburg — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 14:30:23 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from Tylor in Manitoba, Canada, who shares the Velo Orange Polyvalent he slowly pieced together on his own to build his ideal all-arounder. Read Tylor's story of connecting with his bike before even riding it and see photos here...

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Reader’s Rig: Dan’s Rodeo Labs Flaanimal 5.0

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 14:15:06 +0000

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from Dan Connell in California, who shares a look at his Tour Divide-ready Rodeo Labs Flaanimal 5.0 and the inspiring story of how an 80s mountain bike took him across South America and Africa. Learn more about Dan and his bike here...

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Reader’s Rig: Adrian’s Custom BBloque Bikes Hardtail

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 14:02:33 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from Bikepackid founder Adrián from Zaragoza, Spain, who shares his custom hardtail from BBloque Bikes and a little about his life in an old stone house in rural Spain. Learn more about Adrián, his bike, and his handmade bag brand here...

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Reader’s Rig: Tyler’s Stooge MK6

Logan Watts — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:09:46 +0000

Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Tyler Burke in Richmond, Virginia, who shares a look at his Stooge MK6. Learn how cycling saved Tyler's life, read about his career change from banjo building to micro-mobility, find details on his decked-out MK6, and see more photos here…

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Reader’s Rig: Syaheir’s Rivendell A. Homer Hilsen

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 14:05:58 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from Syaheir in Malaysia, who shares the lovingly built Rivendell A. Homer Hilsen that recently carried him on his first international bikepacking trip to Japan. Read Syaheir's story of discovering cycling during the pandemic and find a colorful gallery of images here...

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Reader’s Rig: Michael’s Custom Waltly

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 14:33:21 +0000

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from Michael in Frankfurt, Germany, who shares a look at his custom hardtail from Waltly Titanium. Read Michael's story of first catching the MTB bug in the early 90s, learn about his inspiration for the frame and build, and find more photos here...

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Reader’s Rig: Dave’s Bike Friday All-Packa

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 14:03:17 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from longtime community member Dave Nice in Colorado, who shares his unique fixed gear Bike Friday All-Packa folding bike. Learn more about Dave and his bikepacking-ready mini velo here...

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Readers Rig: Tommy’s 1994 Specialized Rockhopper

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 13:10:02 +0000

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from Tommy in Copenhagen, Denmark, who shares his modified 1994 Specialized Rockhopper with disc brakes, a Surly fork, and a thoughtful build kit that blends old and new parts. Learn more about Tommy and his unique Rockhopper here...

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Reader’s Rig: Brett’s Brodie Argus

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 13:26:13 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from Brett Wildeman in Rossland, British Columbia, who shares the Brodie Argus that has already lived a handful of lifetimes before taking its current form as a kid-hauling adventuremobile. Get to know some of Brett's story and take a peek at his bike here...

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Reader’s Rig: Adam’s Esker Japhy

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 13:13:11 +0000

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from Adam in Idaho, who shares the Esker Japhy hardtail he built up with a mix of old and new parts for day rides through the surrounding foothills and extended bikepacking getaways alike. Learn more about Adam and find photos of his loaded bike on the Sun Valley High Country Loop here...

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Reader’s Rig: Jarod’s Velo Orange Neutrino + BOB Yak Cargo Bike

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 13:25:19 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from frame builder Jarod Bourdeau in California, who shares the one-of-a-kind cargo bike he built by combining a Velo Orange Neutrino mini velo and a BOB Yak trailer. The result is nothing short of spectacular, and it's equally practical to boot. Learn more about Jarod and his rig here...

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Reader’s Rig: John’s Custom Carver

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 13:13:01 +0000

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from John in South Carolina, who shares his custom-built Carver titanium rando rig that was designed for a past edition of Paris-Brest-Paris and features S&S couplers. Learn more about John, his bike, and his cycling advocacy work here...

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Reader’s Rig: Emily’s All-City Super Professional

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 13:44:26 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from our friend Emily in British Columbia, who shares the All-City Super Professional she recently rebuilt to tackle a two-week a solo ride of the Tree to Sea Loop on Vancouver Island. Get to know Emily and her bike here...

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Reader’s Rig: Joseph’s Trek 850 Mountain Track

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 13:34:20 +0000

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from Joseph in Chicago, who shares his lovely Trek 850 Mountain Track built up with a Crust Clydesdale cargo fork and an eclectic mix of parts. Learn more about Joseph and his characterful city bike here...

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Reader’s Rig: Philippe’s Custom Memento Gecko

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 13:08:59 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from Philippe Robin of Montreal, Canada, who shares a look at the custom Memento Gecko he's currently riding south across the Americas. Learn a little about Philippe, his motivations for taking on a multi-year bikepacking journey, and his one-of-a-kind rig here...

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Reader’s Rig: Tyler’s Custom Sklar Hardtail

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 14:14:03 +0000

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from Tyler Tegtmeier in Idaho, who shares the custom Sklar Bikes hardtail that he had built for loaded bikepacking trips and backcountry day rides. Get to know Tyler and find details on his custom Montana-made Sklar here...

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Reader’s Rig: Joachim’s 2014 Bombtrack Hook

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 13:20:47 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from our friend Joachim Rosenlund in Berlin, who shares the 2014 Bombtrack Hook that has taken him to Norway, Armenia, Scotland, Iran, and beyond. Get to know Joachim and his trusty gravel travel rig here...

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Reader’s Rig: Isaiah’s Kona Hahanna

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 13:30:25 +0000

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from Isaiah Bridgemohan in Ontario, who shares his restored and repainted Kona Hahanna 26er. Find Isaiah's story of falling in love with riding and his Hahanna backstory here...

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Reader’s Rig: Jimbo’s B Bloque Bikes Custom

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 13:15:07 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from Jimbo Safi in Switzerland, who shares a look at his colorful custom randonneur from B Bloque Bikes of Madrid, Spain. Learn more about Jimbo and his classic steel rig with some thoughtful modern touches here...

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Reader’s Rig: Geoff’s Custom Poopie Prancer

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 13:20:02 +0000

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from Geoff Campbell in British Columbia, who shares his custom Poopie Prancer, a frame with long chainstays and slack geometry that's purpose-built to haul taller riders. Learn more about Geoff and his bike here...

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Reader’s Rig: Eric’s Rivendell Joe Appaloosa

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 13:45:37 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from our pal Eric Dabbert in Crested Butte, Colorado, who shares the stunning Rivendell Joe Appaloosa that carries him on day-to-day rides around town and further afield into the surrounding mountains. Get to know Eric and find an extensive gallery of photos here...

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Reader’s Rig: Paulo’s Esker Hayduke Titanium

Guest — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 11:23:30 +0000

In this feature edition of Reader's Rig, we introduce Paulo LaBerge and the Esker Hayduke Titanium that most recently took him to the Cape Loop on Mexico's Baja California peninsula. Learn all about Paulo's love for the steel and Ti Haydukes he's owned over the years, find a detailed build kit, and browse a colorful array of photos of his loaded rig out on the trails here...

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Reader’s Rig: Simon’s Custom Waltly Titanium

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 13:18:12 +0000

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from architect Simon Spring in Bern, Switzerland, who shares the custom Waltly Titanium ATB designed and had built after struggling to find an off-the-shelf frame that suited him. Get to know Simon and his bike and find bonus peek at some of his beautiful handmade furniture here...

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Reader’s Rig: Barata’s 1996 Trek 970

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 13:21:15 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from Barata in São Paulo, Brazil, who shares the mid-90s Trek 970 that he found in gently used condition several years back and uses for everything from commuting around the city to bikepacking trips into the surrounding countryside. Get to know Barata and his bike here...

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Reader’s Rig: Juraj’s Custom Rocket Titanium

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 13:35:59 +0000

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from Juraj in Switzerland, who shares the custom drop-bar mountain bike he had built by Rocket Titanium Bikes in Austria. Learn a little about Juraj's 30-year cycling history and his lovely one-of-a-kind titanium rig here...

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Reader’s Rig: Ryan’s Salsa Timberjack SLX 29

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 13:06:24 +0000

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from Ryan Duncan in California, who shares the Salsa Timberjack SLX 29 he built up to handle singletrack-heavy bikepacking trips and and day rides on technical trails. Get to know more about Ryan and his Timberjack here...

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Reader’s Rig: Rob’s Surly ECR

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 13:00:15 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from Rob Thwaites in the UK, who offers a thorough look at his Surly ECR with 27.5" wheels, a Rohloff drivetrain, and several homemade bikepacking bags. Find photos and read about Rob's rides around Scotland, Türkiye, Morocco, and more aboard his ECR here...

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Reader’s Rig: Blazej’s Karamba Frameworks

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 13:21:44 +0000

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from Blazej in Poland, who shares his custom steel all-roader from Karamba Frameworks that's fully kitted out in bags from Baby Legs. Get to know more about Blazej, his one-of-a-kind rig, and how he found a passion for ultra-distance cycling here...

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Reader’s Rig: Henk’s 1997 Giant Terrago

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 13:33:40 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from artist and retired architect Henk Woltjer in Amsterdam, who shares the 1997 Giant Terrago he found in nearly new condition and reimagined with some fresh parts, a front rack, and a couple of homemade bags. Get to know Henk and his practical and affordable tourer here...

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Reader’s Rig: Bill’s Soma Grand Randonneur V3

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 13:01:01 +0000

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from Bill Brown in Seattle, who shares the Soma Grand Randonneur V3 that he built to handle everything from grocery runs around the city to riding unpaved trails around Puget Sound. Learn more about Bill and his front-loading Soma here...

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Reader’s Rig: Joshua’s Black Sheep Midtail

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 26 May 2023 13:08:59 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from Joshua Torrans in Michigan, who offers a detailed look at his custom titanium midtail adventure rig from Black Sheep Bikes in Colorado. Learn more about Joshua and how riding his one-of-a-kind machine has inspired him to take on several winter ultra events here...

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Reader’s Rig: Justin’s Salsa-Surly Tall Bike

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 19 May 2023 14:00:40 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from Justin Enerson in Minneapolis, Minnesota, who shares a look at the stretched-out tall bike he built out of a mix of decommissioned Salsa and Surly frames. Get to know more about Justin and read the story behind the 11th tall bike he's built to date here...

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Reader’s Rig: Ben’s Titanium Omnium Mini-Max

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 12 May 2023 13:01:38 +0000

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from Ben Kampschoer in Victoria, Australia, who shares the gorgeous Titanium Omnium Mini-Max cargo bike he uses for daily life, touring, and hauling his dog Billy. Get to know a little about Ben and find some lovely images of his Ti Mini-Max here...

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Reader’s Rig: Liam’s Norco Ithaqua

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 05 May 2023 13:04:26 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from Liam Shannon in Canada, whose 2020 Norco Itaqua has taken him to some stunning and hard-to-reach places in the couple of years he's owned it, including many snowy rides with this retired sled dog, Gibbs. Get to know Liam and his fatbike here...

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Reader’s Rig: Victor’s 1999 Rocky Mountain Blizzard

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 13:18:28 +0000

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from Victor Wiltmann in Ontario, Canada, who shares his 1999 Rocky Mountain Blizzard, a bike with loads of history. Learn how the Blizzard came into Victor's life, how it handled some of the Highland Trail 550 route in Scotland, and a little about his longtime interest in breathing new life into old bikes here...

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Reader’s Rig: Grant’s Berg In-Betweener

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 12:50:10 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig is a custom Berg Bikes "In-Betweener" that belongs to Grant Lestock-Kay from Cowichan Valley, British Columbia. Take a look at this one-of-a-kind singlespeed machine that was loving built with help from several area frame builders and friends here...

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Reader’s Rig: Nathan’s Salsa Timberjack

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 14:08:02 +0000

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from Nathan Reimer in British Columbia, who shares his 2021 Salsa Timberjack XT 29 and the story of how bikes have been an influential force in his life for the past 15 years. Learn more about Nathan and his TJ here...

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Reader’s Rig: Jim’s Hunter Cycles Woodrat 29er

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 12:56:40 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from Outer Shell co-owner Jim Santos in San Francisco, who shares his Hunter Cycles Woodrat 29er. Learn more about Jim and read the story of how he ended up with one of five Woodrat steel hardtails built by Rick Hunter here...

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Reader’s Rig: Tom Norman’s Mone El Continente

Guest — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 11:01:21 +0000

In this feature edition of Reader's Rig, we get to know Tom Norman of Vancouver, British Columbia, who shares an in-depth look at his gorgeous Mone El Continente. Find a brilliant set of photos and details about his highly considered build here, which includes a Rohloff drivetrain, dynamo lighting, and a great backstory...

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Reader’s Rig: Ilja’s OCCP

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 13:29:02 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from Ilja in Germany, who shares a refreshingly practical Oliver Corpus Cycling Parts (OCCP) commuter/work bike that's built to withstand the demands of daily use around the city without attracting too much attention. Learn more about Ilja and the OCCP here...

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Reader’s Rig: Cody’s 2012 Surly Moonlander

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 13:10:01 +0000

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from Cody Johnson in Minneapolis, Minnesota, who shares the first-generation Surly Moonlander he's been riding for more than a decade. You can get to know Cody and his all-terrain, all-season steel tourer and grocery-getter here...

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Reader’s Rig: Tyler’s Bassi Hog’s Back

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 13:52:32 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from photographer and filmmaker Tyler Dawson in Vancouver, British Columbia, who shares the Bassi Hog's Back he built up to work equally well for city life and loaded touring further afield. Learn more about Tyler's Bassi and read his advice to new bikepackers here...

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Reader’s Rig: Tom’s Stayer Cycles Groadinger OG+

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 13:51:30 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from Tom Burton in Suffolk, England, who shares custom the UK-made Stayer Cycles Groadinger OG+ he had built to take on the local singletrack and forest trails around his home. Get to know more about Tom and his drop-bar 29er here...

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Reader’s Rig: DeArmond’s Salsa Timberjack Ti

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 14:01:18 +0000

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from photographer DeArmond Lopez of Albuquerque, New Mexico, who shares the fully loaded Salsa Timberjack Ti that he's currently riding south toward Patagonia. Learn more about DeArmond, his bike, and his philosophy of utilitarian cycling here...

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Reader’s Rig: Tim’s Rivendell Protovelo

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 13:44:13 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from Tim in Portland, who shares the gorgeous one-off Rivendell Protovelo that he uses for everything from century rides to spins around the neighborhood with his kids. You can get to know Tim and his prototype rig here...

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Reader’s Rig: Kasy’s Surly ECR

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 14:16:58 +0000

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from Kasy Zook, who shares his well-traveled Surly ECR that features a full suite of homemade bags and a Rohloff drivetrain. Learn more about Kasy, his bike, and his philosophy of living his best days now here...

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Reader’s Rig: Kurt’s 1988 Cannondale M800

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 14:25:04 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig is Kurt's Cannondale M800, which he found in pieces at a local community bike shop and lovingly restored into a one-of-a-kind ride that features an eclectic mix of parts, each with a meaningful story. Learn more about Kurt and his Cannondale here...

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Reader’s Rig: Ravi’s Specialized Diverge

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 13:46:21 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from Ravi Almeter in Texas, who shares his 2021 Specialized Diverge and a video he put together from his ride of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route last summer. Get to know Ravi and watch "The Sabbatical" here...

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Reader’s Rig: Alex’s Kona Sutra

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 14:46:38 +0000

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from Alex Tunbridge in Melbourne, Australia, who shares the 2020 Kona Sutra he bought complete and has slowly been transforming into his ideal bikepacking rig. Get to know Alex and his bike and hear about his upcoming tour in Indonesia here...

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Reader’s Rig: Alex’s Stayer All Road

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 15:00:30 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from Alex Dyson of Restrap in the UK, who shares his Stayer All Road with custom graphics and a number of hardwearing Cerakote-finished bits. Learn more about Alex and his go-anywhere adventure machine here...

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