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Revel Wayward Dream Bike Giveaway

Logan Watts — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 11:13:52 +0000

With our fall fundraising member deadline approaching, we’re thrilled to announce our latest Bikepacking Collective Reward project. One lucky member will receive a brand new Revel Wayward hardtail decked out with some of our favorite components: a cockpit with parts from PAUL Components and Ergon, Hunter Cycles Smooth Move Bars, a SRAM GX Transmission, Logos Eudae carbon wheels, a RockShox Pike Ultimate fork, and a beautiful custom frame bag from Rockgeist. Learn more about this dream build and how to potentially get it here...

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Allan Shaw’s Silk Road Mountain Race Omnium Cargo

Allan Shaw — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 11:00:13 +0000

Later this month, Allan Shaw will be setting out on the fifth edition of the Silk Road Mountain Race in Kyrgyzstan. This year, he'll be doing it a little differently from the other 155 riders. Allan will be pedaling the rugged 1,800-kilometer route aboard his fresh Omnium Cargo V3IR. Learn more about Allan's shiny new titanium steed, why he decided to ride it in this race, and find his complete pack list here...

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Logan’s Cotic SolarisMax + Choosing a Bike for Oaxaca

Logan Watts — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 12:00:44 +0000

In our latest Worthy Builds feature, Logan ruminates on the complexity of selecting the perfect bike for an extended trip in Oaxaca, Mexico, a magical region that offers a bewildering variety of surfaces and terrain. Find his rationale, details on the Cotic SolarisMax that he rebuilt for the occasion, and an overview of his complete bikepacking kit here…

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Rodeo Labs Trail Donkey 4.0 and the Grand Industry Conspiracy

Guest — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 12:31:49 +0000

Following the release of the Rodeo Labs Trail Donkey 4.0, we reached out to the brand's founder Stephen Fitzgerald to learn more about the evolution of their do-mostly-everything gravel bike. Find that here, alongside an honest and engaging look at the cycling industry from someone who's unsure if they're part of it or not...

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Kona Unit X Dream Builds: Alpine vs. Expedition

Montanus — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 11:37:39 +0000

In their latest video, Francesco and Giorgio from Montanus assemble two Kona Unit X dream builds using select components and accessories. For comparison, they tailor each for the trips they love most: one for expedition bikepacking and another for alpine mountain riding. Watch the video and learn more about the builds here...

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Kona Sutra LTD Dream Build by Gee Milner (Video)

Logan Watts — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 13:02:39 +0000

This Kona Sutra LTD Dream Build by Gee Milner is valued at over $10,000, and you could win it. For this extra-special build, Kona played off the Sutra LTD’s go-anywhere, rugged touring nature with a bit of a modern twist. Find the build kit here, plus a video and details on how you could win this bike...

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Scouting Rigs of the Eastern Divide Trail

Logan Watts — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 11:38:18 +0000

Quite a few people who are planning to ride a segment—or multiple segments—of the Eastern Divide Trail (EDT) have asked what bike they should bring. To help answer that question, we've rounded up photos and details about several bikes and setups used in the making of the EDT and details about what works and what doesn’t…

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Three More Interesting Bikes From Sea Otter

Evan Christenson — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 12:25:05 +0000

Among all the fascinating bikes that Evan Christenson found while wandering around the 2022 Sea Otter Classic, these three stood out. Find a full gallery, build kit, and details on Paul Zeigle's Champagne Supernova Surly Ogre, Joe Cruz's custom Mosaic GT-2, and the Sierra Oddity here...

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Lucas’ Fairlight Faran 2.0 Build: All-Terrain Rando

Lucas Winzenburg — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 12:46:12 +0000

Following four seasons of dialing in his Fairlight Faran 2.0 on various bikepacking trips around Europe, Lucas shares the build in its final form. Read on for a detailed parts list, his roundup of favorite handmade bags, and a collection of images shot along the way...

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Ibis Ripley AF Review: VA’s AF

Logan Watts — Mon, 03 Jan 2022 13:36:28 +0000

Launched last year, the Ibis Ripley AF is a more affordable alloy version of the brand's beloved short-travel carbon 29er, the Ripley. With a few intriguing updates, Virginia built up a frame and has been tearing around Pisgah with it ever since. Find the build and an extensive photo gallery here, alongside a few of her thoughts about it…

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Emily’s All-City Super Professional + First Campout

Miles Arbour — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 12:40:28 +0000

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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Tallbikepacking on my On One Inbred (after chopping it in pieces)

Cass Gilbert — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 13:10:06 +0000

Can there be a more poetic swansong for your favourite old mountain bike - the one you could never bring yourself to part with - than transforming it into something completely wondrous and magical? Cass remembers touring on his On One Inbred of yesteryear, and after painfully witnessing its dismemberment, rejoices in its imaginative reanimation…

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An Inside Look at the New Rodeo Labs Show Pony Hardtail

Miles Arbour — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 12:23:11 +0000

Rodeo Labs just teased a prototype of their first mountain bike, so we reached out to Rodeo Labs founder, Stephen Fitzgerald, to learn more about the bikepacking-focused Rodeo Labs Show Pony and what we can expect. Find some detailed thoughts from Stephen and a peek at the prototype here...

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Miles’ Kuwahara Cascade and the Unicorn Farm

Miles Arbour — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 13:34:18 +0000

After picking up a well-loved Kuwahara Cascade from the Unicorn Farm on Vancouver Island last fall, Miles swapped a few parts around to get it ready for some serious urban basket-klunking and bakery runs. Find a gallery of photos and the story behind the Cascade here...

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Building a Surly Cross-Check as a Dream Commuter

Lucas Winzenburg — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 12:56:44 +0000

In need of a new daily driver, Lucas recently built up a humble Surly Cross-Check frameset into the commuter of his dreams. Learn about his one of a kind Cross-Check here, which features internal dynamo wire routing, custom paint, an eclectic parts kit, and more...

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The Curve Titanosaur is the 36er They Hope No One Will Buy

Guest — Fri, 03 Jul 2020 12:17:55 +0000

Designed specifically to tackle the rough Australian Outback, the Curve Titanosaur has 36" wheels, loads of mounts, goes fast, and they secretly hope no one will want to buy one. Find the detailed story behind the Titanosaur here, as told by Curve Cycling's Grand Ambassador Ryan Flinn...

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Virginia’s Why Cycles Wayward

Logan Watts — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 15:11:26 +0000

Virginia recently got surprised with a new Why Cycles Wayward for trail riding, touring, and everything in between. The build features a 1x12 drivetrain, 29 x 2.6” tires, and a custom bolt-on frame bag. Read on for build details, a full photo gallery, and a Q and A with Virginia...

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The Corvid MAP (More Adventure Please)

Logan Watts — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 12:55:42 +0000

Just in case you misread the title, this isn't a map depicting the spreading pandemic that's currently upending the world. Instead, on a much needed lighter note, this is all about Corvid Cycles' new MAP (More Adventure Please), a titanium drop-bar bikepacking bike made for Betsy Welch, complete with custom bags by JPaks and a titanium trowel! Find all the details and loads of photos here...

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Logan’s Kona Sutra LTD + Paramos Pack List

Logan Watts — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 13:06:10 +0000

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

Lucas Winzenburg — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 14:30:38 +0000

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...

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Miles’ Flat Bar Trek 520: Little Red Corvette

Miles Arbour — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 14:14:47 +0000

The stock Trek 520, the quintessential steel touring bike in the brand's lineup, wasn't quite doing it for Miles. Here is his take on a classic, complete with a flat bar conversion, 1x11 drivetrain, and the absolute biggest tires he could fit. Find details, lots of photos, and a complete build kit here...

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Miles’ Why Cycles S7 Dream Build: Why Not?

Miles Arbour — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 14:24:29 +0000

Having moved into a van full time and with space at a premium, Miles decided to build one bike to rule them all: A Why Cycles S7 paired with We Are One Composites’ new Convert wheels, bar, and stem, a sprinkling of green Wolftooth Components bits, and a modified version of The People’s Liberation Drivetrain. Check out all the details here, including photos and a complete component list…

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More Bikes From the 2019 Sea Otter Classic

Logan Watts — Mon, 22 Apr 2019 11:51:29 +0000

Here are seven more intriguing bikes we found at the 2019 Sea Otter Classic, including a Rock Lobster tandem mountain bike, the latest steel Norco Search, three bikes from Speedvagen, the latest Hakka MX color from Ibis, and the Thesis OB-1...

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The New Otso Waheela C (Sea Otter Classic 2019)

Logan Watts — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 13:30:54 +0000

With clearance for 2.1" tires, four cage mounts, and an adjustable wheelbase, the new Otso Waheela C is another interesting choice among the growing legion of carbon gravel bikes built for exploration...

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Rodeo Labs Traildonkey 3.0 (Sea Otter Classic 2019)

Logan Watts — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 13:17:35 +0000

We had the opportunity to get up close and personal with the Rodeo Labs Traildonkey 3.0 during the 2019 Sea Otter Classic. Complete with quick release hydraulic brake couplers, the "switch" version easily changes between a drop-bar all-road rig and a flat bar MTB. See more photos and details here...

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Niner MCR 9 RDO Full-Suspension Gravel Bike

Logan Watts — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 11:54:54 +0000

Niner's MCR (Magic Carpet Ride) full-suspension gravel bike was on display at the Sea Otter Classic last weekend. Here's a full photo gallery and the official flipboard presentation with a detailed look at when, why, and how Niner created it. What do you think? Full-squish curly-bar bikes for bikepacking? Tour Divide, anyone?

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Moots Routt YBB (Sea Otter Classic 2019)

Logan Watts — Sat, 13 Apr 2019 16:03:44 +0000

On display at the Sea Otter Classic, the new Moots Routt RSL YBB features a micro-shock softail design, 45mm tires, and a beautiful anodized graphics scheme. Here's a look at it, along with some additional photos from their booth...

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Goat’s Crust Scapegoat (Sea Otter Classic 2019)

Logan Watts — Sat, 13 Apr 2019 10:06:04 +0000

From the depths of Sea Otter Classic, we present Goat's Crust Scapegoat, a go-anywhere bike inspired by Riding The Spine, a classic fat-packing journey from Alaska to Argentina. Find more photos and details here...

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Brother Wang’s Marin Space-Packer (Sea Otter Classic 2019)

Logan Watts — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 17:15:12 +0000

While wandering around Sea Otter, we bumped in to our friend Clayton and his full-suspension Marin B-17 "send-packing" rig, decked out with shiny Porcelain Rocket bags. Check it out here, plus more tidbits from WTB's display booth...

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The New Chapter2 AO (Sea Otter Classic 2019)

Logan Watts — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 15:43:29 +0000

We're live at the Sea Otter Classic bike festival this weekend. Here's the first of many posts to come. New Zealand-based bike company CHAPTER2 just released the AO, a carbon gravel/all-road bike with a few interesting features. We spent some time talking to the company and taking photos. Here are the details...

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Logan’s Custom Gorilla Monsoon

Logan Watts — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 12:07:49 +0000

To complement its lizard-like paint scheme, Logan built his new 2019 Gorilla Monsoon to tackle the Southwestern deserts, East Coast gravel, and everything in between. Highlights include Thesis carbon wheels, wide Enve drop bars, and 2.35" semi-slick tires, fit for sandy dirt roads. Find complete details here...

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Skyler’s DaamBuilt Custom Bikepacking Rig

Skyler Des Roches — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 13:00:27 +0000

In our latest Rider and Rig, Skyler shows off his DaamBuilt No. 5 custom hardtail and digs deep into the nitty gritty of its angles, measurements, cable routing placement, and other intricate details that make it his near-perfect backcountry trail bikepacking rig...

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Solace Cycles OM-1P on The Adirondack Trail Ride

Guest — Fri, 11 May 2018 13:03:04 +0000

Michael Intrabartola puts the Solace Cycles OM-1P through its paces on the third annual grand depart of The Adirondack Trail Ride (TATR). Read his thoughts on this custom titanium hardtail built around a Pinion Gearbox. Plus, get the backstory on TATR, of which Michael also happens to be the creator...

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Logan’s Salsa Timberjack Ti: Space Metal Dream Build

Logan Watts — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 14:12:56 +0000

With a Niner carbon fork and Ibis hoops, Logan dialed in his Salsa Timberjack Ti for ultralight adventure. Read why he picked this frame and a cast of components that includes a Shimano/Wolf Tooth wide-range 1x drivetrain, I9 hubs, and 29x2.6" rubber for his dream bikepacking build...

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VA’s Salsa Deadwood (Take 2): Built for Comfort

Logan Watts — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 13:45:57 +0000

The second coming of Virginia’s Salsa Deadwood was a last-minute scramble build finished the day before our flight to the Republic of Georgia. Fortunately, it couldn’t have turned out any better… or more comfortably. In this Rider and Rig we talk to Virginia about her style of bikepacking and how to stay comfortable on long tours… plus her full packlist.

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