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Crust Scapegoat Review: ScapeBot Touring Through Time

Miles Arbour — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 12:28:15 +0000

The latest generation of the Crust Scapegoat (ScapeBot) features plenty of the specs we’d hope to see from a ride-around-the-world rigid mountain bike, including geometry tuned for heavy hauling, loads of mounting points, and clearance for 29 x 3.0” tires. After nearly a year of dirt-road rambling, packrafting, and bikepacking, find our long-term Crust Scapegoat review here…

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Introducing the Binary Maniak

Miles Arbour — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 14:29:51 +0000

Designed in conjunction with Steve from Hardtail Party, the new Binary Maniak is a modern titanium 29+ hardtail built for today’s technical, steep trails. Check it out here...

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Reader’s Rig: Tommy’s Bombtrack Beyond Plus

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 13:21:48 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from our friend Tommy Ransome in Berlin, who shares the story of how he ended up with one of the most well-traveled Bombtrack Beyond Plus frames out there and how he's given it a second life since then. Learn more about Tommy as his bike here...

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New Jones LWB Complete and SWB Complete V2

Cass Gilbert — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 12:50:05 +0000

Jones' SWB and LWB Completes feature significantly improved build kits... but the price has gone up too. Find all the details here, along with an analysis of the changes...

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Cjell Mone and his La Roca

Cass Gilbert — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 12:44:32 +0000

After a two-week tour through the Oaxacan mountains, Cass Gilbert gets the lowdown on Cjell Moné and his custom 5-speed La Roca, complete with an attention-grabbing Lefty fork. We ask him where he and his distinctive brand, Mone Bikes, are headed next. And we talk bread trucks, coaster brake hop-up kits, '80s mountain bikes, and getting more people on bikes...

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An Elegy for the Surly ECR… is 29+ Dead?

Logan Watts — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 12:10:09 +0000

In case you haven't gotten the inside scoop, Surly has discontinued another classic. The ECR is no more, and we're sad to see it go. Read on for our thoughts about this decision and how the ECR bridged the gap between bikepacking and long-distance touring. Plus, watch our latest video, "Is 29+ Dead?"

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Reader’s Rig: Clare’s Bombtrack Beyond Plus

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 21 May 2021 12:46:22 +0000

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from our friend Clare Nattress in the UK, who shares the Bombtrack Beyond Plus she rode on a year-long trip around the world and has since converted into a mobile sampling device to collect ambient air pollution data as part of her Ph.D. research. Learn more about Clare, her work, and her bike here...

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2021 Salsa Fargo Gets “Green” Paint and Minor Revisions

Logan Watts — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 15:03:43 +0000

The 2021 Salsa Fargo Apex 1 model gets a Green paint job with pearled finish, Cowchipper bars, and stays with 2.2" 29er Sparwood tires. Find all the details here.

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Teravail Kennebec/Cumberland 29 x 2.6″ Combo Review

Cass Gilbert — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 15:02:27 +0000

As a longterm advocate of 3" tyres on rigid bikes, dabbling with the wide trail wheel size has convinced Cass that there's a lot to be said for 'skinnier' wide trail tyres, especially when travelling where replacement options are limited. Find his thoughts on the 29 x 2.6" Teravail Kennebec and Cumberland tyres here...

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Announcing the 2021 Bombtrack Beyond+ and Beyond+ ADV

Logan Watts — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 12:04:53 +0000

Just announced, the 2021 Bombtrack Beyond+ and Beyond+ ADV both get new build kits, fresh paint, and a few other tweaks. Find all the details about their updated rough stuff touring rigs here, with exclusive photos and launch videos...

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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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Curve Launches GMX+ with clearance for 29+ tires and 7 bottle cages

Logan Watts — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 15:03:40 +0000

The newly designed Curve GMX+ has clearance for 29 x 3.0" tires and some very unique mounting features, including a new fork with six mounts per blade, and an unprecedented seven pairs of bottle cage mounts on the frame. Find all the specs here and learn about the preorder that kicked off earlier this week...

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Meet The New Why Wayward V2 (SquidWard!)

Logan Watts — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 13:33:27 +0000

The 2020 Why Wayward V2 was redesigned with a higher stack, more tire clearance, and a few other tweaks to improve its ride quality. We got our hands on the high-end build, featuring the new Oddity Squidfork and Lowrizer handlebar. Dig in for our initial impressions on the "SquidWard" and find all the specs, plus loads of photos...

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2020 Surly ECR Now in Tank Green

Miles Arbour — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 13:09:44 +0000

New for 2020, the Surly ECR is available in a 'Tank Green' paint job as both a complete build and frameset. Check out the details and photos here...

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New Smokestone Bikes Mr Harry: 29+ Gravel

Miles Arbour — Sun, 19 Jan 2020 13:15:29 +0000

Designed in Gloucestershire, UK, Smokestone Bikes' new Mr Harry is a titanium gravel bike that offers clearance for 29 x 3.0" tires, boost hub spacing, dropper post routing, and more. Find all the details and photos here...

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The 2020 Salsa Fargo

Logan Watts — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 10:47:50 +0000

Salsa went back to the Fargo's roots with the 2020 Apex 1 model, in more ways than one (kind of). The new model gets 2.2" 29er Sparwood tires and (almost) retro paint and graphics...

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First Look: 2020 Bombtrack Beyond+ ADV

Cass Gilbert — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 12:11:54 +0000

2020 sees a few tweaks to Bombtrack's big-wheeled Beyond+ ADV, including three-pack cage mounts on each seatstay. Here are all the details, the full build kit, and a few thoughts on how it rides.

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Reader’s Rig: Matty’s Bombtrack Beyond+ ADV

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 05 Jul 2019 11:55:34 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from our pal Matty Waudby, who has been riding his Bombtrack Beyond+ ADV through beautiful places like Nepal, Tasmania, Norway, and Spain over the past year. He shares a bit about how his BMX upbringing has shaped his life today, along with lots of details about his well-loved bikepacking rig...

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Reader’s Rig: Josh’s Myth Cycles Talos 29+

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 28 Jun 2019 12:09:41 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig belongs to Josh Chapple, who's in the middle of planning a Colorado Trail ride on his 29+ Myth Cycles Talos. Find details about Josh and his bike here, along with a comprehensive pack list for his upcoming trip...

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Announcing the Jones Plus LWB Complete

Cass Gilbert — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 15:25:43 +0000

Introducing the new Jones Plus LWB Complete, a ready to roll version of the 29+ fully rigid all rounder, now ringing in at $2050...

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Jones Plus SWB Complete Review: Jones Magic for Less $

Cass Gilbert — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 13:56:55 +0000

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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WTB Releases Vigilante 29+ Tire

Miles Arbour — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 10:57:47 +0000

WTB quietly announced a 29" version of their popular Vigilante tire yesterday, bringing an aggressive tread pattern to the 29+ platform that's both durable and supportive. Here's everything you need to know...

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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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Joel Caldwell and his Surly ECR in Ethiopia

Logan Watts — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 13:46:51 +0000

In this edition of Rider and Rig, we check in on our old friend Joel Caldwell. Joel is a professional conservation photographer whose work has taken him to some amazing places. Less than two years ago, after a serious motorcycle accident, Joel lost his left leg. Nonetheless, a positive outlook, perseverance, and training got him back on the bike for our recent ride through Ethiopia…

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Why Cycles Wayward Review: The Unicorn

TJ Kearns — Thu, 20 Dec 2018 14:12:28 +0000

For bikepackers, 29+ is the stuff of legend. Added traction, floatation, suspension, and rollover make it the ideal platform for backcountry exploits. From afar, the latest rig in this niche, the titanium Why Cycles Wayward, looked to be the perfect specimen. TJ Kearns tested one on countless trail rides and several bikepacking trips to find out if it was indeed the mythical beast he’d been seeking...

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Bombtrack Beyond+ 2 Review: Up and over the Alps

Cass Gilbert — Thu, 11 Oct 2018 15:12:08 +0000

With just six years of business under its belt, Germany-based Bombtrack Bikes has grown quickly. It now offers a wide and exciting range of adventure-ready bikes, many of them designed with bikepackers in mind. Cass Gilbert takes a Bombtrack Beyond+ 2 up and over the European Alps, and reports back on the ride...

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Rider and Rig: Franzi and her Bombtrack Beyond Plus

Cass Gilbert — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 12:11:29 +0000

As the writer and photographer behind Tales on Tyres, Franzi Wernsing has spent the last few years wandering the world on two wheels. After following her popular Instagram feed, Cass Gilbert finally got the chance to catch up with her in person on the Trans Alp bikepacking route, to get the full lowdown on her Bombtrack Beyond+, dig deeper into her passion for photography, and find out how she and her partner Jona juggle life on the road...

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2019 Fargo Ti Frameset and Firestarter Boost Fork Announced

Logan Watts — Fri, 15 Jun 2018 18:32:56 +0000

In an unexpected media announcement, Salsa just dropped the 2019 Fargo Ti frameset with an all new Firestarter 110 Carbon Deluxe Fork... complete with four sets of three-pack mounts.

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WTB Ranger Review: 29+, 3.0, TCS Tough

Weston Ring — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 13:29:57 +0000

The WTB Ranger TCS Tough/Fast 29x3.0” tire is designed to be a do-it-all plus-sized workhorse. WTB claims great performance in all conditions, wet or dry, hardpack or loam. With a low profile tread pattern, promising low rolling resistance and tons of traction, what’s not to love? Read the full review...

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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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Salsa Deadwood Gets a Makeover

Logan Watts — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 14:30:54 +0000

In case you missed it over the weekend, one of our favorite bikes from last year got a facelift with 29x2.6 tires, new colors, and three new build specs...

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Trek 1120 Review: Footsteps of Giants

Logan Watts — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 14:11:27 +0000

The Trek 1120 follows in the same 29+ tracks that many bikepacking-specific rigs forged ahead of it, but this bike cuts its own trail with an innovative front rack, a thoughtfully designed rear harness system, and surprising trail prowess... all at a lighter weight than we expected. We’ve been quietly testing one over the last few months; here’s the full review.

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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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Jones Rolls Out The Titanium Spaceframe Plus LWB

Logan Watts — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 17:32:59 +0000

Jones Bikes announces the new Jones Titanium Spaceframe Plus LWB...

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Kenneth and Marie’s Ari Cycles 29+ travel bikes

Cass Gilbert — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 12:57:19 +0000

In our latest Rider and Rig, we admire Danish couple Kenneth and Marie's beautifully crafted 29+ steel hardtails, made by framebuilder Ari Rosenzweig in Israel, for their dirt road journey across the Americas.

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Bombtrack Quietly Unveils a Jaw-dropping 2018 Bike Lineup

Logan Watts — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 13:03:56 +0000

With Eurobike in fully swing, Bombtrack Bicycle Company has a few of its new bikes on display. We had a chance to gather some intel from what looks to be an impressive 2018 model year lineup. Most interesting to bikepackers are the adventure-centric 29+ Beyond+ ADV, the full carbon Hook EXT-C, and the all new road-plus Audax... see details here.

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Introducing the 2018 Trek 1120… a 29+ ‘Bikepacking Stache’.

Logan Watts — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 12:38:34 +0000

Trek has quietly unveiled the latest bike in their touring and travel lineup... the 2018 Trek 1120, a 29+ dirt-tourer complete with a proprietary and thoughtfully designed rack and harness system, and a full mountain bike spec...

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Saddledrive 2017: Surly ECR goes dual wheel size and it’s Pea Lime Pie Soup for the Troll.

Cass Gilbert — Fri, 04 Aug 2017 17:58:54 +0000

Surly updates the ECR, including a rigid-specific geometry and the choice of 29+ or 27.5+ wheels, depending on frame size. Meanwhile, the Troll goes Pea Lime Pie Soup and there's a Receptacle for your Moloko.

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Rider and Rig: Zach Shriver’s Trek Stache + CT packlist

Cass Gilbert — Fri, 28 Jul 2017 14:47:11 +0000

We take a look at Zach Shriver's all carbon, 29+ trail slayer, the Trek Stache 9.8. We also hear about how it was set up for bikepacking the Colorado Trail, as well as exactly what gear Zach carried. It's a great checklist for anyone planning to undertake this beautiful, challenging journey.

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Teravail Cumberland Review: Is 2.6 the new 3.0?

Logan Watts — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 12:47:58 +0000

Just as soon as plus tires go mainstream, along comes "semi-plus". In case you blinked, it seems that 2.8″ tires quickly replaced 3.0″, and now 2.6″ tires have taken the spotlight. Is it all industry hype? To find out we tested the Teravail Cumberland 29×2.6 on 300 miles of trail, gravel, and pavement…

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Salsa Deadwood SUS Review: This bike is for…

Logan Watts — Thu, 11 May 2017 13:04:13 +0000

Aside from those strapping 29x3” tires, Deadwood “the sequel” SUS shares just one similarity with the original steel dropbar bike of the same name — it makes folks wonder. We took the 29+ Deadwood SUS on flow trails, dirt roads, gnarly singletrack, and into the backcountry trying to make heads or tails of this curiosity...

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Terrene Announces the McFly in 29+ and 27.5+

Logan Watts — Tue, 09 May 2017 20:39:36 +0000

Terrene Tires announces the McFly — a promising all-terrain bikepacking plus tire with a solid blend of fast-rolling center tread and chunky side knobs — in both 29x2.8" and 27.5x2.8"...

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Why Cycles Announces Wayward 29+ Titanium Hardtail

Logan Watts — Mon, 08 May 2017 13:49:28 +0000

Why Cycles just released their new Wayward Titanium 29+ hardtail... and is it pretty. Here are some details about this new bike designed for both trail riding and backcountry exploration...

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Salsa Timberjack Ti and Fargo framesets released: Return of Titanium.

Logan Watts — Mon, 01 May 2017 17:31:27 +0000

Today Salsa Cycles announced their 'Return to Titanium' and released the new Timberjack Ti frame and a Fargo Ti frameset to dealers across the US. Act now if you want one, 'cause they're gonna go fast! Also, check out these dream builds and some sneak peek shots of the Timberjack Ti frame...

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Salsa Woodsmoke Review (29+ GX): Space Oddity

Logan Watts — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 13:40:04 +0000

The latest progeny in Salsa’s eccentric lineup is aimed to bridge the gap between trail ninja and adventure rig. In addition to a fair share of trail rides, we took the Woodsmoke 29+ GX1 on a 1,000km expedition in Kyrgyzstan to see if it lives up to its pedigree…

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Big Bike, Little Person: Touring on the 29+ platform.

Cass Gilbert — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 13:30:12 +0000

Ok, so Nancy is 5’5”. So not so little. But the bike, shod as it is with 29+ tires, is certainly big. So how did the two get on? Read on to find out… and glean a few tips for bikepacking with a similar setup.

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Jones Plus Review: A Bike Like No Other

Cass Gilbert — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 12:15:20 +0000

With its unusual frame geometry, eye-catching truss fork, 29+ wheels, and rigid-specific design, the Jones Plus sets out to rewrite the rulebooks. We took this unconventional rig bikepacking, trail riding, and touring, and were more than a little surprised by what we found...

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New Easton ARC Plus Rims: ARC 45 Long-distance Review

Skyler Des Roches — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 13:36:25 +0000

In August 2015, I was lucky to get my hands on one of the first pairs of pre-production ARC 45 rims. Easton’s design team let them slide with the promise that I’d get some photos of them in use, in the wild. I was never expected to write a review, but after almost 4000km of hard, loaded riding, I feel compelled to do so. Its combination of features, size options, and a competitive price, sets the full ARC rim series apart as a potential “staple” mountain bike and bikepacking rim.

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Chumba Ursa 29+ BC Review

Guest — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 15:19:47 +0000

The Chumba Ursa 29+ BC tested on dirt roads, singletrack, rough cattle trails, and equestrian trails throughout the Eastern Sierra...

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Jeff Jones: A Man & His Bikes

Logan Watts — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 20:49:33 +0000

Filmed over the course of four rides near their headquarters in Southern Oregon, Jones Bikes' latest video combines awesome skills and incredible drone footage, with Jeff Jones' explanation into what makes his bikes tick.

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Salsa Deadwood Review: Trail Tested

Christophe Noel — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 16:16:25 +0000

If the last few years have taught me anything, it is to keep an open mind with regard to bicycle design. Conceding that resistance to change is futile, I have since become eager to adopt all the strange and new offerings on the market like the forthcoming Salsa Deadwood.

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Hunt Bikes Swift Campout

Logan Watts — Wed, 26 Aug 2015 12:38:27 +0000

A video capturing a bikepacking adventure into Namadgi National Park and over the Brindabella ranges (Australia) to explore the back country, soak up some mountain air, and enjoy a pedal with friends. Plus, a look at Hunt Bikes 29+ bikepacking frame.

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News: 2016 Salsa ‘Plus’ Bikes – The 29+ Deadwood & 27+ Pony Rustler

Logan Watts — Mon, 20 Jul 2015 19:31:46 +0000

Today Salsa introduced their 2016 bike line up at SaddleDrive, the QBP model year event. Included in the line up are two brand new 'plus' bikes - the 29+ Deadwood & 27+ Pony Rustler. Both are very intriguing bikepacking options.

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Gabe’s Carver Gnarvester Review: Camp + Shred

Gabriel Amadeus — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 11:23:07 +0000

"I can pick my way up tight lines, ride skinnies, drop ledges, and then unpack and make a cup of pourover..."

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Review: The Maxxis Chronicle 29+ Tire

Logan Watts — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 13:40:03 +0000

After working over the classic Knard, the Vee Trax Fatty, and the mud carving Dirt Wizard, I looked forward to putting the Chronicle through its paces. Here is the full review and comparison chart.

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Tested: Bikepacking on the Vee Trax Fatty 29+ Tire

Logan Watts — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 15:27:45 +0000

With tapered and ramped center knobs, the Vee Trax Fatty 29+ proved to be a fair bikepacking option for hardpack, sand, and grainy singletrack…

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Tested: Surly Dirt Wizard 29+ Tires

Logan Watts — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 13:04:51 +0000

A few days prior to the latest 270 mile bikepacking suffer binge, the folks at Surly were kind enough to shod my Krampus with a pair of Dirt Wizard 29+ prototypes to put through the wringer...

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Nostalgia, a Post-ride Belt, and a Tallboy

Logan Watts — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 17:30:07 +0000

A belt made from the tread of a Surly Knard that rolled over 7,500 kilometers of African dirt...

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The Surly Krampus: Bikepacking Build Details

Logan Watts — Fri, 10 Oct 2014 13:07:38 +0000

"... it’s like being a big kid on a grown up BMX bike... that can plow over anything." - D-Molasses

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Surly Krampus vs ECR: Bikepacking or Dirt-road Touring (part 2)

Logan Watts — Tue, 16 Sep 2014 12:18:40 +0000

Why the quiver is not dead: one for dirt-road touring and one for bikepacking.

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Bikepacking or Dirt-road Touring (part 1 of 2) and The State of 29+

Logan Watts — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 13:52:07 +0000

Part 1 of 2 of a ramble pondering nomenclature (dirt touring vs bikepacking), the state of the 29+ platform, and the Surly Krampus vs the ECR...

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