Reader's Rigs Archive - BIKEPACKING.com

Reader’s Rig: Robbyansyah’s Singular Peregrine Mark III

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 14:35:04 +0000

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from Robbyansyah Muhammad in Indonesia, who shares the custom Singular Peregrine he built up in 2022 and has since pedaled on everything from daily commutes to ultra-distance races to bikepacking getaways. Meet Robbyansyah and see his beloved all-rounder here...

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Reader’s Rig: Ande’s Mini Kona Honzo ESD

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 14:10:32 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from Ande Dallas-Murdoch in Glasgow, Scotland, who shares the Kona Honzo ESD hardtail he custom built into a one-of-a-kind mini velo. Meet Ande and check out his unique singlespeed all-rounder here...

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Reader’s Rig: Karsten’s Scott Spark 720

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:01:41 +0000

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from Karsten in Gummersbach, Germany, who shares the 2018 Scott Spark 720 he purchased secondhand and uses for trail rides and bikepacking getaways in the hills surrounding his home. Meet Karsten and learn about the adaptable handlebar bag/backpack and other luggage he sewed himself here...

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Reader’s Rig: Bicycle Pubes’ Tandem for One

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 14:15:02 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from bike industry visionary and master meme lord Bicycle Pubes, who shares the senseless one-person tandem he built around a Schwinn Twinn frame to haul hot dogs and Tootsie Rolls. If you dare, read on for details and photos...

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Reader’s Rig: Alex’s Stayer OMG

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 14:26:48 +0000

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from Alex at Restrap in the UK, who offers a look at the custom Stayer OMG he won as part of the Ultra Distance Scholarship raffle last year. Meet Alex and check out his one-of-a-kind UK-made bike here...

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Reader’s Rig: Giovanni’s Bottecchia Sunkiss 26er

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 13:18:38 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from route contributor Giovanni Zati in Italy. He offers a look at the 26-inch-wheeled Bottecchia Sunkiss he gave a beautiful rusty patina and built up from spare parts for a bikepacking adventure across Transylvania. Meet Giovanni and see his cost-effective ATB here...

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Reader’s Rig: Jose Pacheco’s Brother Big Bro

Guest — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 11:31:58 +0000

In this feature edition of Reader's Rig, we hear from Jose Pacheco in Colombia, who shares how a near-death experience led him to embark on a 7,300-kilometer bike trip from Peru to Chile aboard a Brother Cycles Big Bro. Learn more about his purpose-built Big Bro, the thoughtful collection of parts and bags he uses, and find photos from his travels here...

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Reader’s Rig: Ben’s Specialized AWOL Deluxe

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 12:57:55 +0000

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from Ben on the south coast of England, who offers a look at the 2014 Specialized AWOL Deluxe he uses for everything from jaunts around town for pastries to loaded tours abroad. Get to know Ben and his bike here...

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Reader’s Rig: Michael’s Custom irRascHional Titanium

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 13:54:30 +0000

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from Michael Rasch of New Orleans, who shares his custom titanium irRascHional hardtail with unique anodization that matches his colorful trademark kit. Find build details, some backstory, and photos of his distinctive rig loaded up for the Gunny Loopy Loop race in Colorado here...

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Reader’s Rig: Nico’s Custom Orlowski

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 13:33:21 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from Nico in Germany, who shares the classic steel all-terrain rando bike he had custom made by esteemed builder Jacek Orlowski in Poland. Find a deep dive into Nico's cycling journey and a look at his one-of-a-kind rig here...

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Reader’s Rig: JB’s Nitro Choccy Curve GMX+

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 13:34:37 +0000

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from JB in Queensland, Australia, who offers a peek at the chocolate-painted Curve GMX+ prototype he built up to be a capable dirt tourer that feels like a big BMX bike. Get to know a little about JB, his DIY mentality, and his one-of-a-kind GMX+ here...

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Reader’s Rig: Kia’s Salsa Cutthroat

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 13:04:28 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from Kia of Melbourne, Australia, who presents a detailed look at the custom Salsa Cutthroat she recently rode on a solo bikepacking trip around British Columbia. Learn more about Kia and what bikes mean to her here...

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Reader’s Rig: Johannes’s Alonukis Frameworks Custom

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 13:40:57 +0000

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from young framebuilder Johannes of Alonukis Frameworks in Germany, who shares the classic rando-inspired all-rounder he built from a NOS Reynolds 531 Competition tubeset purchased from eBay. See it here...

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Reader’s Rig: Beija’s Otso Warakin

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 13:27:06 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from Beija in Seattle, who shares her new steel Otso Warakin with a color-coordinated build and some intriguing limited edition bags from Swift Industries. Meet Beija and find her perspective on pursuing joy on two wheels here...

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Reader’s Rig: Nore’s Kona Unit X

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 13:20:38 +0000

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from Belgian photographer Nore Van Kersavond, who is currently on a year-long bikepacking trip through the Andes on her Kona Unit X. Meet Nore and read her reflection on making a small frame work for a long trip here...

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Reader’s Rig: Jeremy’s Novara Mazama

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 13:51:27 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from two-time route contributor Jeremy Nolan in California, who shares the Novara Mazama he picked up at REI eight years ago and has ridden all over the place in the time since. Meet Jeremy and check out his well-loved bike here...

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Reader’s Rig: Luke’s Tanglefoot Hardtack

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 13:20:55 +0000

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from JACK the Bike Rack inventor Luke Cardew in Shangai, China, who shares a look at his lovingly built Tanglefoot Hardtack and some of his other creations. Learn more about Luke, his bike, and his travels around Asia aboard it here...

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Reader’s Rig: Alex’s Ibis Exie

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 12:56:48 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from Alex in Michigan, who shares his Colorado Trail Race-ready Ibis Exie, which we also featured in an in-depth YouTube video earlier this week. Meet Alex and find a look at his full-suspension bike here...

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Reader’s Rig: Daren’s Custom Woodpecker

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 13:17:10 +0000

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from builder Daren Beenen of Woodpecker Cycle Co., who offers a short and sweet look at the custom "Grocery Shredder" e-bike he built for his partner as an upgrade to their recumbent trike. Check it out here...

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Reader’s Rig: Naomi and Matt’s Custom Clandestine Tandem

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 13:25:58 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from Naomi and Matt in England, who share the custom Clandestine Companion tandem that has taken them on various adventures together throughout the past four years. Meet Matt and Naomi and see their bike configured for a 40-day journey across Norway here...

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Reader’s Rig: Adam’s Kona Rove Ti

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 13:15:41 +0000

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from Adam in beautiful Poznan, Poland. He shares a peek at his do-it-all titanium Kona Rove and some of the backstory behind the evolution of his dream bike. Meet Adam and find details on his Ti Rove here...

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Reader’s Rig: Antoine’s Brother Cycles Big Bro

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 13:35:34 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from photographer and mechanic Antoine in Brussels, Belgium. He offers some thoughts on the practical and capable Brother Cycles Big Bro he's pedaled on off-road rides all around Europe. Meet Antoine and find a lovely set of images here...

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Reader’s Rig: Kevin’s 1989 Bridgestone MB-5 Trailblazer

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 12:59:59 +0000

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from Kevin in Berlin, who offers a look at the late '80s Bridgestone MB-5 he bought for 50 euros and slowly rebuilt into a budget tourer with a thoughtful mix of parts. Learn more about Kevin and his elegant 26er here...

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Reader’s Rig: Vova’s Brother Cycles Mehteh

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 14:47:58 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from Vova in Tbilisi, Georgia, who shares the Brother Cycles Mehteh he built to handle all manner of off-road riding around the country's spectacularly rugged tracks and trails, including our Caucasus Crossing route. Meet Vova and his Mehteh here...

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Reader’s Rig: Ana’s Custom Sycip Designs Hardtail

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:54:04 +0000

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from Ana Pimsler in California, who shares her made-to-measure steel hardtail from Sycip Designs and a little about her five-year journey through bikepacking. Get to know Ana and find a closer look at her custom build here...

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Reader’s Rig: Ben’s Velo Orange Piolet

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 14:48:09 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from Ben Everett of Evergreen Gravel Racing, who shares the Velo Orange Piolet he built up to handle long rides on the diverse roads and trails around his home in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Get to know Ben and his latest do-it-all bike here...

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Reader’s Rig: John Montesi’s Custom Ti Sklar Hardtail

Guest — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 15:10:55 +0000

In today's feature edition of Reader's Rig, we meet writer and photographer John Montesi (and his dog, Hank), who shares the one-of-a-kind titanium Sklar hardtail that's shaped his mountain biking experience throughout the past four years. Find a deep dive into John's cycling history, detailed notes from thousands of miles with his Sklar, and a vibrant collection of photos shot on picturesque trails around the United States here...

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Reader’s Rig: Jorrit’s Titanium Stridsland Beachcomber

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 31 May 2024 13:12:15 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from Jorrit Spoelstra of Munro Wheels in Berlin, who offers an in-depth look at his lovingly built prototype titanium Stridsland Beachcomber. Meet Jorrit and read the story of his journey through the cycling world and how he ended up with this unique do-it-all bike here...

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

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 24 May 2024 13:03:14 +0000

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from Willie Hatfield of Bike Friday, who shares his personal All-Packa folding bike. Find Willie's story of designing and building an equally capable and packable rig for travels off the beaten path here...

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Reader’s Rig: Magnus’s CNC Gravel One

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 17 May 2024 13:48:14 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from Magnus in Hamburg, Germany, who shares a detailed look at the CNC Gravel One he custom painted and built up amid the pandemic parts shortage. Get to know Magnus and find some insights from his experience of learning on the fly with this build here...

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Reader’s Rig: Hannes’s Surly Karate Monkey

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 10 May 2024 13:28:40 +0000

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from bag maker Hannes Dossche of Dosh Gear in Belgium, who shares the hella practical Surly Karate Monkey he's currently riding across the length of the Andes in South America. Learn more about Hannes, his bags, and his rigid steel off-road tourer here...

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Reader’s Rig: Chucky’s Sam Mack Custom

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 03 May 2024 13:02:54 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from Chucky of Marygold Cycles in Chicago, who shares his custom Sam Mack frame with beefy tires, lugs, a beautiful rust patina, and an eclectic parts kit. Get to know more about Chucky and his one-of-a-kind frame here...

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Reader’s Rig: Jenna’s Esker Hayduke LVS

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 12:57:12 +0000

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from Jenna at Transit Cycles in Tucson, Arizona, who shares an overview of her bikepacking-ready titanium Esker Hayduke LVS. Learn more about Jenna, the shop, and her lovely cargo-hauling midtail here...

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Reader’s Rig: Ryotaro’s Surly Grappler

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 13:01:43 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from Ryotaro in Fukuoka, Japan, who offers a quick look at his go-anywhere Surly Grappler. Get to know Ryotaro and check out his lovingly built all-terrain steel bike here...

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Reader’s Rig: Luke’s Singular Gryphon Mk 3

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 13:23:00 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from Luke in England's picturesque Peak District, who shares the Singular Gryphon Mk 3 he built up to be able to experience more corners of the UK by bike. Get to know Luke and his steel all-terrain rig here...

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Reader’s Rig: Julian’s Bassi Rachel

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 13:13:52 +0000

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from Julian in Montreal, Canada, one of the co-owners of C&L Cycle and Bassi Bikes, who shares his personal Bassi Rachel build and some thoughts on his journey into the world of step-through frames. Get to know Julian and his three-speed Rachel build here...

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Reader’s Rig: Angus Young’s Mason Macro + Arizona Trail ITT

Miles Arbour — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 13:00:57 +0000

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from Angus Young in the UK, who shares a look at his intriguing Mason Macro hardtail 29er in advance of his individual time trial (ITT) of the Arizona Trail 800, which starts on Sunday. Get to know a little about Angus, his unreleased bike, and his mindset going into the ITT here...

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Reader’s Rig: Trevor’s Panorama Chic-Chocs

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 13:12:54 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from Trevor in Montreal, who shares his Panorama Chic-Chocs fatbike fresh off the 200-kilometer Wendigo Ultra. Find a lovely gallery of wintry photos and get to know Trevor and his bike here...

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Reader’s Rig: Jimbo’s SAFI 6945

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:06:39 +0000

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from framebuilder Jimbo Safi of Safi Works, who shares the 6945 gravel bike he built to excel in fast-paced races and loaded tours alike. Fresh off a long ride between Switzerland and Spain, find details on Jimbo's second Reader's Rig contribution here...

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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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