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Passing the Torch: A Visit with Rodriguez Bikes

Nic Morales — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:29:51 +0000

While many bike shops operate as beacons of community, the anecdotal truth is that they’re not all created equal. From large-scale manufacturers expanding their fleets of in-person facilities to tired sales tactics and antiquated shop culture, today’s shops are transitioning. To better understand how one of the longest-running shops in the US keeps pace with the twisting and turning of the larger bike economy, Nic Morales visited Alder Threlkeld and Max Hitch of Rodriguez Bikes in Seattle…

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Tight Tolerances: A Field Trip to DT Swiss

Neil Beltchenko — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 13:25:00 +0000

Ever wondered how DT Swiss makes their spokes, adds graphics, or builds their wheels? Well, you’re in luck. Neil took a field trip to their North American facility last month, where he got the inside scoop on all that and more. Find the video tour and photo gallery here...

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Inside World Bicycle Relief, Kenya

Evan Christenson — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 11:17:48 +0000

In the first report from his most recent travels around East Africa, Evan Christenson shares a look inside World Bicycle Relief's operations in Kenya and the on-the-ground impacts its dependable Buffalo bikes have on the everyday lives of the people who ride them. Read their powerful stories of mobility and find a captivating photoset here...

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Inside Apidura: Conscious Consumption

Sam Rice — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 11:20:05 +0000

In our latest Field Trip, Sam Rice and Bec Norman go behind the scenes at Apidura in London. From its Tour Divide origins to becoming B Corp certified, Apidura has helped revolutionize sustainable bikepacking gear. Join Sam and Bec as they explore Apidura's commitment to longevity, dive into their innovative Revive program, and uncover how they're reshaping industry standards...

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A Weekend in Bangkok

Sam Rice — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 11:25:16 +0000

After living and route building in the north of Thailand for the better part of a year, Sam Rice ventures south to Bangkok to meet three of the city's most prominent bikepacking brands. Read on for his impressions of Buffalo Bags, Bicycle Boy Clubhouse, and Conquer Bags, featuring immersive photo galleries and a look at what each brand brings to the Thai bikepacking scene...

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An Afternoon with Six Mile Bikes: Kootenay Born

Miles Arbour — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 11:30:08 +0000

Located a few minutes north of Nelson, British Columbia, Six Mile Bikes is a new framebuilder offering made-to-order bikes with a refreshingly personal approach inspired by a career as a ski guide. We stopped by the shop to get to know owner Kevin Armstrong, hear about the framebuilding course he took in Spain, and take a closer look at a handful of bikes he’s made…

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An Afternoon with Black Mountain Cycles: Be Your Own Brand

Miles Arbour — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 11:46:16 +0000

For nearly two decades, Mike Varley of Black Mountain Cycles has been designing and selling functional steel bicycles fueled by a lifetime of working in the bike industry and an unshakable obsession with drop bars and big tires. We swung by his shop in Point Reyes Station, California, to get to know the Black Mountain story firsthand and take a closer look at a few of his bikes...

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Inside Outer Shell: Unity, Duality, and Spreadsheets

Miles Arbour — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 11:24:26 +0000

Founded in 2015 by Kyle Ng, Outer Shell prides itself on function-forward bag designs, minimalist style, and products that encourage customers to develop a deeper connection with their environment. We stopped by their San Francisco workshop to learn more about the Outer Shell origin story, meet the small team, and take a quick look at three staff bikes. Find it all here…

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Inside Singular Cycles: A Story of Elegance and Innovation

Tom Powell — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 11:24:09 +0000

For nearly 20 years, Sam Alison of Singular Cycles in the UK has been designing forward-thinking bicycles built for adventure. We sent photographer Tom Powell to Sam's cozy workshop just outside of London to learn more about his trendsetting steel and titanium frames and the inspiration behind them. Find a short video portrait and a look inside Singular Cycles here...

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A Decade of Sklar: Building a Bike Brand

Miles Arbour — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 12:31:27 +0000

On the heels of Sklar's 10th anniversary and relocation to California, we recently stopped by Adam Sklar's new shop to take a deep dive into the last decade of business, explore the Oakland space, and learn more about his transition from US-made custom frames with a two-year waitlist to Taiwan-made production bikes. Find all that, a peek at a few of Adam's bikes, and loads of photos from Miles' visit here…

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Inside WZRD Bikes: Long Stays, Long Story

Miles Arbour — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 12:10:23 +0000

Just beyond the bustle of Victoria, British Columbia, nestled between towering Douglas firs and a flower farm, you’ll find WZRD Bikes. Miles spent two afternoons with owner Emma May to learn the story behind WZRD and the last five years of framebuilding, take a closer look at three of her personal bikes, and hear why she thinks long chainstays are never going out of style. Find that and a barrage of photos from the WZRD Bikes workshop here...

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Inside Tailfin: It’ll Be Okay as Long as It’s Perfect

Sam Rice — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 13:07:38 +0000

In our latest Field Trip, Sam Rice and Bec Norman take us behind the scenes at Tailfin. Since its Kickstarter launch in 2016, Tailfin has grown from a basement passion project to one of the most innovative brands in bikepacking. Read on as Sam and Bec shed light on Tailfin’s origin story, dive deep into their product design philosophy, and reveal how their innovative fusion of hardware and soft goods sets them apart…

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Inside Sven Cycles: Harmonizing the Past and the Present

Tom Powell — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 12:34:20 +0000

Based on England's South Coast, Darron Sven is a frame builder who's been blending timeless designs and modern touches to create rolling works of art for more than 15 years. We sent photographer Tom Powell to spend a couple of days with Darron, and he put together a charming video portrait of Sven Cycles and an inside look at the bespoke builder's work and guiding philosophy. Find it here...

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A Day with Corvid Cycles and Reroot Outdoors

Miles Arbour — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 12:34:46 +0000

Specializing in fully custom titanium bicycles and informed by a decade of experience as an engineer, Corvid Cycles has been fabricating bikepacking-centric bikes for more than six years. We stopped by Corvid's workshop in Colorado to get to know founder Chad Corbin, take a look at five bikes, and learn more about Reroot Outdoors, a custom bikepacking bag company run by Shan Wo under the same roof...

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Inside Buckhorn Bags: Chasing Curiosities

Jess Daddio — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 12:31:04 +0000

What started as a night owl’s bag-making hobby is now a full-time gig for former carpenter and bikepacking enthusiast Sam Lutz. During a visit to Northwest Arkansas, we caught up with Lutz at his first-ever shop space in Fayetteville. Check out our photo tour of the Buckhorn Bags shop and learn more about the maker behind the brand here…

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The Woods Cyclery Shop Visit, Coffee Ride, and Campout

Cass Gilbert — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 11:19:30 +0000

How do you wrap up a great summer in the UK? Well, you could go camping with newfound friends, ride into darkness, awaken at sunrise, make coffee outside, hang out in a bike shop, join the Sunday ride, drink more coffee, and then pedal home. Cass swings by the UK's New Forest for the full experience of The Woods Cyclery. Read on for our shop visit, a route, and a dissection of shop owner Tom Farrel's gorgeous Rivendell Appaloosa...

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Inside Vetra Bikes: Building Bridges in Berlin

Josh Meissner — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 11:01:14 +0000

Based in Berlin and rooted in the world, Vetra Bikes manufactures eye-catching custom bicycles inspired by nature. In this field trip, Josh Meissner and multi-talented founder André Roberedo explore the many tensions that energize the collaborative project. Settle in for a photo-heavy deep dive on inspiration, process, and the many challenges of framebuilding...

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Inside Rohloff: Legendary Internal Gear Hubs

Josh Meissner — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 11:04:46 +0000

While bikepacking around Europe this spring, Joshua Meissner made a stop at Rohloff headquarters in Hesse, Germany, to tour the space where their iconic internal gear Speedhub is made. Learn more about the beloved company's past and present and take a photographic tour of their production and repair processes here...

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Inside Pass and Stow Racks: Beautiful Utility in Oakland

Evan Christenson — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 11:00:20 +0000

In this Field Trip, photographer Evan Christenson heads to Pass and Stow Racks in Oakland, California, to tour the fascinating space and spend a day with founder and fabricator Matt Feeney. See inside Pass and Stow, peek at some unique prototypes, and learn about the mindset required to hold together an artisan rack manufacturing business and a full-time job as an oncology nurse at the same time here…

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Inside Framework Designs: Bags for Everyday Adventures

Miles Arbour — Tue, 30 May 2023 11:02:30 +0000

Framework Designs is a one-woman bag company based out of Melbourne, Australia. We stopped by the studio to learn more about founder Tia Evans and what influences the distinct aesthetic of her bags. Find a photo tour of her workspace, a look at two of her daily drivers, and get to know all about Framework Designs here...

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Inside Gramm Tourpacking: Brevets, Bikepacking, and Handmade Bags in Berlin

Josh Meissner — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 11:00:50 +0000

Throughout a year of long rides and overnighters, Josh Meissner got to know Kristin Heil, founder of the now well-established Gramm Tourpacking, which is rooted in Berlin. Learn about the changes involved in going from solo entrepreneur to a four-woman team and find photos from the Gramm workshop and rides around Berlin in this inside look at the handmade bag maker here…

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Inside What Happened: Made (and Remade) in Slovenia

Guest — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 12:01:13 +0000

What Happened is a one-woman creative design studio based in Slovenia that dreams up some of the most beautiful and colorful bags in the world of bikepacking. Beyond founder Neža Peterca's thoughtful designs and meticulous construction, her bags also focus on sustainability through upcycling. Photographer Mateja Kordic recently spent a day with Neža in her workshop, and you can find her photo tour and interview here...

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A Visit to Cicli Bonanno: An Italian Builder in Berlin

Lucas Winzenburg — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 13:26:15 +0000

We recently dropped by the Cicli Bonanno workspace in the heart of Berlin to get to know Italian builder Niccoló Bonanno and the standout range of bikes he creates with an unmistakable style that blends his past and present. Find our interview with Niccoló and a vibrant set of images from photographer Stefan Hahenel here...

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A Bite-sized Look at Lunch Break Brazing in Minneapolis, MN

Lucas Winzenburg — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 12:28:51 +0000

Intrigued by the beautiful handlebars and other metal creations he'd glimpsed on Instagram, Lucas recently stopped by the garage workshop of Lunch Break Brazing in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to meet maker Wes Kuhnley. Find a photo tour of his space, some insight on the downsides of commodifying your hobbies, and a peek at some of his current lunchtime passion projects here...

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Inside SON: Schmidt’s Original Dynamo Hubs from Germany

Josh Meissner — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 12:22:05 +0000

Few things are as transformational to a bicycle’s character as always-on, dynamo-powered lighting. Josh Meissner recently rode down to visit the engineers at Schmidt Maschinenbau in Tübingen, Germany, who created the legendary SON dynamo hub that kickstarted the bike lighting revolution. Find a deep dive into the past, present, and future of the small company and learn what makes SON hubs a cut above the rest here...

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A Day with Black Sheep Bikes in Fort Collins, Colorado

Guest — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 11:37:58 +0000

We recently asked photographer Josh Hicks to swing by Black Sheep Bikes in Fort Collins, Colorado, where he got to know founder James Bleakley and put together an illuminating video and fantastic gallery of photos. Find Josh's video interview with James and a detailed look inside the celebrated custom titanium builder's shop here...

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Anything and Everything: A Deep Dive into Road Runner Bags

Evan Christenson — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 11:18:05 +0000

We sent photographer Evan Christenson to check out Road Runner Bags in Los Angeles, and his workshop visit turned into a four-day adventure with co-owners Brad and Ester. Find a look inside Road Runner HQ, photos from rides around LA, and so much more in this behind-the-scenes look at the handmade bag brand and the people behind it here…

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Inside Brooks England: British Leather Saddles Since 1866

Lucas Winzenburg — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 11:49:15 +0000

While touring around the United Kingdom this summer, Lucas stopped by the Brooks England factory near Birmingham to learn more about the heritage brand and the leather saddles they've been producing since the late 1800s. Take a deep dive into the company's past and present and find a photographic feast for the eyes here, featuring additional images by Jack Boffy...

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Bikes & Bags United: A Visit To Goodday + Curiosity

Neil Beltchenko — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 11:27:26 +0000

In our latest site visit, Neil pedals down the block to meet Chris and Arly of Goodday Bikes and Curiosity Bags in Gunnison, Colorado. Their integrated bike and bag setups are designed for modern-day adventure and take inspiration from old-school French randonneurs and classic Schwinns. Find a video tour of their operation and a profile on two of their custom creations here...

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A Day with Paul Price of Paul Component Engineering

Evan Christenson — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 11:46:51 +0000

Last month, Evan Christenson stopped by Paul Component Engineering in Chico, California, to spend time with founder Paul Price and learn about the celebrated company he built from his garage more than three decades ago. Find a look inside the lively manufacturing space and get to know Paul and the fascinating story of his hand-machined parts empire here...

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Inside Austere Manufacturing: Lean and CNC Machined

Miles Arbour — Mon, 23 May 2022 12:19:28 +0000

On a recent trip to Washington's Kitsap Peninsula, we stopped by Austere Manufacturing's headquarters to check out the space, learn more about owner/operator Uriel Eisen's process, and see how his CNC-machined cam-locking buckles are made. Find everything you wanted to know about Austere here, including lots of photos and an interview with Uriel...

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A Week in Mexico City Part 1: Makers

Cass Gilbert — Fri, 20 May 2022 11:40:08 +0000

Based in Oaxaca for the better part of two years, Cass finally ventures to the metropolis of Mexico City to meet makers, ride with newfound friends, and get a taste of what this unexpectedly bicycle-friendly city has to offer bikepackers. Check out part one of this photo journal here...

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A Look Inside ORTLIEB: Made in Germany Since 1982

Lucas Winzenburg — Mon, 16 May 2022 12:25:42 +0000

To help mark their 40th anniversary this year, ORTLIEB recently invited us in for an exclusive visit to their expansive facility in the southeast of Germany to see how their universally recognizable waterproof bags are made and learn more about their mission and values. Find our photographic tour of ORTLIEB HQ and an interview with some of the team here…

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A Visit to Analog Cycles: Celebrating Dirt and Woods Pedaling

Joe Cruz — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 11:40:18 +0000

Analog Cycles is a small shop in Poultney, Vermont, specializing in a thoughtful, intentional approach to all-terrain adventure riding. In a short time, it has become fiercely beloved to many customers in the northeast of the USA. We visited Analog at their just-opened new location, and we think their reputation is rightfully earned. Find photos and our interview with co-owners James Johnson and Candice Passehl here...

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Catching up with Bags by Bird in Tucson, Arizona

Miles Arbour — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 12:19:26 +0000

Following his recent relocation to Tucson, Arizona, we stopped by the new Bags by Bird workshop to check in with owner/operator Jay Ritchey, check out the space, and learn more about his small handmade bag brand. Find our interview, a photo tour of the shop, and a closer look at two of Jay’s interesting bikes here…

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A Day with Wizard Works in London, UK

Guest — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 13:20:16 +0000

We dropped by Wizard Works' London workshop to spend a day getting to know the growing team, led by founders Harry Major and Veronica Lowe, and learning more about the values and design principles that drive the handmade bikepacking bag brand. Find our interview and a photo tour of their space here...

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Inside Kitsbow

Logan Watts — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 12:30:00 +0000

We recently toured the Kitsbow facility and got a crash course on what it means to make clothing in the USA and be on the cutting edge of compostable (and minimal) packaging, sustainable manufacturing, and revitalizing the lost textile industry in a western North Carolina trail town. Read all about that, plus mini-reviews of some of our favorite Kitsbow gear and how to get a discount on their apparel through our Bikepacking Collective membership...

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Inside Naked Bicycles: 20 Years of Frame Building

Miles Arbour — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 12:17:37 +0000

British Columbia-based Naked Bicycles specializes in custom titanium bikes and pushing the limits of angles and geometry. We stopped by their shop to snap some photos, have a chat with owner Sam Whittingham, and learn more about his approach to framebuilding. Check it out here...

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Inside Landyachtz Bikes: Boards, Bicycles & Space Metal

Miles Arbour — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 12:34:20 +0000

British Columbia-based Landyachtz Bikes has a complete line of purpose-built bicycles and specializes in custom in-house titanium and steel dream rigs. We dropped by their shop in Vancouver to learn more about what they're up to and check out some of their latest creations. Find an interview and a gallery of photos here...

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A Visit to the Clandestine Workshop in Bristol, UK

Guest — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 12:22:19 +0000

We recently stopped into the Clandestine workshop in Bristol to meet framebuilder Pi Manson and learn more about the philosophy behind his beautiful handmade steel frames. Find our interview and a gallery of photos from his shop here...

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Inside MOOTS

Cass Gilbert — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:00:56 +0000

The name Moots has always conjured up a certain reverential aura amongst the cycling fraternity. Founded by MTB Hall of Famer Kent Eriksen in 1981, the company has long been fabled for its premium titanium bicycles, their clean, elegant lines, and their butter-smooth welds...

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A Visit to Drust Cycles: Handarbeit aus Berlin

Lucas Winzenburg — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 13:32:03 +0000

We recently stopped into the Drust Cycles workshop in Berlin to meet builder Konstantin Drust and learn more about the distinctive and occasionally outlandish bikepacking-ready frames he's been fabricating during his first year in business. Find our interview and a look inside his space here...

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Made in Minnesota: A Visit to Wolf Tooth Components

Lucas Winzenburg — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 12:59:38 +0000

While visiting Minnesota over the summer, we dropped into Wolf Tooth Components HQ in Minneapolis to learn more about the company and their expansive line of US-made bicycle bits. Find our conversation with the team and a photo tour of their facility here...

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Farsik Supply: Made in Victoria, British Columbia

Miles Arbour — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 13:54:52 +0000

Farsik Supply, owned and operated by Mike Zinger, is dedicated to the Made in Canada label found on all the bags he produces. We stopped by Mike's little workshop on Vancouver Island to learn more about him, his company, and what we can expect from Farsik moving forward. Find photos and an interview with Mike here...

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Inside Wildwood Cycles: Handmade in Victoria

Miles Arbour — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 14:05:00 +0000

Owned and operated by Jesse Hildebrandt, Wildwood Cycles has been designing and manufacturing custom steel bicycles and accessories in Victoria, British Columbia since 2013. We stopped by his workspace to learn more about his approach, the business, and to check out his personal steel hardtail designed for West Coast trail riding….

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A Day With Tucson’s Campfire Cycling: Stoke The Fire

Miles Arbour — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 16:19:27 +0000

Tucson’s Campfire Cycling is on a mission to connect people, bikes, and the great outdoors. Through their web store and full-service bike shop, Josh Lipton and his small team are eager to provide gear, knowledge, and service for everyone with an interest in bikepacking. We joined for their inaugural Breakfast By Bike ride last winter, and stopped by the shop to see what they’ve been up to…

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Bedrock Bags, Nightfall Overland, and Agave Finishworks

Miles Arbour — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 13:05:51 +0000

2019 was a big year for Bedrock Bags. Not only did they move into an abandoned junior high school, the Durango-based bikepacking bag manufacturer also launched sister company Nightfall Overland, and one of their employees has started offering creative titanium finishes as Agave Finishworks. We stopped by their beautiful new space to learn what the Bedrock team is up to…

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Race Ride Seek: Inside Melbourne’s Curve Cycling

Lucas Winzenburg — Tue, 03 Sep 2019 11:50:34 +0000

We stopped into Curve Cycling's Melbourne HQ and chatted with the team to learn more about the brand and their range of adventure-focused titanium all-road and off-road bikes. Read on for our full conversation with Curve's small family of passionate riders...

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We Are One Composites: Hand Laid in Canada

Miles Arbour — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 12:19:59 +0000

We Are One Composites has been manufacturing high-quality carbon bicycle rims since 2016 in Kamloops, British Columbia. We stopped by their small facility for a quick tour and and a chat with owner Dustin Adams. Plus, some thoughts on the new 27.5+ Convert wheels and Da Package bar and stem...

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Inside Hunter Cycles (and Rick’s Brain via Five Bikes)

Logan Watts — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 13:15:20 +0000

Rick Hunter has been making bikes for over two decades. All the while he’s been tinkering, hacking, and fabricating interesting ways to carry gear on his “Condor Tours,” railbike debacles, and other such far-flung bad ideas. We had a chance to catch up with Rick at his workshop in Bonny Doon, California…

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Frances Cycles and the Farfarer Trailer

Logan Watts — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 12:29:53 +0000

We were pretty intrigued by the Farfarer Trailer when we first heard about it a couple months ago, so we stopped in to Frances Cycles in Santa Cruz to meet its maker, Joshua Muir. Read on for our conversation with Joshua, along with a selection of photos of his shop, the trailer, and his bikes...

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Transit Cycles, Arizona: Bike Art and Bikepacking

Cass Gilbert — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 12:01:22 +0000

We call in at Transit Cycles to talk to owner Duncan Benning about all things cycling in Tucson, Arizona: bikes, bottle art, great places to ride, and building a bikepacking community…

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Randi Jo Fabrications: Small Trailer, Big Heart

Miles Arbour — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 13:02:11 +0000

Nestled on the banks of the Umpqua River is the rural town of Elkton, Oregon, home to Randi Jo Fabrications. Specializing in the production of high-quality soft goods, the family-run business is dedicated to the creation of utilitarian products that everyone can enjoy. Find out more about how they got started, why they love waxed canvas so much, where the business is headed, and see an exclusive photoset from their heartwarming little workspace...

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Oveja Negra: Then and Now

Logan Watts — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 13:01:42 +0000

During our recent trip to Salida, Colorado, we popped into Oveja Negra's workspace to see what they have cooking. Here's a full gallery and an interview with owners Monty and Lane Willson...

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Inside Why Cycles: The State of Titanium

Logan Watts — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 12:42:26 +0000

Our friend Chris Reichel recently joined the team at Why Cycles, so we popped into their headquarters in Carbondale, Colorado, to have a peek and to and see what's next for the bikepacking-friendly titanium bike company...

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Rogue Panda Designs: AZT inspired

Cass Gilbert — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 13:48:48 +0000

After spending a week bikepacking among the red rocks of Sedona, Arizona, we stopped in at Rogue Panda Designs, tucked away in the backstreets of nearby Flagstaff. Find out what makes this bikepacking bag business tick, learn about its distinctive flag-themed framebags, discover the story behind its quirky name... and enjoy an ultralight recipe from owner Nick Smolinske.

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Rockgeist (Spirit of The Rock)

Logan Watts — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 13:00:13 +0000

Driven by "the spirit of the rock" Greg Hardy makes bikepacking bags and gear under the Rockgeist brand, right here in heart of the Appalachian Mountains just outside of Asheville. We paid him (and his dog Marlin) a visit to learn more about the company and see what's in the hopper...

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Bricks and Bikepacking: Bedrock Bags

Cass Gilbert — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 13:03:30 +0000

After riding the Colorado Trail over the summer, we stopped by and said hi to Andrew Wracher and Joey Ernst at Bedrock Bags, Durango. Read on to learn about their obsession with geology, discover where they like to bikepack most, and glean just what makes the business tick...

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Search and State: High Tech from NYC’s Garment District

Joe Cruz — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 13:06:44 +0000

Search and State makes all of their cycling apparel in New York City’s Garment District. Their early focus was racewear, but adventurous off-the-grid cycling was always in their DNA. They’ve just introduced a jacket conceived specifically for expedition style bikepacking, designed with Joe Cruz as a consultant. Read on to see how he got involved and his eye-opening introduction to made-in-the-USA small batch technical wear.

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Industry Nine: Local Metal.

Logan Watts — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 14:41:35 +0000

Conceived in the rhododendron tunnels of Pisgah, Industry Nine's Torch hubs are touted as having the fastest pawl engagement and the best strength to weight ratio in the business, while their wheelbuilds are second to none. Given that they're just around the corner, we paid them a visit to find out what makes them tick ...

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Porcelain Rocket: Then, Now, and Next.

Skyler Des Roches — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 12:50:39 +0000

Scott likes to say that the name ‘Porcelain Rocket’ references the exploratory efforts of civilizations-past, in their search for the coveted porcelain material, and to humanity’s urge to venture into the great unknown, into outer space. But the name came first from his past life as a potter, and his life-long passion for riding bicycles at top speed. It started as his own nickname…

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