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Swood Cycles Twisted T-Bar Review: A Simple Solution

Nic Morales — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 14:31:00 +0000

From top-loaders to sausage-style harness systems, there are seemingly infinite ways to hold loads of any size on a bike. But, smaller frames and less-than-traditional setups create the need for a secondary market of solutions. In his Swood Cycles Twisted T-Bar Review, Nic dives into this handy little accessory’s origins and how it solves atypical problems…

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Editor’s Dozen: Neil’s Favorite Gear and More from 2024

Neil Beltchenko — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 12:19:12 +0000

The season for end-of-year roundups is here! In Neil's 2024 Editor's Dozen, he shares his favorite gear from 2024, tested through the Arizona winter, summer in the Midwest, and countless overnighters and day rides around Colorado. These standout items truly earned their place as gear worth mentioning. Dive in here...

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2024 Bikepacking Gear of the Year

Logan Watts — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 12:33:04 +0000

In the first chapter of our 2024 Bikepacking Awards, we celebrate the gear that impressed us most this calendar year. Explore our team's top choices across 50 awards in 11 categories, covering standout bikes, components, camping gear, apparel, and more. Plus, check out our "Best in Show" bikes from this year's expos...

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BikeYoke Revive 3.0 Review: The Most Reliable Dropper Yet?

Guest — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:26:07 +0000

Building on its successful predecessor, BikeYoke released the Revive 3.0 earlier this year with a few welcome updates to the already durable, user-friendly design. But does it live up to its lofty expectations, and can it go the distance? Shop owner and mechanic Ryan Santoski spent several months dissecting and pedaling it around Colorado to find out. Read his BikeYoke Revive 3.0 review here…

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Guide to DT Swiss Hubs: Ratchet Types, Wheel Maintenance, and 54T Upgrade

Logan Watts — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 13:32:39 +0000

After a recent visit to the DT Swiss Americas office in Grand Junction, Colorado, we have loads of insight to share. In this guide, we dig into everything you need to know about DT Swiss hubs, including the different ratchet systems, a crash course in preventative wheel maintenance for a big trip, and the DT Swiss 54T ratchet upgrade, a worthwhile and easy DIY improvement for classic ratchet hubs....

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Cane Creek eeWings Review: Five Years of Patina

Guest — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:15:09 +0000

The Cane Creek eeWings titanium cranks are the ultimate “forever cranks.” With a simple design and thoughtful details aplenty, these cranks promise to outlive any bike they’re attached to. Their price tag is substantial, so John Montesi reflects on five years and 18,000 miles of hard use to decide if they are a worthwhile investment. Read his Cane Creek eeWings review to find out...

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Pairing a Pinion and a Derailleur: 72 Speeds with 1,445% Range!?

Neil Beltchenko — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:56:50 +0000

When Surly specced the Pinion-equipped Moonlander with a chain and left the derailleur hanger in place, it felt like they were daring someone to slap on a derailleur and cassette to see how it'd work with a Pinion and derailleur drivetrain together. So, we did just that. In this video, Neil shares what he found after experimenting with a few different configurations...

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Sklar PBJ Handlebar Review: Another ATB Alt Bar

Miles Arbour — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 14:38:52 +0000

The new Sklar PBJ Handlebar was designed for the Performance Basket Jammer frameset, and it features a lightweight aluminum construction, a nice balance of angles, and clean aesthetics. Miles has been testing one for several months and put together some thoughts on how it compares to other bars and what he likes about it. Dig into his Sklar PBJ Handlebar review here...

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Hunt SuperDura Dynamo Wheelset Long-Term Review

Miles Arbour — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 15:06:44 +0000

Hunt launched their first complete dynamo-equipped wheelset in 2017 to coincide with Josh Ibbett’s around-the-world bike trip. With impressive specs, multiple axle options, and room for tires up to 50mm wide, we were curious about how the Hunt SuperDura Dynamo wheels would hold up to the rigors of bikepacking. Find Miles’ long-term review after four years and several thousand kilometers of all-terrain riding here…

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Wheels MFG Solo-Spline Review + Micro Spline Singlespeed Options

Logan Watts — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 13:21:52 +0000

Just announced, the Wheels MFG Solo-Spline kit allows you to convert your Micro Spline freehub to run a singlespeed cog. We had the chance to beta test the Solo-Spline kit prior to today's release. Read on for Logan's Wheels MFG Solo-Spline review alongside a list of other Micro Spline singlespeed options...

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Tumbleweed Persuader 20 Review: Haptic Feedback

Logan Watts — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 13:33:11 +0000

Just announced, the Tumbleweed Persuader 20 is an all-new version of the brand’s flagship “alt” handlebars, which we can proudly say was made based on our feedback. The Persuader 20 has 20° of backsweep, 50mm rise, and comes in two widths and two finishes. We had a chance to put the one to the test ahead of today’s launch for this review…

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Editor’s Dozen: Lucas’s Favorite Gear of 2024 (Summer)

Lucas Winzenburg — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 11:22:04 +0000

Continuing our mid-year Editor's Dozen series, Lucas rounds up an eclectic mix of 12 pieces of gear that have already made their mark on 2024. Having accompanied him on trips from the deep canyons of Utah to the high mountains of Colorado, find his list of standouts here, which includes camera gear, bags, components, electronics, apparel, and much more...

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2024 Eurobike Finds (Part 2): Wild Cargo Bikes, Magnesium Pedals, Triple-Ratchet Hubs, and Much More…

Logan Watts — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 11:14:14 +0000

After putting in some 70,000 steps around the vast expanse of Eurobike, Logan compiles a final massive roundup of the most exciting and interesting bikes and gear from the expo. Find over 30 highlights, including some remarkable cargo bikes, loads of stashable tools, two sweet steel mountain bikes, new grips, pedals, and forks, quick-release bags and cages, an expandable cargo rack, and more here…

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2024 Eurobike Finds (Part 1): Danger Max, Ortlieb Racks and Packs, SON Ladelux, and More

Logan Watts — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 06:27:51 +0000

We're here at Eurobike roaming the endless abyss of madness to filter out the best things we can find. In part one, we take a look at some really impressive new stuff, including Dangerholm's Mad Max bike, an axle-mounted rack and more from Ortlieb, a new prototype handlebar cradle, new lights and hubs from SON, a dropper stem(!?), and much more. Find it all here...

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Microshift Sword Review + New Microshift Sword Black

Lucas Winzenburg — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 11:22:54 +0000

Building a drop-bar gravel rig on a budget? Big news! As an unanticipated follow-up to the value-packed mechanical 10-speed Sword group released last year, microSHIFT just launched an even more economical 9-speed spin-off, Sword Black. Find our two-in-one microSHIFT Sword Review and video look at the new microSHIFT Sword Black here...

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Mica Rack Review: The End of the Seat Pack?

Miles Arbour — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 11:15:12 +0000

Well over a year in the making, we're excited to finally share details on a promising new minimal rear rack designed specifically for bikes without rack mounts. Read on to find Miles' Mica Rack review after testing several prototypes, plus the development story and some thoughts on why seat packs might be a thing of the past…

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Editor’s Dozen: Logan and VA’s Favorite Gear of 2024 (Summer)

Logan Watts — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 11:40:45 +0000

After nearly six months of day rides and bikepacking trips in Oaxaca, Puebla, and the Eastern US, Logan and Virginia highlight a few standout products and experiences that have delighted them in 2024. Here are a dozen items that have become their summer favorites, including excellent new grips, a pizza oven, a prototype rack, music for the trail, new bags, and more…

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A First Look at the New DT Swiss GRC 1100 DICUT 30 Wheels

Lucas Winzenburg — Thu, 30 May 2024 17:07:47 +0000

Earlier this morning, DT Swiss unveiled a handful of new carbon gravel wheels aimed at adventure riders and racers. Lucas recently received a set of the high-end DT Swiss GRC 1100 DICUT 30 wheels, and he put together some early impressions with photos and an overview of the new range. Dive in here...

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List of Comfort MTB Handlebars (Alt Bars)

Team Work — Wed, 01 May 2024 11:15:37 +0000

Updated May 2024 Modern mountain bikes often come with relatively wide and straight handlebars, typically with a subtle rise and a nine-degree sweep or less. While this style of handlebar […]

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Curve Carbon Walmer Review: Supple and Strong

Sam Rice — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:23:12 +0000

With Chiang Mai's smoky season in full swing and the air pollution score soaring, Sam Rice escaped to southern Thailand aboard his Curve GMX+ in search of long gravel roads, coconut trees, and clean air. In this review, he shares his thoughts on Curve's new Carbon Walmer Bar. Find his impressions following three months of riding here…

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2025 Fox Transfer Review

Logan Watts — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 16:08:07 +0000

Just announced, the FOX Transfer dropper post was completely overhauled to provide tunable air pressure, adjustable travel ranging from 95-240mm, and remedies to two issues we experienced with the previous model. Plus, it’s now 100% serviceable. We had the chance to fiddle with it and put a few rides in prior to the launch. Find our first-ride 2025 FOX Transfer review here…

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Wolf Tooth Ripsaw Review: Convex vs. Concave

Logan Watts — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 13:01:52 +0000

Just announced, the new Wolf Tooth Ripsaw is the brand’s second in-house-made aluminum flat pedal. However, with its convex platform profile, unique design, and interesting contours, the Ripsaw is completely different than the Waveform. Logan’s been testing a pair for a few weeks for this review…

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Complete List of Forks with Bottle Cage Mounts (Utility Forks)

Logan Watts — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 11:15:46 +0000

Updated March 2024; originally published in 2019 Carrying water bottles and gear on your fork is now a standard bikepacking practice, and one that can be found on touring bikes […]

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Hope Tech 4 E4 Review: New Religion

Logan Watts — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:26:44 +0000

The latest Hope Tech 4 E4 brake levers and calipers replaced the venerable Tech 3 E4 we’ve become quite fond of over the last few years. With seemingly little to improve, we had to give the new ones a go. Find out how they fared after more than 2,500 miles in this long-term review…

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Editor’s Dozen: Josh’s Favorite Gear of 2023

Josh Meissner — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 12:32:44 +0000

In our final Editor’s Dozen from 2023, Josh Meissner reflects on 12 highlights that shaped his eventful last year of touring all over Europe. Ranging from practical gear to immaterial inspiration, find his collection of favorites that blur the lines of bikepacking here...

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Editor’s Dozen: Logan and VA’s Favorite Gear of 2023

Logan Watts — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 12:28:59 +0000

Rolling over the end-of-year roundups, Logan and Virginia compiled their final Editor’s Dozen of 2023 with a collection of 12 standout favorites from the year. These products proved their mettle, accompanying us on local overnighters, trail rides in the Sierra Norte and the Appalachians, and on a couple of bigger missions in Oaxaca and Colorado. Find them all here…

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Editor’s Dozen: Miles and Emily’s Favourite Gear of 2023

Miles Arbour — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 12:30:39 +0000

After a busy year of bikepacking, including a six-week trip to Australia, Miles and Emily share 12 items that stood out this year. Find everything from trail-tested components and gear to their new favourite Tasmania-made chocolate bar in their 2023 Editor's Dozen roundup...

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Editor’s Dozen: Neil’s Favorite Gear of 2023

Neil Beltchenko — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 15:28:07 +0000

After another big year of trying out newly released gear and using some old products, Neil shares 12 standouts from 2023 in our latest Editor's Dozen video, including everything from his favorite apparel to cargo-carrying equipment, bike accessories, and more...

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Editor’s Dozen: Cass’ Favorite Gear of 2023

Cass Gilbert — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 12:49:00 +0000

Is it that time of year again? After a busy 12 months of travel and time on two wheels in several countries, Cass kicks off our annual Editor's Dozen gear picks with his roundup of favourite bikes, components, accessories, clothing, and more. Find out which old and new pieces earned top marks in 2023 here...

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2023 Bikepacking Gear of the Year

Logan Watts — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:42:22 +0000

In the first installment of our 2023 Bikepacking Awards, we recognize the products that have wowed us the most over the past year. Dig into our top picks with 50 awards in 11 categories, including our favorite bikes, components, camping gear, apparel, and more. Plus, find a list of bikes that are already in our sights for 2024…

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Posedla Joyseat 3D Printed Saddle Review: The Price of Comfort

Miles Arbour — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 14:14:19 +0000

Using a unique personal imprint to create a one-of-a-kind shape and fit, the Posedla Joyseat claims to be the first totally custom 3D-printed saddle that provides optimal support and pressure relief. Find Miles’ Joyseat Saddle Review after almost a year of riding here…

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Tumbleweed Big Dipper Review: Reach for the Stars

Logan Watts — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 12:21:13 +0000

The Tumbleweed Big Dipper is a new ultra-wide, dirt-centric drop bar that comes in three widths ranging from 510mm to a whopping 570mm and features an interesting combination of angles and measurements. We tested two sizes of this unique handlebar prior to today’s launch for our detailed review. Find it here…

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Doom Bikepacker’s Delight Review: Steel vs. Titanium Handlebars

Logan Watts — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 12:14:59 +0000

During a multitude of big rides this year, Logan was on a quest to find the perfect combination of handlebar material and backsweep. Along the way, he tested several alt bars, including steel and titanium variations of the Doom Bikepacker’s Delight. Find his in-depth review alongside a comparison of steel vs. titanium handlebars here…

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Crust Towel Rack Bar Review: A Drop Bar for Bikepacking

Miles Arbour — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 13:48:27 +0000

Available in three versions maxing out at 660mm wide with a 25° flare and shallow drop, the Crust Towel Rack Bar is the original super-wide drop bar. They show a lot of promise as comfortable dirt-road-ripping and bikepacking handlebars. After a few months of testing, find Miles’ thoughts on why they might just be his new favorite curly handlebars here…

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Wolf Tooth Remote 360 Review: Joystick Dropper Lever

Logan Watts — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 13:30:02 +0000

The Wolf Tooth Remote 360 is a new Minnesota-made dropper lever that retrofits 1980s video game technology to create a completely ambidextrous solution. We had the chance to try out the Remote 360 ahead of today’s launch for this review…

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Maxxis Forekaster Review: Two-in-one

Logan Watts — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 13:43:50 +0000

While searching for the perfect tire to serve double duty for dirt touring and rugged singletrack riding, Logan stumbled upon the redesigned Maxxis Forekaster. After putting it through its paces on the doubletrack of the San José del Pacifico, the steep and rough trails of the Sierra Norte, and running it on a trail hardtail during training rides and races, he shares his thoughts in this review…

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Stem Clamp Diameters: A Brief History + Survey Results

Logan Watts — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 13:25:46 +0000

Ever wonder why there are so many handlebar and stem clamp diameters? Or which are the most popular? In this piece, we look at how the main five stem sizes came to be and dig into each's history before revealing our survey results, in which close to 1,300 readers responded with their preferred stem clamp diameter...

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Logos Eudae 29 Review: 2,500-Mile Test

Logan Watts — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 11:12:55 +0000

The Logos Eudae 29 is a sub-$1,300, sub-1,600-gram carbon mountain bike wheelset that’s built around a hub with open dual-sprung star ratchet internals and a highly compelling suite of specs. We’ve put more than 2,500 miles on a set for this long-term review…

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Hope Union RC Pedal Review

Lucas Winzenburg — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 16:02:44 +0000

The UK's Hope Technology entered the clipless pedal game with the announcement of three new offerings in August of 2021. As a die-hard Shimano XT/XTR fan, Lucas was initially skeptical about the Hope Union RC pedals, but he's changed his tune after a year of use. Find his long-term review following all manner of rides around Portugal and the Rocky Mountains here...

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BikeYoke Sagma Review: A Suspension Saddle!?

Neil Beltchenko — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 13:23:52 +0000

Can a saddle with built-in suspension offer more comfort on long rides? The BikeYoke Sagma features integrated elastomers designed to reduce vibrations and remedy saddle suffering. In our latest review, we dig into the details after trail riding and bikepacking with the Sagma Carbon for several months...

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Shimano GRX 12-speed Review: 800-series 1x

Logan Watts — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 16:00:23 +0000

Terrified of wireless tech and new standards? We’re happy to report that the latest drivetrains from Japan are fully mechanical. The all-new Shimano GRX 12-speed 1x groups use the same cassettes as their mountain bike counterparts and feature a few new upgrades. We’ve been testing the 1x12 GRX 800-series drivetrain with a 10-51 tooth cassette and an integrated dropper lever over a couple of weeks for this review…

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SimWorks Taco Pedals Review

Lucas Winzenburg — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 13:19:05 +0000

Released in May, the SimWorks Taco Pedals feature an oversized platform with 10 replaceable pins per side and some unique lines inspired by one of the most delicious foods of all time. Lucas has been swapping a pair of the Japan-made pedals among a few of his bikes throughout the spring and summer, and he reports back in this review...

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Rockshox SID Ultimate Review

Logan Watts — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 14:00:05 +0000

The latest RockShox SID Ultimate just got overhauled with a lockable three-position damper, a redesigned Debonair+ airspring, and a few additional upgrades to make it stronger and lighter. We had the chance to test one throughout more than 300 miles of bikepacking and trail riding in the Colorado Rockies and Appalachian Mountains for this review…

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Ergon GXR Grips Review: Better than Foam Grips!?

Logan Watts — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 11:33:34 +0000

Ergon GXR grips are made in Germany from the brand's proprietary AirCell-Rubber, a compound that promises sure grip and vibration-damping properties that rival that of traditional foam grips. We’ve been using the impressive GXRs since the beginning of the year. Find our full review here...

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Editor’s Dozen: Logan and VA’s Favorite Gear of 2023 (Summer)

Logan Watts — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 11:02:06 +0000

After a half-year of day rides and bikepacking trips in Oaxaca, Colorado, and the Eastern US, Logan and Virginia shine some light on a few standout pieces of gear. Here are a dozen products that have become their summer favorites, including a brilliant new stem, purple cogs, lightweight sandals, a solution for slipping seat posts, and more…

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SRAM GX Eagle Transmission Review: Trickle-Down Tech

Neil Beltchenko — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 14:00:51 +0000

Early this year, SRAM Introduced the Eagle Transmission, their hanger-less drivetrain built around the Universal Derailleur Hanger dropout standard. As with most of SRAM's drivetrains, a trickle-down group was inevitable, and it has arrived today. Find the prices, weights, and our full review of the SRAM Eagle GX Transmission here...

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Review: New Duro Crux 29 x 3.25″ and 27.5 x 3.25″ tires

Cass Gilbert — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 13:14:27 +0000

If you’ve lamented the decrease in tire options for 27.5 and 29+ bikes, there’s finally some good news! Developed in conjunction with Jones Bikes, Duro's chunky Crux is now available in 27.5 x 3.25" and 29 x 3.25" sizes, featuring new D-Tech casing and a tubeless-ready design. Find our review of the Duro Crux 29 and 27.5 here...

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Pinion Gearbox Review: A True Bike Transmission!

Logan Watts — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 11:14:13 +0000

When the Pinion gearbox launched in 2006, the German company took a massive risk by abandoning the typical derailleur/cassette-style drivetrain in favor of the same technology used in automobile transmissions. Find our full Pinion gearbox review here with insight into this system and our findings on the 12-speed and 9-speed C-line after bikepacking and trail riding with them for several months. Plus, learn how the Pinion’s gearing compares to other drivetrains and much more...

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SRAM Eagle Transmission Review: First Ride on E.T.

Logan Watts — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 14:00:21 +0000

SRAM just dropped another innovation bomb on the mountain bike world with the new SRAM Eagle Transmission, a wireless drivetrain based on a hangerless direct-to-axle frame mount. We got a hold of the new X0 group for this first-ride review. Find that plus weights, prices, and details on the groups here...

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Battle of the Cranks: A Real-World Crank Length Test

Miles Arbour — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 12:03:13 +0000

After testing shorter Appleman Bicycles cranks last fall, Miles was curious to take a deeper dive into crank length and its effect on power, body position, and bikepacking. Equipped with power pedals, a smart trainer, and cranks ranging from 145mm to 175mm, Miles and his friend Dave report back with some surprising findings. Find the full crank length test and an exclusive look at the making of Appleman's 2XR cranks here...

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Rear Bike Racks: Lightweight Options for Bikepacking (List & Guide)

Miles Arbour — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 12:09:22 +0000

For most of us, traveling by bike started out with a rear rack and a pair of panniers. This simple and timeless setup is at the core of traditional bike […]

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Mone Light Bar Review: Sit Back and Shred

Miles Arbour — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 12:02:07 +0000

The Monē Light Bar is a wide carbon riser bar designed to pair nicely with modern mountain bikes that could benefit from more rise and sweep. Miles has been testing one out on a variety of bikes to see how it stacks up against other handlebars. Find his thoughts after several months of use here…

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Fidlock Water Bottle Review: Hydration with a Twist

Miles Arbour — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 15:15:17 +0000

Fidlock water bottles offer a variety of magnetic Twist-action mounts that feature a quick-access design to replace traditional bottle cages. They've designed a system that’s low-profile and compatible with a wide range of bikes. Find a closer look at the entire suite in this detailed review…

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Editor’s Dozen: Miles’ Favorite Gear of 2022

Miles Arbour — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 12:20:38 +0000

Next up in our annual editors' gear picks series, Miles shares some of his favourite items from 2022. Find a dozen products that have seen a significant amount of use in the Pacific Northwest or have impressed him from a design and functionality standpoint here...

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Editor’s Dozen: Logan and VA’s Favorite Gear of 2022

Logan Watts — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 12:51:28 +0000

Continuing the time-honored tradition of sharing our favorite gear each year, Logan and Virginia round up a dozen prized items. All 12 of these products saw heavy use and impressed us in 2022, a year of Baja Divide riding, Eastern Divide route scouting, chunky trail rides in the Sierra Norte and the Appalachians, and posh overnighters in the forest…

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Editor’s Dozen: Cass’ Favorite Gear of 2022

Cass Gilbert — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 12:36:30 +0000

As part of our continuing "Best of 2022" coverage, Cass picks his favourite gear, both old and new, that has survived the vagaries of this year's rutted roads and trails, along with some noteworthy themes that have stood out too...

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Microshift Advent Super Short Drivetrain Review

Miles Arbour — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 16:36:31 +0000

Designed as a serious option for bikes with 20" wheels and folks with small hands, the MicroShift Super Short drivetrain happens to be well-suited to mini-velos like the Velo Orange Neutrino as well. Find our review and thoughts on how it compares to "big kid" drivetrains here...

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Bikepacking Gear That Lasts: A Gift Guide

Team Work — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 13:50:04 +0000

For our long-term Gift Guide, we racked our brain and drew up a list of nearly 80 of our most prized pieces of bikepacking gear, at a variety of price points. Think of this as a roster of goods that have already proven their worth... gifts that promise to keep on giving, over thousands of miles, all around the world.

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2022 Bikepacking Gear of the Year

Logan Watts — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 12:14:53 +0000

Kicking off our 2022 Bikepacking Awards series, we recognize the products that have most impressed us throughout the past year. Dig into the Bikepacking Gear of the Year with 49 awards in 11 categories, including our Top Six Bikes, Best New Components, Best Tools & Gadgets, and more. Plus, find a list of bikes that are already on our radar for 2023…

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Editor’s Dozen: Neil’s Favorite 2022 Bikepacking Gear

Neil Beltchenko — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 14:02:03 +0000

It’s that time of the year again when we share our Editor’s Dozen gear lists. To kick things off, here's Neil Beltchenko's video showcasing 12 of his favorite products that he tested in 2022. Watch it here...

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Supernova M99 DY PRO Review: Shine Brighter

Guest — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 12:35:57 +0000

Launched in the spring, the Supernova M99 DY PRO is a unique dynamo-powered headlight with a turbo-charged "high beam" mode and high-end build quality. Kyle Ponce has been testing one on roads and trails around Germany throughout the fall to find out how its innovative design holds up to the rigors of bikepacking. Find his review here...

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