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2024 Cannondale Scalpel vs. Yeti ASR vs. Specialized Epic 8
21 Mar 26 Logan Watts / newsWhat do the new 2024 Cannondale Scalpel, Specialized EVO 8, and Yeti ASR have in common? Here’s a quick comparison that breaks down the feature, geometry, and pricing differences of these three new carbon rocket bikes….
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New Revelate Mag-Tank TPU Liners: First Look
19 Mar 25 Logan Watts / bikepacking-bagsRevelate Designs just announced lightweight and removable interior Mag-Tank TPU liners that allow bikepackers to store anything from french fries to ice cream in their top tube bag and easily clean it out after the ride. We had a chance to try them out prior to today’s launch for this first-ride review…
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Collective Reward #178: Grab Bag!
3 Mar 22 Logan Watts / newsFor Collective Reward #178, we’re giving one lucky Bikepacking Collective member a grab bag filled with an interesting selection of gear that includes the new Apidura Packable Visibility Vest, a Topeak Torque Stick Pro shop set, a pair of Ergon grips, Voile Straps, a swag set from Montanus, a Wavecell Helmet, and more. Find details here…
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Lee Craigie – Other Ways to Win (Video)
2 Mar 20 Logan Watts / newsOur friend and regular contributor Lee Craigie received the Scottish Award for Excellence at the Fort William Mountain Festival this year. To commemorate the award, they made this film that shares Lee’s story. Watch it here…
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Bikepacking Through the 2024 Total Eclipse
1 Mar 13 Logan Watts / newsOn Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America. What better way to experience it than on a bike? Here’s a list of bikepacking routes that will be in the path of totality, arranged by time…
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Introducing Deriva Magazine
12 Mar 13 Logan Watts / cultureBorn from a passion for cycling, adventure, nature, and photography, “Deriva” is a new printed magazine that chronicles bikepacking routes and adventures through seldom explored places in Colombia. Learn more about the publication and its intent here…
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Hope: Inside the Factory (Video)
3 Mar 12 Logan Watts / newsA new video by A Game Films offers an interesting peek into the Hope Technology factory in Barnoldswick, England. It introduces the team and examines their incredible facility and innovative process. Watch it here…
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Shovel Research Rod Steward Review: Ooh La La
19 Mar 12 Logan Watts / accessoriesThe Shovel Research Rod Steward is a minimal and elegant 224-gram aluminum bag support designed to prop up and stabilize the Ron’s Bikes Fab’s Chest and other top-opening bags. We’ve been testing one for several months for this full review…
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Tumbleweed Titanium Pannier Rack: First Ride Review
71 Mar 7 Logan Watts / accessoriesJust announced, the Tumbleweed Titanium Pannier Rack is half the weight of its steel sibling and features a few upgrades, including a slightly different platform design and dynamo wire routing. We had the chance to admire this beauty, install it on a Stooge MK6, and give it a try before today’s launch. Find all the details in this first ride review…
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Hope Tech 4 E4 Review: New Religion
15 Mar 7 Logan Watts / gearThe 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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The Crankbrothers Stamp Trail Lace Shoe
1 Mar 6 Logan Watts / newsCrankbrothers just released a lace-up version of its revamped Stamp shoes. The Crankbrothers Stamp Trail Lace features a new outsole with MC2 rubber and Match tread plus a few other intriguing details. Learn more here…
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Mark Bentley – Fairlight Riders (Video)
1 Feb 29 Logan Watts / newsIn the latest rider spotlight video from Fairlight Cycles, filmmaker Chris McClean profiles Mark Bentley (aka Bentley Components), who reflects on his connection with Yorkshire Moors and making intricate machined bike components. Watch it and find the previous video in the series profiling contributor Katherine Moore here…