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Restrap Race Hydration Vest and The North Race Challenge
0 Apr 25 Miles Arbour / newsRestrap just launched a feature-rich hydration vest aimed squarely at bikepackers and self-sufficient riders. Find the scoop on the Restrap Race Hydration Vest here. Plus, see details about The North Race challenge, a callout to ride as far north as you can from Restrap’s headquarters in 24 hours…
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Five Ten Trailcross CL Shoes Review: The Benefits of Hiking
5 Apr 24 Miles Arbour / apparelThe Five Ten Trailcross CL Shoes are clip-in mountain bike shoes optimized for equal comfort on and off the bike. After a year of bikepacking, including two week-long scouting trips in the US, countless trail rides, and too much hike-a-bike, Miles reports on what might be his new favorite clipless mountain bike shoe yet. Find his Five Ten Trailcross CL Shoes review here…
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Bitesized Bikepacking with Transit Cycles: Tucson, Arizona (Video)
3 Apr 23 Miles Arbour / newsIn Esker Cycles’ latest video, they meet up with the crew at Transit Cycles in Tucson, Arizona, for a little mid-week bikepacking adventure. Learn more about the Bitesized Bikepacking series and watch the four-minute video here…
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Pre-Orders Open for The Haul All by Framework Designs
1 Apr 23 Miles Arbour / newsShort on packing space? The massive 25+ liter Haul All from Framework Designs is designed specifically for the Wald 139 basket and brimming with thoughtful features. Learn more about it and find pre-order details here…
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A First Look at the HydraPak Breakaway+ Bottle Filter System
4 Apr 18 Miles Arbour / gearThe new Breakaway+ Bottle Filter is HydraPak’s first bottle designed specifically for cyclists, merging a 590ml bike bottle with a hollow fiber filter for quick access to potable water. We had a chance to take a closer look at the HydraPak Breakaway+ Bottle Filter System ahead of today’s launch…
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New Bontrager Girona and Betasso Gravel Tires + High Flow Valve Adapter
0 Apr 18 Miles Arbour / newsBontrager released two new gravel tire families today, complete with a revised construction, new compounds, fresh tread patterns, and widths up to 50mm. Learn more about the Bontrager Girona and Betasso Gravel Tires and their new high-flow valve adapter here…
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Inside Outer Shell: Unity, Duality, and Spreadsheets
11 Apr 18 Miles Arbour / field-tripsFounded 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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New Industry Nine SOLiX M Hubs and Wheelsets: Lightweight Mountain Bike Wheels
3 Apr 17 Miles Arbour / newsJoining the recently introduced SOLiX G and SOLiX SL wheel families, the new Industry Nine SOLiX M lineup offers a snappy 0.59° engagement and competitive weights in both carbon and alloy packages. Learn more here…
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Updated North St. Bags Adventure Micro Panniers, Trunk Bag, and New Handlebar Pack
8 Apr 17 Miles Arbour / newsNorth St. Bags in Portland, Oregon, just released an update for their Adventure Micro Panniers and Roll-Top Trunk Bag alongside a brand new Handlebar Pack. Check out all the details here…
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New Race Face Era Chainring has Steel Teeth and a Carbon Spider
11 Apr 16 Miles Arbour / newsFollowing the release of their Era Crankset a few years ago, Race Face is back with the new Era Chainring that’s said to be as light as aluminum but as durable as steel, combining a carbon spider with stainless steel teeth. Check it out here…
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The New RockShox Psylo and Domain Forks Cost Under $600
1 Apr 16 Miles Arbour / newsRockShox released two new budget trail forks today that raise the bar when it comes to sub-$600 suspension. Find photos and details about the new RockShox Psylo and RockShox Domain forks here…
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Panorama Boreal: An All-Terrain Touring Bike
5 Apr 16 Miles Arbour / newsThe new Panorama Boreal piggybacks on the Pinion-equipped version that was released a few weeks ago but comes with a standard drivetrain and a more affordable price point. Find everything you need to know here…