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Kona LBF Review: A Drop-Bar MTB Done Right

Miles Arbour — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:06:32 +0000

The new Kona Legend of Big Fork, or LBF for short, is a drop-bar mountain bike in every sense of the word. Built up with a Reynolds steel frame, a 100mm suspension fork, long and slack geo, and a unique mix of components, it’s an unusual bike. Miles spent the last few months testing it ahead of today’s release, culminating with a bikepacking trip on the sandy, chunky tracks of the Baja Cape Loop. Find his Kona LBF review here…

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Rigs of the 2026 Iditarod Trail Invitational

Miles Arbour — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:26:33 +0000

The 2026 Iditarod Trail Invitational starts this Sunday in Alaska, challenging dauntless riders from all over the globe with one of the most demanding winter ultra races in existence. Find details on over 20 riders and rigs planning to tackle the 150, 350, or 1,000-mile Iditarod Trail Invitational here…

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State 4130 Trail Review: Inflation Buster

Skyler Des Roches — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:02:37 +0000

With a refreshing $1,500 price tag that doesn't sacrifice modern specs or a well-executed design, the State 4130 Trail offers a compelling package on a budget. Skyler Des Roches was eager to see how it stacks up compared to more expensive bikes. After several months of testing, find his State 4130 Trail review here...

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Esker Smokey Review: Seven Surprises

Logan Watts — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:37:18 +0000

The Esker Smokey is an unapologetically aggressive steel hardtail built around a 160mm fork and geometry that leans hard into modern trail riding. After months of pedaling it on everything from rough singletrack to loaded backcountry scrabble, Logan shares a series of surprises and weighs in on who it’s for...

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Rigs of the 2026 Atlas Mountain Race (Part 2)

Miles Arbour — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:29:17 +0000

Part two of our massive Rigs of the 2026 Atlas Mountain Race roundup features 60 more loaded bikes that will be taking on the 1,350-kilometer bikepacking race across Morocco, from Beni-Mellal to the Atlantic coast. Find photos, bag and gear highlights, and more details on all of them here…

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Rigs of the 2026 Atlas Mountain Race (Part 1)

Miles Arbour — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:27:04 +0000

The sixth edition of the Atlas Mountain Race starts Friday in Morocco, challenging nearly 300 riders to a fresh 1,350-kilometer route from the heart of the High Atlas to the coast. We're kicking off our 2026 "Rigs of" series with the AMR, split into two parts due to the number of submissions. Part one features 50 rigs of the 2026 Atlas Mountain Race, complete with bag and gear highlights for each. Dig in here...

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Surly Midnight Special Review: If it Ain’t Broke…

Nic Morales — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:40:53 +0000

Eight years after its initial release, Surly just updated the Midnight Special. Nic took the revamp as an opportunity dive deep into one of gravel’s most iconic silhouettes. In his Surly Midnight Special review, he assesses whether this 650B road-inspired bike remains relevant almost a decade on…

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Bassi x Keystone Belmont Review: Play the Hits

Nic Morales — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:30:41 +0000

After a year of riding bikes outside of his typical scope, Nic was excited to jump back on something more familiar. With plenty of time on road and randoneuring-inspired gravel bikes, the Bassi x Keystone Belmont presented an opportunity to see if the bikes he once favored are still relevant to him today. Learn more about this unique collaboration in his review below…

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Trek CheckOUT Review: Category Defining, Not Bending

Miles Arbour — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:25:10 +0000

Released this fall, the Trek CheckOUT caused quite the stir with its washboard-eating full-suspension design, integrated rear rack, loads of mounting points, and option for a custom-fitted frame bag. Miles and Neil have spent months testing the CheckOUT on a variety of terrain and conditions to see where it falls between a drop-bar mountain bike and a gravel bike, all while answering the ultimate question: do we need full-suspension gravel bikes? Dig into their Trek CheckOUT review to find out…

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Ritchey Septimer Review: Classic Carbon

Nic Morales — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:18:01 +0000

With 48mm tire clearance, a Break-Away design, round tubing profiles, and an interesting backstory, the Ritchey Septimer presents a unique silhouette among a sea of carbon gravel bikes. In his Ritchey Septimer review, Nic looks past his pre-conceived ideas about the material to determine whether it’s suitable for the unforgiving roads and trails of western North Carolina…

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Rigs of the 2025 Hunt 1000

Miles Arbour — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:32:04 +0000

Centered around a grand finish instead of a grand depart, the Hunt 1000 is an annual bikepacking event linking Canberra and Melbourne via some of Australia’s most spectacular stretches of high country. With help from route creator Dan Hunt and this year’s participants, we collected rider and rig details for over 80 folks signed up for the 2025 event. Explore the full gallery of loaded bikes here…

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REEB Sam’s Pants Review

Neil Beltchenko — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:35:39 +0000

Earlier this year, REEB announced the return of the Sam’s Pants, their long-standing drop-bar bike. Neil's been testing it over the past month on everything from short day rides to a bikepacking trip, putting in over 300 miles for a full test. Watch and read the REEB Sam's Pants review here...

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Rigs of the 2025 Arizona Trail Race

Miles Arbour — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:33:46 +0000

The 2025 Arizona Trail Race kicks off tomorrow, with riders setting out on a spectacular 300- or 800-mile route across the Grand Canyon State. With help from this year’s participants, we collected rig and gear details for over 40 of the folks lining up for the grand depart. Dig into all of them here…

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Bikes and Builders of Bespoked Dresden 2025 (Part 3)

Josh Meissner — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:35:47 +0000

From a midtail cargo off-roader to a flawless interpretation of a classic touring bike and a beautiful monstrosity of a 32er, there's a little something for bike lovers of all tastes in our third roundup of custom builds from Bespoked Dresden 2025. Find fresh work from Avalanche, Drust Cycles, Ballern, La Fraise, Fern, and more here...

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Bikes and Builders of Bespoked Dresden 2025 (Part 2)

Josh Meissner — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 11:13:00 +0000

Continuing our in-depth coverage of Bespoked Dresden 2025, we're showcasing another sundry mix of incredible handbuilt bikes and other unique finds from the expansive airport terminal space. Explore another gallery of bikes and find details about the folks who made them here...

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Bikes and Builders of Bespoked Dresden 2025 (Part 1)

Josh Meissner — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 11:23:18 +0000

The European framebuilding community has converged at the Dresden Airport in Germany for a third year running, and we’re on the scene to seek out and present the most interesting bikes, bags, and more from Bespoked Dresden 2025. Read on for an intimate look at our first batch of highlights from the bustling terminal here…

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Fairlight Secan 3.0 Review: Plumwild

Nic Morales — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 11:36:56 +0000

Now in its third iteration, the Fairlight Secan 3.0 sees tire clearance updates that bring the company’s gravel bike up to modern standards, along with a variety of minor changes consistent with their well-known attention to detail. With a longtime love of riding road-inspired, steel gravel bikes, Nic weighs in on his time atop the Secan 3.0, discussing where it excels and just how much fun it is to push its limits…

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Rigs of the 2025 Arkansas High Country Race

Miles Arbour — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 11:31:56 +0000

The 2025 Arkansas High Country Race will challenge riders with one of three routes, ranging from 250 miles to the main 1,000-mile route. Just in time for tomorrow’s grand depart, we gathered details on over 30 riders and rigs that will be on the course. Dig into them all here…

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Singular Spitfire Review: Born to Fly

Miles Arbour — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:47:44 +0000

UK-born Singular Cycles has applied the name “Spitfire” to scores of made-to-measure titanium hardtails—nimble, quick, and built to dogfight on modern trails. The template is speed and agility, but the execution evolves based on rider preferences. Miles spent months aboard founder Sam Alison’s own Spitfire to see if it truly lives up to its name—read the full Singular Spitfire review to find out.

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Surly Straggler Review: First Update in a Decade + 11 Thoughts

Neil Beltchenko — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 11:33:13 +0000

After a decade, Surly’s cult-classic drop-bar do-everything bike finally got a thoughtful refresh. We put the 2025 Straggler through daily rides, some dirt touring, and chunky gravel to see if the updates—new axle setup, revised sizing, and fork options—modernize it without losing that Surly weird-in-a-good-way charm. Find our full Surly Straggler review here, including what works, what doesn’t, and all the nitty gritty details...

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Full Custom: Neil’s Goodday + Curiosity Gila Monster

Neil Beltchenko — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 11:34:31 +0000

Built from the ground up by Goodday + Curiosity, Neil's “Gila Monster” blends a playful twin top tube, smart geometry, and dialed bag integration into a bike that’s purpose-made for bikepacking on singletrack. Dive into the build, the fit, and the details, and find out whether a custom bike can change how (and what) you ride here...

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Neuhaus Hummingbird Review: A New Normal

Logan Watts — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 11:27:58 +0000

The Neuhaus Hummingbird upends the “more progressive or bust” bike bias, serving up a lively, comfortable ride that still delivers when the trail gets spicy. After bikepacking, big day rides, and plenty of laps on Pisgah’s heavy-hitters, it proved playful, confidence-inspiring, and far more versatile than its numbers suggest. Read the review to see why this “new normal” steel hardtail comes highly recommended…

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Rigs of the 2025 Badlands

Miles Arbour — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 11:41:34 +0000

The Badlands is a non-stop, unsupported gravel challenge along the edge of Europe that follows a rugged 820-kilometer loop through Southern Spain. Ahead of Sunday's grand depart, we’re sharing a massive roundup with nearly 90 rigs that will be out on the course. Explore the gallery with details on each bike here…

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Rigs of the 2025 MADE Bike Show: Attendee Edition

Miles Arbour — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 11:39:08 +0000

During this year's MADE bike show, we thought it would be fun to highlight a selection of intriguing attendee bikes, so we set up outside the bike valet area and collected rider and rig portraits and details from nearly 40 people. Read on to explore the incredibly diverse Rigs of the 2025 MADE Bike Show: Attendee Edition...

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Bikes and Builders of MADE 2025 (Part 4)

Team Work — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 11:38:25 +0000

In the latest edition of our Bikes and Builders of MADE series, we speak to Daren Beenen of Woodpecker Cycle Co., go deep with Julian from Brûlé bikes, oogle at the GHOOOST x SimWorks bike, and so much more. Dig into all the details of these incredible creations in Bikes and Builders of MADE 2025 Part 4 down below...

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MADE 2025 on Video (Part 4): Mosaic, Hot Salad, Sycip, Brule, Eagleton, and San Util

Logan Watts — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 13:29:37 +0000

The 2025 MADE Bike Show wrapped up on Sunday, but our coverage is far from over; we’ll be rolling out highlights all week long! In our latest video, we spotlight seven standout bicycles, including a telescoping adjustable chainstay design from Brûlé, a stunning raw steel build from Hot Salad, a trout-inspired creation from Mosaic, and plenty more...

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Bikes and Builders of MADE 2025 (Part 3)

Team Work — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 11:49:44 +0000

In our third installment of Bikes and Builders of MADE 2025, we dive into the specifics of a custom Tour Divide Ti bike, fresh bags from Velo Orange, two amazing builds from La Marche, and so much more. See it all here...

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MADE 2025 on Video (Part 3): La Marche, Significant Other, Santa Cruz, and More…

Logan Watts — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 14:08:07 +0000

The 2025 MADE Bike Show keeps dishing up stunning handmade bicycles, bike culture, and more, in Portland, Oregon. In our latest video, we round up seven more stunning bicycles, including a wild integrated-truss bike from Slow Southern Steel, a full-suspension bike from Sanitas, and a new twin-top-tube klunker from Wilde. Watch it here...

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Bikes and Builders of MADE 2025 (Part 2)

Nic Morales — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 13:04:24 +0000

Our second installment of Bikes and Builders of MADE 2025 highlights some of the most exciting and noteworthy bikes of this year's show. Featuring a triple dose of Slow Southern Steel, a beautiful townie from Hot Salad, and MADE-specific bike jewelry from YellowBird Thread Works, dive in to all of the delectable details below...

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32-Inch Bikes: The Future and Past at MADE 2025

Miles Arbour — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 12:11:34 +0000

The 2025 MADE bike show opened to the public yesterday, featuring a vivid array of creative new bikes, builds, and more. Among the sea of fresh work was the 32-inch wheel standard, which appeared on several stunning bikes at the show. Learn more about the 32-inch platform, read up on its history, and take a closer look at 32-inch bikes from BTCHN' Bikes, Falconer Cycles, and Neuhaus here...

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MADE 2025 on Video (Part 1): Moots, Donkelope, Rare Earth, Mone, and Tumbleweed

Logan Watts — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 15:43:50 +0000

The MADE show returns for its third year in Portland, Oregon, bringing three days packed with mezmerizing handmade bicycles, bike culture, and more. With doors opening to the public today, we’re kicking off our "MADE 2025 on Video" coverage with part one: a showcase of five standout builds from Rare Earth Cycle Craft, Monē Bikes, Moots, and Tumbleweed. Watch it here...

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Bikes and Builders of MADE 2025 (Part 1)

Miles Arbour — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 11:55:41 +0000

The MADE show is back for its third year, dishing up three days of stunning handmade bicycles, bike culture, and more, in Portland, Oregon. The event opens to the public today, and we’re launching into our coverage with a roundup of six gorgeous bicycles from Rare Earth Cycle Craft, Monē Bikes, Moots, and Bantam Cycles here…

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Singlespeeders of the 2025 Silk Road Mountain Race

Guest — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 12:05:32 +0000

Out of the 250 racers at the 2025 Silk Road Mountain Race, there are just a handful of singlespeeders—at least five that we know of. Ahead of yesterday's grand depart, Eric House shot over some questions to them to learn more about their motivations and expectations for the ride. Find their profiles alongside a gallery of photos from Lloyd Wright here...

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Rigs of the 2025 Silk Road Mountain Race (Part Two)

Miles Arbour — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 11:20:45 +0000

Following yesterday's roundup of 60 rigs, part two of the Rigs of the 2025 Silk Road Mountain Race features another 70 rigs that will set out this morning on the 1,954-kilometer route across Kyrgyzstan. Find key details and photos for all of them here...

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Rigs of the 2025 Silk Road Mountain Race (Part One)

Miles Arbour — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 11:42:07 +0000

The seventh edition of the Silk Road Mountain Race follows a 1,954-kilometer off-road route through some of the wildest and most beautiful areas of Kyrgyzstan. Just in time for Friday's grand depart, we're excited to share the Rigs of the 2025 Silk Road Mountain Race. With an overwhelming number of submissions, we split this year's rig submissions into two parts. Explore the first 60 rigs here...

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Hudski Dualist Review: Joy Machine

Miles Arbour — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 11:35:50 +0000

Having developed a strong connection with Hudski Bikes’ flagship model over the last four years, Miles was thrilled to hear that a sequel to the Doggler was on the way: the Hudski Dualist. Curious to see how this unique aluminum do-it-all bike compares to the Doggler, he put it through its paces over the past few months to figure out if it’s the ultimate ATB or if there’s still room for improvement. Find his Hudski Dualist review here...

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Rigs of the 2025 Colorado Trail Race

Miles Arbour — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 11:33:16 +0000

The 2025 Colorado Trail Race follows a challenging 540-mile route winding through the picturesque Rocky Mountains between Durango and Denver. For the fifth year in a row, we gathered details on more than 40 loaded rigs that will be out tackling the trail. Explore the full collection here…

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Surly Bridge Club Review: Versatility and Inclusivity

Cass Gilbert — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:25:59 +0000

Updating our original Surly Bridge Club review six years after it was first published, we're revisiting the enduring budget-friendly platform to see how its promise of versatility has withstood the test of time. Find Cass and Neil's two-in-one video and written review of the Bridge club as it takes on commuting, camping, dirt touring, and everything in between...

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MONoPOLE Cargo Bike Review: Outside the Box

Lucas Winzenburg — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 11:15:16 +0000

With a deceptively compact stance that masks unmatched versatility and capability, the Swiss-designed Monopole Cargo Bike is a head-turning hauler with more than a few tricks up its sleeve. After three seasons of commuting, gravel riding, and bikepacking around Colorado on one, Lucas shares his feedback in this long-term Monopole Cargo Bike review. Dive in here...

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Norco Search Review: No Time for Bears

Logan Watts — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 11:31:25 +0000

Confident on rough terrain thanks to its mountain bike demeanor but still surprisingly light and snappy, the all-new Norco Search Carbon is a gravel bike with a little extra backbone. Featuring progressive geometry, in-frame storage, an integrated fender, and clearance for larger tires, it’s built for riders who want to move fast and ride a variety of terrain. Find our full review after testing it on everything from smooth gravel to chunky doubletrack, plus an interesting singletrack descent running from a bear…

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Rigs of the 2025 Dark Divide

Nic Morales — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 11:28:19 +0000

Ahead of tomorrow's third annual grand depart, we rounded up loaded bike photos and details for around half of the 50 riders lining up to take on the 2025 Dark Divide, a 300-mile bikepacking race through the Pacific Northwest featuring brutal climbs, ripping descents, and tons of hike-a-bike. Browse our full collection of Rigs of the 2025 Dark Divide here...

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Stooge MK7 Review: Familiar Fairy Dust

Logan Watts — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 11:17:24 +0000

The Stooge MK7 isn’t a radical departure from the MK6, but a thoughtful evolution—made taller-rider-friendly, more bikepacking-capable, and still every bit as fun and playful as its predecessor. With (slightly) updated geometry, expanded sizing, and a new fork that adds capability and character, it’s the most complete Stooge yet. Find Logan’s thoughts on the latest in the Stooge lineage that’s nostalgic and modern all at once…

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Cotic BFe Review: Burly Metal, Soft Touch

Logan Watts — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 11:24:59 +0000

After a two-decade evolution, the latest Cotic BFe proves it was worth the wait and might be one of the most balanced and capable hardtails Logan has tested—equally confident on steep descents and long backcountry climbs. Read his full review to see what makes this do-it-all trail hardtail set a new bar…

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Velo Orange Chessie Review: Formless Figure

Nic Morales — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:03:03 +0000

After almost a year, two different frames, three events, and a few thousand miles, Nic finally sat down to pen his thoughts on Velo Orange’s new gravel bike. Featuring sliding dropouts, an aluminum alloy frame, and clearance for large tires, this moderately priced off-roader delivers more than first meets the eye. Read his Velo Orange Chessie review here…

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Wilson Hale and his Mountain Cat XL-Winning Haute Streak

Nic Morales — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 10:59:03 +0000

Visiting Richmond, Virginia, for Mountain Cat, Nic made a short but impactful pit stop at Haute Bikes, a joint venture by Stephen Wood and Wilson Hale that promises big things. With an in-house machinist and promising space to grow in the industrial section of the bike-crazed coastal city, Wilson Hale's Mountain Cat XL winning Haute Streak is just a taste of what the small brand is capable of…

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Wondercross Wanderer Review: People, Roads, Gravel, Trails

Sam Rice — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 11:38:12 +0000

Designed to defy easy categorization, the Wondercross Wanderer is an adventure-focused titanium gravel bike built for all-out adaptability. Sam Rice spent two months testing the bike across a massive array of terrain in New Zealand and Australia, putting its do-it-all claims firmly to the test. Read on for his full review…

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Canyon Grizl Escape ECLIPS Review

Neil Beltchenko — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 11:35:32 +0000

Canyon just dropped the new Grizl Escape ECLIPS, and it’s a full-on love letter to bikepacking. Packed with thoughtful details—right down to a gummy bear graphic on the seat tube—it’s clear they didn’t just design this bike for adventure; they designed it for us. Find our full review here…

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Rigs of the 2025 Tour Divide Stats Analysis

Neil Beltchenko — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 11:24:42 +0000

After we published our Rigs of the 2025 Tour Divide, Neil dug into the submissions, uncovering the essential details and trends to reveal a clearer picture of the bikes and gear used in this year’s event. In this piece, we break down the data and highlight some interesting findings, including where folks are from, what bikes, tires, drivetrains, gearing, and cargo setups they’re running, and much more. Dive in here...

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Breezer Radar X Pro Review: Big Shoes

Miles Arbour — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 11:40:34 +0000

The Breezer Radar X Pro is a steel drop-bar gravel bike with big tire clearance, plenty of mounting points, and a dependable build kit, all for $2,000. Does its unique geometry and fit complement its impressive list of features, or is it holding it back? Read on for Miles' review with thoughts on where it falls between a gravel and drop-bar mountain bike…

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Rigs of the 2025 Tour Divide (Part Two): Drop-Bar Bikes

Miles Arbour — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 11:18:58 +0000

Carrying on from yesterday's massive roundup of over 90 flat-bar rigs, part two of the 2025 Rigs of the Tour Divide features more than 70 drop-bar rigs that will set out this morning on the 2,700-mile route between Banff, Alberta, and Antelope Wells, New Mexico. Find key details and photos on all of them here...

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Rigs of the 2025 Tour Divide (Part One): Flat-Bar Bikes

Miles Arbour — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:29:32 +0000

Just in time for tomorrow's grand depart, we're thrilled to present the Rigs of the 2025 Tour Divide. With a record number of submissions, we once again split them into two categories and are beginning with more than 90 flat-bar rigs that'll be on the 2,700-mile route from Canada to Mexico, including bag and gear highlights for each. Explore the full gallery here…

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Timothe Girard’s Jolie Rouge and the Tour of Artisans

Guest — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 11:15:48 +0000

French illustrator Timothé Girard is on an eight-month bikepacking journey around his home country to meet and document nearly 100 artisans who make bikes, bags, components, and more. Learn about his trip and his lovely custom tourer from Jolie Rouge Cycles in our latest installment of Rider and Rig here...

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2025 Kona Hei Hei Review: Tenth Time’s a Charm

Miles Arbour — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 11:54:49 +0000

With nearly two decades of history, the Kona Hei Hei has established its reputation as a well-rounded full-suspension mountain bike. New for 2025, the tenth-generation Hei Hei has been redesigned from the ground up with more progressive geometry, increased travel, and nine mounts inside the main triangle. Find Miles' 2025 Kona Hei Hei review here after several months of day rides and loaded bikepacking trips in the province where Kona was born...

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Rigs of the 2025 Trans Balkan Race

Miles Arbour — Fri, 30 May 2025 11:25:13 +0000

Following a 1,350-kilometer off-road route across Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro, the 2025 Trans Balkan Race set off this morning with nearly 160 riders participating. With help from the organizers and photographer Giuliano Koren, we gathered details on 50 loaded race setups. Explore the rigs of the 2025 Trans Balkan Race here…

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Rigs of the 2025 Grand Loop

Miles Arbour — Thu, 29 May 2025 11:26:40 +0000

After an exciting comeback two years ago, the Grand Loop has returned for 2025, offering a stunning 365-mile route that connects the Tabeguache, Kokopelli, and Paradox trails in Southwest Colorado and Utah. There are over 60 riders registered for this year's grand depart, and with the help of the organizers and riders, we gathered rider and rig details for more than 50 of them. Dig in here...

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Rigs of the 2025 Highland Trail 550 (HT550)

Miles Arbour — Fri, 23 May 2025 11:35:34 +0000

The twelfth annual Highland Trail 550 (HT550) event in Scotland starts tomorrow morning, dishing up 550 miles of technical singletrack, stunning scenery, quiet dirt roads, and what looks to be an unsurprisingly wet year. For the fourth year in a row, we've gathered details on over 30 race rigs participating in this year's grand depart, featuring bag and gear highlights for each. Check them all out here...

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Viral Wanderer Review: A Forever Drop-Bar Bike?

Neil Beltchenko — Thu, 15 May 2025 12:07:03 +0000

The titanium Viral Wanderer is an adventure-focused drop-bar bike built around a Pinion Smart.Shift system. Neil spent several months testing one on off-road rides around Colorado to determine if this uniquely comfortable, durable, and low-maintenance rig could be a true "forever bike." Find out in his video and written Viral Wanderer review here...

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Rigs of the 2025 Pinyons and Pines

Miles Arbour — Wed, 14 May 2025 11:25:31 +0000

Starting and ending in Flagstaff, Arizona, the 2025 Pinyons and Pines bikepacking race follows a 340-mile route on some of the most magnificent terrain the state has to offer. Just in time for tomorrow's grand depart, we gathered details for over 40 race rigs, featuring bag and gear highlights for each. Dig into them here...

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Bourdeau Cycles and AMG: Small Builder, Big Bikes

Logan Watts — Fri, 02 May 2025 11:28:09 +0000

Gazing beyond the infinite ocean of bikes and brands at the annual Sea Otter Classic expo, the creations by local framebuilder Jarod Bourdeau from Seaside, California, are always a highlight of our coverage. Find details and an extensive photo gallery of six bikes made by Bourdeau Cycles in this look back at last month's show here...

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Bikes and Builders of 2025 Bespoked Manchester (Part 3)

Nic Morales — Thu, 01 May 2025 11:57:45 +0000

Our third and final Bikes and Builders roundup from the 2025 Bespoked Manchester show highlights a custom mini velo from Ted James, a tall bike from Tomo Bikes, a collapsible cargo bike, a dreamy rigid MTB inspired by the '90s, and much more. Find it all here...

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Bikes and Builders of 2025 Bespoked Manchester (Part 2)

Nic Morales — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:54:00 +0000

Featuring an XC prototype from Alonukis, full-suspension bikes from Ballern and Creature, bags from Wizard Works, and much more, the second installment of our bikes and builders of 2025 Bespoked Manchester series is one you won't want to miss. See it all here...

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