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Rigs of the 2021 Badlands
The 2021 BADLANDS kicks off in southern Spain this weekend and follows some of the most remote and challenging terrain in Europe. We’re excited to share a collection of nearly 70 rigs that’ll be taking...
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Tallbikepacking on my On One Inbred (after chopping it in pieces)
Can there be a more poetic swansong for your favourite old mountain bike - the one you could never bring yourself to part with - than transforming it into something completely wondrous and magical?...
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Rigs of the 2021 Hungarian Divide
The 2021 Hungarian Divide took off from Smaragdvölgy, Hungary, last month and challenged riders with a 600km or 1,200km route across the country. The organizers sent details on more than 70 rigs that...
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Concours de Machines: PechTregon Cycles’ Luguru
In part 1 of our coverage of the 2021 Concours de Machines in France, we check out PechTregon Cycles' wild and feature-packed Luguru adventure bike, complete with its folding frame and handlebars,...
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Meet the 21 Riders of the 2021 Women’s Torino-Nice Rally
There's a group of 21 women riding the 700-kilometer Torino-Nice Rally through Italy and France right now, and Tristan Bogaard was at the start to capture a portrait of each rider and rig. Find those...
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Pivot Trail 429 Review
Earlier this year, Pivot Cycles updated their lauded Trail 429 with a revamped geometry, more mounts, and a different linkage design, aiming to make their multi-talented short-travel 29er even more...
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Introducing the New Republica Colorado
Brazil-based República Bicicletas just added another gravel bike to their lineup, featuring clearance for 27.5 x 2.1" tires, custom geometry, and loads of mounting points. Check out the new República...
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Concours de Machines 2021: Aloueta, Gamory, Manivelle, Auguste, and Arko
In our third post about France's Concours de Machines, we hone in on five builders, learn the story behind their bike and its design challenges, and share detailed photos of each of these unique rigs....
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Concours de Machines 2021: Khelys, La Fraise, Edel, Brevet, and Soum
In our fourth post about France’s 2021 Concours de Machines, we hone in on five more builders, learn the story behind their bike and its design challenges, and share detailed photos of each of these...
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Santa Cruz Chameleon Review: A Three-horned Beast
Just announced, the 2022 Santa Cruz Chameleon went through a complete metamorphosis, including a whole new geometry and redesigned sliding dropouts. The new design works with three tire size...
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Concours de Machines 2021: Jolie Rouge
Jolie Rouge's gravity-inspired rig, which placed third in France's Concours de Machines 2021, was designed for fun with friends on bikepacking trips and to keep up with maker Julien Fritsch's trail...
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Concours de Machines 2021: Cycles Cadence
To round out our coverage of this year's Concours de Machines, we bring you this remarkable offering from Cycles Cadence, which earned itself the competition's first-place prize. Dig in to appreciate...
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Miles’ Parts Bin Xtracycle EdgeRunner Cargo Bike
After picking up a rusty cargo bike frame for $75, Miles worked with his local bike shop on a budget parts-bin build to give a second life to a bike that was in desperate need of a new home. Learn more...
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Bespoked UK 2021: Quirk Cycles Superchub
In his first report from the 10th edition of the Bespoked UK Handmade Bicycle Show, Matty Waudby shares a detailed look at the Superchub hardtail from London-based framebuilder Quirk Cycles, which...
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Bespoked UK 2021: Clandestine Combe and Mid-Tail
Continuing our coverage of the 2021 Bespoked UK Handmade Bicycle Show, we check out two unique bikes from Bristol-based framebuilder Pi Manson of Clandestine. Check out his lovely new mid-tail cargo...
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10 More Bikes from Bespoked UK 2021
For our next post from the 2021 edition of the UK's Bespoked Handmade Bicycle Show, we rounded up an eclectic assortment of 10 bikes that caught our attention for one reason or another. Find a gallery...
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Rigs of the 2021 Arizona Trail Race (AZTR)
The 2021 Arizona Trail Race kicks off this week, following a challenging 800 or 300-mile route across the Grand Canyon State. We’re excited to share a collection of 30 rigs that are signed up for...
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Emily’s All-City Super Professional + First Campout
Fresh off a chilly overnighter to Texada Island, British Columbia, we take a closer look at Emily's first new bike, a gorgeous All-City Super Professional. Find the complete build kit, her initial...
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Mouton’s E.T. 24″ Separable Bikepacking & Paragliding Rig
Just when you thought our coverage of the wonderful Concours de Machines 2021 was over (and Bespoked, for that matter), we bring you one last and especially fascinating bike. Mouton Cycles' E.T., so...
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Bassi Hog’s Back Review: Gravel Maverick
The Bassi Hog’s Back is a chromoly steel all-road touring bike that’s equally suited to multi-week expeditions and running errands around town. Bikes are assembled to order for each customer, have a...
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