Silky Smooth
The story of the 2021 Silk Road Mountain Race
A journey on what is possibly the hardest bikepacking race in the world and what it takes to win it.
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Camp Snap 2 Review: What Changed in the Screen-Free Point-and-Shoot Update
Camp Snap 2 adds built-in filters, faster shutter response, and auto-sleep to a 108g screen-free camera. Still 8MP, still no RAW — but simpler for lo-fi bikepacking shots.
State Carbon Road Complete: Race Geometry for $2,800
State Bicycle Co. launches carbon road completes at $2,800 and $3,250 — aero frames, SRAM Rival eTap, and race-tested geometry without the usual premium.
2027 Orbea Oiz: The XC Race Bike for Riders Who Don't Need Excuses
Orbea's 2027 Oiz is 22% stiffer, 48g lighter, and built around marginal gains that actually matter—if you're racing XC or chasing KOMs on technical climbs.
Restrap's New Race Gear: An Aero Top Tube Bag and a 215g Hydration Vest
Restrap's new aero top tube bag and 215g hydration vest are built for long gravel races. Small, light, expensive — and only worth it if you already know why.