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Silca’s new Avventura Americana Limited Edition seat roll adds to their roll-up saddle bag family with more storage for adventure riding. Built with the same Boa dial attachment and classic tool roll layout, the new Avventura features easy organization for all-weather, off-road riding. More info at Silca –> What
Tech & Data
The latest Virginia Tech helmet safety rankings are out and MIPS equipped helmets have taken the top four rankings. Bontrager’s MIPS equipped Rally helmet came out on top followed by the Troy Lee A2 MIPS , the Lazer Century MIPS and the Lazer Cyclone MIPS. Following the MIPS helmets comes
Components
When you’re far from home and something breaks, you have to have the right tool for the job. Or your left hoping your phone has service. Not having to assemble a toolkit and package it for each ride is a bonus. While there are plenty of systems out there
Bikes & Frames
The new 2020 Norco Search XR lineup has been revealed with new build kits and fresh paint. Although largely unchanged for 2020, Norco has updated build kits and slapped some pretty new paint on its Norco Search XR line. The biggest news, an X-Fusion Manic Gravel 50mm Dropper post is
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Camp and Go Slow revealed several goodies this Friday afternoon; bags by Swift Industries, “rattlesnake” bar tape, bandanas, and several other awesome new items. Slick new logo too.
Tech & Data
Wattbike just announced their latest high-end indoor training bike, the Atom. The new indoor bike is compatible with Wattbike’s Hub app, but will also work with third-party apps like Zwift, TrainerRoad and TrainingPeaks thanks to Bluetooth and ANT+ connectivity. The Atom indoor bike uses magnetic resistance and supports a
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Swift Industries teamed up with Kitsbow and artist Chris McNally on this Adventure Pack which includes a Cyclone riding shirt, a Swift Wanderlust Packer, Swift Seeker Travel Kit, and a watercolored letterpress print of Bolinas Ridge by Chris McNally.The Adventure Pack is available in men’s and women’s
Bikes & Frames
Motobecane just announced the Mulekick 853, a steel gravel bike rounded out with Shimano GRX components. Motobecane is known for its crazy low pricing, the Mulekick is no exception, the complete bike is available through BikesDirect.com for just $1,799. Motobecance Mulekick Specifications Frame Gravel Bike Disc Brake 700C
Bikes & Frames
Grab a Dale’s Pale Ale and check out these slick new rides from REED Cycles. PRESS RELEASE: REEB Cycles We are stoked to announce the complete 2020 line-up of updated and new core bike models. Led by the totally re-designed and re-focused SQWEEB v3 full suspension 29er and our
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Swift Industries dropped a bunch of great new merch today, just in time for the holiday season. The Tamarack Waxed Canvas Collection is comprised of limited-edition waxed canvas bags and other goodies, thanks to Otter Wax. Check out the Zeitgeist saddle bag, Paloma bar bag, as well as other accessories.
Gear Reviews
Traditionally, cold weather riding has meant donning a baselayer, jersey, and some combination of jackets to achieve the optimal solution for winter conditions. Inevitably, it’s all for naught and I’m either overdressed and overheated or soaking wet because I planned for dry or snowy conditions instead of rain.
Components
PRESS RELEASE: Atomik Carbon Atomik Carbon is partnering with Berd Spokes to introduce our all-new Ultimate Berd Wheelsets. The new mountain and gravel wheelsets are built with patented Berd spokes for light weight and superior ride quality. Atomik Carbon Ultimate Wheelsets are ultra lightweight, starting at just over 1,200