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It’s a little funny that Ortlieb, maker of panniers and bikepacking bags that are intended to get gear off our backs and onto our bikes, also offers backpacks. Ortlieb released ...
Upon walking into the North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS), everything competes for your eyeballs. Where do you begin? The visual rush of metalwork and paint schemes — from gilded ...
1x — Also known as “one-by,” 1x refers to a drivetrain with just one chainring, usually paired to a wide-range cassette. Aluminum — Among the four most common materials used ...
Years ago, at a hostel in the tiny mining town of Silverton, Colorado, I met a gold panner named Bible John. He was thumbing through a hunting catalog, looking at ...
Can’t stay off the bike, even during the cold, dark months of winter? Neither can we. Luckily, smart gear choices will help keep you comfortable and rubber-side down until the first ...
With the demise of the cycling industry’s main North American trade show, Interbike, smaller regional events play an increasing role in connecting manufacturers and the bike shops that sell their ...
Winter can be a tough season for cycling, and if you’re pedaling through snow and slush — like we are — keeping your feet comfortable can be especially challenging. Don’t ...
GORE C7 Windstopper Pro Bib Tights, $230 GORE’s C7 Windstopper Bib Tights help keep the chill of winter at bay with windproof, water-repellant materials, a breathable upper, and a comfortable ...
I reviewed K-Lite’s Bikepacker dynamo light several years ago. Since then Kerry Staite has continued to improve his products. Over time, the Bikepacker has gotten brighter and brighter. To take ...
‘Tis the season for Black Friday sales, endless catalogs in the mail, and — for many of us, anyway — a distinct lack of cycling as we watch the temps ...
