Yellow Bird Threadworks makes high-quality brass stem caps in Connecticut, which are held in place by US-made titanium bolts. Let’s check out more…
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VIDEO: Kona’s F#%k Around and Find Out – Episode 1
F#%k Around and Find Out is a new series that follows members of the Kona Crew in all of their shenanigans. The best part of riding bikes with your buddies is sending it into the unknown, getting as weird as possible, and laughing until your cheeks hurt. Join the Kona Crew as they check out new (to them) riding zones and just let loose…
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Rogue Panda Blue Ridge Handlebar Harness
Flagstaff, Arizona’s Rogue Panda, just announced a sub 9 oz bar-mounted cradle for dry bags called the Blue Ridge Handlebar Harness ($185); let’s check it out!
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Vintage Bicycles: 1975 Ritchey Track Bike
John and Tasshi from The Vintage MTB Workshop once again team up to deliver a Vintage Bicycles article. This time, featuring a 1975 Ritchey track bike. Read on for John’s photos accompanying Tasshi’s words…
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The Dust-Up: (Most) All Bicycles Are Handmade
In today’s Dust-Up opinion column, John brings up a controversial point about the disconnect between the “handmade” language surrounding bicycle framebuilder showcases and Asian-produced bicycle frames. Hold onto your butts for this one!
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Crust Bikes New Hats
Over in the Latest and Greatest section of the Crust Bikes webshop, you’ll find four new designs of Crust Bikes hats ranging from truckers, packable, and two embroidered cap styles. Roll on over to Crust Bikes to see them all.
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Rene Herse 34T 1X Crankset
Rene Herse announced a 34T 1X crankset ($455), offering better gearing without messing with your derailleur or cassette…
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VIDEO: COMMUTE | A Cinematic Cycling Film
Dive into the compelling story of Kaldwell Grant, an Oklahoma City local whose mode of transportation is as unique as his journey. Navigating the challenging roads of Oklahoma City, Kaldwell embraces a 10-mile commute solely on his bike. Despite the city’s bike score of 40, Kaldwell’s unconventional choice raises eyebrows, yet for him, it’s not just an act of rebellion – it’s a personal preference that sets him apart.
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Calling in Sick Magazine Issue 11 Preorder
Calling in Sick Issue 11 is now available for pre-order with Underbiking as the theme. This issue is jam packed with reader submissions, photos, rider and bike features, product reviews, and an extended architecture section. Check it out at Calling in Sick Magazine.
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Del Mero Corazón: Fabrica De Rosas
John was in Los Angeles recently for a long weekend and spent some time catching up with Jimmy at Fabrica De Rosas, a new bicycle studio in Aliso Village. Read on for a message from Jimmy to his community and a full Shop Visit from John below…
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2024 Philly Bike Expo: 44 Bikes Displayed the Current Snakedriver Full Suspension 29er
This year’s Philly Bike Expo coverage over here is going to be a bit different. John was supposed to attend but two freak storms hammered Santa Fe Thursday and Friday, cancelling his flights and his re-booked flights. Luckily, our friend Brad Quartuccio was on hand to document a few bikes for us. The first builder we’re featuring is Kris from 44 Bikes, who displayed his current version of the Snakedriver full-suspension 29er…
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Saturday Rad Bazaar Finds
Today, we’ve got a fine selection of used goods from the Rad Bazaar, our Group Ride subscribers‘ selling platform, featuring some unique offerings. Let’s check it all out!
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Scarab Cycles Paramo Integrated and New Wolf Tooth Headset
Colombia’s Scarab Cycles announced a new model today, dubbed the Paramo Integrated. This model expands the Paramo family of gravel bikes and uses the ENVE IN-Route system with the ENVE Gravel IN-Route Fork and an all-new Wolf Tooth integrated headset. Let’s check it out below.
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Manitou Mattoc Pro Limited Edition
Manitou was the original mountain bike suspension option for 90s hardtails and to commemorate its legacy, the brand brought back its OG logos and styling on one of the best looking forks we’ve seen: Mattoc Pro Limited Edition ($1,099.99). Let’s check it out.
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VIDEO: BTS at the 2023 Cape Epic
Orbea Leatt Speed Company Racing‘s duo of Lukas Baum and Georg Egger gives us a behind-the-scenes view of the 2023 Cape Epic endurance mountain biking race. Get an insider’s view of this grueling race.
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San Util Designs Roly Poly Handlebar Bag
Colorado had a killer ski season this year and even in between powder days, developing an ultralight backpack system, Adam from San Util still developed a completely all-new product; the Roly Poly Handlebar Bag ($145). Let’s check it out.
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Readers’ Rides: Chris’ RockHopper aka the CrockChopper
We must say that one bike model pops up more than any other: the Specialized RockHopper. These readily available bikes are frequently customized, and Chris from Minneapolis shared a great one with us this week! Let’s check it out.
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Cane Creek Giveaway in Support of Bikepacking Roots’ BIPOC Bike Adventure Grant!
Bikepacking Roots wants to thank its amazing supporters like you and its fabulous brand sponsors for donating to the BIPIC Bike Adventure Grant. The 501(c)(3) non-profit is getting so close to its goal. But they still need to raise $3,000 more to make its BIPOC BikeAdventure Grant Program a reality this year so they’ve teamed up with Cane Creek to sweeten the deal!