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MADE, the bicycle framebuilder showcase, returns to Portland this year on August 23 – 25th 2024, and the tickets are on sale today. Head over to MADE to purchase tickets and check out our 2023 MADE bike show coverage below…

Otso’s Warakin has been a popular choice for those wanting a stainless or titanium chassis all-road bike and today, the brand announced the steel version. Let’s take a closer look…

Inspired by the wind-swept sand dunes of dry and arid regions, the Crankbrothers Mallet and Stamp shoes received a desert tan washed upper with dune lines overlaid in a glossy print. These shoes are available in limited supply via your local shop or Crankbrothers direct.

Want a truly unique pair of Klampers, hand assembled from random anodizing colors, complete with a certificate of authenticity? Look no longer! The Paul Component Engineering Series One is just that. Each pair of Klampers is a one-of-one colorway in a sealed box with certificate of authenticity included. The boxes are chosen at random upon ordering and we don’t even know which box has each colorway.

Check out more at Paul Component Engineering!

We shared the Mega Mid-South Route last week, and today, we get a behind-the-scenes look at District Bicycles‘ first recon trip on the new MEGA route. Starting and ending at the shop in Stillwater, Oklahoma, the 300-mile loop is comprised of the outer perimeter of every MID-SOUTH course over the past 13 years.

The route traverses the tribal land of the Quapaw, Kiowa, Osage, Kickapoo, Pawnee, Iowa and Wichita Nations. The first ever grand depart of the Mega Mid South will happen Wednesday, September 18th at 8am.

The event is free, and 100% self supported. Anyone who completes the Mega Mid South on this first grand depart will earn guaranteed entry into The Mid South 2025.

The Mid South 2025 happens March 13th-16th in Stillwater OK more details at www.midsouthgravel.com

Josh came across this fun video recap from the 2024 Tracklocross Worlds on YouTube and we’re posting it here for all to enjoy! Don’t miss our coverage from Tracklocross Worlds from this year:

Tracklocross Worlds 2024: Sometimes the Simplest of Things Is All We Need

Oakland’s VRNCLR announced a new pullover made from Polartec Alpha, one of the lightest and warmest fabrics on Earth. Dubbed the EBB Fleece ($90), these unisex sized pullovers have a boxy and cropped fit. The EBB Fleece works well as an active standalone fleece, a mid layer, or a wild looking daily shirt. Sewn in Oakland by Tom and available in three colors. Check out more at VRNCLR.

Austere Manufacturing, the makers of our favorite cargo straps for bike tours, car camping, and everything else you’d need a strap for, just announced an earth-tone “tactical” color set for its 1″ ($27.28) and 3/4″ ($26.96) cam buckles. These are in stock and shipping today from Austere’s Washington workshop, where they’re designed, machined, and assembled in-house.

Check out more at Austere.

Some news for our Group Ride Subscribers, we’re giving away an extremely limited run of “RADAVIST” branded straps, so stay tuned here for the details on that!

PNW Components just informed us that their silver dropper posts will be landing later this summer in a limited batch. Don’t fret, you can be one of the first people to land one by signing up for the PNW Components email waitlist! Sign up at PNW Components.

There is no purchase obligation or anything; there just aren’t many of them coming, so you’ll get first dibs once they arrive.

Our buddies at Paul Component Engineering based the original Groovy Barrel Adjusters from Magura’s 1970s adjusters, but scaled them down by 50%. The original Magura adjusters were massive, so you could adjust your moto cables through thick gloves. Now, they’ve gone even smaller with these cute Baby Groovy Barrel Adjusters ($20 – $60). You can use these on everything from brake levers, calipers, derailleurs, or hangers.

Paul precision-machines these in HOT ass (it’s supposed to hit 110º today) Chico California from 6061 American milled aluminum or natural brass, anodize them every color of the rainbow, and they’re available in Paul’s Webshop or from your favorite bike shop… right now.

While period-correct restorations are great, nothing beats a vintage mountain bike built specifically to the owner’s desires. Sam’s Schwinn High Sierra rolled into our Readers’ Rides inbox this week, and we had to share it immediately!

Announced last month in a titanium chassis, the Esker Cycles Smokey is a 160 mm travel hardtail and now available in a steel frame. Let’s take a closer look…

Ride Concepts took everything it loves about the Tallac and beefed it up in a robust mid-top silhouette, resulting in the Tallac Mid shoe…

The Tallac Mid has tech, more protection, and more support. Designed for all day rides, hard MTB tours, trail work, and everything in between.

The PerformFit™ Wrap from the BOA® Fit System is designed to improve power transfer and efficiency while providing a micro-adjustable, precision fit you can adjust on the fly. A mid-height collar seamlessly integrates 3D-molded D3O® protection on the medial and lateral sides to provide extra support and keep your ankles safe from side-impacts.

There’s also an integrated D3O® padding for top-of-foot for impact protection. Featuring the same trusted reverse-hex outsole as the low-rise version—grip on and off the bike is second to none. The Cordura® upper with welded construction is abrasion-resistant and built to last, one epic ride after another.

Like its low-top predecessor, this shoe is designed for big days in big terrain. The Tallac Mid is an aggressive shoe with protection and stability at its core. Available in a flat pedal or clipless sole.

Features (Flat)

• PerformFit™ Wrap from the BOA® Fit System delivers dialed in performance with micro-adjustable precision fit
• Integrated D3O® pads for top-of-foot protection
• 3D-molded D3O® collar protects ankles from side impacts
• MaxGrip rubber outsole
• Hexagon outsole featuring reverse hex traction pattern on toe and heel for hike-able climbs and descents
• EVA midsole provides support and shock absorption
• Fully gusseted tongue prohibits intake of dirt and debris
• D3O® High Impact Zone Technology insole absorbs impact and reduces fatigue
• Lightweight bonded upper featuring Cordura® mesh for durability and breathability
• Anti-bacterial mesh lining controls odor
• TPU mud guard to protect against dirt, debris and rubbing
• TPU toe and heel protection with reinforced anti-abrasion film
• Heel pull tab for easy entry
• Weights: 440g (per shoe – size US9/EU42)

Features (Clipless)

• PerformFit™ Wrap from the BOA® Fit System delivers dialed in performance with micro-adjustable precision fit
• Integrated D3O® pads for top-of-foot protection
• 3D-molded D3O® collar protects ankles from side impacts
• ClipGrip rubber outsole
• Hexagon outsole featuring reverse hex traction pattern on toe and heel for hike-able climbs and descents
• EVA midsole provides support and shock absorption
• Fully gusseted tongue prohibits intake of dirt and debris
• D3O® High Impact Zone Technology insole absorbs impact and reduces fatigue
• Lightweight bonded upper featuring Cordura® mesh for durability and breathability
• Anti-bacterial mesh lining controls odor
• TPU mud guard to protect against dirt, debris and rubbing
• TPU toe and heel protection with reinforced anti-abrasion film
• Heel pull tab for easy entry
• Weights: 530g (per shoe – size US9/EU42)

See more at Ride Concepts.

Wizard Works’ latest release, the Forres Full Frame Bag, was just announced this morning. It’s hard to go past your frame triangle as an ideal place to carry stuff; heavy things don’t alter your bike’s center of gravity, and there’s no need to fuss about with racks. No bottle cages? No worries! Forres is bladder compatible with hydration hose port on the non-drive side.

Over in the Bags by Bird “In Stock Now” section, there are two new merch items, the Lightning Bolt Hat ($25) and Lightning Bolt Shirt ($22), both modeled by our buddy Hubert. Roll on over to BxB to check them out!

Transcontinental Race Edition 10, 10 years of Mason Cycles and 10 years since Josh Ibbett first attempted the TCR.

Hungry, an Aussie bagmaker, makes a killer cross-body/shoulder/hip/bum bag called the Big Lunch ($210 AUD). While Cari and John were in Melbourne at MADE OZ, they picked up V 2.70 of this bag and used it on bike rides, bush walks, and city sightseeing. The V 2.70 of the Big Lunch features the Big Fidlock closure system, making entry to the bag a cinch and the massive roll top allows you to stuff it full of all sorts of stuff. Best of all, the straps tuck into the padding and you can mount it to your handlebars with ease. There’s even a secure zippered pouch accessible without having to unroll the roll-top.

All this to say we’ve got a bag problem and Hungry has our fix. Check out the V 2.70 of the Big Lunch at Hungry.