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Deadfall, Cow Sh*t, and Monsoons: A Well Used Revelate Nano Panniers Review
In a world where traditional bicycle touring setups are seemingly overtaking strap-on bikepacking bags, micro or mini panniers make a lot of sense. If you have a rear or front rack, why not run a pannier over a lashed, structureless bag? Panniers are great for many reasons, mainly their ease of loading and stability. They don’t flop all over or rub your tires on smaller frames like bikepacking bags tend to, and if they’re packed and mounted right, they stay out of your way during the inevitable hike-a-bike. Plus, depending on how you load your rear rack, you can still use a dropper post.
John recently took the new Revelate Nano Panniers ($250/pair) out on the Northern New Mexico CDT for four days of navigating deadfall, battling cow shit, and being trounced by Southwestern Monsoons, i.e., the true test of a pannier’s reliability!
Read on for his well-used review!
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Radar Roundup: Revel Bikes New RW30 Wheels, Hyacinth Stainless Racks, Engin Subcompact Spider, Adventure Cycling Short Routes, Le Pilgrimage, Café Americano, and Grit Cycles
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Radar Roundup: Rons Ortho Bars, Retrotec 30th Tees, Mosaic UDH, Neko Cycles Reflectors, Mission Workshop Flow, Voler Air Sun Hoodies, Queer Cyclist Top Picks, and GCN Visits Steel Vintage Bikes
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Readers’ Rides: Mark’s Vintage Centurion Lemans 650B Conversion
650b Conversions are a great way to swap out those skinny race tires on bigger 700c wheels for some extra supple cushioning. They are very popular in the randonneuring crowd and today, we’re featuring Mark‘s exceptional example, so let’s get to it!
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Camp and Go Slow’s Summer Products are Here!
The fine folks over at Camp and Go Slow are releasing their summer products for sale tonight at 6:00pm PST. Their gear usually sells out fast, so set your alarms if anything is of interest. Let’s take a look at the collection below!
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The Dust-Up: On Designer Cycling Denim and Maligning Lycra
In this installment of The Dust-Up, Hailey Moore writes about the clichés of cycling fashion, the paradox of self-expression, why riding in cut-offs and flannel has perhaps jumped the shark, and the liberation found in embracing performance apparel. Read on for a thorough reflection on why we wear what we wear when we ride…
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Radar Roundup: SQlab Sponsors Bespoke, Allied Alfa is Reborn, Ripton Goes Full-Length Denim, Rose Bikes Hobo, Gecko Pavé, and Feedback Range Click Torque Wrench
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Forge + Bond Adds 25 XC and 30 AM Carbon Wheel Models and Lowers Prices
We covered Forge + Bond’s house-brand, U.S.-made, recyclable “Fusion-Fiber” carbon wheels when the brand launched back in April. Today marks the first update to their lineup; the new cross-country 25 XC, and the lightweight all-mountain 30 AM, which Travis Engel will be putting through its long-term paces on his personal and test bikes over the coming year. But there are also new builds, and new price points. The exact details of today’s news serve as a bit of a status report on this disruptive new tech, and how today’s volatile market is reacting to it.
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Lightfooted and Fancy: A Review and Debut of the New No. 22 Bicycle Company Drifter Adventure Gravel Road Bike
There’s no shortage of drop-bar, dirt-oriented, MUSA titanium frames to choose from these days. Yet, one company’s consistently impressive designs continue to stand out in this somewhat crowded market: No. 22. John got his hands on the latest member of No. 22’s Drifter family, the Drifter Adventure, which became his “get into shape” bike this spring and summer. After logging miles on his favorite loop in Santa Fe, he’s ready to discuss what makes No. 22 and this new Drifter Adventure so special.
Read on for a fat gallery full of details and scenery, and his review…
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Radar Roundup: Shimano Gravity Shoes, First American TDF Winner, Mini Pump, Wolf Tooth Tool Sale, Dirty Lemmon FKT, and Why Randonneuring?
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Radar Roundup: New RockShox SID, Limited Ortlieb Bags, Ripton Artist Series, Taco Pedal Re-Up, and Riv Re-Ups
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Readers’ Rides: RM’s Moné El Continente
This week’s Readers’ Rides comes from Las Cruces, NM and features a bike from Silver City, NM’s own Moné Bikes. Let’s check out RM’s Moné El Continente below!
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Tucson’s Hidden Treasures and Transplants: Moon Dust Apparel and Cycle Monkey
In a strip mall on the north side of Tucson, a small business space houses Moon Dust Apparel (formerly Handlebar Mustache) and Cycle Monkey. One of these you have heard of if you like sweet socks, the other if you are an internally geared hub nerd. Today we highlight these two neighboring businesses you may not have known are now down in Tucson.
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Sincerest Flattery: Reviewing Maxxis Assegai Imitiations from American Classic, Delium, and Bontrager
The Maxxis Assegai is one of the most aggressive front tires on the market, but you don’t necessarily have to be aggressive to enjoy it. Its adaptability to multiple riding styles and multiple terrains has gained the Assegai quite the following, including from competing tire brands. American Classic, Delium, and Bontrager have launched lower-priced tires clearly inspired by the Assegai, and Travis Engel is here to tell us how how they stacked up against his favorite front rubber.
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Radar Roundup: New Spurcycle Colors, Industry Nine UL300 Wheels, BlackHeart X MAAP X Bleach Design Werks Capsule, Lōgōs Components Wheelsets, Yellow Dirt Refresh, and The Rhino Run
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Bicycle Crumbs Reviews: Cannondale Compact Neo 20″ Wheel e-Bike
Since the Cannondale Compact Neo e-bike launched last fall, I was certain I had to review it. I always wanted a Hooligan (how did they not call this the e-Hooligan and where’s the Lefty?!?), their previous compact 20”-wheeled model, and as more e-bikes become available I have grown increasingly curious about trying one out for commuting. The more I looked at Compact Neo, the more I thought that its folding design and utilitarian features might just make it the perfect bike for Portland: fenders, lights, and plenty of mounts for racks. And, it’s not too flashy. After a few months riding the Compact Neo for daily commutes and “car-free” family weekend adventures, this entry level e-bike has unexpectedly re-energized the way I view the commuting and the point-to-point side of cycling.
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Radar Roundup: Tectonic Pedals, Squid Gravtron V2, Esker Portage UDH, CdC Classic Road Shoes, Steve Potts Chinook Saddle, Colorado Trail Race 2013, and Ezequiel Gignone
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