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6 Cool Tools from Interbike 2016
You would think by now that humans would have perfected the multitool. After all, it’s just a bunch of allen wrenches and maybe a screwdriver. How hard can it be? But year after year, there are companies large and small showing off new tools–and ways to stash them. Here are a few that we spotted …
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30 of the Freshest Bikepacking Bags to Hit the Market
While bikepacking participation continues to climb, the growth in the production of bikepacking products–specifically bags–is accelerating at an exponential pace. While these bags are useful for long bikepacking trips, many riders–myself included–have found that these bags have great applications for day rides as well. Here are 30 of the newest bags to hit the market: Oveja Negra …
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Industry Nine Sparks Interest with the Matchstick, A Front Axle with Bike Tools Hidden Inside
Industry Nine has had a rim named “Enduro” in their line long before it became a buzzword. For 2017, Industry Nine has widened the Enduro rim’s internal width to 31mm. The new rim, dubbed Enduro 310, will be available in both carbon and aluminum. While these new rims are wide, they are not intended for …
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GT Goes Plus with the Pantera
GT is getting in on the plus game for 2017 with a line of affordable hardtails called Pantera. There are three bikes in the range, all of which use a 6061 aluminum frame and a 120mm travel fork. Because of this, all models share the same geometry: 68.5 degree headtube, 72.7 degree seattube angle, and 440mm …
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Watch: Is Upgrading Your Wheels Worth It?
A new wheelset is one of the most worthwhile upgrades you can make on your bike. Scott swaps out his stock wheels for a set of Reynolds Carbon Enduro 27.5s to see what difference they make.
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