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The Breakdown Understanding bike geometry helps you choose wisely and ride more comfortably. This guide breaks down the key design elements: chainstay length (snap vs. stability), wheelbase (longer means more ...
This article first appeared in the July 1999 issue of Adventure Cyclist magazine. It has been updated to reflect changes in technology and product quality by Paul Buchanan (@thecasualroadie). If you ...
Twelve years ago, I worked in a bike shop with all men and raced mountain bikes on a team with only three other females. My fellow women racers were wonderful ...
We put together a list of small items $50 and under that you can get straight from our online store, Cyclosource. Some of these are gift ideas you may have ...
When planning to solo bikepack the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, I romanticized that I would finish preparations with a healthy cushion of time before embarking on my journey. In ...
This article first appeared in the August/September 2022 issue of Adventure Cyclist magazine. The Pine Mountain, Marin’s 29er bikepacking hardtail, is like that one teenager we all know who’s stuck finding their ...
Waterfield Jersey Pocket Tool Case, $69 Waterfield’s Jersey Pocket Tool Case is a handy and stylish way to carry your phone, tools, keys, and whatever else you can fit in ...
The Breakdown Bikepacking bags are purpose-built for off-pavement riding: streamlined, soft-mounted, and designed to keep your bike nimble on rough terrain. A typical setup includes a frame bag, a seat ...
This article first appeared in the July 2022 issue of Adventure Cyclist magazine. Tom Ritchey designed and introduced the first Ascent about 30 years ago with the intent to offer a mountain ...
Giro SPF Ultralight Cap, $22 I almost always wear something under my helmet these days, whether it’s a skull cap to wick sweat or a classic cycling cap to keep ...
