Ortlieb Fork-Pack Installation Tips
Ortlieb’s new Fork-Pack is an interesting take on fork mounted bags. Instead of relying on a cage support it uses a pretty svelte quick release mechanism that stays low profile with no bag attached. There…
2020 Ritchey Outback
The 2020 Ritchey Outback is a complete makever of the Outback line. It still maintains the svelte headtube but as a much longer chain stay and higher trail in the front. Usually not a bike…
New Artwork and Postcards
We just got a new shipment of postcards from the printer! If you’re stuck inside and want to liven up your wall or work from home environment, these postcards are printed on a heavy matte…
TALENT CALL for Photoshoot!
Are you a cyclist in the SLO / central California coast? We need your help. We are organizing a photoshoot for Adventure Cycling in early April and are looking for cyclists age 20-40 to be…
New Watercolor Postcards!
Fresh front the printer and just in time for the holidays, we had a small run of new postcards based off of Russ’ watercolors printed. In total there are five postcards depicting scenes from Mt….
REVIEW: Marin Nicasio Plus
I’m going to be honest. It’s hard for me to get excited about budget bikes. There are too many compromises with components. Their geos and handling characteristics err on the side boring to appease the…
Ochoco Overlander – Gear Run Down
One of the challenges of bikepacking is finding bags and gear that work on your specific bike and terrain. In this video I go over what worked and what didn’t work so well for me…
Review: Bearclaw Beaux Jaxon
Bearclaw is a small bike brand based out of Michigan focusing on titanium off pavement bikes. The Beaux Jaxon is an interesting mashup between a gravel bike and a plus bike. Different from a mountain…
Ochoco Overlander
The Ochoco Overlander is a semi-supported bikepacking event put on by the folks at GoodBikeCo in Prineville, Oregon. Based on Sarah Swallow’s Back Country Explorer route, it provides a more accessible way to experience the…
New Route Guide!
We often get asked where our favorite place to ride is. To this end, we are creating a series of digital route guides for those that hate planning and just want to ride. Our first…