Maniototo Adventure
“Riding back up a slithery bog-holed 4WD track on skinny gravel tyres and rigid gravel bikes tested us as we slowly made our way back up to the ridge. Bog holes created by recreational 4WDers might have been fun times for them, but they were pretty damn ugly for us and our fancy cleated shoes. Cold, wet, mud covered and tired, we clawed our way back to the ridgeline only to discover our way forward was unrideable and we were a long way from anywhere. What the bloody hell had we been thinking….?”
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Bosch’s eBike Tech meets Kiwi-how
Bikes have changed a lot over recent years, with one of the most significant shifts being the integration of pedal-assist motors.
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From garage dreams to global gold: Velobike’s rise from small-town startup to world-stage innovator in track cycling
Back in 2020, when we last caught up with Glenn Catchpole of Velobike Innovation, he was operating out of Inglewood in Taranaki, as a true startup.
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Bikepacking Georgia
There’s a time of year deep in the Southern Alps when everything goes quiet and cold. People batten down the hatches, light the fire, and wait for the snow to fall. The weather is typically stable and, as a consequence, the dreaded inversion kicks in.
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SRAM Force XPLR AXS
Top-tier products from major groupset manufacturers often have a trickle-down effect. Back in June, the latest iteration of SRAM RED XPLR AXS became available in Force and Rival configurations, expanding its reach to a broader market.
Camelbak M.U.L.E.® Saddle Bag – 9L
No bikepacking setup would be complete without a Saddle Bag to match its frame bag, so CamelBak put their thinking caps on and dreamed up their mid-size, 9-litre saddle bag.
Camelbak M.U.L.E.® Frame Pack with Quick Stow™ 2L Bike Reservoir
I’ve often wondered why there aren’t many hydration options made to fit in a frame bag, keeping the weight off your back and on the bike, without the need to squeeze large drink bottles in the front triangle.
Oakley Hydra & Sphaera Sunglasses
Seated alongside the likes of Nike and Adidas, it's reasonable to say that Oakley is one of the few brands to transcend their humble beginnings in sports to earn global appeal across mainstream fashion and technical wear. From Penny's to Frogskins to Jawbreakers, Oakley has been at the forefront of just about any niche of eyewear imaginable.
Velduro Phantom
Velduro wants to do things differently by offering frame-only options across all models, especially in the EMTB segment. This approach allows riders to use existing components to spec out their ultimate machine - a carbon bike with DJI power for the people.
Bontrager Girona RSL GR & Bontrager Betasso RSL GX Tyres
Trek recently refreshed its range of Gravel tyres, scrapping their previous Bontrager branded ‘GR’ series tyres in favour of two entirely new releases. Thanks to uniquely different constructions, rubber compounds, and tread patterns, they’ve ended up with two distinctly different yet, in many ways - as I found out - very similar tyres.
Maniototo Adventure
“Riding back up a slithery bog-holed 4WD track on skinny gravel tyres and rigid gravel bikes tested us as we slowly made our way back up to the ridge. Bog holes created by recreational 4WDers might have been fun times for them, but they were pretty damn ugly for us and our fancy cleated shoes. Cold, wet, mud covered and tired, we clawed our way back to the ridgeline only to discover our way forward was unrideable and we were a long way from anywhere. What the bloody hell had we been thinking….?”
0 Comments8 Minutes
Bosch’s eBike Tech meets Kiwi-how
Bikes have changed a lot over recent years, with one of the most significant shifts being the integration of pedal-assist motors.
0 Comments8 Minutes
From garage dreams to global gold: Velobike’s rise from small-town startup to world-stage innovator in track cycling
Back in 2020, when we last caught up with Glenn Catchpole of Velobike Innovation, he was operating out of Inglewood in Taranaki, as a true startup.
0 Comments11 Minutes
Bikepacking Georgia
There’s a time of year deep in the Southern Alps when everything goes quiet and cold. People batten down the hatches, light the fire, and wait for the snow to fall. The weather is typically stable and, as a consequence, the dreaded inversion kicks in.
0 Comments16 Minutes