Category Archives: Gear Reviews

Tour Divide eBike? Maybe… Salsa’s new electric Cutthroat-inspired bike: The Tributary

Posted on March 19, 2024 by ss29er

Is eBikepacking a thing? Salsa seems to think so 🙂 Meet their new Cutthroat inspired, drop-bar, eAdventure bike, the Tributary. I take you through all the in’s and out’s of their newest eBike. Hmmm… I think this one might spark … Continue reading →

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Salsa released their first ever eBike – Here’s the scoop

Posted on March 12, 2024 by ss29er

Salsa Cycles just launched their first eBike, eGravel bike, or whatever you wanna call it. Here’s your first look at the Salsa Confluence and all the specs and details — what do you think of it? We now have an … Continue reading →

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Campagnolo’s new Wide-range 13-speed drivetrain for gravel ultras and bikepacking. All the details of Ekar GT

Posted on February 27, 2024 by ss29er

Is the new Campagnolo Ekar GT 13-speed groupset worth considering for bikepacking and gravel ultras? Hopefully this video gives you the all information to decide for yourself!! I’m curious what you think of it 🙂 We now have an Amazon … Continue reading →

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My favorite bike gear of 2023.

Posted on January 1, 2024 by ss29er

These cycling upgrades made the biggest difference with my riding in 2023. I hope you find the list useful. Cheers to a healthy and active 2024!! We now have an Amazon Store for all the gear I use and recommend. Check … Continue reading →

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Last Minute Gift Ideas – There’s still time for you procrastinators!

Posted on December 19, 2023 by ss29er

Tic too, tic toc – time is of the essence! Here are a few last-minute picks, but you better start clickin’- Ride on! We now have an Amazon Store for all the gear I use and recommend. Check it out! Please … Continue reading →

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12 Easy Fat Biking Upgrades and Gift Ideas!

Posted on December 14, 2023 by ss29er

Like fat biking and want to treat yourself to an upgrade? Need a gift for a cold weather cyclist in your life? This video is for you. Ride on! We now have an Amazon Store for all the gear I … Continue reading →

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Is the new Garmin eTrex Solar worth upgrading to for bikepacking? You tell me!

Posted on December 5, 2023 by ss29er

I was stoked to see the press release for the new eTrex (I’ve been using different iterations for years) — some of the new perks are great, but it’s seriously lacking in a few key departments… spoiler alert: I’m not … Continue reading →

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Fun gifts for the bikepacking newbies in your life

Posted on November 27, 2023 by ss29er

Here’s a quick compilation of gift ideas for the budding bikepackers in your life. Tis the season, and I’ve got something for every budget – Ride on! We now have an Amazon Store for all the gear I use and … Continue reading →

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Sunglasses that give back. Ain’t that refreshing :)

Posted on November 16, 2023 by ss29er

I’ve beaten the pulp out of these sunglasses on the Iditarod, Colorado Trail, and much more… and for every purchase, they give $10 to an organization of your choice… that’s pretty sweet, especially since they’re glasses only cost about $50 … Continue reading →

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Bike + Bag Setup I used for the Colorado Trail Race…

Posted on October 17, 2023 by ss29er

… and full-suspension bikepacking in general. Lots of people shy away from full squish bikes for bikepacking because of the limited storage space. This video shows my bike setup, and the packing setup I use… enjoy!! We now have an … Continue reading →

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