Category: Gear Review
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Surly Karate Monkey: the capable sweet spot!
This bike is very popular between bikepackers that ride the Baja Divide and we see many of these rigs every season also from travelers that are on a continent or world journey. We had the honor of meeting very experienced California bikepacker Jon ( and great photographer! ) this season about two-thirds down the Divide…
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Bombtrack Beyond+: a “Sans Souci” expedition machine
Here we are with another review of a famous bike model. This time, we interviewed a passionate French bikepacking enthusiast whom we met halfway through a great journey around the world and who shared with us his opinions on his trusty steed and how it performed on the Baja Divide. Hi Clo! Would you introduce…
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BAJA-PROOF #5
Packing up for the Baja Divide? Take a few minutes to read this other episode of the BAJA-PROOF series with some bum-saving tips and the review of the ultimate jacket. (Full list of all BAJA-PROOF products tested so far here ) Terms of use: The tips and modifications suggested in this section of the site are…
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SALSA RANGEFINDER: The chupacabras of the desert!!
I must admit I’m passionate about small bikes (despite the curse of the tiny space available for the frame bag…). They’re like mountain goats charging uphill, completely unfazed by steep or rough terrain — they just go. And they keep going even when loaded with a good amount of gear. So yes, small bikes work…
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BAJA-PROOF #4
Our contributor Carlo talks a bout his bike packing surf journey in search of perfect waves along the Baja peninsula. Carlo is a dedicated rider that lives in London who, after cycling across Great Britain to raise money for charity, took a recent trip on board of his Sonder Frontier 29 pedaling the Baja Divide…
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BAJA-PROOF #3
Here we go with some new fun useful tricks that will make your life easier on the bike in Baja! Protect yourself and your gear with these hypertested products and ideas. (Full list of all BAJA-PROOF products tested so far here ) Terms of use: The tips and modifications suggested in this section of the site…
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SURLY ICE CREAM TRUCK: two bikes in one
The ICT has been my first proper bikepacking bike and i rode it for over a year on all conditions that Baja throws at you. Rolling this monster truck over the deep sand dunes North and South along the coastline of San Juanico it’s been probably the most fun I had on a bike in…
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BAJA-PROOF #2
Welcome to the n.2 episode of the BAJA-PROOF tips and gear series!! We gonna talk about neck shade, extra water carry system, merino wool and DYO phones cover! (Full list of all BAJA-PROOF products tested so far here ) Terms of use: The tips and modifications suggested in this section of the site are to be…
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BAJA-PROOF #1
Finally, the long-awaited first episode of the BAJA-PROOF series is here, featuring the first two tips and two super useful items that will make your life in Baja much easier. (Full list of all BAJA-PROOF products tested so far here ) Terms of use: The tips and modifications suggested in this section of the site are…
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Coming soon: BAJA-PROOF
Exactly!! Just as the name suggests, if something is “Baja-proof,” it generally means it will withstand anything, anywhere. And that’s why I’m excited to kick off this series of mini life-changing tips that, with a great deal of patience, sweat, curses, and ultimately satisfaction, I’ve put to the test in the vast “playground” right outside…
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