Although it had been around for ages, it was high time for REI to retire the Novara bicycle line. Discerning cyclists never really warmed to the label, quick to dismiss it as an entry-level house brand. To be fair, that is essentially what it was. For 2017, REI made the decision to give their bike department…
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Trail Tested: Diamond Back El Oso Grande Fatbike
Give into it. Get fat this year.
Long Term Wrap Up: Salsa Beargrease with Lauf Carbonara Fork
My hyper light fatbike gets a funky front end and carbon fiber hoops.
Trail Tested: Rocky Mountain Instinct BC Edition
Born on the North Shore but perfectly at home in the Southwest.
Trail Tested: 2016 Salsa Spearfish XO1 Carbon
The chili pepper bike built for logging long miles
Three Days of Deadwood: Bikepacking the Alpine Loop
I took Salsa Cycles’ newest touring platform to the high peaks of Southern Colorado for a proper shakedown.
Big Wheels Keep on Turning: Salsa Cycles Announces the Deadwood
I take the first of many rides to come on Salsa’s latest adventure touring bike.
Trail Tested: Salsa Cycles El Mariachi
It’s been around for a long time, and still remains one of the best bike platforms available.
First (Big) Ride: Rocky Mountain Sherpa
I take Rocky Mountain’s latest bike, one purpose-built for overland travel, on a 100 mile ride on the White Rim.
Trail Tested: Salsa Cycles 2015 Beargrease Carbon 1
Who says fat can’t be fast?
American Overlander: Black Sheep Bikes, Hand Crafted Bicycles
We visit one of the most celebrated bicycle builders in the world. Their creations will amaze you.
First Ride: 2015 Salsa Bucksaw Full-Suspension Fatbike
Fat is where it’s at.
Gear Scout: Marin Four Corners
Thanks to brands like Marin of California, proper touring bicycles are once again available at the local bike shop.
The Salsa Fargo: “Adventure by Bike”
We check in on Expedition Portal’s long term bike review
Salsa Mukluk 2, Falling in Love with Bikes all Over Again
A fat bike is a time machine. It delivers you to your childhood years when bikes made you giggle.
La Aduana: Camel Trophy Defender 110
This 1987 Defender is ready to take you on any adventure
La Aduana: Time-portal Subaru Brat from 1986
Flashback
Mercedes-Benz Bicycles?
One of the stars in this exclusive range is the new All Mountain mountain bike, which particularly shows its strengths off the beaten track.