The former vanguard of fatbikes gets a much needed, and comprehensive makeover.
Category Archives: Featured Vehicles
Lexus Unveils GXOR Concept
When Lexus launched the GX back in 2003, I doubt that anyone on their team would have guessed it was destined to become one of the overland industry’s most popular platforms. It was comfortable, quiet, and refined, not the sort of vehicle you’d select to kick up dust on an old backroad. Yet enthusiasts all…
Expedition Portal Classifieds: HZJ77 Pop-Top Land Cruiser
Today’s classified is something pretty special. Not only are you looking at one of the few HZJ77s here in the states, but this one is freshly completed with a pop-top and custom camper interior. The seller states that this specific truck was being outfitted for rental service here in the USA, and as you’d expect…
Expedition Portal Classifieds: 2006 4Runner
The fourth generation 4Runner is one of my favorite used four-wheel drives. They’re rock-solid vehicles with bulletproof drivetrains, look great when properly built, and the slightly older body style doesn’t attract the wrong kind of attention while traveling. The biggest challenge these days is finding a clean one that hasn’t been driven into the ground,…
The Last “New” XV-JP
Some years back EarthRoamer made a small batch of vehicles they called the XV-JP. These Jeep Wrangler based campers included all of the luxuries you’d want for comfortable road living wrapped in a surprisingly compact and capable package. It was an extremely cool concept, but unfortunately the platform never took off, and they were soon…
Dodging Gunboats and Taming Elephants
Deep into the Colombian savanna, a ragtag team of adventurers get caught in a quagmire of mud, sand, piranha, and gunboats.
First Ride: REI Co-Op DRT 2.1 Mountain Bike
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…
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