Its been fun watching Casey and the crew over at Camp and Go Slow (CAGS) build this brand. What started as a simple but clever logo-biting sticker has become a full-fledged staple brand in the alt-cycling scene. Over this last weekend, CAGS announced a collaboration with Japans iconic bike shop and alt cyclings global HQ, Blue Lug.(Photo / Blue Lug)Like some of the other CAGS collabs, this one focuses on a small batch of products, four to be exact: a messenger bag, a tool roll, a duckbill cap, and a triangle reflector. Each of these comes in four colorways that borrow patterns from Camp and Go Slows signature bar tape (Eastern Rattler, Western Rattler, Trout, and Great Horned Owl), all in time for Fall.(Photo / Blue Lug)The Backstory? Well, the backstory is kinda the fun part. Camp And Go Slow started around 2018 when owner Casey Clark made a sticker as a joke for friends. A bike shop owner named Jarrod Bunk, then running Hope Cyclery in Pennsylvania, tracked him down and talked him into making it a real brand. Jarrod has since left the brand and closed his shop, and now wrenches at Angry Catfish in Minneapolis, a Blue Lug dealer. Casey still runs CAGS while working full-time as a ceramist, which is about as cool as a side hustle gets.Blue Lug says the collab happened organically. Casey watched one of the shops messenger bag videos, said he was impressed, and mentioned he used to be a bike messenger. Blue Lugs Shin basically said, We should make something, and boom, here we are. Blue Lug has been buying CAGS gear for years, usually watching it sell out before the next order shows up. Casey is also a master potter, runs Great Basin Pottery, and made some handmade ceramic cups as thank-you gifts for the Blue Lug staff (photo at the end of the article). Theyre not for sale, which is a shame, because they look great, and wed probably buy them. I know I would.Lets take a look at the goods we can get our hands on!Camp X Blue Messenger Bag, HalfRetail: $125The new bag uses the handsome Camp and Go Sow bar tape patterns for trim. Casey specified the exact Cordura fabric variants, so this isnt a slap a logo on it kinda job. Its a pared-down half-size messenger bag that works well for commutes and grocery runs. It also easily drops into a Wald 137 basket when youre ready to get the weight off your back. 1000D Cordura with Great Horned Owl, Brown Trout, or Western Rattler trim500D Cordura with Eastern RattlerNylon upper, tarpaulin lining2 inner pockets, 12.25 wide x 9.5 tall x 6deep, longest point of flap 19.5Strap is 1.5 with a metal adjuster buckleVelcro closure with straps for carrying bulkier, oversized loadsMade by Blue Lug in JapanCAGS X Blue Lug Tool RollRetail: $58This new Blue Lug Tool Roll is perfectly sized to sit under your saddle. It uses the same fabrics as the bags to cut leftover waste. Its perfect for keeping your bag organized. With two drop-in pockets and a zipper compartment for your small stuff. Itll fit your coffee kit, repair kit, or a couple of Kit Kat bars. You can also strap it underneath your saddle for bagless adventures, but all you off-roaders may want to swap in a Voli strap.1000D Cordura with Great Horned Owl, Brown Trout or Western Rattler trim500D Cordura with Eastern RattlerFolded: 6.5 tall x 5.25 wide, Unfolded: 6.5 tall x 15 wideDrop-in and zippered pockets: 5 tall x 4.25 wideAdjustable locking buckleMade by Blue Lug in JapanCamp X Blue Lug Duckbill CapRetail: $46This Duckbill Cap is made with soft, crinkly fabric and comes with a floppy brim. It stuffs easily in a pocket, and you can flip the brim up to keep your sightlines clear. The five-panel Duckbill Cap is made from water-repellent, breathable nylon and trimmed with Camp and Go Slow custom woven tape. The caps are designed with a relaxed silhouette so they are comfortable for wearing or stuffing in your pocket. On the back end, there is an adjustable webbing strap with a low-profile buckle.One-size-fits-most with a max of 25 head (8 hat size)Unstructured, packable brim, length 2.75Blue Lugs Triangle ReflectorRetail: $14You guessed it, the center triangle is cut from the bag fabric, again to cut down on waste. It has a CAGS-specific loop for the mounting strap, a Camp and Go Slow name tag on the back, and a special snake logo. Yes, the reflector got a logo and a name tag, and thats the kind of detail this crowd loves.Look, if you have dipped your toe in the alt-cycling world, chances are youve seen this reflective triangle. Everyones familiar with Blue Lugs iconic Triangle Reflectors. We just added a few little touches with a trim tape loop and a center fabric that matches the tool rolls and messenger bags. These small but mighty reflectors fit pretty much anywhere on your bag or bike.3.3Made by Blue Lug in JapanIncredible Mugs We Cant Get Our Hands onJust in case you were wondering what the mugs that we cant get look like.(Photo / Blue Lug)Do yourself a favor and check out the links below for some really nice bits for your cycling needs. CampAndGoSlow.comGlobal.BlueLug.com

The 32 wheel size has quietly been around for years, but the hype train has gotten much louder in the past year or so. More 32 frames, wheels, and tires are hitting the market seemingly every other week, and it seems highly likely that will continue for the foreseeable future. In anticipation of this big-wheeled future, Continental just gave us a preview of the 32 Dubnital, its first 32 tire model. The Dubnital has already proven itself to be a fast-rolling all-rounder popular with XC and gravel riders alike, making it a sensible choice for the brands first 32 offering.The growing interest in 32 wheels is clear, and our priority is ensuring riders have immediate access to Continentals flagship tire technologies as new wheel sizes emerge. Choosing the Dubnital as our first 32 release allows us to support evolving setup preferences and frame designs right out of the gate.-Alexander Haenke, Product Manager for MTB & Gravel at Continental Tires32 Dubnital(Photo / Continental)While Continental hasnt shared all of the details, including width options or pricing information, they have told us a few things about their first 32 tire. The brand says theyve scaled the tread design to the larger diameter, and this maximizes momentum retention, improves obstacle rollover, and increases overall traction and stability.They also told us it will be available in the lightweight Race Casing with the fast-rolling Rapid Compound, which aligns well with the Dubnitals intended use. According to the brand, this combination is engineered to boost rolling efficiency, while reducing rider fatigue on longer rides and rough terrain.Thats pretty much all of the information Continental has shared with us so far, but we expect theyll be cooking up some more 32 tires soon. In fact, they said, As frame geometry and rider demands shift, were dedicated to building out specialized tire options that allow riders to get the absolute most of this new, and increasingly upcoming format.In the meantime, Continental says we can expect the 32 Dubnital Race Rapid to be available in April of 2027.Well let you know when we know more.continental-tires.com

Electric mini-pumps are arguably the hottest new cycling gadget of the past couple of years, and seemingly every brand is getting in on the action. Hutchinson is the latest to bring a new electric inflator to market with todays launch of the FlashAir. In recent years, the French tire manufacturer has grown its product lineup to include bike cleaners, lubes, sealants, and other tire-related tools and accessories, and the FlashAir is currently its only pump product. Lets check it out.Hutchinson FlashAir DetailsNot surprisingly, the FlashAir looks like many of the other electric mini-pumps on the market. Its a small rectangular block, but sets itself apart a bit with a rounded shape to one of its ends. Hutchinson refers to it as ultra-compact, and it has dimensions of 71 x 45 x 32mm and a claimed weight of 130 grams. For comparison, the Cycplus AS2 Ultra is one of the smallest inflators on the market, and its dimensions are 65 x 47.5 x 28 mm, and it weighs 128 grams (with its cover and hose).Like the Cycplus AS2 Ultra and several other inflators, the FlashAir has a silicone cover thats meant to protect the unit, provide extra grip, and serve as a heat barrier. It also features an overheat protection system that pauses inflation if the motor gets too hot during extended use. It comes with an extension hose and adapters for Schrader and Presta valves, plus a ball needle.The FlashAir features a digital color display that shows both real-time and preset pressures simultaneously. It is capable of inflating to pressures up to 120 psi / 8.2 bar, and it has an auto-shutoff to stop at your desired pressure. It also has a built-in LED light to help you see in poor lighting conditions, as well as an integrated LED battery indicator to keep tabs on battery life. The built-in lithium battery (7.4 V / 300 mAh) charges via an included USB-C cord.Included with purchase:1 FlashAir mini inflator1 Protective silicone sleeve1 Type-C charging cable1 Schrader valve adapter1 Presta valve adapter1 Ball needle1 Extension hose1 Bilingual user manual (FR/EN)1 Lanyard / Carry strap1 FlashAir packagingPricing and AvailabilityThe new Hutchinson FlashAir sells for 69.99, which is on the lower side of the price spectrum for electric inflators. You can learn more about the FlashAir or find a dealer near you on the Hutchinson website.cycling.hutchinson.com

Known for its range of road, all-road, and gravel bikes for adult riders, BlackHeart Bike Co. is adding something much smaller to its lineup. The Truckee, California-based brand just introduced the Tiny Balance Bike, bringing its signature styling to a bike made for the next generation of cyclists and future titanium-frame lovers. Now, even the smallest rider in the family can enjoy the ride quality of a titanium frame, even before they can pedal.BlackHeart Tiny DetailsThe BlackHeart Tiny Balance Bike features a lightweight frame made with 3/2.5 titanium tubing. It has a classic raw titanium finish, a carbon fork, and an anodized BlackHeart logo on the downtube, matching the styling and design language of the brands larger bikes. Bucking the 32-inch wheel trend, the Tiny rolls on tiny 10-inch wheels; it weighs in at a claimed 5 lbs 13 oz (2.6 kg) and is recommended for kids 2-4 years old.Type: kids balance bike (no pedals)Frame: 3/2.5 titaniumFork: carbon fiberWheels: 10Weight: 5 lbs 13 oz (2.6 kg)Recommended ages: 24Designed by BlackHeart Bike Company in Truckee, CaliforniaPricing and AvailabilityThe BlackHeart Tiny adds to a growing number of balance bikes made by titanium-frame brands. Just last month, we reported on the new Litespeed Rumpus, a boutique, high-end balance bike priced at $1,000. The Tiny doesnt come with its own titanium bike stand, but it is priced a fair bit lower at $659, which should make buying your kiddos first titanium bike a bit easier on the bank account.Blackheart is taking orders for the Tiny Balance Bike now, and says orders received by October 31st are expected to be delivered in early December. Check it out on the BlackHeart website.blackheartbikeco.com

Is downhill racing back in the limelight? Today, Devinci Cycles is teasing us with a glimpse of their incoming 2027 downhill bike. Recently weve seen new DH rigs from Specialized and Norco as well, so it seems the industry is freshly invested in the fastest and gnarliest format of MTB racing (well, short of Hardline, anyways). This bike release is also a nice way for Devinci Cycles to celebrate their 40th birthday in 2027.Devinci provided a press release to hype up the new DH bike, but this is just to get you excited dont expect too many details just yet. What Bikerumor knows is that a select group of MTB journalists has seen and ridden the new bike already, so well have initial impressions of how it performs when the launch date comes in the Spring.From Devinci Cycles:40 YEARS ISNT THE STORY. WHAT WE BUILT FROM THEM IS.For four decades, weve been learning the hard way.Our way.On the factory floor.On the hardest trails.In the worst of weather.And at the highest speeds.Weve designed, welded, tested, broken, and rebuilt more times than we can count.Not to relive the past.To build what comes next.What 40 years of commitment has been leading to.Something has been taking shape under our roof in Chicoutimi, Canada.Born from forty years of Canadian manufacturing.Shaped by riders past and present.Built for gravity.Made to be pushed harder than anything before it.*Images and video c. Devinci CyclesWere not quite ready to show you everything yet.But youll know what it is when you see it.40 years isnt the story. What we built from them is.Find out what forty years built next. devinci.com

Our latest Weekend Snapshot rounds up reader-submitted scenes from Wales, Italy, and North Dakota. Find photos from pedal-powered jaunts around three beautiful parts of the world and share something from one of your recent getaways here...The post Weekend Snapshot appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Tailfin took a different approach with their latest show bike, using a single design brief: slow bikepacking. Check out their Singular Peregrine with a full waxed-canvas kit designed by Tailfins R&D Kitchen hereThe post Tailfin Built a Bikepacking Setup for Slow Riding appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

A change of pace from his usual travel videos, Dan Camps latest release offers a detailed walkthrough of the fully loaded Tumbleweed Prospector hes been riding across the Americas for the last three years. Find the video and a complete kit list hereThe post Packing for the Worlds Most Remote Bikepacking Route + Full Kit List appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Just because Im old and set in my ways and have no interest in or patience for anything new or different, that doesnt mean I dont try new things once in awhile, like going for a ride late in the day instead of early in the day:By the way, get a load of those trees back there, hows that for autumnal foliage porn? Its getting cool out tooso cool you might even want to put on a sweetshirt:But yes, I rode so late in the day that it was actually dark by the time I got home, and fortunately I had my headlight:And yes, Im still enjoying the OM-1 shifter-and-derailleur combo:Also, yes, the indexed OM-1 shifters do work better with the LoNo OM-1 derailleur than the indexed Shimano shifters:But the Shimanae are working fine, and its only a matter of time before I get antsy and reconfigure the Farbman again anyway, so Im leaving them.Anyway, as I mentioned, I do try new things, especially in my capacity as the Classic Cycle Old Crap Test Pilot, and heres the latest new (old) thing Paul has thrust upon me:What the hell is with the tiny wheels!?!, I implored of the cat, who is my chief (and only) package inspector. I thought we were all supposed to ride 32-inchers now! Then I noticed a cryptic message scrawled on the ear of the box:Egads! A Moulton!?!Yes, it was a Moultona Pashley Moulton, a bike that sounds like the last name of an Upper Class Twit Of The Year contestant:Sure, one could argue that the phrase British innovation is an oxymoron, like bombing for peace or alt-cycling group ride (if theyre so alt then why are they always in giant groups?), but youve got to admit that what these people have managed to do with tiny wheels and bicycles is nothing short of astounding. Not only did they give us the worlds greatest folding bicycle:[The Brompton really is the worlds greatest folding bicycle and Im not being sarcastic, I just find this video amusing, thats all.]But they also gave us thewait, what is a Moulton anyway? Does it even fold? Why is it so small? As I stood there marveling at the English and their proclivity for bikes with tiny wheels (and cars, for that matter), I realized I didnt really know much about them. Sure, I knew more or less what they looked like, and that they were invented by some guy named Alex Moulton:I also knew he was a Doctorbut of what? Tiny wheel-ology? It was here that my knowledge ran aground, like another tiny-wheeled British conveyance:But according to the Internet, Pashley started building Moultons under license in the 1990s, and from what I could tell the one Id just received seemed to be a TSR 27 from sometime in the aughts:Heres more from the catalog:There was also a road configuration:With Campagnolo components:As well as less expensive ones that dont come apart, though whats the point of that?Now I was excited, and so I duly watched the Moulton How to Break Apart video:Emboldened, I immediately set about re-assembling it:However, try as I might, I simply could not get that main bolt to catch the threads. Convinced something wasnt lining up correctly and that the bike was somehow faulty, I sent a desperate email to Paul, who assured me it was fine and suggested I use one of those Y-shaped Allen wrenches (like this guy is), all while somehow refraining from calling me an idiot:This was the crucial tip I needed, as the bolt needs a good push in order to catch. I realized at this point I needed to confront my prejudices about British engineering, which were mostly based on stereotypes, but were also reinforced during the period when my brother owned a British motorcycle and Id sit there on my Japanese motorcycle for 20 minutes waiting around for him to get the thing started.The next challenge was figuring out the SRAM DualDrive, which Id also never encountered before:YouTube assured me that attaching that box to the axle was a very simple matter, but it didnt seem to be simple at alluntil I figured out that this thing is supposed to be straight and not bent:I was afraid Id have to disassemble the hub or something, but fortunately the pushrod just threads right out and I was able to bend it enough to be functional:From there it was indeed a simple matter of popping the thing on, and the bike was ready to ride.As it happened, I had plans over the weekend that would require both driving and waiting around for awhile with nothing to do, so without so much as a test ride I tossed the Moulton in the back of the car and set out for a ride:My first impression was, Holy crap, I love this thing!It was smooth, fast, and comfy:As for the SRAM DualDrive, the aesthetics of the controls are less than elegant, evoking the steering column stalk controls of some weird car from the 1980s:However, everything shifted perfectly. Basically it works like a triple, except you have an internally-geared three-speed hub instead of a front derailleur:Now, you might argue that this is pointless, since what good is an internally-geared hub if you cant lose the appendage?However, it makes lots of sense for a tiny bike like this, since presumably youd need to use larger-than-normal chainrings on a regular road crank. (Note that the road version came with an exclusive custom crankset.) Also, you dont need to worry about cross-chaining, so you can use the full cassette range regardless of which hub gear youre using, and its one less thing to worry about when youre packing the bike for travelassuming you dont bend the little pushrod thingy, of course.Speaking of travel, while the bicycle doesnt fold, its quite compact, and disassembly is a simple matter of removing this bolt:And undoing the cable couplers:Now that I know I should be using a Y-shaped Allen wrench I imagine I could get the thing in and out of a suitcase in a matter of minutes.Besides all that, there are many reminders that the bike is English:SoveryEnglish:It also has pretty good clearance:Obviously thats good for mounting fenders mudguards:But I bet you could also easily GRVL this thing up:Between that and the suspension it would eat Very Small Rocks for breakfast, or at least tea:However, with the slick tires, I kept things a bit more genteel, and instead headed for the fancy caf at Stone Barns Center:Unfortunately I forgot you now have to make a reservation there a day in advance, and the annoyingly precious little market had nothing for me, unless I wanted to eat a bar of artisanal soap:So I headed down to Sleepy Hollow:Which, as you might imagine, was in the throes of Halloween mania:Though I suppose its always Halloween in Sleepy Hollow:By now I was desperately hungry, but even if I wasnt I think Id have been deeply impressed by how good these tacos were:By the time I got back to the car Id covered a pretty good distance, and my first impression that the Moulton was smooth, fast, and comfy did not change at all during that time:But Ill keep at it.

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