And the Checkpoint gets more clearance, more storage and more comfort.

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The Amherst Bikepacking Overnighter is a 60-mile overnight loop in Maine that focuses on multi-surface bikepacking. The route combines a blend of gravel, doubletrack, singletrack, and low-traffic paved roads to access the Amherst Public Reserve Lands Campsites. It passes by two campsites located on Ducktail and Partridge Pond (one mile from each other), which have []The post Amherst Overnighter appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Updated with tweaked geometry and more storage capacity, we deliver our first impressions on the new Trek Checkpoint.

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The new BMC URS gravel bike range includes conventional rigid, full suspension and ebike versions, with a geometry inspired by mountain bikes, wide tyre clearances and integrated downtube storage.The URS 01 features BMCs MicroTravel Technology (MTT) stem, incorporating Redshift ShockStop suspension technology, and ride-smoothing seat stays.The URS 01 LT comes fitted with an MTT suspension fork developed in partnership with HiRide, with a slightly refined design compared to the previous bike.The URS AMP LT features the same ride-smoothing technology of the URS 01 LT, but it includes a TQ HPR50 motor system and integrated battery.Bikes are available from today, starting from $3,799 / 3,799 (UK prices and model availability are TBC) for a SRAM Apex 1 / Apex Eagle specced URS Three.This rises to $11,999 / 11,999 for the URS 01 One, which is built with a SRAM Red XPLR AXS / XX SL Eagle Transmission.How does the BMC URS ride? You can read our first impressions here.Horses for all coursesBMC says the latest URS draws inspiration from mountain bikes. - BMCBMC says the new URS bikes provide a near limitless range in terms of topography, geography, landscape and possibility for all riders.All the gravel bikes feature carbon frames and BMCs Gravel Fit geometry, which it says offers the rider a confidence-inspiring ride while maintaining sharp handling.Borrowing from mountain bike geometry, it pairs a long frame reach with a short stem. The slack 69.5-degree head angle will also improve stability at high speeds or on steep terrain.The latest URS has been lengthened by 5mm for the rear-centre measurement, and 3mm for the front-centre. The trail has also been lengthened to make the steering more stable on rougher trails.The URS can accommodate 47mm-wide tyres, with some breathing room. - BMCBMC recommends 47mm as the maximum tyre width on the URS, but that figure leaves 6mm clearance between the tyre and frame, which it says is in line with ISO standards for mountain bike frames.Like BMCs Roadmachine X endurance road bike, the new URS features down tube storage, with a proprietary storage bag supplied.BMC has also adopted the SRAM UDH dropout standard, citing improved shifting performance. This also means its compatible with SRAMs latest full mount drivetrains.Befitting a platform designed for gravel riding on the adventure end of the scale, the frame features protection on the down tube and dropouts.The URS has mounts on the top tube and fork legs. - BMCThere is a bento-style box mount on the top tube and triple boss cage mounts on the fork legs. Mudguards and a pannier rack can be fitted via a removable bridge supplied with the bike.The fork also sports a routing port for a dynamo hub. The seat tube has three bottle cage bolts, offering low and high mounting positions, or the option to fit a three-boss cage for larger items.The latest URS design continues to use a D-shape seatpost, using the same clamp as the BMC Twostroke mountain bike. BMC says the frame is also compatible with 27.2mm diameter dropper posts via a shim.BMC has specced an inline seatpost to maximise the riders pitch over the bottom bracket, while pushing weight forward for front wheel traction. A 15mm setback model is also available as an aftermarket option.BMC URS and URS 01The rigid URS represents the entry level for the range. - BMCThe URS is positioned as the brands rigid adventure gravel bike, featuring a standard stem and fork.The URS 01 (in BMC parlance, 01 signifies its premium bikes) features suspension in the form of the brands MTT stem and seat stays.The MTT stem which is compatible with BMCs ICS internal routing system uses RedShifts ShockStop technology, offering up to 20mm of suspension travel.The URS 01 incorporates front and rear suspension tech. - BMCTwo elastomers are fitted as standard but three more are supplied with the bike to adjust to suit the rider and riding style.70mm stems are supplied with bikes as standard, but 80-110mm long versions are available aftermarket.The MTT stem allows brake hoses to pass underneath the flexion point. - BMCThe previous generation URS featured the MTT stay design, which delivered up to 10mm of travel, but the latest version has been refined.Inside the tubes, the compression cylinders have been oriented more horizontally to better support the frames natural flexion direction. The design now incorporates a cargo strap on the interior face of the frames main triangle.The MTT stay design has been refined and now features a cargo mount. - BMCThe damper is also adjustable. BMC says size extra small, small and medium bikes come with the softest damper. Large and extra-large bikes feature a medium-density insert.A high-density damper is available as an aftermarket purchase.BMC URS 01 LTThe URS 01 LT adds a suspension fork but moves to a standard stem. - BMCAn MTT suspension fork replaces the traditional rigid fork on the URS 01 LT. This was developed in tandem with HiRide Suspension.The fork delivers up to 20mm of travel, via an internal spring.A lockout dial is positioned in place of a top cap. BMC says its improved this dial with a new aluminium construction.The fork uses a 1- inch steerer. - BMCThe fork uses a 1- inch oversized steerer tube, which prevents BMC from including the MTT stem (this fits a standard 1- inch steerer, as found on the rigid fork).BMC also says it worked to optimise the aesthetics of the fork-head tube interface, with a smoother junction between the fork and URS head tube.BMC URS AMP LTThe AMP LT model sees some subtle-looking design tweaks. - BMCThe URS AMP LT wraps up the URS 01 LTs ingredients but incorporates a TQ HPR50 mid-drive ebike motor.This is said to deliver up to 300 watts peak power (250 watts average) and 50Nm torque. TQ claims its the lightest, quietest and smallest motor in its class.Naturally, the frame has been modified to accommodate the motor, 360Wh ebike battery and control system, but BMC claims the geometry is unchanged from the non-assisted bikes.The TQ HPR50 mid-drive motor develops up to 300 watts peak power, and 50Nm torque. - BMCThe two top tube mounts make way for the TQ control unit, but the underside of the tube has gained three. The down tube has five.BMC says these can be used to fit an auxiliary battery plus a bottle.The upper side of the downtube features a covered port which connects to an auxiliary battery pack. - BMCThe down tube-housed battery replaces the storage compartment.The SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission rear derailleur is powered by the TQ battery system, with a SRAM dummy battery taking up the slot usually filled by an AXS battery.BMC URS availability, prices and specificationsThe BMC URS range is diverse. - BMCThe BMC URS bikes are available from today, and all feature SRAM mullet drivetrains, which the brand says is reflective of the bikes mountain bike-inspired design.There are two models of the URS the URS Two and Three, the latter of which is the cheapest of the selection at $3,799 / 3,799, with a SRAM Apex 1 / Apex Eagle groupset.The URS 01 comes in three flavours, topped by a SRAM Red XPLR AXS / XX SL Eagle Transmission One build at $11,999 / 11,999. This is the most expensive bike of the range, with Three (SRAM Force XPLR AXS / X0 Eagle Transmission) and Four (SRAM Rival XPLR AXS / GX Eagle Transmission) underpinning it.The URS 01 LT comes in two builds: the One with a SRAM Force XPLR AXS / X0 Eagle Transmission drivetrain ($8,999 / 8,999), and the Two kitted out in SRAM Rival XPLR AXS / GX Eagle Transmission ($6,499 / 6,499).There is a single URS AMP LT build, featuring a SRAM Force XPLR AXS / X0 Eagle Transmission build, for $9,999 / 9,999.At launch, UK-specific prices and model availability are still to be confirmed.BMC URS TwoBMCPrice: $4,499 / 4,499Frame: URS, carbonFork: URS, carbonGroupset: SRAM Apex XPLR AXS / X1 Eagle AXSPower meter: NoWheels: DT Swiss G 1800 Spline, alloyStem: Standard, alloySeatpost: BMC D-Shape, carbonTyres: WTB Raddler, 700x44c, tubeless readyBMC URS ThreeBMCPrice: $3,799 / 3,799Frame: URS, carbonFork: URS, carbonGroupset: SRAM Apex 1 / Apex EaglePower meter: NoWheels: DT Swiss G 1800 Spline, alloyStem: Standard, alloySeatpost: BMC D-Shape, carbonTyres: WTB Raddler, 700x44c, tubeless readyBMC URS 01 OneBMCPrice: $11,999 / 11,999Frame: URS MTT, carbonFork: URS, carbonGroupset: SRAM Red XPLR AXS / XX SL Eagle TransmissionPower meter: Yes (Quarq)Wheels: Zipp 101 XPLR, carbonStem: MTT stem, alloySeatpost: BMC D-Shape, carbonTyres: WTB Raddler, 700x44c, tubeless readyBMC URS 01 ThreeBMCPrice: $8,499 / 8,499Frame: URS MTT, carbonFork: URS, carbonGroupset: SRAM Force XPLR AXS / X0 Eagle TransmissionPower meter: NoWheels: BMC CRD-400, carbonStem: MTT stem, alloySeatpost: BMC D-Shape, carbonTyres: WTB Raddler, 700x44c, tubeless readyBMC URS 01 FourBMCPrice: $5,999 / 5,999Frame: URS, carbonFork: URS, carbonGroupset: SRAM Rival XPLR AXS / GX Eagle TransmissionPower meter: NoWheels: DT Swiss G 1800 Spline, alloyStem: MTT stem, alloySeatpost: BMC D-Shape, carbonTyres: WTB Raddler, 700x44c, tubeless readyBMC URS 01 LT OneBMCPrice: $8,999 / 8,999Frame: URS, carbonFork: MTT Suspension Fork x HiRide, carbon, 20mm travelGroupset: SRAM Force XPLR AXS / X0 Eagle TransmissionPower meter: NoWheels: BMC CRD-400, carbonStem: Standard, alloySeatpost: BMC D-Shape, carbonTyres: WTB Raddler, 700x44c, tubeless readyBMC URS 01 LT TwoBMCPrice: $6,499 / 6,499Frame: URS, carbonFork: MTT Suspension Fork x HiRide, carbon, 20mm travelGroupset: SRAM Rival XPLR AXS / GX Eagle TransmissionPower meter: NoWheels: BMC CRD-400, carbonStem: Standard, alloySeatpost: BMC D-Shape, carbonTyres: WTB Raddler, 700x44c, tubeless readyBMC URS AMP LT TwoBMCPrice: $9,999 / 9,999Frame: URS AMP, carbonFork: MTT Suspension Fork x HiRide, carbon, 20mm travelGroupset: SRAM Force XPLR AXS / X0 Eagle TransmissionPower meter: Yes (with TQ system)Wheels: BMC CRD-400, carbonStem: Standard, alloySeatpost: BMC D-Shape, carbonTyres: WTB Raddler, 700x44c, tubeless ready

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