As part of her continuing challenge to get out for solo overnight bikepacking trip in four consecutive seasons, Beln Castell recently attempted a quick summer trip near her home in Spain that included riding along the coast, taking a dip in the sea, and sleeping outside without a tent for the first time. Watch her 15-minute video here...The post Solo Summer Overnighter: Testing, Failing, Learning (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

With just under two hours left to go in the Sothebys auction, Tadej Pogaars Limited Edition Colnago Fleur-de-Lys 001/111s Limited Edition Colnago Fleur-de-Lys 001/111 is already more expensive than many typical bikes put together. Yet, in terms of what the auction expected to bring in (Sothebys expects 6 figures), the current price at the time of writing of 35,000 GBP is a relative bargain. As these kinds of things usually go, theres a good chance well see a flurry of activity at the last minute as prospective buyers (or their agents) attempt to swoop in at the last second to win at a lower price. Regardless of the final price, the winner will take home a truly unique bike that was built for Tadej Pogaar himself.(All Photos/Colnago)The official bike of the 2024 Tour de France, Colnago celebrated the grand Grand Dpart in Italy with a run of 111 Colnago C68 Fleur-de-Lys. Number one of those 111 bikes was reserved for Tadej and built to his specifications. Thats the bike thats up for auction here. Not only is Tadej the original owner as confirmed by the gold NFC tag on the downtube, but the other 110 bikes have already sold out, so this is the only one remaining. While Tadej showed up to the pre-Tour UAE Team Emirates rider presentationin June on the bike, its unclear if hes actually ridden it. Realistically, the new owner of this bike probably wont do much riding on it either unless theyre really trying to one-up their fellow riders on the local group rideThe Sothebys auction ends today at 12:01PM EDT. SpecificationsFrame: Modular carbon frame construction: 8 carbon partsFrame size: 48.5Fork: Carbon fork for disc brakes, integrated cables, 11/8 sectionHeadset: ID:35 OD 47 36/45 CeramicSpeed SLT Treated BearingsSeatpost: Carbon seatpost, 0.15 offset, D-shape sectionThrough Axles: Diameter: 12mm, length 100mm (front) 142mm (rear)Weight Limit: Maximum Limit combined weight of bicycle, rider and load) of 120kgDrivetrain: Shimano Dura Ace R9270 Di2 Disc 12vFront Derailleur: Shimano Dura Ace FD-R9250Rear Derailleur: Shiman Shadow RD-9250 12vPulley: CeramicSpeed Shimano 9250/8150 OSPW Special Limited Edition Colnago X Tour de FranceChain: Shimano CN-M9100 12VChainrings: Carbon-Ti Special Limited Edition Custom Colnago 52-36TBottom Bracket: T47 Shimano with Steel BearingsBrakes: Shimano Dura Ace R9270Wheels: ENVE SES 4.5 Special Limited Edition Colnago X Tour de France, hand-spoked in Italy, with special gold spokesMaterial: CarbonRim height: Front: 50mm Rear: 56mmInternal Channel Width: 25mmHubs: ENVE INNERDRIVE Premium Straight-PullTyres: Continental GP5000 S 28mm (maximum tyre size 30mm)ComponentsSaddle: Prologo Nago R4 Special Limited Edition Colnago Fleur-de-LysHandlebar: Colnago CC.01 integrated cockpit Special Limited Edition with gold Tour de France logoStem: CC01 integrated cockpitHandlebar tape: Colnago Grip BlackBottle Cage: Colnago Special Limited Edition Replica of Tour de France trophyOther accessoriesColnago X Tour de France bike coverSpecial Booklet: Collection Edition: Colnago Fleur-de-LysThe post Expected to Top 6 Figures, Tadej Pogaars Limited Edition Colnago Sits at $45k appeared first on Bikerumor.

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There are a lot of riding shoes out there. Fortunately, that means that there are plenty of riding shoes for different disciplines and styles, whether you prefer going fast or riding in comfort. When Italian cycling shoe giant, Northwave asked someone here at Bikerumor to try out their Corsair 2 All-Mountain Trail shoe, I was pretty keen to try something comfortable with a dial fastener, so I volunteered. Ive been reviewing (and liking) the new Shimano GE-700, which is a full lace-up shoe. But, I thought trying something different would be interesting.Ride your way! (Photos / R. Frazelle)So, here are my first impressions of the shoe. Northwave Corsair 2Retail: $140According to the NW website, the Corsair 2 is made to be comfortable for extended periods off the bike, say during a large hike-a-bike section of a trail. At $140, it seems to be a nice shoe for the budget-minded rider. The upper is made of a breathable Ripstop mesh with TPU inserts on the toe and the heel, for added protection. It uses an X-Dial SLW3 dial, which Northwave says is the only dial with a step-by-step and full release in a single button. The older Corsair had a dial too but in combination with a Velcro over-strap as well. For the Corsair 2, the Velcro strap is gone, which makes for a sleek and clean look.The Corsair 2 has an EVA midsole that reduces weight and is supposed to improve shock absorption. The Damp-Evo clipless sole looks like it would have plenty of on and off-the-bike grip. The clip area is nice and large and cleat pocket is 35mm long.The Corsair 2 also seems to have plenty of flex in the sole, which makes sense since it is marketed to be comfy while walking. The EVA insole is really comfy. Outta the BoxThe shoe is handsome. The branding is low-key, which is always my preference. The shoe doesnt look too flashy, or racey. I wouldve picked a different color, but the blue is fine. The shoe comes in blue (tested), black, and olive green Im a sucker for anything olive. So, I wouldve picked green.Northwave Corsair 2 at 471gShimano GE-700 at 479gThe shoe felt light in my hand. It seemed lighter than the Shimano shoes Ive been reviewing. So, I weighed them (without the cleat). It turns out the Shimano shoe isnt as heavy as I thought. I do find the Corsair 2 to be a bit sleeker and a little less bulky than the Shimano GE-700.The overall initial appearance of the Corsair 2 is very nice. Like I said, its a handsome shoe. But, it also looks like it is manufactured well, and for the price seems to be of good quality. It looks like it would last a few seasons. Wearing The Corsair 2 Initially, when I started to slip the shoes on, I immediately noticed how narrow the toe box felt. I mean, I wasnt surprised, Northwave doesnt market the show that way, so there were zero expectations. But, once the shoe was on, it didnt feel narrow or too snug in the toe box. It did, however, feel more snug than the Shimano GE-700. The heel cup seems great and the padding there and on the tongue is comfy.When I went to use the dial to snug it up, I noticed that I had to turn the dial a lot. The Corsair 2s last seems to be very large which requires a lot of turns of the dial to get the shoe tightened up. Speaking of the dial the SLW3 dial does have some nice features. I do like how the dial micrometerically tightens the shoe, its quick and efficient. Another dial feature I like is how pulling the button up, releases all tension immediately. Its pretty neat and clean. Do I like these features better than laces? The verdict is still out on that. Still, on the topic of the dial, I will say that even though the dial has nice features, it sticks out a bit from the shoe doesnt feel especially robust.In Conclusion, But Not the EndThe Corsair 2 has a nice blend of stiffness and walkability. I have a steep, loose lil section of trail that I sometimes walk, and the shoe performed very well punching the bike up the hill. It had good traction and didnt feel awkwardly stiff. The Shimano GE-700 isnt quite as comfy on the same section of trail.So far, I like shoes. Im not fully sold on the use of a dial to tighten the shoe down. But, its very early in the review period, and that opinion could change. There is nothing glaringly dislikeable about the Corsair 2. It feels great while riding, feels very natural off the bike, and with the large cleat area, is a breeze to clip in and out of my pedals. I obviously cant comment on durability yet but know that I will be giving them a good flogging over the next few months, so tune in again here for those results. NorthWave.comThe post First Ride: Northwave Corsair 2 All-Mountain MTB Shoes Ride Ready with Walking Comfort appeared first on Bikerumor.

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