Andrew’s bikepacking gear top tips
Since writing about his TA experience, Andrew’s fielded a lot of questions about gear choices. Here’s his insight into themes that informed his choices
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Industry Nine Hydra Trade-Offs
We now know the super fast 690 POE of Industry9 Hydra hubs trade-offs axle and bearing life. Is it worth it?
Continue readingWhy Berd spokes suit NZ Gravel
NZ Gravel is on farm and forestry roads; chunky rock, braking ruts and aggressive single track. Berd spokes help smooth out impacts and nasty chatter.
Continue readingEuan tackles Southland…twice!
Euan shares his experience of tough U19 racing in tough conditions at Yunca Junior Tour of Southland 2023
Continue readingMillie Donald’s 2023 Road & Track Season (so far)
Ambassador Millie Donald shares her racing stories from road, track and CX.
Continue readingHope Pro 5 hub Deep Dive
Hope Pro 5 hubs landed in NZ and we were keen to check them out, and see what’s different to the Pro 4. Our Deep Dive video provides some more information and gets into the details of the Pro 5.
Continue readingNil’s Further Race Report
For Sale. Pair of legs. Slightly used. Well, that was quite the weekend. Friday morning 9am sharp saw the start off for Further Truth, a 500km / 16000 vert hike-a-bike race through the Pyrenees. It soon became apparent that this was not any ordinary race or adventure. Camille, the race organiser, had been working for over […]
Continue readingMoonlight Akas
The Akatarawa loop (“Akas”) is a legendary Wellington road ride. There are three solid climbs and most of the loop is on narrow, winding low-traffic roads. If you start and finish in Wellington city it’s about 140km so it’s no joke even in daylight hours, let alone at night.
Continue readingAndrew’s Tour Aotearoa
Tour Aotearoa is as much a mental and emotional journey as it is a physical challenge. Andrew’s write up shares the highs and lows of his experiences on the TA.
Continue readingCory’s EnduroLite with Berd spokes and Berd Talon hubs
Cory approached us looking for a new wheelset for a new bike he’s building. He immediately loved the light weight and smooth ride quality of Berd spokes, so after talking through a few options we settled on this combination of Berd Talon hubs, Berd spokes, and EnduroLite carbon rims.This is a super capable wheelset with […]
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