FEATURES
HELPFUL TIPS,
EXPERT ADVICE,
SMART TAKES
& PROFOUND
(IF SLIGHTLY
OVER-OBSESSIVE)
CYCLING WISDOMP.6 Gloria Liu on the
importance of con-
sistent training—plus
more know-how from
this issue’s stars. // P.
Louis Mazzante’sfavorite
trail-building tool. //
P.14 Jessica Coulon’s com-
muter bag that doesn’t
quit.// P.17 From the Test
Zone: A helmet that lets
youhear your music
(a n d t r a f f ic , to o). // P. 20
Selene Yeager on how to
banish gut rotfor good.
// P. 2 4 Uncle B. helps you
get your indoor trainer
setup dialed to your
needs.// P. 26 Matt Phillips
explains the shortcomings
of the floor pump pres-
sure gauge.// P. 30 Why
you should alwaysstay
for a parking lot beer,
according to Gloria Liu.//
P.100 Nick van Woert on
the beauty of speed.
ON THE COVER: Kevin Girkins (2339) and Jesse Moore (1150) photographed by Beau Rapelye at the 2019 Dirty Kanza.89 JULIANA QUINCY: One of the most versatile gravel bikes we’ve ever ridden.
90 MOTOBECANE GRAN PREMIO ELITE: Smooth, classic steel that warm our hearts.
90 IBIS RIPLEY V4: Conquer steep terrain with this lively short-travel enduro bike.
91 PROPELLA SINGLE-SPEED: Commute sweat-free on this stylish, affordable ride.
92 SCOTT GENIUS E-RIDE 920: A hefty electric downhill bike that lets you skip the shuttle.
93 GIANT STANCE 2: The full-suspension mountain bike for newer riders.
93 CANNONDALE SYSTEMSIX W’S: A freaky fast and nimble road racing machine.
94 NO.22 DRIFTER: The custom company made a gorgeous stock bike for long gravel adventures.
94 DIAMONDBACK ATROZ 2: The era of good, cheap mountain bikes is here.
95 BROOKLYN LORIMER: A cute, capable townie that’s tougher than it looks..
BIKES
56
It never
stopped, or
it stopped
too well. The
mess and
masterpiece of
Campy’s Delta
brake.
BY TOM VANDERBILT62
The oldest
off-road
cycling club in
the world has
been getting
rowdy since
1955.
BY MAX LEONARD70
Pro cyclist
Paul Basa-
goitia rode
off cliffs for a
living. Then
he woke up to
his greatest
nightmare.
BY GLORIA LIU36 The Laid-Back Power of the Riding Flannel / 38
Gloves Are Critical but Also Completely Nonessential
/ 42 Wear the Coolest Shoes on Your Group Ride / 44
The Brilliance of Primal Wear / 51 Why Cycling Style
Really Matters/ 52 Style InspoThe Complete Unguide
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