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If you’re anything like us, you need multiple bikes in your lineup. One for the road, one for the trails, and maybe one for everything in between. This is a pretty common theme (problem) for cyclicsts and bike lovers, and an unfortunately-eternal one for those of us on a budget.
Ever wanted to go bike camping, but needed a way to haul more gear? Or maybe you just enjoy biking to your favorite fishing spot, or at least to the beachside cookout spot? You might find some use for the Coho XC trailer from Burley.
Saracen has been making mountain bikes since 1983, which makes them not only one of the UK’s first makers, but also one of the first in the world. Less than two years later, their founders rode them to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro – which is as hard as it sounds.
As much as we love biking in the Rockies, scaling the Tetons or camping in the Sierras, we have to admit; there is some fantastic mountain biking east of the Rockies too. From the East Coast all the way through to the Midwest to the Continental Divide, the rest of the country is filled with breathtaking bike trails.
If you're into mountain biking but have never heard of Sklar, we don't blame you. Each and every Sklar bike is built to order and hand-crafted by Adam Sklar, a native of Bozeman, Montana (which seems to be a rising epicenter of high-quality, crafted goods these days).
Moots has been making fantastic mountain bikes in Colorado since 1981, and they clearly know what they're doing. Their Farwell is a versatile hardtail with the option to switch tire sizes for different terrains, from 27.5" for rugged trails to 29'ers for flying cross country. Not only that, but it's made from seriously strong, lightweight titanium.