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Building the Hybrid Bikepacking Gravel Bike | Motobecane Elite Adventure PRO
My riding styles require a hybrid bike for gravel roads and lite bikepacking. This article details the process of building this versatile bike for the varied conditions, day rides, and extended bikepacking tours.

Randy Reek, The Great Out There
29 minutes ago4 min read
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Lifan KPX250 vs the Honda CT125: TWICE the Motorcycle for LESS!
The Lifan KPX250 has a LONG list of advantages over the Honda Trail CT125 - including DOUBLE the horsepower and OVER $2,000 in savings!

Randy Reek, The Great Out There
1 day ago9 min read
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Review: Jonny 100 Kayak | Building the Fishing Motor Kayak
When searching for a hybrid boat/kayak, I can highly recommend the Jonny Motor Fishing Kayak for its stability and versatility. This article covers all the options and upgrades in the Jonny Walleye - Crappie - Catfish Edition!

Randy Reek, The Great Out There
5 days ago8 min read
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Building the All-Road Grom Scrambler!
The Grom Scrambler isn't a stunt bike or a generic city commuter - but an ALL-Road adventure motorcycle. Read about the transformation here...

Randy Reek, The Great Out There
May 285 min read
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REVIEW: Pirelli Cinturato M Gravel Tires | Light Bikepacking Tubeless Tires
Full review of the Pirelli Cinturato tires for gravel biking and bikepacking, including tubeless conversion tips!

Randy Reek, The Great Out There
May 225 min read
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NEW Harbor Freight 5’ x 10’ Trailer. Designing the PERFECT Kayak/Utility Trailer!
The new Harbor Freight flat bed trailer is my choice for hauling my kayaks, motorcycles, lumber and more! BEST value and features!

Randy Reek, The Great Out There
May 219 min read
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Comparing the Honda Grom to the Honda “Trail” CT125.
The Honda Grom has many design features which make it the SUPERIOR motorcycle - compared to the popular Honda CT125. Learn about the Top Ten advantages of the Grom over the "Trail".

Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Apr 248 min read
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State Bicycle Co. Announces the New TITANIUM All Road Gravel Bike
A titanium gravel bike promises the best ride, plus being light and indestructible. NOW the NEW SBC ALL Road Titanium is also AFFORDABLE!

Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Nov 26, 20245 min read
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Review: Poseidon Dropbar Redwood
Poseidon Redwood review: I will give you my opinion of this versatile bike after a year of mixed riding, tours, and a gravel grinder race!

Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Nov 21, 20249 min read
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Ride Report: SBC 6061 All Road Gravel Bike
The SBC 6061 gravel bike is a TRUE value. State Bicycle Company offers a "race ready" bike AND many optional upgrades for bikepacking.

Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Nov 19, 20248 min read
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Priority 600ADX Frame Bag Review | Bikepacking Necessity
EVERY bikepacking rig needs a frame bag. This review article fits a frame bag to the new Priority 600ADX, including custom modifications.

Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Oct 31, 20244 min read
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Review of the Priority Bicycles P600ADX – Part Two
Part Two of this series completes the review of the Priority P600ADX and compares the improvements over the original 600X and the P600.

Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Oct 30, 202410 min read
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Priority Bicycles 600ADX Review – Part One
Randy shares his personal experience with the Priority P600 and P600X and reviews the NEW P600ADX after decades of touring and bikepacking.

Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Oct 26, 20249 min read
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CSC SG250 vs Honda CT125: The BEST Scrambler for $1,000 LESS!
Compare the CSC SG250 Scrambler vs Honda CT125. You get MORE features and DOUBLE the power and torque for OVER $1,000 LESS! Full review:

Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Oct 4, 202410 min read
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Priority Bicycles Discontinues the 600X “Adventure”; Introduces the NEW 600ADX!
Priority Bicycles discontinues the 600X and introduces the IMPROVED 600ADX! Learn about ALL the design features of this bikepacking machine!

Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Oct 3, 20245 min read
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CSC TT250 vs the Honda XR150: TWICE the Motorcycle, HALF the price!
Why pay DOUBLE for the Honda XR150L and get FAR less power and features than the CSC TT250 Enduro? FULL comparison and FREE PDF report!

Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Oct 2, 20248 min read
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THREE Reasons NOT to Buy a Honda #CT125 - and the BEST Value Alternative Motorcycle
Do NOT buy a Honda Trail CT125 or Super Cub C125 without comparing the CSC TT250 and SG250. Both are TWICE the motorcycle for LESS!

Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Sep 17, 20245 min read
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CSC TT250 vs the Honda CT125: TWICE the Motorcycle For HALF the price!
The CSC Motorcycles TT250 has a LONG list of advantages over the Honda Trail CT125 - including OVER $1,000 in savings! Learn more...

Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Sep 11, 20249 min read
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Purchasing a CSC Motorcycle. Shipping and Motorcycle Registration.
CSC Motorcycles tries to make the shipping and registration of your motorcycle as painless as possible! This article explains the process...

Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Sep 5, 20243 min read
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DON’T Buy a Super Cub! Commute on the CSC Monterey ELECTRIC Scooter and SAVE Over 50%!
The CSC Monterey electric scooter combines timeless style with modern electric technology in a fun and affordable package. Now ON SALE!

Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Aug 26, 20243 min read
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