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Review: Mercier Kilo GRX Gravel Touring Bike
The Mercier Kilo GRX gravel bike is my choice for rural area roads and Rail Trail riding. It is also perfect for light and fast bikepacking. Read the review and the modifications to ready this gravel bike for varied adventures.

Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Oct 14, 20256 min read
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UPDATE: the Hybrid Gravel Bike Goes #Bikepacking!
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 and the few updates after a year of varied riding.

Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Oct 8, 20253 min read
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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
Jun 17, 20254 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 22, 20255 min read
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