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No. 79 Spring 2022Follow with amazement as Lael Wilcox rode the entire Alaska Pipeline Trail non-stop. She recounts the experience almost mile-by-mile, while Rue’s photos took us right into the action. Smile when you read how our bike test turned from ‘just a spin in the hills’ into a much bigger adventure. Learn from Natsuko how to descend confidently without being brave or taking risks. Read about Romolo Stanco, the mad genius behind T°Red Bikes, and be amazed by his ideas that allowed Francesca Selva win the Italian Fixed Championships on a very unconventional bike. Gravel tire choice is still a bit of a mystery. Why do some racers win on ultra-wide tires, while others are just as fast on narrower rubber? Take a deep look at why there’s more to tire choice than only optimizing rolling resistance. Our ‘Project’ article on how to remove a tire without tire levers (no great strength required!), how to patch tubes with 100% success, and how to get tubeless rim tape lay flat inside the rim.

No. 80 Summer 2022 The BQ team takes two all-road bikes to Unbound XL, the 350-mile gravel race across the Flint Hills of Kansas Hailey Moore’s FKT ride on the Ozark Gravel Doom bikepacking route Donalrey Nieva explores the roads of the volcanic island Tenerife. 50 years ago: Winning the world championships on Rene Herse Sano-Magic Mahogany Sportif: A cyclotouring bike made from wood Krysten Koehn about how landscapes shape our personalities Test: Allied Echo Road/Gravel bike

Paris-Brest-Paris 2023 Volcano High Pass Super Randonnée (A. Brey, J. Nadeau, T. Turner) Test: Lauf Seigla 85 years of Rene Herse Cycles Rene Herse mysteries: Who invented Speedy brakes, low-rider racks and the Eclairage sans Fil? An 11-year-old’s 3000 km ride across Japan (Futo Togashi) Airplane Rinko

The Barbieri Nana pump is a high performance pump that inflates tires up to 10 BAR and 142 PSI. Thanks to its compact size and low weight this pump can be used in competition. Good reliability is ensured by the use of carbon fiber and titanium. Complete with clips for attachment to the frame. The Nana’s superlight action allows you to pump with more strokes per second to make up for its smaller air volume. Made completely from carbon and titanium, the Nana’s is superlight thanks to high-end materials and simple design, not because it is excessively fragile: The pump is rated to 142 psi (10 bar). Like most minipumps, the Nana works best for wide, low-pressure tires – above 60 psi (4 bar), pumping gets a bit harder. It weighs only 29 grams !!Specs: For Presta valves only Max. inflation pressure: 10 bar (142 psi) Weight: 29 g Carbon: barrel, plunger Titanium: cover Made in Italy

No. 82 Spring 2023Contents: The incredible story of the 2700 km Rhino Run bikepacking race Are gravel bikes slower than road bikes? A scientific test. Testing the Made-in-France Distance 45 gravel bike Arizona’s Sky Islands—a magical landscape Alex Singer Owners New Year Ride

No. 77Autumn 2021 Oregon Outback Touring Portugal Cyclocross bike as gravel bike? How to make mudflaps Headlight resistanceThe Autumn 2021 tells the story of Anton Krupicka’s amazing Sagebrush and Summits adventure: Running/scrambling and climbing Utah and Colorado’s highest peaks and linking them with a 2300-mile bike tour. Join Lael Wilcox and Jan on their non-stop ride across the Oregon Outback. Check out Jan’s new bike for riding 585 km of rough and loose gravel roads in a little over a day. Rob van Driel takes us on a wonderful tour of Portugal. We ride the Pratt with its innovative steel frame and ask: How well does a cyclocross bike work as a gravel bike? We also test SRAM’s new XPLR gravel group and find much to like. We measure the resistance of generator-powered headlights: How much does a brighter light slow you down? And how much light actually reaches the road surface with different lights?

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No. 78Winter 2021 Mauna Kea Test: Mason InSearchOf BQ Un-Meeting French Gravel Oregon Outback How to Wrap Leather Bar TapeAnother un-missable BQ, starting with the cover story: Donalrey Nieva and Karen Yung climb Mauna Kea. With Donalrey’s stunning photos, this feature will make you want to head to Hawai’i and ride to its highest point yourself. Closer to home, we ride the Mason InSearchOf, an adventure bike that, according to its maker, is “in the #FastFar, #ContinentCrushing vein, but with steeper, rougher and deeper terrain well within its capabilities.” To test all aspects of the Mason, we venture out of our usual comfort zone onto some true mountain bike singletrack – and have a lot of fun. We bring you the story of three great rides on three continents: The BQ Un-Meeting was in California this year and saw a great group of riders, including the ‘Queen of the Wombats,’ mountain bike pioneer Jacquie Phelan (center). Adem Rudin tells the story and shares his photos. In Japan, we headed to the mountains to attend the 60th anniversary ride of the Alps Cycle Friends and marvel at some beautiful passhunters and cyclotouring bikes. Nicolas Joly takes us to the center of France. Sparsely populated, this region is home to 100s of (extinct) volcanos, 10,000s of cows, and an equally impressive mileage of gravel roads. Nicolas’ friends from the local bike maker Victoire charted a two-day trip that will make you dream of heading to France. We’ve updated our recommendations on how to find the right tire pressure. There are now two curves, since our tests show that there are two pressures that optimize rolling resistance. Which one you choose depends on the road surface and your personal preference. We also look at front/rear pressure, carrying loads and everything else you always wanted to know about tire pressure. Our projects show you the secrets of wrapping leather handlebar tape and – for advanced home mechanics – how to route lighting wires through your frame and rack.

No. 81 Autumm/Winter 2022Contents: The BQ team takes two all-road bikes to Unbound XL, the 350-mile gravel race across the Flint Hills of Kansas Hailey Moore’s FKT ride on the Ozark Gravel Doom bikepacking route Donalrey Nieva explores the roads of the volcanic island Tenerife. 50 years ago: Winning the world championships on Rene Herse Sano-Magic Mahogany Sportif: A cyclotouring bike made from wood Krysten Koehn about how landscapes shape our personalities Test: Allied Echo Road/Gravel bike

No. 83 Summer 2023 Touring and climbing in Colorado (Anton Krupicka) Riding and racing in Iceland (Krysten Koehn) Tracing an old route in Brazil (Leonardo Brasil) History of Cycling Clothing Japanese camping bikes of the 1960s and 1970s VAAST A/1: an affordable all-road bike made from magnesium

Chinook Pass (1656 m/5430 ft) branches off from Cayuse Pass and leads to Eastern Washington. The road takes you up to the treeline, and as you round Tipsoo Lake, you get the most spectacular vista of Mount Rainier. The view is especially impressive in the morning, when the glaciers glow in the early sunlight. Chinook Pass is a high pass, so there tends to be gravel left over from the last snowfalls. A slightly wider tires will make the ride here much safer and more enjoyable. René Herse Cycles is de nieuwe naam voor het merk Compass. Op de website en op de banden worden de namen nog door elkaar gebruikt. All Models: Clincher, folding bead. Clincher tires with the ride of a good tubular  Low rolling resistance Excellent grip Superior comfort Light weight Maximum Pressure 105 psi / 7,2 Bar Standard model Tan sidewalls. Classic appearance Weight: 248 g. Extralight model Ultra-light, ultra-supple casing. Weight: 229 g.

The ultimate 650B bikepacking tire is designed for rides where you don’t know what lies ahead. Umtanum Ridge a steep and lonesome ridge in the central Cascade Mountains. It is so remote that European settlers never renamed it, and it carries its ancestral Native American name to this day. The Umtanum Ridge’s large and widely spaced knobs grip tenaciosly when conditions get tough. On pavement, it rolls and corners like a slick thanks to its large and strategically placed knobs that don’t squirm and always put the same amount of rubber on the road. The Umtanum Ridge features our patented noise cancellation: The staggered tread blocks create overlapping noise frequencies that partially cancel each other. This means that on most surfaces, the Umtanum Ridge doesn’t just roll as fast as a slick – it’s also as quiet as a slick.All models feature: Clincher, folding bead Tubeless-compatible Maximum pressure with tubes: 55 psi / 3.8 bar Maximum recommended pressure – tubeless: 55 psi / 3.8 bar Actual width on 21 mm rim (internal): approx. 56 mm Actual width on 23 mm rim (internal): approx. 57 mm Extralight casing: +1 mm width Tubeless: +0.5 mm width Recommended rim: 17 - 40 mm (inner width; hookless: +1 mm) Standard casing Supple casing Tan sidewalls 580 g Extralight casing Ultra-light, ultra-supple casing The ultimate in speed and comfort Tan sidewalls 515 g Endurance casing The same ultra-fine threads as our Extralight casing, but in a denser, stronger weave Protective belt under sidewalls and tread Ideal for rough gravel and tough conditions Dark tan sidewalls 595 g Endurance Plus casing Extra-tough casing with ultra-strong threads Protective belt under sidewalls and tread The ultimate in sidewall protection Dark tan sidewalls 630 g Click here for a downloadable article on optimizing your tire pressure and tire installation instructions.

Compass Cycles Naches Pass 26 x 1.80. The Naches Pass is the 26″ version of the iconic Babyshoe Pass 650B tire, with a perfect balance of on-pavement grip and off-pavement volume.  All Rene Herse tires combine the performance of high-end tubular tires with the convenience of clinchers and the width for all-road riding. The Standard casing is an affordable option that also offers extra protection against sidewall cuts on sharp rocks. The Extralight casing takes the performance, comfort and feel of your bike to an entirely new level. The Naches Pass is tubeless-compatible.All models: Clincher, folding bead. Clincher tires with the ride of a good tubular Tubeless-compatible Low rolling resistance Excellent grip Superior comfort Light weight Standard model: Tan sidewalls Classic appearance 350 g Extralight model : Choice of black or tan sidewalls Ultra-low rolling resistance Excellent grip Superior comfort Light weight 300 g Endurance casing: The same ultra-fine threads as our Extralight casing, but in a denser, stronger weave Protective belt under sidewalls and tread Ideal for rough gravel and tough conditions Dark tan sidewalls 355 g

Rene Herse TPU tubes take the performance of your tires to the next level. TPU stands for thermoplastic polyurethane, a material that is far stronger than butyl, the black rubber traditionally used for tubes. That makes TPU an ideal material for bicycle tubes.  Rene Herse TPU tubes use an all-metal valve with patented technology for leak-free performance. TPU tubes have many advantages: Lighter than butyl and latex tubes; lighter than tubeless sealant Faster than butyl tubes or tubeless; as fast as latex tubes More puncture-resistant than butyl or latex tubes As airtight as butyl tubes. Packs very small—ideal as a backup for tubeless tiresWeight: 650B / 26" x 30-48 mm = 48 g , 650B / 26" x 45-60 mm = 58 g

The Orondo Grade is a modern fully tubeless road tire with the performance, comfort and ride feel that our Rene Herse tires are famous for. It’s rated to a max. pressure of 90 psi (6.2 bar)—enough even for heavy riders and those who prefer a stiffer feel to their bikes. A high-tech liner keeps our supple casings airtight without making the tire stiff and sluggish.The new tire uses a ultralight liner to reduce the sealant loss to practically zero. Even the Extra Light versions can be setup with a minimum of sealant.We name our tires after the roads that inspire them: Orondo Grade is a 7-mile 10% climb up a side canyon of the mighty Columbia River. All Models:Clincher, folding beadExcellent grip Superior comfortClincher tires with the ride of a good tubularLow rolling resistanceTubeless CompatibleMaximum pressure—with tubes: 6.2 barMaximum pressure—tubeless: 6.2 barTo find the right pressure for you, use our tire pressure calculatorActual width on 20 mm rim (internal): approx. 30 mmActual width on 23 mm rim (internal): approx. 31 mmExtralight casing: +0.5 mm widthTubeless: +0.5 mm widthRecommended rim: 15 - 25 mm (inner width)Standard modelTan sidewalls.Classic appearance315 grExtralight model Ultra-light, ultra-supple casing. The ultimate in speed and road feelTan or black sidewalls. 283 grEndurance casingThe same ultra-fine threads as our Extralight casing, but in a denser, stronger weaveProtective belt under sidewalls and treadIdeal for tough conditions and riding on debris-strewn highway shouldersDark tan sidewalls335 gr

Trying to choose between a knobby, semi-slick, or full slick for an upcoming ride or race? The Manastash Ridge handles everything from fast pavement to deep mud or snow. Named after a rugged ridge in central Washington, the Manastash Ridge uses our revolutionary dual-purpose knobby tread. Strategic placement of the knobs means the tire is always supported by the same amount of rubber, whether rolling forward or leaning into a turn. This gives you uniform grip at all times – whether in a muddy gravel race or during a paved descent with ultra-fast hairpin turns. Our new Brake Support technology ensures that the knobs don’t fold over, even under the massive g-forces generated by the best hydraulic discs. Noise canceling technology makes this knobby tire (almost) as quiet and smooth as a slick—even on pavement. No matter what the course throws at you, the Manastash Ridge has you covered. The Standard casing is our more affordable option: comfortable and fast, yet also strong to withstand considerable abuse. The Extralight casing takes the performance, comfort and feel of your bike to an entirely new level. The Endurance casing is reinforced for extra sidewall protection and puncture resistance, while retaining the speed and comfort for which Rene Herse tires are famous. The Endurance Plus casing provides the ultimate in sidewall protection for extremely tough conditions. The Manastash Ridge is tubeless-compatible. For tubeless setup, we recommend Panaracer Smart Sealant. When used with tubes, we recommend SV17 or SV18 tubes. Pro Tip: The noise cancellation improves further during the first 30 miles (50 km) as the sharp edges of the knobs wear off a little. TECHNICAL SPECS Clincher, folding bead Tubeless-compatible Maximum pressure with tubes: 75 psi (5.2 bar) Maximum recommended pressure – tubeless: 60 psi (4 bar) Actual width on 20 mm rim (internal): approx. 43 mm Actual width on 23 mm rim (internal): approx. 44 mm Extralight casing: +1 mm width Tubeless: +0.5 mm width Recommended rim: 17 - 28 mm (inner width) Made in Japan Standard casing Supple casing Tan sidewalls 507 g Extralight casing Ultra-light, ultra-supple casing The ultimate in speed and comfort Tan sidewalls 465 g Endurance casing The same ultra-fine threads as our Extralight casing, but in a denser, stronger weave Protective belt under sidewalls and tread Ideal for rough gravel and tough conditions Dark tan sidewalls 534 g Endurance Plus casing Extra-tough casing with ultra-strong threads Protective belt under sidewalls and tread The ultimate in sidewall protection Dark tan sidewalls 557 g  

Explore the development of the modern performance bicycle through the actual bicycles ridden by champions and amateurs! The bikes in this gorgeous large-format book are the actual machines that went to battle on the mountain passes of the great tours. Others whirled around the banked oval of a track. There is a René Herse tandem came first in Paris-Brest-Paris and in the Poly de Chanteloup hillclimb race. Join the newspaper carriers as they raced over the cobblestones of Paris with 15 kg of newspapers on the front rack. Witness how mountain bikers did away with roads altogether and raced on mountain trails. The Competition Bicycle is a celebration of beautiful bicycles lovingly crafted for one purpose only: to go as fast as possible. If you enjoy bicycles, you’ll find this book hard to put down. 176 pages All these bikes tell the stories of their riders and events, but they also take you on a journey through bicycle technology. See how pneumatic tires revolutionized cycling, how derailleurs made their tentative forays into the professional peloton, how racers tried to gain an advantage with aluminum frames, how indexed shifting and clipless pedals came to define the modern performance bike. See highlights like Campagnolo’s immortal Super Record groupset, but also dead-ends like the aero components of the 1980s. The bicycles of champions and amateurs alike are shown in The Competition Bicycle, from a rare 1890s racing High Wheeler to Tony Rominger’s 1994 hour record bike. In between are 32 carefully selected bicycles: the actual machines ridden by great champions like Fausto Coppi, Gino Bartali, Eddy Merckx, Greg LeMond, Andy Hampsten and many others. With well-worn saddles and paint bearing the scars of many a hard-fought battle, these unrestored bikes tell the stories of their eventful lives. Historic photos of these bikes in action complement each chapter.

Loup Loup Pass (1225 m) connects the Methow Valley with the Okanagan in northern Washington State. The road across this scenic pass is paved, but the pavement is rough and cracks can form where the road settles. Wide tires are a definite plus if you want to descend this beautiful pass with confidence. The Loop Loup Pass requires tubes.All Models Clincher, folding bead.Clincher tires with the ride of a good tubular Low rolling resistance Excellent grip Superior comfort Light weight Maximum Pressure 75psi / 5.1 Bar Standard model Tan sidewalls. Classic appearance Weight: 354 g Extralight model Tan or black sidewalls. Weight: 333 g

Stampede Pass (1119 m/3671 ft) is a small pass in the central Cascades that is accessed via a gravel road. This pass offers great views of the central Cascade Range and a twisty descent with numerous hairpin turns. The gravel on this road often is smooth, so you can ride this pass on 32 mm-wide tires. The Stampede Pass requires tubes. René Herse Cycles is de nieuwe naam voor het merk Compass. Op de website en op de banden worden de namen nog door elkaar gebruikt. All Models Clincher, folding bead. Clincher tires with the ride of a good tubular  Low rolling resistance Excellent grip Superior comfort Light weight Maximum Pressure 90 psi / 6.2 Bar Standard model Tan sidewalls. Classic appearance Weight: 291 g Extralight model Ultra-light, ultra-supple casing. Tan or black sidewalls. Weight: 254 g

The ultimate dual-purpose tire offers excellent performance and cornering on paved roads, but has knobs that dig into the surface when it gets slippery. We distributed the knobs so that the tire always is supported by the same amount of rubber, whether it’s rolling forward or leaning into a turn. This gives you uniform grip at all times – whether on a muddy cyclocross course or during a paved descent with ultra-fast hairpin turns.The Pumpkin Ridge is tubeless-compatible. When used with tubes, we recommend the Schwalbe SV12 or SV14a tubes. Rene Herse tires combine the performance of high-end tubular tires with the convenience of clincher. The supple casings roll smoothly over surface irregularities. The knobs are large enough so they don't squirm, yet they are spaced far enough to clear mud. Available with standard or extralight casings. The extralight casing not only reduces the tire’s weight, but is also more supple, thus increasing the tire’s speed and comfort even further. Tubeless-compatible Clincher, folding bead Excellent grip Superior comfort Light weight Clincher tires with the ride of a good tubular Standard casing: Supple casing Tan sidewalls 480 g Extralight casing: Ultra-light, ultra-supple casing Black or tan sidewalls 418 g Endurance casing: The same ultra-fine threads as our Extralight casing, but in a denser, stronger weave Protective belt under sidewalls and tread Ideal for rough gravel and tough conditions Dark tan sidewalls 495 g  Read more about Rene Herse Tires.

Show your love for analog cycling with this cool Nivex T-Shirt. For this project, we asked renowned French illustrator Franck Stephan to capture the essence of why we love analog cycling. Franck did a wonderful manga-style drawing of Nivex testing during the Oregon Outback. With a slim fit, this T-Shirt is perfect for wearing on or off the bike.Specs: Slim fit 50% Polyester, 25% Cotton, 25% Rayon Printed in Seattle

Named after an iconic cyclocross course near Seattle, the Steilacoom combines the supple casing of Compass tires with a knobby tread optimized for muddy conditions. The knob pattern is designed to pick up as little mud as possible. The knobs are widely spaced to clear the mud as the tire rotates. For riding on hard surfaces and pavement, the center knobs are staggered to offer good rolling. The large side knobs reduce squirm during cornering and make for a smooth transition without the sudden breakaway of most knobby tires. Even thought the Steilacoom rolls OK and corners fine on pavement, it is not intended as a road tire. Use the Steilacoom for rides where you expect muddy conditions – and cyclocross. The Steliacoom is tubeless-ready. Specs: Clincher, folding bead Tubeless-readyFast-rolling Excellent grip Superior traction Clincher tires with the ride of a good tubular Maximum pressure with tubes: 75 psi (5.2 bar) Maximum recommended pressure – tubeless: 60 psi (4 bar) Extralight model,  Ultra-light, ultra-supple casing Black sidewall Weight: 378 g

The Barlow Pass tires is named after a pass on the Mountain Loop Highway, a scenic gravel road through the central Cascades. The road leads past the ghost town of Monte Cristo before ascending the pass. On the long straights and sweeping turns of this gravel road, the extra stability of a large-wheeled bike can provide an advantage as you descend at high speed. All Rene Herse tires combine the performance of high-end tubular tires with the convenience of clinchers and the width for all-road riding. The Standard casing is a more affordable option that also offers extra protection against sidewall cuts on sharp rocks. The Extralight casing takes the performance, comfort and feel of your bike to an entirely new level. The Endurance casing is reinforced for extra sidewall protection and puncture resistance, while retaining most of the speed and comfort for which Rene Herse tires are famous. Vouwband. Tubeless Compatible Lage rolweerstand Perfecte Grip Super Comfortabel Maximum Pressure 75psi / 5.1 Bar Standard model Tan sidewalls Light weight Classic appearance 390 g  ExtraLight model  Ultra-light, ultra-supple casing Tan or black sidewalls 351 g  Endurance model Het Endurance carcas is gebaseerd op het Extralight karkas met een sterker, dichter weefsel Lekbeschermende laag onder de zijwangen en loopvlak Ideaal voor gevarieerde ondergrond, schelpen fietspaden, gravel en ruwe condities Donker Beige zijwangen Gewicht ca. 385 g

Modern all-road bikes combine attributes that were considered mutually exclusive just a few years ago: comfort and performance. Speed on smooth pavement and on rough gravel roads. A lively feel and the ability to carry a camping load. Handling that is both stable when the rider is tired and responsive on twisty mountain descents. All-road bikes combine the best aspects of racing, touring and even mountain bikes in just one bicycle. Based on the latest research, this book explains how all-road bikes work and what is important when choosing one. A must-read for cyclists interested in the technology of their bikes, and for every cyclist contemplating his or her next bike purchase. 256 pages; 148 mm x 210 mm