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Piolets and Crazy Bars are Back + More!

Piolets and Crazy Bars are Back + More!

by Igor

If you're looking for a sturdy and capable off-road tourer, then look no further than the Piolet! It features mounts for every rack you'd ever want as well as a geometry and fit that is suited for both flat bars and drop bars. We've done a bunch of builds, so check out our favorites in Bike Build Ideas, under Piolet.


Here's one of my favorite builds: Charlie's CDT (Continental Divide Trail) Rider. It has 27.5" tires, previous generation Crazy Bars, and super sturdy Cutlass Velo built wheels.


We also restocked VO Crazy Bars! These rad bars are intended for touring on paved and unpaved roads, single and double track, gravel and crushed limestone, and everything in between. They're a fan favorite for good reason. 

The main, swept back section provides excellent control and leverage on rough and tumble surfaces, while the the bullhorn section offers an aero position for smoother roads and headwinds. The junction of the horns and sweeps feels similar to being on the hoods of drop bars and makes for a nice, neutral position.

We currently have them in Silver with Noir arriving in about a month.

We also received a shipment of other parts and accessories to button up your bike:

Seine Bars (Silver)Single Ring Crankset w/ Narrow-Wide Chainring50.4 CranksetsDajia Cycleworks Far Bars0 Setback SeatpostsFalcon Thumb ShiftersHandlebar to Bottle Cage Mounts50.4 Chainring HardwareDeep Half-Clips (Back by popular demand!)
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