Zwift is turning back the clock while looking to the future with the return of Jarvis Island, the platform’s original virtual cycling world. Initially launched over a decade ago, Jarvis Island gave a new dimension to indoor training. As part of Zwift’s 10-year celebrations, the island has re-emerged, blending nostalgia with modern enhancements.

2025: Return to Jarvis Island

Nestled off the coast of Watopia’s famous Volcano Mountain, Jarvis Island 2025 is more than just a nod to the past—it’s a full-on upgrade.

Expect to spot revamped landmarks, goofy references to the early days (blue bots, anyone?), and even a Banjo Man Café. For those new to Zwift, this expansion offers a chance to ride a piece of history. For the OG beta testers, it’s a homecoming.

Six New Routes – Endless Riding Options

• Deca Dash: Ten laps spanning 52.4 km of climbs and sharp turns. Pushing riders to their limit on every pedal stroke.
• Wasted 8: An eight-lap, 30.7 km route traversing deserts and ocean views, ideal for those craving flat yet scenic rides.
• Loopin’ Lava: A fiery 18.3 km ride around Watopia’s volcanic landscape. Designed to keep the heat on for riders seeking a demanding climbing challenge.
• The Classic: Experience the timeless beauty of Watopia. This 8.8 km route combines elements of old and new. Showcasing Zwift’s origins and some of the most scenic roads on the island.
• Coast to Coast: A diverse 24.1 km journey starting at the southern shore and featuring the Sasquatch Sprint. Woodland Sprint, Jarvis KOM, and Jarvis Sprint to challenge Zwifters on every stretch.
• Triple Twist: Ideal for riders looking to test their speed over 24.4 km with three tight loops incorporating the Zwift and Jarvis KOMs and Jarvis Sprint and Lap segments for pace improvements.

Each Zwifter will experience the dramatic reveal of Jarvis Island upon their first visit, complete with sights, sounds, and a touch of surprise. To learn more about the comeback of Jarvis Island and the expansion of Watopia, check out zwift.com/watopia-expansion.

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Highlighting their new painted-in-Italy WPNT colors inspired by classic car paintjobs, 3T almost glossed over a really big update to their core RaceMax gravel bike… an Integrale shift finally gives the bike fully internal cable routing. Sure, 3T already adopted fully internal routing on their aero road bike a couple of years ago, and then incrementally on each of their premium made-in-Italy Italia models since. But now, the more affordable standard 3T RaceMax WPNT Integrale drops the annoying toptube routing port. And it’s also available as a frameset for 1/2 the cost of the Italia edition!

3T RaceMax WPNT Integrale carbon gravel bike is integrated!

For four years, the 3T RaceMax has been 3T’s best-selling gravel bike – aerodynamic, versatile with faster and wide 700c tires or even wider 650b tires for bigger adventures, and plenty of mounts for bikepacking and adventure. Now, 3T gives the RaceMax a “fresh coat of paint” by adding it to their new WPNT program, with 5 special edition metallic & iridescent colors said to be inspired by classic cars. That “We Paint” label meaning that 3T paints the bikes themselves in Italy, letting them run more special edition colors.

At the same time, the 3T RaceMax WPNT also becomes “Integrale” like their top-tier made-in-Italy Italia edition carbon road & gravel bikes…

Why does an integrated gravel bike update matter?

The 3T Exploro has been around as an aero gravel bike since 2016. And, I’ve ridden every generation since – at least 5 or 6 different Exploros with one inelegant cable routing solution. The RaceMax platform itself, has been around for 4 years, now. I reviewed this latest bike back in the summer of 2020. And all-in-all I think it’s still one of the best, most versatile but still race-ready gravel bikes out there. Well, except for one major nit I had to pick…

The cable routing into the frame just behind the headset was simply bad. Always in the way, whether mounting devices over the stem or using any toptube bag. It was annoying enough that I wasn’t bothered when it was time to return that test bike to 3T.

And I was genuinely psyched when I first rode the made-in-Italy Exploro Extrema Italia which fixed the internal cable routing issue (even if the toptube bolts didn’t exactly seem to be in the correct spot).

Sure, it meant that the new made-in-Italy bikes were only compatible with electronic shift drivetrains. And they were a lot more expensive. But, it was so much better a solution that this was a gravel bike I would like to keep around for a bit longer.

Now, that’s no longer holding it back, I can say this made-in-Taiwan RaceMax is one of the best all-rounder gravel bikes out there. It does everything the RaceMax Italia does – the same shaping, tire sizes, component standards, and geometry – just with a frameset that costs half as much built with pre-preg carbon instead of filament winding.

2025 3T RaceMax WPNT Integrale – Pricing, options & availability

The newly integrated RaceMax WPNT is now available directly from 3T in 5 special edition paint colors: Camo gray, Indaco blue, Mara blue, Malva purple & Avorio off-white. And it is offered both as a 2975€ frameset, or a complete bike build for 6150€ with a new GRX Di2 2x build and aero carbon 3T Discus 40/30 wheels. Either way featuring the 3T Fango RaceMax Integrale compact crown fork & Apto Integrale Stealth stem to route all cables (electronic shift only) through the headet.

Both new iterations of the new 3T RaceMax WPNT Integrale are painted and built-to-order, with a 6-8 week lead time.

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Today is a big day for Santa Barbara’s Stinner Frameworks. Not only have they announced a new Carrizo All-Road bike, but with it, they’re introducing a complete range of approachable, made-in-the-USA bikes. Introducing the Stinner Select Program. With this new program, the Carrizo is ready to ship within days, not weeks or months.

California-based Stinner Frameworks has been building steel and titanium bicycles for over a decade, becoming a staple in the handmade frame-building world. Their continued growth and popularity put the brand in a unique and exciting position.

The “Select” program is designed to offer customers the best Stinner has to offer while “eliminating the wait time and potential confusion that’s often associated with a custom bike”. The dedicated, in-house production and manufacturing line will allow Stinner’s full custom side to continue to flourish, with “Select” bikes remaining in stock all year long.

The new Carrizo All-Road is built in the same facility, by the same team that builds Stinner’s famous custom offerings. The Carrizo will be available online and at select Stinner dealers worldwide.

The Stinner Carrizo “Select”

This new Carrizo all-road bike is handcrafted, powder-coated, and assembled in Stinner’s Santa Barbara facility. The frame uses lightweight Columbus Zona Steel tubes.

The complete Carrizo will sport a SRAM Apex AXS 12-speed drivetrain. The frame will be able to run 40mm tires, making it comfortable on paved, not-so-paved, and dirt roads.

Braze-ons for fenders and three water bottles make the Carrizo a tough cookie that’s ready for year-round adventuring. The complete will also have a full Easton cockpit and DT Swiss wheels.

Stinner Frameworks says they utilize common standards throughout the bike for easy maintenance, futureproofing, and serviceability.

Stinner Carrizo Geo

Retail, Sizes, and Specs

Frameset retail: $1695
Complete retail: $3895

Sizes: 50cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, and 60cm\

• Made in Santa Barbara, CA
• Colors: Mint and Desert (powder coated for durability)
• Frame Material: Columbus Zona Steel Tubing
• SRAM Apex AXS 12 Speed Build
• Tire Clearance: 40mm
• Easton Cockpit / DT Swiss Wheels
• Three bottle cage locations and fender mounts

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Minnesota machining Masters, Wolf Tooth Components (WTC), have added four fun colors to the Morse Cargo Cage line. The Morse Cargo Cage is unique in that it carries the same dot-dash mounting system as WTC’s uber-popular Morse Cage. This system allows for many mounting options for the user.

Now along with Black, the new colors added to the line are Olive, Espresso, Raw Silver, and Gold (for that extra cargo bling).

The Morse Cargo Cage is designed to increase the ability to bring stuff on your bicycle. This makes the cage ideal for bikepacking, sef-supported racing, coffee outside gear, or any time you need more space on your ride.

It can fit fork bags, fat Nalgene bottles, or even a stout and tasty burrito. You can buy these versatile cages by themselves, or you can add a pair of WTC’s new Cargo Straps to help secure said burrito to the cage. The Cargo Straps are sold separately as well.

The Morse Cargo Cage fits perfectly on a fork with three-pack mounting. Not to mention, it will also fit anywhere there are bottle bosses. There are convenient bolt mounting points on the angled sides of the cage for added versatility.

This is especially helpful on forks that have bottle bosses on the front or the back. In this scenario, you may be able to mount two cages on one fork leg.

The Morse Cargo Cages are made in Minnesota, USA from durable and corrosion-resistant 5052 aluminum.

Morse Cargo Cage Retail & Detail

Cargo Cage: $39.95
Cargo Cage + 2 Straps: $51.95
One Cargo Strap: $8.95

• Vertical positioning adjustment up to 35mm with Morse dot-dash mount pattern
• Mount options in the center of the cage, as well as on the right and left sides
• Designed to fit fork bags, 32 oz. Nalgene bottles, and more
• Five colors: Black, Olive, Espresso, Raw Silver, and Gold
• Three stainless steel bolts included
• Cage weighs 60g without straps or bolts
• Made in Minnesota, USA
• Replacement parts available

Check out all of the stuff WTC is up to at the link below.

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SRAM’s latest family of Eagle Transmission derailleurs hyped their durability, but nothing is indestructible, and MRP thinks their new Cage Guard is the perfect insurance policy. Sure, it’s just a little $30 piece of engineered plastic. But MRP knows a thing or two about keeping mountain bike drivetrains safe. And based on the dents & gouges in my own Transmission derailleur after just a half a year of riding, I feel like mine could use a bit of extra protection…

MRP Cage Guard protects SRAM Transmission derailleurs

MRP has been in the business of creating bash-guards and low-friction sliders to protect our sensitive drivetrain, literally since the birth of technical mountain bike riding took hold in the 1990s. So seeing them decide to make a bash guard for some of the most expensive mountain bike derailleurs ever mass-produced seems pretty logical to me.

Machined in-house in Grand Junction, Colorado from durable & slippery Delrin thermoplastic, MRP created the 8g Cage Guard “to protect your SRAM T-Type derailleur pulley cage from costly damage caused by rocks and debris“.

MRP says the new Cage Guard does double-duty of first preventing impact damage, and secondly of keeping your alloy cage from snagging when it hits a sharp or especially abrasive rock.

Bounce off, and glide over rocks. Because ultimately, limiting cage damage ensures the best shifting performance out of your premium SRAM Transmission.

Do you really need a bash guard on your SRAM MTB Transmission Derailleur?

Look, making a derailleur that works with a 10-52T spread is always going to mean a long cage hanging down within reach of trailside rocks. I know a big part of SRAM’s latest direct-mount Eagle T-Type Transmission derailleurs was easier serviceability. And the spin-off cage trick really makes replacing a cage faster & easier, that is if you have a spare lying around. But these big angular cages do seem to stick out more than even the previous generation of Eagle derailleurs, making them more vulnerable low-hanging-fruit for hungry rocks.

Sure, the new T-type design means you can easily replace the quick-release alloy GX cage for around $100, a shiner alloy XX cage for about $150, or the fancy carbon XX SL cage for $200. But that means the cheapest replacement Transmission cage will still cost you more than 3x the price of the MRP Cage Guard. So, maybe with $30 of Cage Guard prevention, it’ll never come to that.

Yes, it is maybe debatable whether 8g of plastic is really going to prevent a well-placed rock strike from killing your derailleur cage. But it certainly won’t hurt, right?

I can say that I’ve hit a lot of rocks, bashing my trail & enduro bikes through rock gardens. And I also fondly remember more than two decades of bashing crankarms and chainrings onto rocks with MRP guards protecting me.

MRP Cage Guard – Pricing, compatibility & availability

This new little Delrin plastic MRP Cage Guard sells for $29.95, directly from Mountain Racing Products. And yes, that’s a pretty expensive piece of plastic, but it’s a lot cheaper than any replacement T-type derailleur cage. The Cage Guard is designed to bolt onto the latest generation of direct (full) mount SRAM Transmission derailleurs. Just remove the T25 lower pulley bolt, slap the Cage Guard on, then tighten it in place with the included longer stainless steel M4 bolt.

It’s compatible with everything from the OEM-only S100, GX, X0, XX & the top XX SL T-type derailleurs. So you get bash guard protections whether you have a steel, aluminum, or carbon outer cage.

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A new generation of the meticulously machined Actofive I-Train mk2 aluminum trail bike lets MTB riders pick from 120-140mm of rear wheel travel and then fine-tune anti-squat to create their own perfect mountain bike. More travel, more adjustability, and more capable than ever. This second generation of Actofive’s full in-house CNC-machined aluminum mountain bike can be built into a lightweight downcountry bike or with a bit more burly build into a beast of a trail bike blurring into short-travel enduro for the capable rider…

ActoFive I-Train Mk2 versatile, adjustable CNC alloy Trail bike

Just over a year and a half ago, Actofive introduced the I-Train as a simplified shorter-travel and more affordable example of their beautifully precise CNC-machined mountain bike handiwork. Compared to the much more complex and longer travel variable high-pivot P-Train enduro bike, the I-Train was meant to be a more accessible bike, and a bike more suited to the type of riding most mountain bikers actually experience.

But now, with 15mm more travel in each of three settings, three different flip-chips to fine-tune suspension, wheelsize combos & ride height, plus an angle adjust headset… the limitations of what the new I-Train mk2 can do are kind of flying out the window. What you are left with is a bike that can adapt to almost any style of modern mountain biking.

Actofive calling this machine a short-travel trail bike seems to undersell what is clearly a capable tool in the right hands. I watched first-hand as Czech enduro racer Vojta Blaha rode his new I-Train mk2 to a Blinduro Podzim win on the bike’s first weekend racing after its debut at Bespoked, while most riders (myself included) raced the 2 days of steep, rocky & loose blind stages on much longer travel bikes.

Yet, Blaha had nothing but great things to say about the playful new bike… calling it a “Shred machine. The ultimate trail bike that you can pedal for 100km and then throw a DH track at it”.

What’ new?

The new all-29er I-Train Mk2 gains 15mm longer rear wheel travel, now reaching 120mm / 130mm / 140mm depending on your choice of rear shock. It’s simple plug-and-play according to Actofive, so you can always change travel down the road with a simple shock swap – no other parts/modifications required.

While the original I-Train used welded Nicolai seat & chainstays, now Actofive machines the entire bike in-house. The new stays feature intricately hollowed-out truss-like structures that you can see on their backsides. We got a preview of the new stays in our recent Actofive Factory Tour.

What’s really most unique about the new I-Train mk2 is its newfound adjustability, giving more options to fine-tune it for various styles of trail riding. It keeps the same 3-position ride height adjustment & angle adjustable headset cups.

But now adds the option for a 10mm shorter chainstay link for mullet builds AND a new 4-position suspension tuning flip-chip they’re calling Adjustable Pivot.

By minutely adjusting the height of the main pivot just above the bottom bracket users can significantly adjust the anti-squat response of the suspension, while fine-tuning the pedal kickback curve, as well. This lets riders easily adjust how lively or planted the bike feels to suit their riding & pedaling styles. Read our summary of Anti-Squat here if you want to learn more on why it is great to be able to adjust it to your preference.

The new bike also features more progressive geometry, inspired by its Enduro World Cup-racing P-Train sibling. Its headset is now a degree slacker at 65° (+/-1°), seattube a degree steeper at 78°, and frame Reach 5mm longer.

Perfect for fast and technical trail riding.

Tech details

• fully CNC-machined from 7075-T6 aluminum billet in Dresden, Germany
• two-piece hollow clamshell adhesive-bonded front triangle
• open machined seatstays & open machined chainstays with press-fit polymer bridge for tuned rear-end flex
• two-piece keyed & bolted-together aluminum rocker link

• 120, 130, or 140mm of 4-bar rear wheel travel via different shock stroke (190×45 or 210×50/55mm)
• matched to 130-150mm fork travel
• 4-position Adjustable (main) Pivot to tune suspension anti-squat characteristics
• 3-position bottom bracket drop settings: Low 43mm, Neutral 39mm, or High 36mm
• 2-position size-specific chainstay lengths: 437mm (S1/2) or 444mm (S3); adjustable -10mm for Mullet setup
• three Reach-based sizes: S1 455mm / S2 475mm / S3 505mm
• slack 65° headtube angle, adjustable +/-1° with eccentric headset cups
• steep 78° seattube angle
• full 29″ or Mullet wheel size combinations
• max 2.4″ tires
• UDH for SRAM T-type Transmission or conventional derailleurs
• 73mm BSA threaded bottom bracket with ISCG 05 tabs
• Boost 12x148mm thru-axle, PM 180 brake & 31.6mm seatpost
• bottle cage bosses on top & bottom of downtube, plus tool bag/carrier mount under toptube
• internal cable routing through main triangle (external routing optional)
• custom anti-noise chainstay protector & downtube guard
• 3300g frame weight (size S2, without shock)
• raw aluminum or several anodized colors available

Actofive I-Train Mk2 – Pricing, options & availability

The new Actofive I-Train Mk2 is available made-to-order as a frameset starting at 6000€ without a shock.

Once you hit the order button, Actofive’s Simon Metzner will work out exactly what you are looking for to customize your bike, including figuring out what the best shock is suited for your build… from a 420€ Fox Float to a 1079€ Intend Hover Opt and every coil or air option in between.

Then, once you put a 2/3 down payment, he’ll get to machining your bike. Frameset lead time is currently around 4-5 months. Custom complete Actofive I-Train Mk2 dream bike builds are also available. The sky is the limit, but complete pricing starts at 12,900€, and again Simon will help you build a one-of-a-kind shredder.

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Last month, Cory wrote a piece on the “2-Watt saving” Aero computer mount made by California’s Nano Worx. Nano Worx is at it again with a new product. But this time there will be no watt savings. Introducing their new Nano Worx Hook Lever Multi-Tool – it’s compact, lightweight, and very clever.

The Nano Worx Hook Lever Multi-Tool integrates a tire lever with three cleverly stowed tool bits in the handle. The bits are slid into the handle, one on top of the other. Once they are inside the handle the included o-ring is stretched around it to secure the tool bits.

The tool uses an integrated magnet that holds the bits in place while in use and keeps them quiet when stowed. The Nano Worx Hook Lever Multi-Tool looks great for the rider who needs to free up space and lighten up a saddle bag.

Buyer’s Choice…

Offering the three “buyer’s choice” bits is a unique way for the rider to stow only the tools used the most. The choices are three of the following: M6, M5, M4, M3, or a T25. With a combo of an M6 (highly recommended for axle removal), M5, and the T25 you can make simple adjustments to your steed. Add the integrated tire lever and you have what you need for a trailside flat repair.

Retail and Detail

Retail: $40

• Maximum torque: 20Nm
• Weight: 40g (fully assembled with 3 bits included)
• Dimensions: 11cm long, 2.3cm tapering to 1.5cm wide

Check out all of the cool bike stuff Nano Worx has to offer by hitting the link below.

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German-made bicycle company Sour Bikes has a new all-road bicycle model. It’s been in the works for a long time. After four years in the “planning hopper”, taking their time to “do it right, and do it our way”, the new Sour Space Cake is finally here.

Sour felt that there was a significant gap in their bike offerings. A road-plus bike was the thing to fill the gap. They set out to design something fast and efficient, but something that could “get weird when the road turns rough”.

Space Cake to Tackle the “Paved” Roads

After countless prototypes and test rides, the Space Cake is here and Sour says it’s the most “road” bike they’ve ever made. The geo is tuned for long road days and adds durability. The tubing and frame parts are designed to be as light and efficient as possible.

Gone are the road bikes of yesterday. No more ultra-skinny, high-pressure tires on a “one-trick-pony”, road bike. This all-road bike is built for when the paved road fades into a gravel road and you want to take the long way home.

Sour says the Space Cake is light, responsive, and built for speed. Like all of the Sour bike models, the Space Cake comes with its signature, custom powder coating. Choose from bold, classy, or a little off-beat.

Mountain biking is at the core of Sour Bikes’ DNA, but they say all-road and gravel are at the heart of Sour’s off-MTB-season. As such, a bike like the Space Cake can be the perfect off-season tool even if you prefer knobby tires and full suspension.

Retail and Build Options

Frameset retail: 1,299€ for frame-only, or 1,549€ for the steel frame with the full carbon Space Cake fork
Complete bike retail: $5,999 € (Shimano Ultegra Di2)

Ultegra Build Kit Details

• Rear Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra Di2 RD-R8150
• Front Derailleur: Shimano Di2 FD-R8150
• Crankset: Shimano Ultegra FC-R8100, 172,5mm with 50/35t chainrings 
• Shifters: Shimano Ultegra Di2 ST-R8170+BR-R8170 with RT-CL800S 160mm Discs
• Cassette: Shimano ULTEGRA CS-R8101 11-30t with CN-M7100 chain
• Wheelset: Built by hand with Duke Baccara RX 42 SLR2 rims paired with Duke Bad Boy J-Bend, Centerlock hubs. 28h, Sapim bladed spokes.

Complete Easton EA90 Cockpit

• Small size: 90mm stem; handlebar 400mm 16° flare; seat post 27,2x350mm; Easton bartape
• Medium and Large size: 100mm stem; handlebar 420mm 16° flare; seat post 27,2x350mm; Easton bartape
• X-Large size: 110mm stem; handlebar 440mm 16° flare; seat post 27,2x350mm; Easton bartape
• Saddle: SQ Lab 611 Ergowave XS-L 140mm XL-XXL 150mm
• White Industries Headset
• White Industries Bottom Bracket
• Tires, Schwalbe Pro One 700×34 tubeless

Frame Features and Geometry

Frame Features

• Tubing: Custom drawn, multiple butted, partly heat treated SOUR CrMo
• Headtube: 44 mm upper and lower
• Bottom bracket: External 68mm T47 threaded bottom bracket
• Axle: 12mm x 142mm thru-axle
• Seat post: 27.2mm
• Brake standard: FM160 Direct. More info here.
• Wheel size: Size S-XL 700C

• Tire clearance: up to 38mm
• Fender and rack mounts
• Recommended tire size 28mm – 38mm
• Two water bottle mounts inside the front triangle, a third bottle mount under the downtube
• AXS/Di2 ready cable routing
• Internal brake hose routing
• External mechanical cable routing
• SRAM Transmission compatible dropouts (“UDH”)

Geometry

Learn more about Sour Bikes’ new Space Cake, and check out their other frames and bikes as well by hitting the link below.

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Berlin-based bike maker Standert updated their popular Pfadfinder steel endurance all-road bike with some click 3D-printed dropouts and full cable integration. But they also took the all-road overhaul as an opportunity to bring production back to Europe. So Standert now makes the Pfadfinder entirely in the Czech Republic. Plus, the versatile endurance all-rounder

Standert Pfadfinder integrated steel endurance all-road bike

Standert actually updated Pfadfinder over the summer, but now that winter knocks on our doorstep and with the thought of off-season training in mind, it’s hard not to see the value of a high-performance steel endurance road bike built for racking up base miles. Plus, Standert just added a new LTD V limited edition paint job to give the steel all-road bike more classic two-color look.

“Built for endurance, the Pfadfinder is designed to meet the demands of the most discerning cyclist. A destination, total exhaustion, inner peace, the Pfadfinder will get you there, offering a seamless blend of speed, comfort, and durability. The Pfadfinder geometry is the perfect balance between race and comfort, helping to maintain the bike’s versatility and not limit it to only one discipline. The frame can also accommodate up to 38mm tyres, giving riders peace of mind when they venture off the beaten track and across bone-rattling surfaces, not having to think about the terrain.”

What’s new?

Integrated cable routing through the headset is the most obvious update to the hard-working Standert Pfadfinder vs. the original, giving the bike even simpler lines with no visible external cables. Or also cleaner mounting of lights or bikepacking bags if you plan of going ultra-distance with a new steel endurance all-road bike.

But probably bigger news in our book is Standert’s move to European manufacturing. Previously made in Taiwan, Standert manufactures the new Pfadfinder entirely in Europe with an experienced framebuilder based in the Czech Republic. They weld the front triangles of the light Columbus Spirit steel frames by hand. Then, braze in the rear end with all-new custom 3D-printed stainless steel Standert thru-axle dropouts that bring UDH compatibility and flexible internal routing for all types of drivetrains.

The Pfadfinder is the first of Standert’s bikes to be made by hand in the Czech Republic. But it also signals a major shift for their steel production and a greater focus on improved sustainability, “shortening supply chains, and working in accordance with EU environmental regulations”. Standert’s aluminum & Scandium bikes are already made in Italy.

“We are incredibly proud to introduce the newly updated Pfadfinder. We took what was great about the Pfadfinder and meticulously improved every little detail to create a bike that excels in performance, comfort and reliability. By relocating our manufacturing to Europe, we ensure that the Pfadfinder not only meets, but exceeds, the highest standards of quality and sustainability. If you don’t want to have a specific road bike or a specific gravel bike, the Pfadfinder is the perfect bike for you.“
– Standert founder, Max Von Senger

Tech details

• hand-welded & brazed Columbus Spirit steel frame with 3D-printed stainless dropouts
• fully integrated internal cable routing through the house-brand headset (or optional Chris King AeroSet upgrade)
• 1x & 2x and mechanical or electronic shift compatible
• UDH compatibility with all drivetrain types

• full-coverage fender mounts on the steel frame & full-carbon fork
• T47 threaded bottom bracket
• 27.2mm seatpost
• 12mm thru-axles, and also flat mount disc brakes – max 160mm
• direct mount toptube bag mounts, in addition to conventional 3-bolt downtube & 2-bolt seattube bottle cage mounts
• max 38mm tire clearance
• 1950g claimed frame weight (size 56) plus 450g fork (uncut steerer)
• anti-corrosion phosphate treatment and full-coverage powder coating, inside and out for lifetime protection
• wide 7-size range with Project Compact geo to especially benefit smaller riders without compromise

Standert Pfadfinder Integrated – Pricing, options & availability

The revamped 2024 Standert Pfadfinder integrated all-road bike is available now either as a frameset or a fully customizable complete bike build – in 7 stock frame sizes 48-60cm.

Framesets start at 2300€ in Sage Salida green or Midnight Marauder blue, or add an extra hundred euros for the white & tan LTD V finish. The frameset price includes the Columbus Spirit steel frame, full carbon Pfadfinder fork, Standert’s own integrated headset, the T47 BB of your selection to fit your crankset, plus thru-axles, bolt-on front derailleur clamp & the alloy seatpost clamp.

You can also upgrade to a King headset for 350€, a King BB for 180€, or a CeramicSpeed bottom bracket for 287 – 377€.

Complete bike builds start at 4800€ with Shimano 105 Di2, alloy DT Swiss ER1600 wheels, and alloy cockpit.

There’s also the option for SRAM Rival AXS for 200€ more. Or pick Ultegra Di2 or Force AXS, then? Or top out over 10,500€ with a full SRAM Red AXS road build with a powermeter, carbon ENVE cockpit & Chris King headset, light carbon DT ERC wheels, and fancy Vittoria Corsa Pro tires. Plus, the same CeramicSpeed upgrade options if you want to go even wilder.

Framesets and complete bikes are all prepped to order individually, so typically ship out in between 1-3 weeks. And Standert will ship you a new Pfadfinder anywhere in the world.

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Despite the influx of in-frame or on-bike storage options, I don’t think hydration packs will ever disappear from mountain biking. They are an excellent option for hauling a lot of water, and extra layers for cool or wet rides. This year I got to test Thule’s AllTrail 10L pack and found it to be a solid pack for hauling plenty of water and cargo.

The AllTrail 10L offers a great magnet system to hold the bladder’s straw, and I was impressed by its durable and weather-resistant fabric. Its back panel ventilation is nothing special, but it is comfortable to wear. The AllTrail 10L’s functionality and construction quality meet my expectations from an established brand like Thule.

Thule AllTrail 10L Hydration Pack – Construction and Features:

Thule’s AllTrail 10L is a mid-sized hydration pack intended for biking or hiking. For storage, this pack offers a full-length main pocket, a zippered mesh pocket inside the main cargo area, a top pocket with a key clip and mesh dividers for small items, and two stretchy mesh side pockets. The pack’s dimensions are 9x5x18.5”.

This pack features Thule’s 2.5L bladder, which has a baffle inside to reduce movement from the water. The bladder’s slide-on top closure makes for easy filling and secure closing, and the mouthpiece has a lock-off. The AllTrail 10L includes a fabric loop to hold the bladder upright inside the pack.

One nifty and unique feature of the AllTrail 10L is Thule’s ReTrakt magnetic hose holder. A sleeve on the hose contains a long cylindrical magnet, which sticks to a similar magnet on the shoulder strap. The cover on the hose also hides the lower section of hose from sunlight and heat. This pack does not offer the option of routing your hose to either side; the magnet is fixed on the right shoulder strap.

Thule’s Air Mesh back panel aims to keep you cool and comfortable on the trails. However, while that name might suggest a floating mesh panel, it’s not that deluxe. The back panel features two full-length pads that are perforated and breathable. The inside of the shoulder straps are lined with the same material, but the straps themselves are not cut out or perforated.

The AllTrail 10L’s waist strap is detachable, and the sternum strap is height-adjustable. Thule included elastic loops to wrangle the loose ends of the waist straps and sternum straps. However, the shoulder straps get a plastic slider instead, which does leave the tail ends hanging.

A top carry handle makes it easy to move this pack around pre/post-ride, or during trailside stops. One web loop for attaching a rear light is located on the lower back. There are also two rows of semi-hidden webbing loops for attaching other accessories or cargo. All the zippers get string pulls for easy operation with gloved hands.

Eco-friendly folks will be pleased to know the AllTrail 10L is made with Bluesign-certified polyester main fabric and a PFC-free DWR CO coating.

Ride Impressions:

I’ve been riding the AllTrail 10L pack since spring, so it’s been put through a good number of test rides. The pack and bladder have had no functional issues at all. The pack is still in practically perfect condition, and the bladder hasn’t leaked a drop. One thing I was happy to notice was how well the straps stayed in place. I’ve had no slippage from the buckles on the shoulder, waist, or sternum straps. 

This pack offers a good amount of cargo space, but not a ton of pockets to divide up your stuff. The largest main pocket can carry any reasonably packable midlayer or jacket, with room to spare. There is one zippered mesh pocket inside for smaller items. Aside from that, you get a top pocket with two mesh pouches inside. All in all, you have five inside pockets to divide up your tools and cargo. The pack also has mesh pockets on both sides, providing further storage for items that don’t need to be zippered up and weather-protected.

The least impressive aspect of this pack is probably the Air Mesh back panel’s ventilation. It’s nothing fancy, just two large perforated pads. The pack is perfectly comfortable, but it’s not the coolest as it does contact a fairly large area of your back. As for the shoulder straps, I’ve seen lighter and more breathable designs from other brands.

While the dangling shoulder strap ends never posed a problem, I don’t like how Thule put plastic sliders on them instead of the elastic loops they used elsewhere. The sliders tend to slide up the straps and don’t do much to keep the loose ends from dangling freely. As some of the photos show, I left the packaging tape on the straps for several weeks since it kept them bundled up.

As for water, 2.5L is enough capacity to get most riders through a recreational day on the trails. The AllTrail 10L is not a huge pack, but I like how Thule stuck with a big bladder as it provides the option of hauling lots of water. The mouthpiece provides ample flow, and even though I never locked it off it didn’t leak once while I rode. 

Thule did win me over with their magnetic ReTrakt straw attachment! This design works very well, with a slight toss in the right direction the hose easily snaps back into place as you ride. Only once or twice during my testing, the straw did not return to the magnet strip, and a quick nudge got it secured. There is a clip above the magnet strip, but I was always able to drink without unclipping the hose. I don’t mind having the straw on the right side, but if you like yours on the left you’re out of luck with the AllTrail 10L.

After many test rides, I’m very impressed with the AllTrail pack’s durability and weather resistance. There are no abrasions, tears, or excess wear anywhere on the fabric, and it fended off light rain really well. More than once I rode in light to steady rain for about an hour, mostly exposed to the sky, and the pack held the rain off perfectly. Everything inside was bone dry and there were large beads of water sitting on the outer fabric. I also noticed the fabric seems pretty resistant to mud splatter, which doesn’t stain the pack easily.

Thule’s AllTrail 10L hydration pack retails for $109.95. It is available in Black, Pond (as tested), or Faded Khaki colors.

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