Bike Reviews

Handcrafted durability

BORN IN THE U.S.A.: Bruce Gordon builds his frames in Petaluma, California, using heavy-duty, custom-drawn butted-chromoly tubing, and includes long-haul-specific features such as three bottle-cage mounts and stable touring geometry. For $350 more you can get Bruce Gordon aircraft-grade 4130 tubular chromoly steel racks.

EXTREME CONDITION: Although this bike has enough clearance for full-width 45c tires, it's also available in a 26-inch-wheel model that can accommodate full-width mountain bike tires for off-road trips. COMPONENT HIGHLIGHTS: ;