It's week two of Saturday Social, the place where we round up all the stuff we've been giving our 'likes' to this week. This week we've got steezy riders, new concealed tools, bikepacking in Kyrgyzstan plus retro gravel bike, dig in...

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@reizkultur

Markus Stitz releases a new bikepacking vid documenting his journey through Kyrgyzstan as preparation for the Silk Road Mountain Race.

 

 

 

 

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It’s nice to spend a weekend working, if work is creative. My film about Kyrgyzstan is finally finished and will be part of my talks at @summerhallery in Edinburgh on Tuesday. And then available on Youtube soo afterwards. Thanks to @aussiegritapparel for the support. #bikepacking #kyrgyzstan

A post shared by Markus Stitz (@reizkultur) on Nov 10, 2019 at 1:48pm PST

@vecchiojo

Jo Burt reminds us what gravel used to look like!

 

 

 

 

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#tbt to the full suspension 1x gravel bike - an Orange X1 given the full shed dive parts bin treatment; Dura-Ace rear mech, 12-21 cassette, rear shock bar-end lock-out lever, Cateye light bracket chain-keeper. christ it was terrible, but to be fair it wasn’t much better as a proper mountainbike (MountainBike Pro, January 1998, @stevebehr0) #notjohntomac #itsnotretroitscrap

A post shared by VecchioJo (@vecchiojo) on Nov 21, 2019 at 7:23am PST

 

@marinbikesuk

There's a new carbon Rift Zone out with the same aggressive geometry the alloy version has - for all the details head here!

 

 

 

 

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The all new Rift Zone Carbon is here. Two different spec levels, modern geo and 100% Made for Fun. @nikki_whiles shows you exactly what it’s capable of! @creativeconcept.tv #marinbikes #madeforfun #mtb

A post shared by Marin Bikes Uk (@marinbikes_uk) on Nov 19, 2019 at 8:01am PST

 

@canyon

The brand release a new lighter Neuron build

 

 

 

 

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2020 is coming in hot! • The new Neuron is out and ready to hit the trails, ready to take you further and faster. When it comes to trail days and big mountains it’s all about keeping it light which is exactly what the new Neuron has done with the CF SLX 9.0 LTD model weighing in at just 11.72kg. • Where would your next trail adventure be? • #MyCanyon #CanyonNeuron #Neuron #Trail #Mountainbike #mtb

A post shared by Canyon Bicycles (@canyon) on Nov 19, 2019 at 12:01pm PST

 

@bernard_kerr

As if you needed more evidence that this guy is steezy.....

 

 

 

 

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If you hadn’t already guessed...I like E-bikes and this is my favourite @flyracingusa hoodie. #stoppiesunday @bonita_kerr17 x @bardolph_kerr

A post shared by Bernard Kerr (@bernard_kerr) on Nov 17, 2019 at 1:04pm PST

 

@wolf_tooth_comp

Spotted on Insta two days ago, a new Wolf Tooth Components tool that is stored in the bars. 

 

 

 

 

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Meet the EnCase System, a new product line of essential riding multi-tools and in-bike storage options. These first EnCase System products are compact, lightweight multi-tools and storage sleeves that fit into the bar ends of most mountain handlebars and most drop bars. Learn more at the link in our bio. #wolftoothcomponents

A post shared by Wolf Tooth (@wolf_tooth_comp) on Nov 19, 2019 at 12:27pm PST 

 

@ste_g6pd

A man from Maxxis shows new tyres - now, are these for bikes or motorbikes? You decide...

 

 

 

 

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On #display we have the @maxxis_tyres #brandnew #mxsm or #paddletyre along with the @mxgp #125 #winning #mxst and the @enduro_gp @bradfreeman12 #winning #maxxenduro . #Maxxistyres #maxxis #maxxisbike #mymaxxis

A post shared by Stephen Robinson (@ste_g6pd) on Nov 21, 2019 at 3:49am PST

 

@starlingcycles

The new colourway looking pretty awesome to us!

 

 

 

 

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A while back we did a special one-off copper coloured frame which was met with loads of requests. We struggled for ages to get a good colour but we’ve now got a great supplier and it’s back on the menu. Let us know if you want one!

A post shared by Starling Cycles (@starlingcycles) on Nov 20, 2019 at 11:41am PST

 

 

@jono_jones1

Anyone else felt like a bathtub might be a better form of transport on the trails lately?

 

 

 

 

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Thanks @ventanadan for digging this out Bathtub Buddies. Did my best to tow @glen_coe down for a wash. Almost made it...

A post shared by Jono Jones (@jono_jones1) on Nov 21, 2019 at 6:39am PST

 

@ste_g6pd

A man from Maxxis shows new tyres - now, are these for bikes or motorbikes? You decide...

 

 

 

 

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On #display we have the @maxxis_tyres #brandnew #mxsm or #paddletyre along with the @mxgp #125 #winning #mxst and the @enduro_gp @bradfreeman12 #winning #maxxenduro . #Maxxistyres #maxxis #maxxisbike #mymaxxis

A post shared by Stephen Robinson (@ste_g6pd) on Nov 21, 2019 at 3:49am PST

 

@starlingcycles

The new colourway looking pretty awesome to us!

 

 

 

 

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A while back we did a special one-off copper coloured frame which was met with loads of requests. We struggled for ages to get a good colour but we’ve now got a great supplier and it’s back on the menu. Let us know if you want one!

A post shared by Starling Cycles (@starlingcycles) on Nov 20, 2019 at 11:41am PST

 

@industry_nine

Colour match me...

 

 

 

 

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Combining 11 expressive color options with decades of CNC manufacturing experience to give the rider a stem of equal form and function. #myi9 #innovateriderepeat

A post shared by Industry Nine (@industry_nine) on Nov 20, 2019 at 2:15pm PST

 

@salsacyclesuk

 

 

 

 

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and then there was just the future to look forward to. as we bid farewell to the last v1 Salsa Cutthroat to leave KPHQ we look forward to the v2 that is due to land in all it's glory in December. this little Cutty benefits from a Hunt wheel upgrade, some King Stainless bottle cages and SupaCaz bar tape. We added Stans tubeless fluid to those Hunt wheels of course! Head for the hills as the weekend will be dry and dusty ( ish…)( may not be accurate, we can hope )

A post shared by Salsa Cycles UK (@salsacyclesuk) on Nov 19, 2019 at 4:17am PST

Is there anything else we need to know about? Let us know in the comments. 

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