We find ourselves explaining a lot to customers why we use Praxis cranks on our bikes. Many years ago now, when we were first getting started, we had a good look around at who was making well made, well priced, versatile cranks for use on our builds. Obviously the big drivetrain brands make great cranks but often they have proprietary bolt patterns and defensive design details meant to keep you buying in their ecosystems. And they’re more spendy. Rodeo likes open systems that allow for mix and match versatility in terms of function and style both. When you’re a tiny tiny bike company it is really difficult to get brands to take you seriously and give you wholesale access. Aside from WTB and Ritchey, Praxis was one of the few brands early on that said “sure, we’ll work with you”. As time has gone on we’ve evolved and so have the products Praxis makes. Eight years in and we’ve found that two VERY important things hold true about Praxis: 1. We’ve never had a crank failure or warranty. EVER. 2. The value can’t be beat. When we spec their cranks on your bike we’re ensuring you super reliable operation, very competitive light weights, and we’re almost certainly saving significant cost for the customer on the final price of the bike. That’s what we call a win win win. Praxis didn’t ask us to post this, we have no contracts with them. We use them because it’s smart all around. This is how we think about our standard options for every bike we spec out and build: Function, value, and reliability are paramount. Sure, if you want to opt for different components by request we will change any detail of any build for you, but if you show up not knowing what you want and ask for our expertise and guidance on your build we’re going to point you to Praxis and other brands like them and that align with the priorities we hold as a company. ...

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When @eddieodea dropped into our inbox last year he said “I’m going to be the first person to ride the @bikepackingcom Eastern Divide Trail, and I’d like to do it on a Flaanimal” we knew that we wanted to be along for his ride. It’s claimed as the longest Bikepacking route in the world.
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Since Eddie started the route this summer it’s impossible to inventory the stories and experiences he’s had out on course, but you can see them in his insta profile if you click over. @bikepackingcom caught up with him this last week as he’s 2/3 through the route currently. They’ve posted a gear check of his Flaanimal 5.0 over on bikepacking.com and it’s worth a look! Anything he’s running in his setup is no doubt well considered and trail tested at this point. Have a look, and GO EDDIE!
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Are Flat Bar Moments a thing? If not, they are now. 🙌 @papsys.bikes
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