This week’s Debrief features a great sticker, the return of Fairdale’s Rockitship, new love for old bars, a one-of-a-kind Stumpjumper, several jobs at Apidura, fresh videos and podcasts, four events to follow live, and a whole lot more. Find it all here…

Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Tom in Japan, who shares a detailed look at the custom Liminal Machine Works he’ll be racing at this year’s Silk Road Mountain Race. Meet Tom and read the meaningful story behind his flowery titanium drop-bar bike here…

Part two of our massive Rigs of the 2026 Silk Road Mountain Race roundup features another 50 loaded bikes taking on the 2,052-kilometer bikepacking race across Kyrgyzstan. Find photos, bag and gear highlights, and more details on all of them here…

The eighth edition of the Silk Road Mountain Race follows a 2,052-kilometer off-road route through some of the wildest and most beautiful regions of Kyrgyzstan. Part one of our race rig roundup features the first 60 bikes and riders lining up for the 2026 grand depart on Saturday morning. Dig into them here…

The new Intend Elevator Dropper Post is the first dropper post from the German component manufacturer, and it borrows some interesting tech from their suspension forks. Find details on the post and the new Elevator Boy Lever here…

“Chasing the Fox” is a fresh video from Otso Cycles that follows ambassadors Jackie Neve and Jolene Holland as they ride their loaded Fenrir Tis at The Fox, a community-focused, two-day bikepacking event set in Minnesota’s charming Northwoods. Watch it here…

The new Outlier Metronome Pedals use the same dropped position and one-sided design as the original Pendulum Pedals but feature a compact platform that’s better suited to smaller feet. Take a closer look here…

Neil spent the last couple of months testing the Significant Other Ded Reckin, a 120/130 full-suspension titanium bike fabricated in Denver, Colorado. Featuring incredible craftsmanship, an interesting linkage design, and the easy-on-the-eyes aesthetics we’ve come to associate with builder Ashley King, Neil’s time with her first production model yielded some unexpected outcomes. Dig into his full video and written reviews below…

Just released, the redesigned Crankbrothers Highline Dropper is said to be lighter, smoother, shorter, and easier to adjust. Plus, it comes in a whopping 33 sizes and travel configurations. Find all the details here…

The Huascarán Circuit is a highlight of any pedal-powered adventure in South America. Not only does it make a fantastic loop in its own right, showcasing some of the highest peaks in Peru, but it’s also an ideal shakedown ride before embarking on the Peru Great Divide. Find Cass’s diary from his second lap around the eye-popping 230-kilometer loop, along with a map, itinerary, and a suggested pack list for both it and the Divide here…

Even if shiny new gear gets more clicks, we’re passionate about finding thrifty DIY hacks and helping readers learn to craft homemade bags and other accessories. To help grow our archive, we’re looking for MYOBG (Make Your Own Bikepacking Gear) tutorials from the community. Browse our dozens of how-to guides and submit yours here…

Launched today, Old Man Mountain now offers two racks that fit 32″ wheels. The new Elkhorn and existing Divide racks are compatible with the new wheel size, and the Elkhorn is now offered in three sizes—one specifically for 32” wheels. For more on these racks, check out the details below…