Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Andis in Switzerland, who presents his titanium Curve GXR, better known as the Kevin. Get to know Andis, read his story of launching his own wheel-building brand, and find details on his custom-built Curve here…

In this bikepacking homage to the Brecon Beacons, Emma experiences a classic Welsh initiation, complete with fickle weather, sheep sightings aplenty, and, in typical Cymru style, hike-a-bikes galore. Plus, read on for a deep dive into her retro-styled Brother Cycles Pinecone, complete with a “vibes shifter” and splatter paintwork, befitting this old-school mountain biking adventure…

The new Outer Shell QR Tote looks like the small brand’s top-opening Everyday Tote, but with one major twist: a custom quick-release mounting system that locks it securely to a rack. Check it out here…

Clotaire Mandel’s latest video from his massive around-the-world bikepacking trip follows his time on the Ruta de las Vicuñas, a remote route across northern Chile’s high altiplano. Watch it here…

As a longtime user of the original, Neil was excited to see what the new COROS DURA 2 SOLAR had in store. His review dives into his impressions of the new head unit, how it differs from the much-beloved debut model, and whether the price jump is worth it for those considering the upgrade. Find his full video and written reviews below…

Old Man Mountain just released a new film project, “Second Growth,” that follows experimental bikepacking team rider Alex Schultz to victory at the 2026 Oregon Timber Trail. Watch the full 30-minute video below…

Fresh off the 2026 Arizona Trail Race, Geoffrey Wong was one of only two singlespeed finishers on the 800-mile route, and he completed a singlespeed Triple Crown Challenge. Find photos and a reflection from Geoffrey here, including why he describes the AZTR as the final boss of bikepacking races…

The new Viral Wanderer 32” shares the same specs as the 29″ version we reviewed a few years ago, but it has tweaked geometry to accommodate 32″ wheels. Learn more about the Wanderer 32″ and find pre-order details here…

Adding to the growing list of 32-inch components are the new Reserve 30 XC carbon wheels in a 32-inch version, available as a rim-only or complete wheelset. Learn more about them here…

During a recent visit to St. Louis, Missouri, Nic stopped by the small, eclectic South City Stitchworks shop. As one of the more unique bag makers to make a big splash in the last few years, Nic was curious to learn how founder Zach Smith and his brand got started. This Field Trip dives deep into Zach’s origin story, motivations, and history as a maker. Dive in below…

If you’ve been dreaming of a beautiful titanium Jones bike, now’s the time. Jones just updated all their LWB and SWB titanium framesets with UDH dropouts and new brake specs, and they’ve also opened a limited number of slots for their Custom Select program. Learn more here…

Old Man Mountain has updated its Axle Pack for the first time since its initial release. The brand claims the system is now 20 percent lighter and more aesthetically pleasing than the original. Find out more about this update below…