Neil’s latest review highlights the new Old Man Mountain Manzanita Cradle. Based on Salsa’s Anything Cradle, the Manzanita is a modular system with two bag options, designed to hold a bag just off the front of drop or flat handlebars for quick and easy cargo storage. Check out his full video and written reviews below…

Launched earlier this year, the Restrap Switch Rack is an axle-mounted rear rack system made for all kinds of bikes. Based on customer feedback, the brand has released an adaptor kit that allows the axle-mounted system to attach to rear rack mounts. Find details here…

After three years of design work, Sage Titanium Bicycles is accepting pre-orders for Project FAF, a US-made titanium full-suspension mountain bike that’s loaded with impressive details. Find all the details here…

In March, Paragon Machine Works sent shockwaves through the framebuilding world with the surprise announcement of its abrupt closure. As of today, it’s officially in the safe hands of a new owner, Portland’s Firsthand Framebuilding. Find details and learn what this means for the future here…

In the film “Never Stop,” Samer Abouhamad shares the third chapter in his 74,000-kilometer bikepacking odyssey, covering 20 countries including Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon. Plus, find stats from the three-year ride and answers to questions on everything from his route choice and how much time he spent alone, to thoughts on traveling through the region as a Lebanese American…

The new Portland Design Works Oxrack Front Rack is a utilitarian front rack designed for discerning basketpackers and commuters. It boasts a set of unique braces that hold baskets in place so users can forgo fumbling with zip ties. Find details here…

Long in the works, San Francisco’s Slug Bikes has finally launched its titanium hardtail, the Slug Gasser. Available in two mechanical build kits or as a frameset, this alluring hardtail features some interesting 3D-printed tech. For more, check out all the details below…

Last week, Justinas Leveika took first place at the 2026 Highland Trail 550 race in Scotland, completing the 566-mile course in just over three and a half days. He shared a rig check video that walks through his Trek Top Fuel, his bags, and the gear he carried. Watch it here…

The Ritchey SuperLogic Mountain Bars are the brand’s latest carbon mountain bike handlebars. Available in three rise options, they could be a good way to add comfort and reduce weight at the front end of a bike. For more on these new risers, read on below…

Much continues to happen regarding public land management and access in the United States. In this update, we summarize four significant issues that have made headlines in the last few months…

After a year of cowboy glamping with the Poland-made Cumulus Mosquito Bivi, Josh Meissner reviews the minimalist, non-waterproof shelter and explains why he loves bug bivy bags for bikepacking. Find his long-term review here…

Following the 2026 Sea Otter Classic, Miles met up with Loren Mason-Gere of Astral Cycling to try two 32-inch hardtails back-to-back on various terrain to see if all the theoretical talk at the expo stood up on the trail. Find their first impressions and a surprising discovery after Miles broke his first 32-inch spoke here…