The new Curve Karoo is a reimagining of their original drop-bar model, the GMX. Predicated on the design impetus that helped launch the brand, the Karoo is a modern suspension-corrected bike designed to go fast on rough terrain. Find details below…

This week’s Debrief features a 32-inch handmade Big Kev, Party Bars, the end of MTB YouTube’s Golden Age, a question about your oldest gear, multiple events to follow live, and much more. Find it all here…

Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Zach, a rider we caught up with on the Baja Divide, who shares the story of how he landed on a Jones LWB HD/e V2 as his long-term travel bike and some moving perspective on mental health. Meet Zach and see his bike here…

A week into the 2026 Tour Divide, the race has revealed its true character. Victor Bosoni is still flying across the continent, but behind him, the Divide is exacting its toll through crashes, swollen knees, nosebleeds, and mounting fatigue that’s reshuffling the standings. Through it all, the top singlespeeder stretches an astonishing lead, and Meaghan Hackinen continues a remarkable ride, pushing deeper into record territory. Find all the gritty details in our latest update…

Last summer, Alan Danby, Britt Walker, and Ben Luckett connected for a two-week bikepacking journey across the Balkans. Their dynamic ride through the rugged region offered an up-close look at some of Europe’s most spectacular landscapes and a country still grappling with a painful recent past. Find a pair of videos, a brilliant gallery, and a story from their trip here…

Nacho Pellejero traveled to Alaska to participate in the 2026 Iditarod Trail Invitational 350. After years of believing the cold would be the hardest part, he quickly discovered that his own mind would be his biggest hurdle. “In Your Mind” documents his ITI journey and explores what happens when fear, uncertainty, and isolation begin to take control…

Ever wondered how bike brands design geometry for 32-inch wheels, if there are any tricks, or what special considerations are needed? In Esker Cycles’ latest video, founder Tim Krueger walks through his process. Watch it here…

Neil’s latest video takes another data-driven look at the rigs of this year’s Tour Divide. As a follow-up to his overall analysis, he dives into this year’s returning riders to identify trends and see how those repeating this daunting race are doing so. Watch it here…

In his Snow Peak Titanium Spork review, Lucas looks back on two decades with his all-time favorite travel utensil, reflecting on how the pocket-sized tool has been a passport to countless meals and memories, proving that even the humblest gear can open the door to unexpected foods, places, and experiences. Read his thoughtful examination of the ubiquitous camp kitchen icon here…

Rogue Panda Designs has been designing bikepacking bags purpose-built for the rigors of the Arizona Trail and beyond since 2014, maintaining its position in the industry by innovating, embracing new manufacturing methods, and adapting. Miles spent a few days with founder Nick Smolinske in Flagstaff, Arizona, exploring the workspace and the local machine shop they partner with. Find photos from his visit and learn how Rogue Panda has labored to earn its success here…

The Magic Components Mothbar is a laid-back, swoopy handlebar with vintage-inspired design cues and a mandate to take it easy. Tom Powell swapped out his drop bars for a set on his Singular Gryphon, and they completely changed his relationship to the bike. From local jaunts around British Columbia to a journey across New Zealand, find his Magic Components Mothbar review here…

Shimano has released two new clipless pedals for trail and off-road riding. With a wider, XTR-inspired design, the DEORE XT PD-M8220 promises greater stability and traction, and the PD-MT520 replaces the longstanding PD-M520. Discover all the details below…