More by Nic
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Bike Camp Co-op Finds (March 11, 2026)
comment 6 time Mar 11 compose Nic Morales / DispatchWeek after week, more exceptional used gear is being added to the Bike Camp Co-op. In our second Co-op Finds roundup of 2026, we celebrate nearly 2,000 listings and highlight a Surly Bridge Club, some great racks, wireless components from Shimano, bags from Rogue Panda and Revelate, and much more. Dig into all the listings below…
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The Neuhaus NOVA32 is a 32-Inch MTB You Can Actually Buy
comment 22 time Mar 11 compose Miles Arbour / DispatchTaking design cues from their Hummingbird hardtail, the new Neuhaus NOVA32 is a 32-inch mountain bike built around a 4130 steel frame, a carbon fork, and Maxxis Aspen 32 x 2.4″ tires. Frames are available to purchase now, but stock is limited. Learn more here…
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74 mi. / 119 km 2 daysThe Billy Bunyip Overnighter
comment 15 time Mar 11 compose Guest Routes OceaniaThe Billy Bunyip Overnighter offers a quick escape from the city and a small taste of the endless gravel and forest trails that wind through Bunyip State Park and the Yarra Ranges. Designed with accessibility in mind, this route links easily to the metro train network of Naarm (Melbourne), making it possible to roll straight from the city on your bike and out into the hills for a night under the stars... -
115 mi. / 185 km 2 daysThe Southern Cabinets: Halfway to Happy
comment 4 time Mar 11 compose Guest Routes USASet in Western Montana and spanning 115 miles, The Southern Cabinets: Halfway to Happy is a quintessential weekend bikepacking route—just enough to satiate the appetite of the adventurous but attainable enough to ride in two days. It offers plenty of solitude, big views, opportunities to swim, and a perfectly situated cafe stop... -
The EVOC Mountain Bike Bag Pro Aims to Simplify Travel
comment 1 time Mar 10 compose Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchThe latest high-end travel bag release is the all-new EVOC Mountain Bike Bag Pro, which the brand says is the only MTB-compatible bag on the market that doesn’t require removing the handlebars. Find details here…
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A First Look at the Revelate Speedbag
comment 23 time Mar 10 compose Nic Morales / Bikepacking BagsLaunched in 2006, the Revelate Mountain Feedbag set the standard for stem bags. After almost 20 years, the larger Mountain Feedbag is now accompanied by a smaller bag with the same DNA, the Revelate Speedbag. Check out Nic’s first look at this new stem bag and find updates on some minor changes to the iconic Mountain Feedbag below…
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Collective Reward #236: Katabatic Gear Palisade Quilt
comment 6 time Mar 10 compose Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchWe partnered with Katabatic Gear in Colorado for our 236th Collective Reward giveaway, and we’ll be setting up one randomly selected site supporter with a lightweight, packable 30°F Palisade Quilt. Learn more about the Palisade and join the Bikepacking Collective for a chance to win one here…
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Teravail Ehline 29 x 2.8 Review: Long Live 29+
comment 61 time Mar 10 compose Logan Watts / Bikepacking GearOver a decade after 29+ helped redefine bikepacking, the format has largely faded from the spotlight. However, many of us outliers still think it’s the perfect tire size. When Teravail mentioned the new Ehline 29 x 2.8, it felt like a welcome renewal of the platform that once inspired entire continents’ worth of dirt touring possibilities. After months riding a pair through the loose, rocky terrain of Oaxaca, Logan shares his review and thoughts on how this modern take on a classic plus tire stacks up…
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Bikepacking Across New Zealand’s South Island (Video)
comment 2 time Mar 10 compose Miles Arbour / DispatchLuca Montoya’s latest video documents a 600-kilometer ride from Queenstown to Christchurch on New Zealand’s South Island. The 30-minute video provides a detailed look at the route, including many entertaining POV shots. Watch it here…
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The Otso Waheela R Fits 50mm Tires and has Internal Storage
comment 16 time Mar 10 compose Nic Morales / DispatchOtso just released a new version of its carbon gravel model, the Waheela R. Capable of running 700 x 50mm tires, the Otso Waheela R is poised as a race-oriented gravel bike. For more on this new model, check out all the details below…
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Old Man Mountain FLiP Cage Bags Roundup: One Cage, Six Bags
comment 9 time Mar 10 compose Neil Beltchenko / Bikepacking BagsAnnounced last July, Old Man Mountain opened its FLiP cage design to several small bag makers across North America. With six distinctive sets of bags, Neil’s latest roundup put each of these FLiP cage designs to the test and examined how they use the mounting system to their advantage. Explore his findings in video and written formats below…
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The Race Face ERA SL Crankset Weighs 422 Grams
comment 6 time Mar 9 compose Miles Arbour / DispatchAccording to Race Face, their new ERA SL Crankset is the lightest XC crankset on the market, weighing in at just 422 grams with a 32T chainring installed. Find all the details on the Race Face ERA SL Crankset here…


















