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Reader’s Rig: Mer’s 1996 DEAN Colonel
5 Oct 9 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchOur Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Mer in Arkansas, who shares the 1996 DEAN Colonel she bought for $200 and thoughtfully rebuilt into a showstopper that balances budget-friendly and boutique bits. Meet Mer and see her DEAN here…
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Gear Overload: Unpacking 13 Years of Bikepacking Bags
10 Oct 9 Neil Beltchenko / Bikepacking BagsNeil has used tons of bags and gear-hauling systems over the years. From his days as a racer to his recent exploration of modern design, he has bins full of bags and racks that show how carrying stuff has changed since he started bikepacking. In his latest video, he digs through his boxes of bags and explains what worked, what didn’t, and why. Watch the full video below…
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The Spot Rocker Carbon Gen 3 Can Run Gears or Belt Drive
7 Oct 8 Nic Morales / DispatchDrawing on data from its earlier steel and titanium hardtails, Spot Bikes has released a new Rocker Carbon hardtail. Designed to feel like a metal bike without the weight penalty, the Rocker packs a series of features that make it an intriguing option in 2026…
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Find Fall 2026 Merch in our Web Shop Now
4 Oct 8 Logan Watts / DispatchYesterday, we gave Bikepacking Collective members first dibs on our latest fall merchandise drop, featuring fresh stickers, restocked tees and bottles, and returning favorites like maps and ATB sticker sheets. A few items have already been snapped up, but there’s still plenty left, and we’re now opening the shop to everyone. Browse the collection here…
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Ted King Wins 2026 Arkansas High Country Race and Sets New FKT
2 Oct 8 Guest / DispatchLast night, Ted King became the first finisher at the 2026 Arkansas High Country Race, completing the challenging 1,020-mile route in just 4 days, 8 hours, and 58 minutes. Learn more about his record-setting ride here…
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Collective Reward #258: Revelate Designs Burrote Rack-Top Bags
0 Oct 8 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchOur 258th gear giveaway comes from the small team at Revelate Designs in Alaska, who will hook up a couple of randomly selected winners with Burrote rack-top bags and matching Constrictor Straps. Find details on how you can win and sign up to support our work as a member of the Bikepacking Collective here…
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247 mi. / 398 km 7 daysLapias Bikepacking Route
29 Oct 8 Guest Routes EuropeThe Lapiás Bikepacking Route is an epic adventure connecting two Atlantic capes in western Portugal via singletrack and gravel roads. Linking rugged cliffs and forests to the stone labyrinth of the Estremadura Limestone Massif, the route offers ever-changing scenery. Expect a roller coaster of technical singletrack, perfect gravel, and unique oak forests... -
The Revel El Jefe Grande Has Officially Landed
6 Oct 7 Nic Morales / DispatchTeased earlier this year through their Concept Labs program, Revel’s El Jefe Grande 32er is officially here. Based on the light, fast, XC-oriented 29″ El Jefe frame, the El Jefe Grande is a big-wheeled version that delivers the same idea. For more on this new 32er, read on below…
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Replacement Phones and Fast Times at the 2026 Arkansas High Country Race
3 Oct 7 Guest / DispatchAs riders in the Arkansas High Country Race settle into their fifth day of pedaling, Aaron Arnzen offers a detailed update on how the race is progressing. Find his report with photos from Aaron, Monica Foltz, and Kai Caddy here…
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Rogue Panda Bamboo Shoots Now Offered in “Short King” Version
3 Oct 7 Miles Arbour / DispatchRogue Panda just added a smaller version of the original Bamboo Shoots inner bar ends that are 25mm shorter than the version we tested. Learn all about the new Bamboo Shoots Short King version here…
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The Best Riding in the Midwest Is Hiding in Wisconsin (Video)
5 Oct 7 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchLeigh Foster’s latest video chronicles a charming summer bikepacking trip around Wisconsin’s Driftless Area, a little-known but exceptionally beautiful region of rolling terrain dotted with small towns full of friendly people. Watch the 20-minute release here…
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Reeb Hall Pass Review: Flip the Script
28 Oct 7 Miles Arbour / Bikepacking BikesWhat happens when a bike brand leans on 15 years of design and building experience to create a modern steel hardtail mountain bike but has it made overseas to keep the price down? That’s exactly what Colorado’s Reeb Cycles set out to do with the Hall Pass: a 130mm-travel steel hardtail with an impressive array of features. Dig into Miles’s review after several months of trail riding and local bikepacking here…
