This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Joe in California, who presents the rigid steel Tumbleweed Sunliner he dreams of pedaling down the Baja Divide someday. Get to know Joe, read about how cycling has been a guiding force in his life, and scope out his custom-built Sunliner here…

On a recent trip, Anton Wünscher and Fred Leth chased enduro-racing speed and bikepacking spirit, loading their trail bikes and threading 450 kilometers through France’s Vosges Mountains. They sewed sidewalls, rode in the rain, and chased flow on rugged hiking trails turned into bike playgrounds. It’s a proof-of-concept for “enduro-packing” with friends, trails, and just enough hardship to make the highs unforgettable. Find their reflection with a stunning photo gallery here…

The MASON x Barco Exposure Primitiva is a concept bike developed for the DT Swiss Craft Bike Days show, offering a glimpse of what some future models may look like. For more on this concept bike, dive in below…

We’re clearing out back issues of The Bikepacking Journal, and today’s flash sale features issue 13. Missing it from your collection or looking for a good holiday gift? Here’s a rare chance to snag a printed copy before it’s gone for good…

State Bicycle Co.’s new series, The Klunkpackers, follows a group of friends as they set out on bikepacking adventures on their loaded one-speed State Bicycle Co. Klunkers. Their first video documents a three-day bikepacking adventure from North Bend, Washington, along the Palouse to Cascades Trail. Watch it here…

As a companion to our recent “The Problem with N+1” feature, we surveyed our readers and the team on how many bikes they own, and Neil took a deep dive into the topic in his latest YouTube video. Watch it here…

With 48mm tire clearance, a Break-Away design, round tubing profiles, and an interesting backstory, the Ritchey Septimer presents a unique silhouette among a sea of carbon gravel bikes. In his Ritchey Septimer review, Nic looks past his pre-conceived ideas about the material to determine whether it’s suitable for the unforgiving roads and trails of western North Carolina…

Our 231st Collective Reward giveaway comes from Richmond, Virginia-based maker Jack’s Sacks, who will be sewing a fully custom frame bag crafted to fit one lucky Bikepacking Collective member’s bike. Find details and sign up to support us for a chance to win here…

In episode five of Craig Lambard’s “Where I Bike” video series, he visits Ryan of Ryan Builds Wheels in Tonyrefail, Wales, to experience a workshop that blends precision craft, punk energy, and an unshakable love for the cycling community. Watch it here…

We’re clearing out back issues of The Bikepacking Journal over the next few weeks, and today we’re running a flash sale of issue 14. If you’re missing a copy from your collection or want to see what all the hype’s about, here’s a rare chance to grab a printed copy…

Mainly performance-focused, the four fresh Vittoria mountain bike tires are said to offer the best of both rolling resistance and durability. Read on for the specifics on these new models, as well as updates on their existing line of mountain bike tires…

The new Ratio Technology Mech is designed, manufactured, and assembled in the UK. It’s compatible with modern 12 and 13-speed 1x drivetrains and can be stripped down and rebuilt with nothing more than a multi-tool. Find everything you need to know about Ratio’s first derailleur here…