The new RatKing Chull is a compact Chromoly steel cycle truck with a large frame-mounted cargo platform, a 20-inch front wheel, and a 26- or 29-inch rear wheel. Pre-orders are open now. Find all the details here…

This week’s Debrief features two fresh gravel forks, a handful of low-budget/DIY guides, your ideal bike GPS, Calvin Jones on bike co-ops, a vintage Trek rebuild, new bikepacking bags from Gramm and Atwater Atelier, ultralight down mittens, a job at Tumbleweed, four events to follow live, and more. Find it all here…

Making its debut at this year’s MADE bike show, the Trash Panda ATTB is a dual-wheel-size, cargo-ready machine with an integrated headtube rack. It was one of the standout bikes of 2026 and is now available for pre-order…

Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Andis in Switzerland, who presents his titanium Curve GXR, better known as the Kevin. Get to know Andis, read his story of launching his own wheel-building brand, and find details on his custom-built Curve here…

In this bikepacking homage to the Brecon Beacons, Emma experiences a classic Welsh initiation, complete with fickle weather, sheep sightings aplenty, and, in typical Cymru style, hike-a-bikes galore. Plus, read on for a deep dive into her retro-styled Brother Cycles Pinecone, complete with a “vibes shifter” and splatter paintwork, befitting this old-school mountain biking adventure…

The new Outer Shell QR Tote looks like the small brand’s top-opening Everyday Tote, but with one major twist: a custom quick-release mounting system that locks it securely to a rack. Check it out here…

Clotaire Mandel’s latest video from his massive around-the-world bikepacking trip follows his time on the Ruta de las Vicuñas, a remote route across northern Chile’s high altiplano. Watch it here…

As a longtime user of the original, Neil was excited to see what the new COROS DURA 2 SOLAR had in store. His review dives into his impressions of the new head unit, how it differs from the much-beloved debut model, and whether the price jump is worth it for those considering the upgrade. Find his full video and written reviews below…

Old Man Mountain just released a new film project, “Second Growth,” that follows experimental bikepacking team rider Alex Schultz to victory at the 2026 Oregon Timber Trail. Watch the full 30-minute video below…

Fresh off the 2026 Arizona Trail Race, Geoffrey Wong was one of only two singlespeed finishers on the 800-mile route, and he completed a singlespeed Triple Crown Challenge. Find photos and a reflection from Geoffrey here, including why he describes the AZTR as the final boss of bikepacking races…

The new Viral Wanderer 32” shares the same specs as the 29″ version we reviewed a few years ago, but it has tweaked geometry to accommodate 32″ wheels. Learn more about the Wanderer 32″ and find pre-order details here…

Adding to the growing list of 32-inch components are the new Reserve 30 XC carbon wheels in a 32-inch version, available as a rim-only or complete wheelset. Learn more about them here…