Josh Meissner

If all black is too boring for you, Berlin-based Gramm Tourpacking and Allygn Components just dropped a funky rainbow edition of their Diamond and Grill Racks, as well as matching Diamond Bags. Scroll down for an up-close look at all the neon and gloss and glitter here…

Originally a road standard, flat-mount disc brakes have become the norm for hydraulic drop-bar groupsets. This comes with a common limit of 160mm for the brake rotors, which can be inadequate for bikepacking. Find some background on the topic and details on two aftermarket adapters designed to allow larger 180mm discs on many framesets here…

Few things are as transformational to a bicycle’s character as always-on, dynamo-powered lighting. Josh Meissner recently rode down to visit the engineers at Schmidt Maschinenbau in Tübingen, Germany, who created the legendary SON dynamo hub that kickstarted the bike lighting revolution. Find a deep dive into the past, present, and future of the small company and learn what makes SON hubs a cut above the rest here…

Germany’s YT Industries just released the all-new Szepter gravel bike, which inherits many shreddy characteristics from their mountain bike line-up. Get a first look at the brand’s first progressive drop-bar design here…

Apidura’s new dropper-friendly Backcountry Saddle Pack comes in with a greater 10L volume and a proprietary PFA-free fabric. Find photos and details of their latest waterproof saddle bag below….

Felt is a new easy-to-use mapping tool that shows great potential for sketching out bikepacking routes and planning trips with others. Find a number of bikepacking use cases we’ve found and some example maps below…

Made for fast gravel riding, bikepacking, and long-distance randonneuring, the updated Pelago Stavanger promises the world of versatility with none of the compromises. Josh took it across all types of roads and trails throughout Europe this summer, testing its worth as a go-anywhere, do-anything drop-bar bikepacking rig. Find his detailed review here…

Long in the making, the EuroVelo project has now added the option to directly download the GPX files of their continent-spanning cycle routes from their website. Find details of this European milestone and a handy planning guide by our friends at RWGPS here…

The Breezer Squall joins the exclusive ranks of coupler-equipped frames that fit into a suitcase for easy air and train travel. Get a first peek at the unique new design here…

EVOC Sports from Munich, Germany, just announced its revamped bikepacking bags that have been scaled up and sealed tight for multi-day bikepacking. Find an overview of the fully waterproof range here…

Expanding their range of well-regarded clipless shoes, Shimano just released the new RX6 and two more new SPD models that look ready for bikepacking and gravel riding. Find the details below…

In “Gravel to the Grave,” Kona Factory Team rider Miranda Miller challenges herself with a massive ride across Vancouver Island to push the limits of her comfort zone. Watch the video and find a selection of photos from her ride here…