Logan Watts

After decades of bikepacking, touring, and obsessing over gear, some of the things we once considered essential have become dead weight. In the first installment of The Cut List, Logan digs into 15 pieces of gear, habits, and strongly held opinions he’s left behind and why experience ultimately changed his mind. Find The Cut List Vol.1 here…

In episode three of Tailfin’s Overnighters series, host Boru McCullagh heads to Morocco to meet solo world traveler Leoni Kolberg on the side of the road for 24 hours with long climbs, endless desert, and a night in the dirt. Watch it here…

Tailfin’s “Overnighters” series is back with a second episode, this time featuring downhill racer Josh Bryceland. Join Josh and host Boru McCullagh for a quick bikepacking getaway, dirt jumps, and heartfelt fireside chats in the 18-minute video here…

For years, Logan has searched for the perfect flat pedal, convinced that each new contender might finally unseat his longtime favorites. After more than 1,000 miles of testing on rocky singletrack and dirt roads, the Tectonic Alibi may have done exactly that. Read his full review here…

In his latest video, Angus Young breaks down the bike and gear he used to take third place in the 2026 Tour Divide. Watch it here and find his full kit list…

Over the years, we’ve learned that the best gear quietly gets tested when it becomes a “choice” among other options long after the review is published. In this summer’s Editor’s Dozen, Logan and Virginia include some of those long-term picks in a roundup of a dozen products and experiences—and one meaningful reminder—that have become trusted companions through months (and sometimes years) of riding and living. Find them all here…

The Trickstuff Maxima has earned an almost mythical reputation among mountain bikers, pairing eye-watering pricing with claims of unrivaled braking performance. After two years of testing them on the steep descents in Oaxaca, Mexico, Logan weighs in on whether they’re simply boutique bling or genuinely in a class of their own. Find his full Trickstuff Maxima Review here…

Angus Young has claimed an impressive third-place finish at the 2026 Tour Divide, completing the 2,700-mile route in just 13 days, 18 hours, and 3 minutes. While the spotlight has understandably been on race leaders, Young’s ride stands among the fastest ever recorded on the route, capping off a remarkable performance. Meanwhile, photographer Eddie Clark catches up with riders still battling their way through New Mexico and the first monsoonal storms of the season…

Inspired by former students who embraced challenges without fear, Dom Richard embarked on an inward bikepacking journey through the New Forest. The trip served as a personal experiment to break free from the paralysis of overthinking and waiting for the perfect moment. Watch it here…

With its massive frame triangle, mixed-wheel, plus-tire setup, unique front rack, and geometry unlike anything else in Kona’s lineup, the Unity doesn’t follow the usual formula. After a couple of months of living with it, Logan shares his thoughts on one of the most interesting bikepacking bikes released in recent years. Find the full Kona Unity review here…

Shimano has entered its thick-rotor era. Its new 2.2mm rotors are significantly beefier than the company’s previous offerings and even surpass SRAM’s popular HS2 design, promising improved durability, more consistent braking performance, and reduced hand fatigue. Though they’re aimed at more aggressive mountain biking segments, the move could be good news for anyone tired of bent rotors and inconsistent brake feel on long descents. See details here…

Ahead of tomorrow’s 2026 Tour Divide grand depart, we updated our route page with the official 2026 Tour Divide route, the latest detours, downloadable GPS files, and a comprehensive POI dataset to help racers, dot-watchers, and dreamers follow along. Find details here…