Logan Watts

Your comments and discussion play a major role in what makes this site special. From helping keep routes updated, to offering valuable opinion on the topic at hand, we are grateful for every last one. As a nod to our appreciation, here is a list of the top 12 most commented posts of 2017.

The latest plus-tire adventure rigs in Salsa’s lineup aren’t what you might expect. The new TImberjack 20 and 24 are fit for kids and feature plenty of mounts and 3-inch plus-sized tires for family bikepacking and kid-friendly adventures…

After much testing, Melbourne’s Curve Cycling unveils the GXR (AKA ‘Kevin’). In pixels and on paper, this drop-bar titanium gravel bike looks quite nice…

Inspired by Mike Hall’s pre-Transcontinental race speech, “if you get lost, you’ll need to get un-lost,” Camille McMillan’s exhibition, titled Un-Lost, will appear at select Apidura retailers around the world from December 12th 2017 until February 15th 2018…

There are countless sound arguments against this article’s title: Consumerism begets waste. Materialism amplifies economic inequality. Supporting corporations is unsustainable. Better to use what you have. Etc. But given the outdoor gear industry’s position and reach, as evidenced in the aftermath of last Monday, consider this…

It seems like it’s new product week at the Porcelain Rocket HQ in Calgary, Alberta. Following the announcement of their Mr. Fusion Mini, the company just unveiled the all new Horton handlebar harness system.

Smaller riders rejoice! … or those who just like small things. Porcelain Rocket just announced the new Mr. Fusion Mini. Details inside…

The 45NRTH Hüsker Dü is a favorite amongst expedition fatbike-bikepackers for it’s fast-rolling tread. Now it’s gotten even bigger. Introducing the 45NRTH Hüsker Dü 4.8.

Finally, a bike company hires a local bag maker to offer a strapless/bolt-on frame bag for their bikes. What’s not to love about that? Here’s the details on the Defiant frame bag for the Niner Sir 9… plus a new video showing them being made.

There are just a few tried and true mini-pumps that make the usual “must have” short lists for bicycle travel and bikepacking. Now there’s one more. After a year of use, here is our review of the Crankbrothers Klic HV Pump…

Jamis adds new youth sizes to their Renegade drop-bar adventure bike lineup. With the announcement they released a new bikepacking video as well as a bikepacking giveaway worth $4000.

Here’s why we think every full-suspension bike should have a frame bag… even if you’re not a bikepacker. Plus, the full lowdown on different bag types, who builds them, what can actually fit into them, and two suggested pack lists.