Logan Watts

The new 2024 PEdALED Odyssey Collection features several fresh pieces, including a highly compressible insulated jacket and pants and a jacket with removable sleeves. Learn more and check out their launch video here…

Reminder! Today is the final day to join the Bikepacking Collective in time to receive the 13th issue of The Bikepacking Journal and have the opportunity to win one of 20+ prizes valued at over $15,000. Don’t miss out! Find all the details and sign up to support bikepacking, independent storytelling, and grassroots reporting before tonight’s deadline here…

After a recent visit to the DT Swiss Americas office in Grand Junction, Colorado, we have loads of insight to share. In this guide, we dig into everything you need to know about DT Swiss hubs, including the different ratchet systems, a crash course in preventative wheel maintenance for a big trip, and the DT Swiss 54T ratchet upgrade, a worthwhile and easy DIY improvement for classic ratchet hubs….

We’re excited to share that every copy of the upcoming 13th issue of The Bikepacking Journal will include a free collection of four hand-illustrated artist print postcards. Check out a sneak peek of the set and find more details here…

Ever wonder if the Voile Strap nylon buckle is as tough as the O.G. aluminum one? In their latest video, David Grissom demonstrates what kind of abuse it can take, and how you can easily replace it. Watch it here…

Ever dealt with a very stuck seatpost? If you know, you know… and you’ll wish you had Phil Vandelay’s latest invention: the mighty stuck seatpost removal tool. Watch Phil’s video about how and why he built it, and see some very fulfilling slow-motion footage of stuck seatposts being freed here…

Just announced, the Tailfin Bar Bag System is a radical new suite of handlebar packs designed around a CNC-machined handlebar mount, the brand’s X-Clamp quick-release cam, and four sizes of welded waterproof bag options for both flat and drop bars. Find our complete Tailfin Bar Bag System Review after a few of us have been testing it for several months…

With a compelling “speed metal” aluminum frame, versatile geometry, and a forward-thinking design, we put the 2025 Specialized Chisel on our list of short-travel, full-suspension bikes to review as soon as it was released earlier this year. Find our Specialized Chisel review after testing one for several months, and learn how it bucks industry trends as an excellent bike for progression-minded folks here…

Logan Kasper just set a new fastest known time on the Eastern Divide Trail, finishing the 6,000-mile route in about 41 days and averaging nearly 150 miles per day as he pedaled from Newfoundland to Key West, Florida. Learn more about his ride, find details on his bike, and see a list of components and gear he packed for the journey here…

Just announced, Tailfin now ships from its new distribution center in Utah, allowing customers in the United States to benefit from faster shipping, no duties, and hassle-free returns. Learn more here…

We stumbled on Phil Vandelay’s YouTube channel a while back, and his latest video follows the process behind building an extra-sturdy front rack using a cheap pipe-bending tool. It’s quite satisfying to watch. See it and find a couple of other interesting picks from the channel here…

As our fall fundraising member deadline approaches, we’re excited to unveil our latest Bikepacking Collective Reward project. One fortunate member will win a brand-new Tumbleweed Sunliner equipped with top-tier components, including a cockpit featuring PAUL Components and WTB parts, a Shimano XT drivetrain, WTB carbon wheels, a Wolf Tooth dropper and lever, and a custom frame bag from Rockgeist. Find out more about this incredible build and how you can be in the running to win it here…