Logan Watts

Every day is a good day to ditch your car and do everything by bike, but today is World Car Free Day. Do you have any plans or is your city making special provisions to promote it?

The Neuhaus Hummingbird upends the “more progressive or bust” bike bias, serving up a lively, comfortable ride that still delivers when the trail gets spicy. After bikepacking, big day rides, and plenty of laps on Pisgah’s heavy-hitters, it proved playful, confidence-inspiring, and far more versatile than its numbers suggest. Read the review to see why this “new normal” steel hardtail comes highly recommended…

“INVISIBLE” is a forthcoming feature documentary in post-production about Alexandera Houchin’s 2023 season completing the Bikepacking Triple Crown Challenge on a singlespeed. The filmmakers are seeking finishing funds and distribution partners to bring this under-told story from our little niche world of bikepacking to a wider audience. Learn more here…

The 27.2mm IRD Airdrop Dropper Seatpost is a cable-free, lever-actuated dropper that comes in a classic satin silver/nickel finish, perfect for vintage MTBs and steel gravel rigs. Find all the details here…

Bombtrack just unveiled the bikepacking-centric Beyond+ 29, an entry-level 29er with plenty of mounts and a new SEIDO BPS steel fork. Find the full list of specs and pricing and watch their intro video here…

In his closing video from MADE, Neil poses a simple question with big implications: “What does this show mean to you?” Watch the finale to hear candid answers from 20 builders spotlighting community, craft, and momentum behind handmade bikes and where the bike world goes next…

At MADE last week, Neil left the camera rolling for a rapid-fire round. In this video, he found out which bike industry standards builders most hate and which they love. The answers ranged from unexpectedly passionate to hilariously predictable, revealing just how personal standards are in framebuilding. Watch it here…

The new Bikepacking Bursary from Sisters in the Wild aims to remove barriers for folks tackling their first bike adventure with a full kit from Ortlieb, 7mesh, Hammerhead, and others, plus a mentorship and an Intro to Bikepacking Weekender. Applications are now open to UK-based women, non-binary, and marginalized genders. Learn more here…

In our final official video from the 2025 MADE Bike Show, Neil continues his deep dive into the venue to connect with component and accessory makers. Highlights include new releases from Ultradynamico, Wren, and Velo Orange, plus a closer look at a few of the most eye-catching bikes from the show floor. Watch it here…

Esker Cycles just launched the Solitaire, a limited-edition rigid frameset that blends timeless klunker vibes with modern trail capability. With only 50 units available, the Solitaire is a long-awaited passion project brought to life. Find details on the Esker Solitaire and more about the new FORK YEAH! Steel fork here…

For our fifth video in the MADE 2025 on Video series, Neil takes a closer look at the component and accessory side of the show, featuring fresh Swift Industries colorways, a deep dive into 3D printing with Ogle Designs, and a chat with the winner of the Ozark Doom Ultra, and more. Watch it here…

The 2025 MADE Bike Show wrapped up on Sunday, but our coverage is far from over; we’ll be rolling out highlights all week long! In our latest video, we spotlight seven standout bicycles, including a telescoping adjustable chainstay design from Brûlé, a stunning raw steel build from Hot Salad, a trout-inspired creation from Mosaic, and plenty more…