Miles Arbour
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Miles Arbour is a university business graduate, has training in outdoor adventure guiding, and puts that education to good use by riding bikes. His sarcasm will often get the better of him.
He quite literally feared the idea of riding a bike on the rural roads where he grew up in Ontario. It wasn’t until a bike became a means of transportation was he turned on to the idea of riding further from civilization. Miles’ relocation to Powell River, British Columbia has opened up even more opportunities for big rides, fizzy water sampling, and the chance to enjoy some of the most beautiful terrain in the Pacific Northwest. He’s been known to tackle projects (with wit) that are thrown at him and looks forward to contributing to the industry as much as he can. You can follow Miles on Instagram @MilesArbour.
Previously available only as a custom order, South City Stitchworks in Missouri just added a standard full-length top tube bag in four stock sizes. Check out the South City Stitchworks Full-Distance Top Tube Bags here…
The wallet-friendly State 4130 Trail is now available in a fresh Sagebrush Green colorway and still offers great value for a $1,500 steel hardtail mountain bike, with multiple bottle mounts, external cables, and clearance for 29 x 2.6″ tires. Take a closer look here…
Vargo, best known for its extensive range of titanium cookware and accessories, is taking that expertise in a new direction: bikes! Learn more about Vargo Bikes and the all-new Vargo VELOCI-TI gravel bike here…
In 1986, the Marin Bikes brand launched with a single model: the Madrone Trail, a $200 promotional bike designed to introduce riders to mountain biking. Fast-forward four decades, and Marin is bringing back the Madrone Trail with some modern performance upgrades. Check out the new Marin Madrone Trail 40th anniversary edition here…
Six years ago, Miles and Emily moved to British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast, trading van life for a more rooted existence. That brought the need for a dedicated bike rack for quick shuttles around town. The Rockymounts BackStage Swing Away Bike Rack stood out for its full 180-degree swing function, which permitted access to the back of the van, a high load limit, and a minimal profile. Find Miles’s long-term review here…
Released five years ago, the Panorama Taiga is a modern Reynolds 725 hardtail that’s equally suited for trail riding and bikepacking. Panorama just updated the Taiga with several small changes and geometry tweaks to better suit technical trails. Check out the updated Panorama Taiga 2 here…
Bedrock is releasing two fresh Mountain Clog colorways inspired by vibrant fall colors today. Take a peek at the new Chanterelle and Wild Rose Bedrock Mountain Clogs here…
For the second year running, Neil and Miles set up outside Portland’s Zidell Yards to catch folks rolling into the 2026 MADE Bike Show and learn a little more about them and their bikes. We chatted with more than 60 attendees to check out their rigs and ask what they were most excited to see inside. The result is a wonderfully eclectic cross-section of bikes and the people who ride them. Dive into this special edition of our Friday Reader’s Rig series here…
The Wildcard Rally challenged riders to cover as much distance as possible between two points, earning one point per kilometer ridden and one point per 10 meters climbed. Watch an entertaining video from this year’s event here…
Teased at Sea Otter this spring, the new Revelate Designs Burrote is a purpose-built rack-top bag with a waterproof, welded construction, spacious exterior pockets, tapered profile, and bungee lace-up. Over the last few months, Miles and Neil have been testing the Burrote and the new Constrictor Straps to see how they stack up against the competition. Find our review here…
Although the 2026 MADE bike show has wrapped up, we’ve still got lots more coverage on the way. Part five of our MADE 2026 coverage features a massive collection of finds from Bantam Bicycle Works, Neuhaus Metalworks, Wilde Bicycle Co., Ultradynamico, and more…
Today marks the final day of the 2026 MADE bike show, but we still have loads of stunning custom bikes and other finds to share. Our third roundup features builds and bits from Oddity Cycles, Mostly Forever, Retrotec, Mone Bikes, Hammondmade, Doom Bars, Sour Bicycles, and others. Dive into it all here…
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