Miles Arbour

With a frame-mounted front rack, a massive main triangle, a total of 43 threaded bosses, and a plus-sized mullet tire configuration, the new Kona Unity might be the most interesting utilitarian mountain bike ever. Find everything you need to know about the Kona Unity here…

Built around a durable aluminum body with replaceable composite bashguards and fully serviceable internals, the new Crankbrothers Stamp Evo Pedals have some nifty features. Take a closer look here…

Earlier this year, the Nemo Dragonfly Bikepack OSMO tent lineup was announced with new pole hardware, a redesigned handlebar bag, and a lighter overall weight. After several months of testing, find Miles’s thoughts on how the Dragonfly Bikepack OSMO two-person tent stacks up against the previous version and why it might be the best “bikepacking” tent yet…

Following our review earlier this year, we teamed up with We Are One and Industry Nine for our latest Collective Reward, and they’ll be giving one lucky Bikepacking Collective member a custom, one-of-one anodized Wanderer Wheelset. Find details here…

Mondial is the new house bike brand from Atelier Olympia in Quebec, Canada. With one frame and endless possibilities, the flagship Mondial is designed to be durable, adaptable, and accessible, with complete builds starting at just $1,999 CAD. Learn more about Mondial Bikes here…

The Stagecoach 400 is one of California’s longest mountain bike routes, showcasing the state’s incredibly diverse terrain and culture. Just in time for tomorrow morning’s grand depart, we collected details on over 40 rigs, featuring bag and gear highlights for each. Dig into the full Rigs of the 2026 Stagecoach 400 roundup here…

The UK’s Starling Cycles has long been a steadfast proponent of heavy steel bikes. By replacing the downtube with a solid steel I-beam, Starling believes they’ve created a better-riding, better-feeling bike with the all-new Girder. Take a closer look here…

Front and rear racks are handy, but we’ve been waiting for someone to release a truly game-changing way for bikepackers to carry their gear. The new Revelate Designs Mega Rack disrupts the bikepacking world with patented Dynamic Torsional Steering Damping and much more. Prepare to have your mind blown here…

The newly updated Shand Stramash clears 700 x 50mm tires and has loads of mounting points, and each frame is hand-fabricated, painted, and assembled in the UK. Take a closer look here…

Designed to be as light as possible without sacrificing key features, the new Mountain Laurel Designs SoloMid Pro and Cricket Pro cut weight and are available in Dyneema or SilPoly options. Learn more here…

The 2026 East Texas Showdown is shaping up to be the biggest edition yet, with nearly 250 riders participating across three route options and a new gravel race on Sunday. With help from organizer Patrick Farnsworth and the riders, we collected details on over 60 rigs that will be out riding this weekend. Explore the 2026 East Texas Showdown Rigs here…

Drawing on 40 years of sailcloth laminate design and constructed with a three-layer structure, hyperTEC is a new family of fabrics from X-Pac created to offer an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and reduced stretch. Learn more about X-Pac hyperTEC here…