Miles Arbour

Released earlier this fall, the Bags By Bird Tail Grab is a unique handlebar bag that comes in two sizes, has a rando-style flap opening, and offers quick-access storage for ride essentials. We’ve been testing both the Lil’ Tail Grab and the Big Tail Grab for the last couple of months to see what they’re all about. Find our review here…

Handmade in the USA with your choice of steel or titanium tubing, the new Wilde Dream Engine is a drop-bar, go-anywhere adventure bike that appears to check a lot of boxes for bikepacking. Find all the details on the Minnesota brand’s latest bike here…

Nearly 40 riders showed up for the fifth annual Vermont Super 8 event in September, with plans to tackle one of three route options ranging from 280 to 655 miles. We reached out to the Director of Vermont Bikepackers, Daniel Jordan, for a detailed recap of how the event played out…

The ninth edition of the Transcontinental Race is scheduled for July 2023, and the application window just opened. Learn more about the event and how you can get signed up here…

The new Grayl UltraPress Ti is simple to use, fits in a bottle cage, and holds water for drinking while on the go. We’ve been testing one for a few months for this review. Find that as well as more on the BottleLock Hip Pack and the Arundel Loonie Bin Cage here…

Designed as a serious option for bikes with 20″ wheels and folks with small hands, the MicroShift Super Short drivetrain happens to be well-suited to mini-velos like the Velo Orange Neutrino as well. Find our review and thoughts on how it compares to “big kid” drivetrains here…

This week’s Debrief features new funky Stomp Lox shoes, Mason apparel, Buckhorn top tube bags, the Happy Jack Snack Sack, two bikepacking videos to watch, and much more. Find it all here…

Philadelphia-based La Marche Bike Co. shared some details on their beautiful new Flat Top Fork, which is made-to-order and based around a timeless segmented design. Check it out here…

Resorting to a backup plan due to an unseasonal snowstorm, Tim Attwood meets up with some new friends for a short bikepacking trip through Long Plain, Australia. Watch the video he put together here, alongside a beautiful selection of photos and a short trip report…

The new Ribble Gravel 725 is a drop-bar gravel bike built up around a Reynolds 725 steel frame, clearance for 650B x 47mm tires, lots of mounts, and several different build kits to choose from. Check it out here…

Our friend Chris Wilson’s latest video documents a ride-to-climb adventure up the South Spur of Mount Adams in Washington State. Find the 16-minute video here alongside some words and photos from Chris…

The updated 2023 Kona Unit and Unit X were just launched and are popping up in bike shops all over. Find details, specs, and complete build kits for both here…