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Introducing the Back Alley x RatKing Lost Highway
5 Jan 12 Miles Arbour / newsThe new Lost Highway gravel bike is a collaboration between Back Alley Bike Repair and RatKing in Seattle, marking the beginning of their first small-batch, limited edition frames. Find photos, specs, and more details about the new RatKing Lost Highway here…
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kLite Micro USB Charger Review: Dynamo Charging Simplified
46 Jan 10 Miles Arbour / accessoriesThe new kLite Micro USB Charger is one of the most efficient and compact dynamo chargers available, designed to run in line with a dynamo input on one end and a USB-A output on the other. We tested one before today’s launch to see how it stands up against its larger sibling and why it might be the key to the perfect beginner dynamo setup. Find our kLite Micro USB Charger review here…
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Introducing the Stooge Dirt Tracker
33 Jan 8 Miles Arbour / newsJust released, the new Stooge Dirt Tracker is a modern 29+ tribute to British tracker bikes from the 1960s and ’70s. Available in one size, three stock colors, and sporting a huge main triangle, it’s hard to ignore how much bikepacking potential it has. Learn more here…
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Cargobikepacking: From Edinburgh to Erfurt Along Route YC (Video)
2 Jan 8 Miles Arbour / videoIn Markus Stitz’s latest video, he sets off to tackle a 1,100-kilometer gravel route between Scotland and Germany in the middle of winter. Watch the 11-minute video and find a handful of photos here…
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Introducing the new MSR Hubba Hubba Bikepack Tents
28 Jan 4 Miles Arbour / newsBuilding on the popular Hubba Hubba lineup, the new MSR Hubba Hubba Bikepack tents feature several bikepacking-specific features, such as a handlebar stuff sack, shorter pole segments, an interior clothesline, and more. Find everything you need to know here…
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The 2024 Esker Hayduke + Japhy Have Landed
18 Jan 4 Miles Arbour / newsEsker Cycles just released their 2024 Hayduke and Japhy lineup, both featuring updated paint jobs, new Portage UDH dropouts, and more purchasing options. Check them out here…
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A Day with Corvid Cycles and Reroot Outdoors
34 Jan 4 Miles Arbour / field-tripsSpecializing in fully custom titanium bicycles and informed by a decade of experience as an engineer, Corvid Cycles has been fabricating bikepacking-centric bikes for more than six years. We stopped by Corvid’s workshop in Colorado to get to know founder Chad Corbin, take a look at five bikes, and learn more about Reroot Outdoors, a custom bikepacking bag company run by Shan Wo under the same roof…
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Pre-Orders Open for the New Pace RC429 Hardtail
10 Jan 3 Miles Arbour / newsThe new Pace RC429 is a downcountry steel hardtail that shows a lot of promise as a bikepacking rig and do-it-all trail bike. It’s available with a flat or drop bars, a suspension or rigid fork, and has a Reynolds steel frame with modern specs. Find details, photos, and pre-order information here…
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Editor’s Dozen: Miles and Emily’s Favourite Gear of 2023
44 Dec 27 Miles Arbour / accessoriesAfter a busy year of bikepacking, including a six-week trip to Australia, Miles and Emily share 12 items that stood out this year. Find everything from trail-tested components and gear to their new favourite Tasmania-made chocolate bar in their 2023 Editor’s Dozen roundup…
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2023 Adirondack Trail Ride: Leave it All Out There
5 Dec 26 Miles Arbour / newsThe Adirondack Trail Ride is a 588-mile bikepacking adventure through New York’s Adirondack Mountains. Mike Feldman was just a couple of hours short of beating his personal fastest time, and he put together a detailed reflection on this year’s ride. Find Mike’s story and photos from the event here…
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Introducing the New SimWorks Doppo Locust and Sim Loaders Bag Collection
15 Dec 21 Miles Arbour / newsJust released, the new SimWorks Doppo Locust is a true all-terrain bicycle. It features a handmade steel frame from Shin Hattori in Japan, many modern specs, and an eye-catching Cosmic Lavender paint job. Find photos, details, and a little about the matching Sim Loaders bag collection here…
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45NRTH Ragnarok Boa Review: Shoulder Season be Damned
11 Dec 20 Miles Arbour / apparelRedesigned for 2024, the new 45NRTH Ragnarok BOA Boots are rated for chilly shoulder season riding and feature a highly weather-resistant construction, a grippy sole, and a neoprene ankle closure to keep the elements at bay. Miles has been riding in the wet and cold Pacific Northwest to see how they hold up. Find his 45NRTH Ragnarok Boa review here…