Miles Arbour
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The Wayward Riders Louise Dropper Post Harness was recently updated with more tire clearance, added stability, and compatibility with dry bags ranging from 3 to 13L in size. We’ve been testing the Louise V2 this spring to discover how much it’s improved over the original. Find the full review here…
Brazil-based República Bicicletas just added another gravel bike to their lineup, featuring clearance for 27.5 x 2.1″ tires, custom geometry, and loads of mounting points. Check out the new República Colorado here…
“Chasing a Moment” is a short film that follows Adrian Saffy as he takes on the 700km Freedom Circuit, a self-supported bikepacking race in the Drakensberg Mountains of South Africa. Watch the film here…
Released today, the Canyon Grizl is a new drop-bar gravel bike with clearance for 700 x 50mm tires, lots of mounting points, and features that cater to long days in the saddle. We’ve been testing out the Grizl CF SL 8 build prior to today’s release—equipped with a set of co-branded Apidura bags—to discover what it does best. Find our review here…
Rogue Panda recently partnered with Native New Mexican artist Nightbird on a new frame bag print titled “Food Chain’s a Bitch.” Check it out here…
Bikepackers Foundry is a woman owned and operated company run by Sara Stuart in Canmore, Alberta. Check out their unique solution for carrying an extra bottle here…
Floppy top tube bag got you down? Using a short stem and running out of room for straps? We’ve been testing three of the best top tube bag stabilizing solutions from Rockgeist, DrJ0n Bagworks, and 76 Projects to see who does what best. Find photos, specs, and our thoughts on each of these clever little devices here…
Lindarets recently released two clever travel tools, both designed to work in conjunction with a 12mm axle without the bulkiness of a dedicated tool. Check out our thoughts on the new Travel Disc Brake Rotor Lockring Tool and Travel Hex Tool here…
Just announced, the new Swift Industries Every Day Caddy is big enough for an extra layer or repair kit, but small enough to tuck neatly underneath your saddle, and features a unique removable roll-top storage bag. Check it out here…
Quietly released last week, the new Brodie Mega Tour is their take on an “alternative adventure touring bike.” It’s based around 29×2.4″ tires, stable geometry, a 2×11 drivetrain, and loads of mounting points, all for just $1,625 CAD. Find photos, specs, and the complete build kit here…
Last week, a group of friends set out to tackle the Kokopelli Trail aboard drop-bar bikes from Rodeo Labs. Watch a 34-minute video recapping the trip by Stephen Fitzgerald here, alongside some photos he snapped along the way…
Announced earlier this month, the new Fix It Sticks All Purpose Driver Kit is a compact ratcheting driver set that looks perfect for getting into tight places. Check it out here…