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.
According to Race Face, their new ERA SL Crankset is the lightest XC crankset on the market, weighing in at just 422 grams with a 32T chainring installed. Find all the details on the Race Face ERA SL Crankset here…
The RollPack is a clever 3D-printed, removable caster system that bolts onto any cardboard bike box, allowing it to roll easily through airports, train stations, and beyond. Learn more about the RollPack and its Kickstarter campaign here…
Jetboil’s new TrailCook stoves offer better simmer control, improved ignition, and a more packable design. Learn more about the TrailCook 1.2L and TrailCook 2.0L here…
Wren in Alaska released two interesting products this week. First, a 32-inch wheelset in collaboration with Velocity USA. And second, a front rack for their Inverted Suspension forks. Learn all about the new Blunt-Nonsense Wheels and Wanderlust Rack here…
Episode two of State Bicycle Co.’s “The Klunkpackers” video series follows the group as they take on the Olympic Discovery Trail in Washington. The video documents their three-day, 150-mile ride from La Push to Port Townsend. Watch it here…
In Esker’s latest video, CEO and Founder Tim Krueger walks through what exactly ED coating is, including why it’s applied to steel frames and some unexpected benefits of using it as a final finish. Watch the informative four-minute video here…
Just released, the new OneUp XC Clip Pedals were designed with XC and racing in mind, and they’re claimed to be the thinnest dual-sided clipless MTB pedals on the market. Find all the essential details on the XC Clip Pedals here…
Celebrating 15 years of business, Bedrock Sandals just released the new Evo C Cairn Pro sandals, fresh webbing colors, and Mountain Clogs in Cascade Green. Find details on everything here…
The new Katadyn BeFree AC Bottle features a two-stage filtration system, works in most bottle cages, and is available in 0.7L and 0.9L sizes. Learn more here…
The new Kona Legend of Big Fork, or LBF for short, is a drop-bar mountain bike in every sense of the word. Built up with a Reynolds steel frame, a 100mm suspension fork, long and slack geo, and a unique mix of components, it’s an unusual bike. Miles spent the last few months testing it ahead of today’s release, culminating with a bikepacking trip on the sandy, chunky tracks of the Baja Cape Loop. Find his Kona LBF review here…
Logan’s all-time favorite bike touring shoes, the Five Ten Guide Tennies, are finally back and feature an updated design, improved grip and cushioning, and more. Learn all about the new Guide Tennies and Guide Tennies Pro here…
The new Priority Cycles MOLLE Pannier Rack is a pannier-shaped mounting panel with a MOLLE webbing grid, designed to create a modular cargo platform. Take a closer look at this interesting cargo option here…
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