Miles Arbour

The Outdoor Research Helium rain jacket and pants are a favorite among bikepackers as an impressively packable emergency outer layer. After hearing that they updated the line to be a claimed five times more tear-resistant and twice as abrasion resistant than the previous version, we had to check it out for ourselves. Find our review here, featuring a side-by-side comparison with the old Helium jacket…

SimWorks’ latest collaboration comes from Mikashima (MKS), one of Japan’s finest crafters of high-quality bicycle pedals. The SimWorks by MKS Bubbly Pedals are gorgeous, maintenance-free, and feature MKS’s largest platform to date. Learn more here…

Previously only offered in carbon, Curve Cycling just released an aluminum version of their adventure-ready Dirt Hoops. They’ve available in both 27.5″ and 29″ sizes and with or without a dynamo front hub. Find all the details here…

Farr’s new Twin-T frame blurs the lines between modern mountain bike, gravel bike, old school BMX, vintage MTB, and pretty much everything else. This chromoly steel off-road bike is perhaps the most interesting thing we’ve seen in a while. Learn more here…

Steve Fassbinder and Lizzy Scully have been working on a new bikerafting guide, with the help of over 20 other contributors, and they just launched an IndieGoGo campaign to make it happen. Find their launch video, an excerpt from the book, and other details about “The Bikeraft Guide: The Ultimate How-To, History Of & Wild Adventure Stories About Bikerafting” here…

Poland-based Dyed in The Wool’s new Toaster Bag is another take on the classic saddle bag, but with an easy-access main compartment and loads of other interesting features. Check out all the details here…

The Primus Firestick is a canister stove with a unique streamlined packable design. It caught our attention as an ideal stove to cram into a bikepacking bag without any prodding metal edges or rattling bits. We’ve been testing out the stainless steel and titanium versions this fall to see if it lived up to our expectations. Find the full review here…

Following Rockgeist’s acquisition of Porcelain Rocket, we’ve all been eagerly waiting to see what bags would be released first, and today is the day! The new Rockgeist Nigel handlebar bag and Meanwhile basket bag are now available. Find all the details on how to get yours here…

We’re seeing more and more events popping up all over the world each year. From workshops and clinics to major self-supported races and group rides, we do our best to keep track of these in our events calendar. We’re busy updating the 2021 listings and need your help in making sure it’s up to date. Find details on how to submit your event, plus key stats from previous years here…

Originally intending to ride deep into the backcountry on an epic overnighter to send off 2020 with a bang, Miles and Emily instead opted to stay close to home for an equally satisfying 35km round trip for their Good Night 2020 campout. Find Miles’s reflection and a huge gallery of photos here…

Remember the funky new Farr Headspace Stem we checked out last month? They just announced a more mountain bike-centric version for those running 35mm handlebars who prefer a short stem. We’ve been trying one out for the last week for this first look. Learn more here…

The Twin Six Standard Ti Rando 2.0 just received a major redesign. Pre-orders are open now, with special pricing through January 16th. The Ti Rando 2.0 now has thru-axles, flat mount disc brakes, a new dropout system, increased tire clearance, and more. Find all the details here…