Miles Arbour

Preorders just opened for the new Farr HeadSpace Stem we posted about earlier this week! Find additional specs and ordering info here…

Redesigned for 2021, the new Merida Ninety-Six is a short travel full-suspension bike that appears to have some real potential as a bikepacking or ultra-endurance racing rig. Find all the details and their launch video here…

This year, four members of the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) decided to take on the 400+ mile Smoke’n’Fire bikepacking route in Idaho—making them the first athletes with permanent physical disabilities to attempt the route. The foundation put together an amazing film that documents their experience, which you can watch in its entirety here…

Hosted by the city of Fayetteville, the 2020 Arkansas High Country Race brought in 20 riders, had a 65% scratch rate, and several new course records were set. We reached out to Ashley Carelock, the first and only woman to complete the 1,000-mile route during the event, to hear more about her experience. Find her story and photos by Kai Caddy here…

WTB just announced its all-new carbon rims that they claim outperform the competition in durability and weight at a lower price point. Learn more about the all-new WTB CZR rims here…

The Apidura Backcountry series, their original bikepacking bag range, has been completely redesigned with a focus on modern mountain bike geometry, technical riding, and a seam-welded VX21 X-Pac construction—an industry first. Find all the details here…

Swift Industries and Kitsbow have teamed up on a made-in-USA mini collection—featuring an all-new hip pack, a wool Pendleton button up, and a stem pouch. Learn more here…

The 2021 Fox Transfer just got longer! Learn more about the new 200mm Fox Transfer dropper post here…

With help from event organizer, Bobby Kennedy, we’ve put together a recap from this year’s Stupid Pony ride from Eagle Mountain to Wendover, Nevada, on the historic Pony Express route. We’ve also included bike and gear details from the two top finishers. Find it all here…

With an unmistakable resemblance to an 80s slingshot stem, the new Farr HeadSpace Stem offers a unique and modern take on a classic. We’ve put together a sneak peek at this unusual stem after trying it out for a while…

Kaitlyn Boyle and Kurt Refsnider both set new FKTs (fastest known times) on the 140-mile Kokopelli Trail over the weekend. Find details on their records alongside a few photos taken by Rugile Kaladyte here…

Designed and tested in Berlin, the updated Standert Bicycles Erdgeschoss is a stainless steel gravel bike with a handpainted frame, their new carbon adventure fork, and plenty of mounting options for loading up with gear. Learn more here…