Miles Arbour

With the majority of grand departs postponed or cancelled for 2020, some eager riders are focusing their attention on FKT (Fastest Known Time) attempts on various routes to stay busy. We’ve put together a recap of some of the more recent record setting attempts here…

Vancouver, British Columbia-based Landyachtz Bikes recently introduced the Adventure Bike, or AB1 for short, which is their take on a drop-bar do mostly everything bike. Find photos, specs, and built kit details here…

In response to the #NotYourTribe campaign, Yeti Cycles has announced they will be removing the word “tribe” from any future marketing and promotional materials. Read Yeti Cycles’ official statement here…

Lezyne’s new multi-function CNC Tubeless Drive hand pump contains a complete tubeless repair system inside its handle. And their new CNC TLR Valves also offer built-in, bikepacking-friendly tools. Find details, photos and Lezyne’s product launch videos here…

In preparation for Easton Overland’s team camp, Steed Cycles in North Vancouver, British Columbia, assembled Matt Lieto’s custom Cervelo Aspero. Watch the video overview of the build process here…

The Bedrock Bags Vishnu received a complete redesign this year, maintaining the original concept of a small handlebar bag but adding the option to be used as a cargo cage bag as well. Over the last few months, Miles has been experimenting with this multi-use bag to see what works best and where it fits in for bikepacking. Find the full review, photos, and specs here…

Steve from the Hardtail Party YouTube channel recently got out on the Robbers Roost Overnighter route in Sedona, Arizona for a quick bikepacking trip. In true Hardtail Party fashion, he filmed along the way and has put together a 32-minute long video documenting their adventure. Watch it here and read a quick summary about the trip from Steve…

The $1400 2021 Kona Unit X and Unit have landed, both with new paint jobs and updated build kits. Photos, specs, and details here…

Starting on July 13th, Customs and Border Protection is moving ahead with their plans to construct two miles of border barriers through the Huachuca Mountains within Coronado National Memorial, crossing the Arizona National Scenic Trail. Read more here…

As part of the their 2021 release, Santa Cruz and Juliana have added new colors and build kits for the Tallboy and Stigmata, and the Joplin and Quincy. Find photos and details here…

The 2021 Santa Cruz Chameleon lineup has been announced with new paint schemes, updated build kits, and a more streamlined lineup. Find photos and details here…

Capable and well-specced alloy hardtails that don’t cost a fortune are few and far between—often built with low-end components that aren’t suitable for technical singletrack and bikepacking. The Salsa Timberjack aims to change that. After three months of riding the 2020 Timberjack XT 29 build on a mix of challenging British Columbia trails and several bikepacking trips, Miles reports back with his thoughts. Find the full review here, plus a comparison with five similar alloy mountain bikes…