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The new Surly Preamble Costs Just $899!
52 Feb 22 Miles Arbour / newsAvailable in both flat-bar and drop-bar builds, the new Surly Preamble is a light-duty commuter and touring bike that’s optimized for comfort and fit. Find more details, photos, and Surly’s kooky launch video here…
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The 2023 Marin Gestalt XR has a Dropper Post
24 Feb 22 Miles Arbour / newsJust announced, the new Marin Gestalt XR is described as “mountain biker’s drop-bar bike” and is equipped with a dropper post, 1×11 drivetrain, and clearance for 50mm tires. Check it out here…
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The 2023 Salsa Fargo Ti has a New Look
16 Feb 21 Miles Arbour / newsThe 2023 Salsa Fargo Ti was just announced with a classy new look and the same versatile geometry and rich features that make it an enduring favorite for bikepacking. Check it out here…
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Friday Debrief: Travellers Panniers, 2023 Salsa Bikes, Moab Rentals, and More…
48 Feb 17 Miles Arbour / newsThis week’s Debrief features Brunswick Green Travellers Panniers, custom Wizard Works framebag orders, the fall of quick release, bikepacking gear rentals in Moab, an event to follow live, and more. Find it all here…
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Preorders Open for Stealthy SlingFin Portal 2 Tent
15 Feb 16 Miles Arbour / newsPreorders just opened up for the SlingFin Portal 2 freestanding tent, which is now available in a muted green and brown colorway for bikepackers who like to keep things stealthy. Check it out here…
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Ride With GPS: Customize Your Bikepacking.com Adventure
4 Feb 16 Miles Arbour / newsOur favourite route planning and navigation tool, Ride with GPS, just released a comprehensive guide for customizing the routes here on BIKEPACKING.com. Learn more here…
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The 2023 Marin Pine Mountain is Here
28 Feb 15 Miles Arbour / newsThe 2023 Marin Pine Mountain was just updated with fresh paint, improved geometry, new build kits for the year ahead, with completes starting at just $1,500. Find more details and photos here…
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The 2023 Esker Japhy has Tweaked Geo and Fresh Paint
11 Feb 15 Miles Arbour / newsThe 2023 Esker Japhy features tweaked geometry, a new frame color option, and two dialed build kits to choose from. Learn more about the latest version of the brand’s rowdy 29er here…
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Rockgeist Welded Bags now in Cranberry Bog
4 Feb 14 Miles Arbour / newsIf Light Black and Coyote Sunrise weren’t doing it for you, North Carolina bag maker Rockgeist just added a new Cranberry Bog fabric option to their line of welded and waterproof bikepacking bags. Check it out here…
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Preorders open for 2023 Panorama Cycles Anticosti
5 Feb 14 Miles Arbour / newsQuebec-based Panorama Cycles just updated their 2023 Anticosti gravel bike with tweaked geometry, more tire clearance, and a new build kit. Check it out here…
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Introducing The Functional Sewing Project
10 Feb 13 Miles Arbour / newsColorado-based bag maker Rocky Mountain Toast has closed their doors and is now known as The Functional Sewing Project, with plans to release their bag designs as PDF patterns for those interested in making their own gear. Learn more here…
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50th Anniversary Edition Ritchey Outback Announced
13 Feb 13 Miles Arbour / newsIn celebration of their 50th anniversary, Ritchey just released a limited edition Outback, complete with a stunning “half moon blue” paint scheme and special frame decals. Check it out here…