Miles Arbour

Threefold Objects in British Columbia, Canada, is a new bicycle accessory brand, and their flagship product is an intriguing stainless basket that’s now available in two sizes. Take a closer look here…

Seldom Seen from Bozeman, Montana, just released a massive spring update, complete with a revamped website, new products, fresh colors, and more. Take a closer look here…

Designed for race days or personal bests, the Revelate Designs FKT Series is for riders who want the lightest possible gear. The Alaskan brand just added an updated Pitchfork Aerobar System and new Ultra Shrew Seat Bag to the lineup, and you can check them both out here…

Most bikepacking bags are made from synthetic, petroleum-based fibers, but Decathlon challenged the status quo by creating a one-of-a-kind linen bike bag. The project led to a three-year exploration of the European flax supply chain, and they shot an interesting documentary that walks us through the entire process, from field to assembly. Learn about the new Decathlon Linen Half Frame Bag and watch the 20-minute video here…

The new Dispersed Rack Bag is a rack-top bag with a structured base, an optional waterproof inner bag, and a roll-top design. It’s made to order in the fabric and color of your choosing. Check out all the details here…

Steve from Viral Bikes was planning to show off a titanium Pinion-equipped, full-suspension mountain bike at Sea Otter, but shipping delays derailed that plan. Thankfully, Miles was still working in Monterey when the bike showed up, and we met up with Steve to get an exclusive first look at his latest working prototype. Learn more about the Viral Optimist 145 here…

Jarod Bourdeau of AMG Cyclery and Bourdeau Cycles was wandering around the 2026 Sea Otter Classic with a stunning new handbuilt bike he made just a few weeks before the expo. We were so smitten by it that we met up after the show for a closer look, an interview, and a photoshoot. Check out Jarod’s one-of-a-kind ORB “Off-Road Bike” here…

Keeping the tradition alive, we put together a special edition of Readers’ Rigs this week: a collection of event attendees and their bikes from the 2026 Sea Otter Classic. The roundup is packed with interesting bikes—and plenty of strong opinions on the emerging 32” wheel size. From a lightning-fast Specialized prototype to a flock of Neuhaus Hummingbirds, there’s a lot to take in. Dive in here.

Our fifth and final written roundup from the 2026 Sea Otter Classic saves some of the best for last. In this compilation, you’ll find a $350 32er fork, the new OPEN WI.DE. 2.0, a Tailfin teaser, the BTCHN’ Bandito, a stunning steel Fargo 32 build, and whole lot more. Dig in to everything below…

Next up in our 2026 Sea Otter Classic coverage is another smattering of bikes, tech, and gear from the expo. In Miles’s fourth report, he shares details on the upcoming Esker Lorax 32, a new Tout Terrain hardtail, a 32-inch fork from KS, the Significant Other Doom Scroll Prophecy, and many more. Dig in here…

The new Tumbleweed Macro Pannier Rack builds on the proven design of their original Pannier Rack by adding a standalone pannier-mounting rail beneath the top deck. Miles recently returned from nine days of bikepacking in Baja, Mexico, to test its expedition-worthiness. Find his Tumbleweed Macro Pannier Rack review here…

We met up with Revelate Designs founder Eric Parsons at this year’s Sea Otter Classic for an early look at some exciting new bikepacking gear they’ll launch next month. Find a peek at the new Burrote Rack Bag, updated top tube bag lineup, and fresh bolt-on handlebar cradle here…