Miles Arbour

Silca’s new 3D-printed Titanium Derailleur Hangers are 12 times as stiff and up to 10 grams lighter than traditional aluminum hangers, but are they worth the extra cost? Check them out here…

Last year, not a single rider finished the inaugural L’Esperit de Girona event in Spain. For 2023, Ulrich Bartholmoes showed up and crushed the 800-kilometer route in a staggering 3 days, 14 hours, and 10 minutes, taking first place. Learn more here…

The new Llum dynamo light is fully repairable, has multiple outputs, kicks in at just 4 km/hour, and is made in France. Find photos, specs, and everything you need to know here…

Blurring the lines between gravel bikes and mountain bikes, the new Chiru Alpin is a versatile titanium rig with loads of mounting points, clearance for 29 x 2.1″ tires, and short-travel suspension fork compatibility. Find photos and specs here…

Idaho’s Smoke ‘n’ Fire 400 took off from Boise last Wednesday with more than 90 riders registered for the grand depart. After an exciting race, Dan Kelly took first place and became the first singlespeed winner in the event’s 10-year history. Learn more about Dan’s ride and this year’s route here…

Building on the 3/4″ ladder lock buckle Austere Manufacturing released this spring, the new 1″ Pin Ladder Lock is compatible with any gear that uses 1″ webbing. We got our hands on a couple of buckles for today’s release. Find our first look here…

The BTCHN’ Bikes Ti Drop Bar is a titanium drop bar with 3D-printed components, a unique ergonomic top section, and a totally custom shape. Find photos, specs, and pre-order details here…

Merman Bicycles just opened pre-orders on a limited run of their made-in-USA Unholy Diver steel hardtail, a bike they describe as “the ultimate shred sled.” Find photos, specs, and some insight into their partnership with Lunchtime Bike Co. in Portland here…

Bangkok-based bag maker Buffalo Bags just released a new mid-sized hip pack that doubles as a handlebar bag. Check out the Buffalo Bags Bar & Ale Hip Pack here…

Bag maker San Util Design recently collaborated on some wacky quilted bags with a friend, and we couldn’t resist the opportunity to learn more. Find photos, the story behind them, and a quick look at their new space in Winter Park, Colorado, here…

Announced today, the new Panorama Torngat Ti is the Canadian brand’s first titanium fat bike, and they’re offering it with two spindle lengths for summer and winter applications. Check it out here…

Cynthia Frazier and Rob Britton took first place in the women’s and men’s categories at the 2023 Badlands event, both finishing the challenging 780-kilometer route in record time. Find some photos and details from the event and more about the 2023 Badlands winners here…