Miles Arbour

Just announced, the new Bearclaw Buck Macho is a do-it-all titanium hardtail with loads of mounting points, clearance for 29 x 2.8″ tires, sliding dropouts, and more. Find more details and images here…

Earlier this year, Boru McCullagh started bikepacking around the world to experience new places and continue his battle with a major depressive disorder. “Mind Mapping (Part 1)” is a must-watch, beautiful new film by Finley Newmark that documents the first leg of Boru’s journey between the UK and Turkey. Find the film, a candid reflection from Boru, and a collection of film and digital photos here…

This week’s Debrief features the clipless Vans, RAW in OpticGreen, Oveja Negra’s Sonoran Bloom Collection, the Bikes Bikes Bikes! Podcast, and more. Find it all here…

Salsa’s full-suspension progressive cross-country mountain bike, the Spearfish, was just updated with fresh build kits and new color options for 2023. Check them out here…

Released earlier this fall, the Bags By Bird Tail Grab is a unique handlebar bag that comes in two sizes, has a rando-style flap opening, and offers quick-access storage for ride essentials. We’ve been testing both the Lil’ Tail Grab and the Big Tail Grab for the last couple of months to see what they’re all about. Find our review here…

Handmade in the USA with your choice of steel or titanium tubing, the new Wilde Dream Engine is a drop-bar, go-anywhere adventure bike that appears to check a lot of boxes for bikepacking. Find all the details on the Minnesota brand’s latest bike here…

Nearly 40 riders showed up for the fifth annual Vermont Super 8 event in September, with plans to tackle one of three route options ranging from 280 to 655 miles. We reached out to the Director of Vermont Bikepackers, Daniel Jordan, for a detailed recap of how the event played out…

The ninth edition of the Transcontinental Race is scheduled for July 2023, and the application window just opened. Learn more about the event and how you can get signed up here…

The new Grayl UltraPress Ti is simple to use, fits in a bottle cage, and holds water for drinking while on the go. We’ve been testing one for a few months for this review. Find that as well as more on the BottleLock Hip Pack and the Arundel Loonie Bin Cage here…

Designed as a serious option for bikes with 20″ wheels and folks with small hands, the MicroShift Super Short drivetrain happens to be well-suited to mini-velos like the Velo Orange Neutrino as well. Find our review and thoughts on how it compares to “big kid” drivetrains here…

This week’s Debrief features new funky Stomp Lox shoes, Mason apparel, Buckhorn top tube bags, the Happy Jack Snack Sack, two bikepacking videos to watch, and much more. Find it all here…

Philadelphia-based La Marche Bike Co. shared some details on their beautiful new Flat Top Fork, which is made-to-order and based around a timeless segmented design. Check it out here…