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Kona Ouroboros Review: Past Meets Present
76 Apr 17 Neil Beltchenko / bikesToday, Kona Launched their latest bike, the Ouroboros. We were lucky enough to have one for a month or so beforehand, and Neil put it through its paces, pedaling it more than 300 miles around Colorado and Utah, riding it on gravel, singletrack, and an overnighter. In his video, he dives into Kona’s new drop-bar offering in detail. Find our Kona Ouroboros review here…
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CamelBak M.U.L.E. Bikepacking Bags Review
10 Apr 10 Neil Beltchenko / bikepacking-bagsAfter teasing them last summer, CamelBak has officially released its full range of bikepacking bags. Neil had the chance to put them to the test over the last few months while bikepacking in Utah and Colorado. Find his full review of the Camelbak M.U.L.E. Bikepacking Bags here with insight into features he likes and what could be improved…
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Pivot Mach 4 SL Review: A Bikepacking Rocket Ship
11 Apr 3 Neil Beltchenko / bikesNeil tested the Pivot Mach 4 SL over the last several months, taking it on a multitude of trail rides and a bikepacking trip along the Madrean Rugged Ramble in Arizona. Continue reading for his review with thoughts on how the brand’s latest full-suspension XC race bike performs while loaded, some interesting sizing findings, and how it handles his burly home trails around Gunnison, Colorado…
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Rogue Panda Blue Ridge Handlebar Harness Review
7 Mar 26 Neil Beltchenko / bikepacking-bagsIn this review, Neil looks at the all-new Rogue Panda Blue Ridge Handlebar Harness. After some rigorous testing on the Arizona Trail, he reports back on why it might just be the best handlebar cradle we’ve tested yet. Find Neil’s detailed review of the Arizona brand’s latest product here…
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Could “E-Bikepacking” Become a Thing?
56 Mar 19 Neil Beltchenko / planAs we’ve seen over the last five or so years, e-bikes have gained a solid footing in the bike marketplace and attracted many new riders, but can they become a mode of transport for bikepacking trips? In our latest video, Neil delves into several details in hopes of finding an answer to that question…
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Tailfin Packing Cubes Review: Packing Made Easy
17 Mar 7 Neil Beltchenko / bikepacking-bagsDesigned to nest seamlessly inside Tailfin’s AeroPack or AP20 Trunk Bag, the new Tailfin Packing Cubes maximize space and organize your gear with purposeful material selection and shaping. Neil had a chance to take a closer look ahead of today’s release for this review…
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GPS Device vs. Phone for Cycling + Our Favorite GPS Units
28 Mar 4 Neil Beltchenko / navigationGPS device or phone for cycling? One of the most frequent comments we get when publishing a GPS unit review is, “Why not just use your phone?” In our latest video, Neil answers this by sharing some of the reasons he prefers a GPS head unit for all his bikepacking endeavors, and he also presents a few favorite options we use here at BIKEPACKING.com…
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Best Bike Setup for the Iditarod Trail? 2024 ITI Rigs Breakdown
9 Feb 27 Neil Beltchenko / bikesWhat makes the best rig for the Iditarod Trail Invitational? In our latest video, Neil unpacks the bikes of the 2024 Iditarod Trail, highlighting what most racers are using, uncovering some unexpected findings, and sharing a few thoughts about the race and gear. See it all here…
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11 Things I Learned On My First Bikepacking Trip
19 Feb 26 Neil Beltchenko / planAlmost 12 years ago, Neil went on his first bikepacking trip, an ambitious 10-day journey along the Colorado Trail. The trip was a success, but it wasn’t without many learning experiences. In his latest piece, Neil unpacks what he learned from the trip and discusses how he’d do it differently today…
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Old Man Mountain Axle Pack Review: Fork Cargo Reimagined
38 Feb 15 Neil Beltchenko / accessoriesThe Old Man Mountain Axle Pack is unlike any cargo mount we’ve seen before. It provides a four-pack of mounts and can be attached to almost any fork without eyelets, including suspension forks. We had the chance to review a pair on a rough trip along the Arizona Trail for this full review…
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2024 Atlas Mountain Race Rigs Breakdown: Stats, Tire Sizes, and Much More
13 Feb 10 Neil Beltchenko / bikesThe Atlas Mountain Race kicks off this evening local time, drawing over 200 racers for its fourth edition. Covering 800 miles from Marrakesh to Essaouira, Morocco, it has become a prominent self-supported ultra-endurance race globally, as evidenced by the 100+ submissions to our race rig roundup. In our latest video, Neil delves into the details of the rigs, unveiling some intriguing insights…
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9 Bikepacking Meal Ideas and Tips
9 Jan 18 Neil Beltchenko / foodEating is an essential part of bikepacking, and it should be enjoyable. However, it doesn’t always come easy. In our latest video, Neil shares nine ideas for bikepacking meals and snacks, such as simple one-pot recipes, quick homemade meals, easy additions to spruce up any meal, and more…