A growing compilation of reviews, from bikepacking bags to bike components, apparel and camping gear. Sort through reviews by category, or find the latest below.
Launched this fall, the new Terske Titanium Tubeless Valve Stems by Lindarets are four times stronger than alloy ones, have replaceable rubber gaskets, and are made to last. Here’s a closer look at this nifty little upgrade, plus an interview with designer Marc Basiliere, who shares his product design approach and philosophy…
After years of riding in 5.10’s classic Freeriders, Cass thinks it’s time to give another trail shoe a go: Bontrager’s Flatlines. After six months of use, find out how he got on, and whether their Vibram tread survived the rigours of bikepacking, city sidewalks, and regular trail riding…
One of our favorite no-frills wheelsets—and one we often recommend—is the Industry Nine Enduro S. With straight-pull steel spokes, a blazing fast Hydra hub, and solid alloy rims, they’re lightweight, comparably affordable, and rock solid. Here’s the full review…
With 0.52° engagement, the Industry Nine Hydra hub is the fastest pawled hub on the market. But is it worth the upgrade? We’ve been testing one for several months to find out. Find our full review here…
Farr’s Carbon Aero Bolt-On provides an additional hand position and accessory mount for your favourite flat or drop bar handlebar, all in a super lightweight and easy-to-install package. Here are Miles’ first impressions after his first few rides…
With more and more people using “road” bikes for a variety of off-pavement pursuits, bike parts are quickly evolving to fit those needs. One such component—and perhaps the one experiencing the most fluctuation and innovation at the moment—are drop-handlebars, aka flared drop bars, gravel bars, or dirt-drops. This style of handlebar is quite useful, and […]
Whisky Parts just released a Boost MTB fork (the Whisky No.9 MTN Boost LT Fork) designed for modern trail/bikepacking bikes with 120-130mm front suspension. No.9 features three-mount cargo cage mounts and loads of tire clearance. We had the chance to test one prior to launch. Here’s our detailed review, all the specs, and photos…
In 2019 Joe pedaled in Bosnia, on dirt roads from Munich to Marseille, and on a folding bike in Portugal. Closer to home he rode along the Mexico/Arizona border and was part of the Arkansas scouting mission for the No Place Like Oz loop. Not to mention a 50th birthday party of three days of massive gravel rides in Vermont with a few dozen close friends. Along the way he put plenty of new things to the test. Find his favorites here…
Timmermade offers custom sleep systems and apparel that are all made by hand in a solar-powered cabin in central New York. Miles has been using a Wren False Bottom Sleeping Bag and Waterbear Hood over the last few months, and reports back to share his thoughts. Find the review here, plus a Q&A with maker Dan Timmerman to learn more about his unique approach to custom gear…
Next up in our Editor’s Dozen gear lists, Miles shares his thoughts on some components, clothing, and events that stood out in 2019. After six months on the road, from the Pacific Northwest to the Southeast and back again, Miles has packed in his fair share of riding. Here are a dozen items that have continued to prove their usefulness, over and over again…
With a lot of good items left over from our awards roundups, we’re putting down some of our favorites in several end of the year Editor’s Dozen gear lists. Here’s a collaboration from Virginia and Logan with twelve of their prized bikepacking finds from 2019…
Lucas has been brewing up his morning coffee using the new AeroPress Go lately, which the makers call “The Better Travel Coffee Press.” Find his highly caffeinated review here, along with lots of photos and a comparison with the original AeroPress, an old standard among #coffeeoutside aficionados…
