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It’s the little things that matter. Here you’ll find reviews and insight on bikepacking accessories such as bottle cages and lights…
Are flannels the next best cycling garment? We think so. Whether you’re on a monthlong tour or a casual ride through town, a flannel is nearly always a safe bet—not to mention that a collar puts a little polish on any ol’ dirtbag. Here are our thoughts on eight of our favorite cycling-friendly flannels, including options from Anian, The Overland, Cascada, Kitsbow, Club Ride, and Search and State…
Announced earlier this fall, Schwalbe’s ultralight Aerothan Tubes are extremely packable, weigh about half as much as a standard tube, and are claimed to offer great puncture resistance. But are they worth the high price tag? We had a few sent over to find out…
While this year hasn’t involved as much gear testing as normal, for obvious reasons, Cass still has a dozen favorite items and experiences to share from 2020. Read on to find his full list of gear picks here…
Announced today, the Tailfin Cargo Cage is a nifty, modular utility cage that’s available in two sizes and is designed for forks, frames, and Tailfin’s own rack system. Read on for Cass’ full review after several months of use on a variety of day rides, dirt tours, and singletrack bikepacking trips.
The first installment of our 2020 Bikepacking Awards recognizes the products that have impressed us the most. Find our top picks in 10 categories, including Best New Component, Best Tools, and Top Five Bikepacking Bikes. Plus, some thoughts on the bikes that are already on our radar for 2021…
Bikepacking Journal contributor Dan Stranahan recently launched Forager Cycles and its flagship product, Cable Cherries, an elegant solution to replace those annoying crimps to keep the ends of derailleur and brake cables from fraying. We had the chance to try them out and ask Dan a few questions about how they came to be…
What’s the best multi-tool for bikepacking or long backcountry rides? We delve into that topic in our latest video, showcasing good and bad multi-tools, and the different styles available on the market. Plus, Miles, Logan, and Neil share their tools of choice which range from the ultra-minimal to ratchet-style to feature-rich folding multi-tools…
Wolf Tooth just released their new 8-Bit Pack Pliers, a lightweight multi-tool with 17 functions, including one we haven’t yet seen in a bike tool. We had the opportunity to test the 8-Bit prior to today’s launch. Read on for the review, details, and loads of photos…
Remember the Dynaplug Covert we shared earlier this month? We got our hands on the slick bar end tubeless repair kit for a closer look. Find detailed photos and Miles’ thoughts here…
After well over 5,000 miles of use, Neil reviews the Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM in his latest video. In addition, find a second video tutorial on how to quickly load our routes from your phone directly to the ROAM…
Earlier this year, Giant quietly released its Clutch stashable tool system. They sent us a full kit to try and we’ve been using it for a few months. Here are all the details and our impressions…
We take a closer look at three new tools from Topeak, all of which boast packable designs and features that could be helpful for your next trailside repair. Find Miles’ thoughts on the Topeak Mini PT30, Torq Stick, and Ratchet Rocket LITE NTX+ here…