Bikepacking Gear

After a slow spring, the excitement of summer hit hard for Miles and Emily this year, and they’ve been busy scouting new routes in British Columbia. Find 12 items that have stood out for them, including everything from bikepacking gear and apparel to Emily’s new bike, in their summer 2024 Editor’s Dozen roundup here…

Originally posted June 2021; Recently updated July 22, 2024 In bikepacking utopia, we ride beautiful singletrack on minimal soft bag setups, perfectly packed with the latest ultralight gear. In the […]

Just announced, the Tumbleweed Persuader 20 is an all-new version of the brand’s flagship “alt” handlebars, which we can proudly say was made based on our feedback. The Persuader 20 has 20° of backsweep, 50mm rise, and comes in two widths and two finishes. We had a chance to put the one to the test ahead of today’s launch for this review…

Continuing our mid-year Editor’s Dozen series, Lucas rounds up an eclectic mix of 12 pieces of gear that have already made their mark on 2024. Having accompanied him on trips from the deep canyons of Utah to the high mountains of Colorado, find his list of standouts here, which includes camera gear, bags, components, electronics, apparel, and much more…

Just released, the RF-welded Revelate Designs Stoat Seat Bag is a sleek and simple saddle pack accessory that’s the perfect size for everyday-carry items, and it makes a great bikepacking kit accessory bag. Find our first-ride review here…

After putting in some 70,000 steps around the vast expanse of Eurobike, Logan compiles a final massive roundup of the most exciting and interesting bikes and gear from the expo. Find over 30 highlights, including some remarkable cargo bikes, loads of stashable tools, two sweet steel mountain bikes, new grips, pedals, and forks, quick-release bags and cages, an expandable cargo rack, and more here…

We’re here at Eurobike roaming the endless abyss of madness to filter out the best things we can find. In part one, we take a look at some really impressive new stuff, including Dangerholm’s Mad Max bike, an axle-mounted rack and more from Ortlieb, a new prototype handlebar cradle, new lights and hubs from SON, a dropper stem(!?), and much more. Find it all here…

Just announced, the Wolf Tooth EnCase Pump comes in two sizes with a Presta push-on head, a clever locking system, and the ability to stash their multi tools and a new tubeless plugger with oversized plugs. We had the chance to test both the 40 and 85cc models prior to today’s release for this first look review…

Building a drop-bar gravel rig on a budget? Big news! As an unanticipated follow-up to the value-packed mechanical 10-speed Sword group released last year, microSHIFT just launched an even more economical 9-speed spin-off, Sword Black. Find our two-in-one microSHIFT Sword Review and video look at the new microSHIFT Sword Black here…

In this Make Your Own Bikepacking Gear (MYOBG) tutorial, our friend Cody Toth in Berlin shares insights on how to sew an ultralight Rinko bag, allowing you to discreetly bring your bike on trains without paying extra fees. Find his step-by-step guide and some tips for using your bag here…

Well over a year in the making, we’re excited to finally share details on a promising new minimal rear rack designed specifically for bikes without rack mounts. Read on to find Miles’ Mica Rack review after testing several prototypes, plus the development story and some thoughts on why seat packs might be a thing of the past…

After nearly six months of day rides and bikepacking trips in Oaxaca, Puebla, and the Eastern US, Logan and Virginia highlight a few standout products and experiences that have delighted them in 2024. Here are a dozen items that have become their summer favorites, including excellent new grips, a pizza oven, a prototype rack, music for the trail, new bags, and more…