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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.
Handmade in Bellingham, Washington, the High Above Venture is a small hip pack with a unique Fidlock magnetic closure and bottle mounting system that might just be the quickest out there. Read on for Miles’ thoughts after some local riding in his new backyard in Powell River, BC…
With a purposeful design that blends a cross-country construction with fairly aggressive tread, the new Specialized Recon 2.0 might just be the perfect line-blurring shoe for all things unpaved. After 2,000+ miles of use, find our full review here…
Rockgeist just launched three new products: the Armadillo Dry Bag Protector, Argonaut Dyneema Dry Bag, and Bolt-On Stake Bag. We had the opportunity to give them a try on our local trails for this exclusive first look…
After 1,000 miles of use, Neil reviews the new Teravail Washburn, a center-slick tire designed for gravel. Watch our latest video gear review here…
Using a new “ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene” fabric, the Revelate Pronghorn handlebar system just got even more durable. We had a chance to try it out ahead of today’s launch. Find the details here…
Released to coincide with the end of daylight saving time, the new Wiz Viz collection from London-based Wizard Works features three bags designed with maximum visibility in mind. Find an overview and our first impressions of the Wiz Viz Lil Presto and Teeny Houdinis here…
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…
Just released, the new full-carbon, moto-inspired, 825mm-wide Whisky Milhouse Handlebar is a one of a kind. We had the chance to mount one up and take it for a few test rides prior to release. Here are the details and a first ride review…
The Timmermade SUL 1.5 Down Sweater claims to be one of the lightest four-season down jackets on the market. It weighs in at around 228g, provides massive amounts of warmth, and is custom made for the perfect fit. Miles shares some thoughts on his after several months of use…
As a longterm advocate of 3″ tyres on rigid bikes, dabbling with the wide trail wheel size has convinced Cass that there’s a lot to be said for ‘skinnier’ wide trail tyres, especially when travelling where replacement options are limited. Find his thoughts on the 29 x 2.6″ Teravail Kennebec and Cumberland tyres here…
The new Showers Pass Elements Jacket is fully waterproof, 2.5-layer jacket that was designed with mountain biking in mind. We took one out on a few rides to prepare this first look to coincide with today’s launch. Find photos, specs, and Miles’ thoughts here…
While on the hunt for the perfect bikepacking shorts, we tested several different pairs from Showers Pass, The Overland, Chrome, PEdALED, Kitsbow, Velocio, and Bontrager. Read on for reviews of seven casual cycling shorts, many of which are new for 2020…