Bikepacking Gear

Building on the 3/4″ ladder lock buckle Austere Manufacturing released this spring, the new 1″ Pin Ladder Lock is compatible with any gear that uses 1″ webbing. We got our hands on a couple of buckles for today’s release. Find our first look here…

Can a saddle with built-in suspension offer more comfort on long rides? The BikeYoke Sagma features integrated elastomers designed to reduce vibrations and remedy saddle suffering. In our latest review, we dig into the details after trail riding and bikepacking with the Sagma Carbon for several months…

Terrified of wireless tech and new standards? We’re happy to report that the latest drivetrains from Japan are fully mechanical. The all-new Shimano GRX 12-speed 1x groups use the same cassettes as their mountain bike counterparts and feature a few new upgrades. We’ve been testing the 1×12 GRX 800-series drivetrain with a 10-51 tooth cassette and an integrated dropper lever over a couple of weeks for this review…

The new Wolf Tooth Morse Cargo Cage offers a fresh take on the decade-old oversized overflow cage concept. It borrows a couple of ideas from the brand’s other house-made products and introduces some novel features. We had the chance to slap a pair on the bike and put them to use prior to launch day. Find the review here…

Although handmade bicycles are the focus of this weekend’s MADE bike show, there are a bunch of interesting new bags, components, and accessories on display too, including a prototype handlebar bag from Randi Jo Fab, a new Velo Orange gravel bike, a wild Bike Friday off-roader, and a fresh fork bag from Swift Industries. We grabbed some photos yesterday and got the scoop on all of them. Learn more here…

Released last year, the San Francisco-made Outer Shell Everyday Tote features a unique two-in-one design that can change shape to fit snugly into a Wald 137 basket or over your shoulder. Following several months of daily use on commutes and day rides, Lucas reports back with this review…

The new AeroPress XL can quickly and easily brew two cups of delicious coffee anywhere, but is it worth its added size and weight, especially with the ultra-portable AeroPress Go as a cheaper alternative? Lucas has been brewing with one for the past month to find out. Read his review here…

Released in May, the SimWorks Taco Pedals feature an oversized platform with 10 replaceable pins per side and some unique lines inspired by one of the most delicious foods of all time. Lucas has been swapping a pair of the Japan-made pedals among a few of his bikes throughout the spring and summer, and he reports back in this review…

Burrito-shaped bundles strapped to the handlebars were one of the first means of carrying gear on a bike. Some of the first handlebar rolls were used by intrepid world cyclists in the late 1800s, and they were perhaps most famously used during the Buffalo Soldiers’ (25th Infantry Bicycle Corps) groundbreaking 2,000-mile ride from Missoula, Montana, […]

The Velo Orange Utility Bar and Rack is a unique front rack system that works on any bike and provides an adjustable L-shaped platform that can haul up to 15 pounds. The Utility Bar has a pair “alien-eye mounts” and a corresponding set of rider-facing mounts for even more utility. Neil has been testing the system for the past few months. Find his review here…

The latest RockShox SID Ultimate just got overhauled with a lockable three-position damper, a redesigned Debonair+ airspring, and a few additional upgrades to make it stronger and lighter. We had the chance to test one throughout more than 300 miles of bikepacking and trail riding in the Colorado Rockies and Appalachian Mountains for this review…

Ergon GXR grips are made in Germany from the brand’s proprietary AirCell-Rubber, a compound that promises sure grip and vibration-damping properties that rival that of traditional foam grips. We’ve been using the impressive GXRs since the beginning of the year. Find our full review here…