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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.
We took six of the most well-regarded clipless shoes on the market and put them to a test throughout a season of riding. Find a review of each here, alongside detailed insight into how to choose the best clipless shoes for bikepacking…
After years of experimentation, 6’5″ TJ Kearns finally found three handlebars that fit his three preferred styles of riding. In this roundup review, he takes a look at the high and wide ENVE M9, the big touring-friendly Tumbleweed Persuader, and the ultra-wide Curve Walmer bars—a trio of handlebars that just might be the holy handlebar trinity for big folks…
Forever on the hunt for a better night’s sleep, Miles takes a closer look at the Exped AirMat UL and AirMat HL—one rectangular and long, the other tapered and more packable—to see which one he prefers. Find his thoughts on each here, along with photos and complete specs…
You’ve likely heard of the Fidlock magnetic water bottle cage system, but Stealth has now adopted this technology for their new Top-Loader to create a quick attach/detach top tube bag system. Neil tested this innovative bag for a good portion of the summer. Check it out in our latest video review…
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…
The new Farr Alloy Aero Bolt-On provides an additional hand position for long rides at a more affordable price point when compared to the carbon version we reviewed earlier this year. We took one on a scouting trip in Kamloops, BC, for this exclusive first look. Find that, plus our thoughts on their new pint-sized Bar Bag Mini here…
Salsa’s EXP Series Anything Cradle and Anything Cage Systems have recieved some major updates—including a new Top-Load Dry Bag, redesigned Front Pouch and Anything Cage Bag, and some fresh new EXP Series Rubber Straps. Here’s a first look at everything…
The Bontrager BITS Integrated MTB Tool is one of the latest multi-tools designed to hide away inside your steerer tube but be accessible at a moment’s notice. Here’s a closer look and Miles’ thoughts after a few weeks of using one…
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…
The Tumbleweed T Rack and Mini Pannier Rack are incredibly useful for both long trips and local “bike glamping” overnighters alike. Find out why Logan and Virginia have become devotees over the last year, and read the full review of both Tumbleweed racks here…
The 29 x 2.2″ Rene Herse Fleecer Ridge is the company’s first bikepacking-specific tire and was designed in collaboration with Lael Wilcox for rides such as the Tour Divide and Silk Road Mountain Race. After putting nearly 1,000 miles on a pair, find out why Neil thinks this might be one of the best tires in its class…