Bikepacking Gear

When Jack the Rack, a handlebar-mounted front rack, was released a few years ago, we couldn’t help but wonder when a bag would be released to match its unique design. After years of testing and hundreds of prototypes, we got our answer, and the Rekki DX35 is launching on Kickstarter today. Find our first look and thoughts from two folks who have been testing prototypes ahead of today’s launch here…

With today’s launch of the revamped Rockshox Reverb AXS dropper post, we had to ask: does the world truly need electronic wireless dropper posts? Logan immediately answered, “Hard no,” but he entertained the question to see if anything stuck. In this piece, find his thoughts and a comparative review of the new RockShox Reverb AXS vs. Fox Transfer Neo after using them for several months…

Just announced, the SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission is the world’s first mechanical drivetrain to use a Full Mount interface (UDH) instead of a derailleur hanger. We had the chance to install this new groupset and test ride it on 200 miles worth of singletrack trails and mixed terrain bikepacking for this full review.

With so much cycling-specific technology on the market, it can be tough to find products that offer true value for money. When Nic set out to combine navigation, tracking, and time-keeping needs into one device, it seemed like a lot to ask of a single piece of technology. After two years of wearing a Suunto Peak 5, he might have found exactly what he was looking for.

Just announced, the all-new Fox 36 SL replaces the Fox 34 as the brand’s centerpiece “trail” mountain bike fork, blending lightweight internals with a redesigned chassis and bigger 36mm stanchions. The result is a suspension fork that weighs about the same but with improved stiffness. What’s not to like? We had the chance to give the 36 SL a try for this first-ride review…

Years in the making, the new Rogue Panda Bamboo Shoots are inner bar ends with a unique adjustable sweep, a hinged clamp, and a standard diameter that fits any standard grip or bar tape. Find Miles’ review with thoughts on how they compare to other inner bar ends and all the details here…

The Rogue Panda Ripsey is a unique dropper-compatible saddle bag that offers best-in-class tire clearance thanks to an injection-molded harness, tapered bag, and saddle rail clamp. The Arizona brand just released an updated version with a new seatpost bracket and revised saddle rail clamp, and we’ve been testing it ahead of today’s launch. Find our Rogue Panda Ripsey V2 review here…

After nearly three years on Growtac’s Equal brakes, Nic thought it was high time he put pen to paper regarding his experiences with them. Though the validity of cable-actuated brakes in an increasingly hydraulic world is a contentious topic, Nic’s Growtac Equal Brakes review seeks to give a comprehensive look at the design and make of these lightweight calipers and offer some comparison to their US-made counterpart, the Paul Klampers…

Just announced, the all-new Revelate Tarsier Cargo Cage brings a fresh set of features to a familiar platform with grippy, anti-rattle TPU pads, strap guides, and more “effective cage width” than its competition, making it one of the most feature-rich cargo cages we’ve seen to date. We had a chance to test one over the last few months for this launch-day review…

After years of prototyping, Rogue Panda has finally released its first hip pack, the Huachuca. Like many of their products, it’s anything but conventional. We’ve been testing it extensively over the past few months. Read our full Rogue Panda Huachuca Hip Pack review here…

Just announced, the completely redesigned Industry Nine Hydra2 hub offers a burlier axle, improved bearing design, 60% less coasting drag, and a whopping 870 points/0.41° of engagement. We had the chance to put several hundred miles of trail riding and bikepacking on one ahead of today’s release. Find our full Industry Nine Hydra2 review here…

The Schwalbe Clik Valve is a new tubeless valve and pump system that uses an intuitive engagement system rather than relying on levers and thread-on parts. Is this an industry-disrupting gadget or just another marketing trick? Read Miles’ Schwalbe Clik Valve review to find out…