Dispatch

After years of solely creating made-to-measure frames, William Bender of Bender Bikes has decided to offer stock geometry for three distinct models. Read on for details on the new chapter and what it means for buyers here…

The new Spruce Hoody from Canada’s 7mesh is a versatile layer that features a full-length zip, an elastic waist and cuffs, a semi-snug hood, and a ventilating fabric optimized for shoulder-season riding. Get to know the new 7mesh Spruce Hoody here…

The list of ready-to-order dynamo wheels has grown thanks to DT Swiss and its new gravel dynamo wheel lineup. Learn more about the Shutter Precision-equipped DT Swiss GR 1600 Spline Dynamo wheels, G 1800 Spline Dynamo wheels, and the DT Swiss 350 SP PL-7 dynamo hub here…

The Sour Bikes Pasta Party has been updated for 2025 with external cable routing, fresh frame specs, a SRAM UDH dropout, a slacker head tube angle, and 100-120mm travel fork compatibility. Find all the details here…

Over 80 riders signed up for The GOATS this year, but more than half didn’t complete the route due to the challenging conditions. “Out of Control” is Anne De Smet’s story of becoming the second solo woman to finish the race and a reminder that you can’t control everything, least of all the weather…

Forty years after the original Snake Belly tire was produced, House of Looptail in Colorado is bringing it back for everyone to enjoy, and it looks perfect for your winter klunker or vintage mountain bike restoration project. Learn about the House of Looptail Snake Belly tire here…

Old Man Mountain and Silca are assembling a bikepacking team through which they’ll support five riders with ambitions of competing in bikepacking races and events around the globe. Learn more about the new program and find out how to apply here…

We have a trio of spectacular landscapes in store for today’s Weekend Snapshot, in which three riders from our global bikepacking community take us along for their loaded rides in South Africa, Virginia, and France. Catch up on this week’s reader-submitted scenes and use the form to contribute to a future edition here…

Today at 7 a.m. Pacific, Camp and Go Slow is releasing a limited run of collaboration Bags by Bird bags, the “I Brake for Snakes” collection, and more Brown Trout Tape. Learn more here…

The 2025 Stroma from Brother Cycles in the UK is available for pre-order as of this morning, and it features a couple of fresh paint schemes, clearance for 38mm tires, internal dynamo routing on the matching carbon fork, and more. Find all the details and photos of a custom race-ready build here…

Beginning today, Ortlieb is offering customers an alternative to the usual Black Friday consumerism by encouraging them to repair their old gear rather than replace it, and they’re offering 40% off repair services through the first of December. Find details on how and where to send your gear in more than a dozen countries here…

This week’s Debrief features an update on the Sunliner Dream Bike we gave away, Pivot Solo Tent, fresh bags from Rogue Panda and Oveja Negra, two events to follow live, and more. Find it all here…