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Next up in our 2026 Sea Otter Classic coverage is another smattering of bikes, tech, and gear from the expo. In Miles’s fourth report, he shares details on the upcoming Esker Lorax 32, a new Tout Terrain hardtail, a 32-inch fork from KS, the Significant Other Doom Scroll Prophecy, and many more. Dig in here…
In part four of our Sea Otter Classic video coverage, Neil looks at some compelling new bikepacking bags from Revelate and Restrap, a new production bike from BTCHN’, Niner’s all-new RLT9 Steel, and much more. Watch it here…
Reporting from the labyrinth that is the 2026 Sea Otter Classic, Miles is back with his third roundup of interesting new bikes and other finds from the expo. Part three showcases the new Niner RLT 9 Steel, electrochromic sunglasses, bikes from REEB and BTCHN’, a new rack-top bag from Restrap, and loads more. Find it all here…
Part three of our Sea Otter Classic coverage dives deeper into the sudden surge of interest in 32” wheels. Along the way, Neil checks in with REEB, Kenda, Neuhaus, Wolf Tooth, Stinner, and Vivo to explore new bikes, components, and prototypes that hint at where things might be headed next…
Following our second written roundup highlighting some of the most interesting bikes and gear from the 2026 Sea Otter Classic, Neil shares his video recap of day two, including conversations with Bourdeau Cycles, Vittoria Tires, and Marin Bikes. Watch it here…
Our second collection of 2026 Sea Otter Classic finds includes a fresh batch of bikes, tech, and components. Part two showcases the new Viral Titanium Pinion Cranks, Stinner’s first full-suspension mountain bike, Revel Bikes’ Concept Labs, a new Vivo derailleur, and much more. Dig into it all here…
Following our first written roundup highlighting some of the most interesting bikes and gear from the 2026 Sea Otter Classic, Neil shares his video recap of day one, including stunning new bikes, fresh bike tech, and more. Watch it here…
Our first collection of interesting finds from the 2026 Sea Otter Classic includes a number of eye-catching bikes and parts. The roundup includes a Marin x Stayer cargo bike collab, a new steel Hudski fork prototype, a ride with Tanner on his Forbidden Puritan, Wolf Tooth hubs, and much more. Take a closer look at everything Miles and Neil spotted here…
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After a recent experience forced him to confront the overwhelming amount of stuff he’s accumulated over the last several years, Lucas paused to reflect on the reality that he’s not nearly as immune to the firm grip of consumerism as he once thought. From new bikes to electronic gadgets and more, explore his list of 10 things he’s swearing off in the year ahead here…
An announcement last week sent the bespoke bicycle industry into a tailspin. It wasn’t a new product, standard, or innovative piece of tech that would change bikes forever. Rather, it was something far more ominous. Paragon Machine Works, one of the largest full-service bike component machine shops in the world, declared its sudden and immediate closure. As the framebuilding industry grappled with the news, we reached out to a few builders for their reactions and insight…
In this opinion[ated] piece, BIKEPACKING.com’s founding editor offers a candid peek at what he’d do differently if he didn’t work in the bike industry. Find his thoughts on what bikes and gear he’d be using (and which he wouldn’t) if he didn’t have access to or the need to try the latest and greatest here…