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Bikepacking Bikes

Budget Bikepacking Build-Off: Lucas’s 1986 Diamondback

By Lucas Winzenburg on October 27, 2023

93 Discussion

Long in the works, we’re excited to introduce our new Budget Bikepacking Build-Off series, which challenges our editors to put together a bikepacking rig and camping kit for under $500. Kicking off the competition, Lucas shares his 1986 Diamondback Ascent basketpacker, fresh off an overnighter in the mountains of Colorado. Find his bike’s story, a build kit, and a photo gallery here…

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Sklar Super Something Review: Proof of Concept

By Miles Arbour on October 25, 2023

44 Discussion

Taking design cues from their fully custom US-made gravel bikes but available at a more approachable price point, the Super Something is Sklar’s first production bike. It caught our attention with its clean aesthetics, curvy steel frame, matching fork, and generous tire clearance, and we were curious to see how it would handle everyday riding and loaded bikepacking. Find Miles’ Sklar Super Something review here after extensive riding around Oregon, Idaho, and Colorado this fall…

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Announcing the 2024 Bombtrack Bikes Lineup and Catalog

By Lucas Winzenburg on October 24, 2023

11 Discussion

We just received an exclusive first look at the 2024 Bombtrack Bikes range, which features a remarkable 38 complete models in steel, aluminum, carbon, and titanium. Find videos, photos, and specs for a handful of our favorites and a link to this year’s interactive catalog here…

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2023 Arizona Trail Race: Hot Days, Fast Bikes

By Guest on

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As riders of the 2023 Arizona Trail Race begin their sixth day, Wyatt Spalding shares a race update and gallery of photos from the first four days along the picturesque route. Find stunning photos from the trail and an in-depth report on how the race is playing out here…

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10 Highlights from Bespoked 2023 in Dresden

By Josh Meissner on October 18, 2023

26 Discussion

In the second installment of our Bespoked 2023 coverage from Germany, Josh Meissner walks us through his top 10 highlights from the handmade bike show that extend beyond bikes and gear. Read on for his thoughts and photos spurred by the immense talent and collaboration on display at this year’s gathering…

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Last Call for The Bikepacking Journal 11!

By Lucas Winzenburg on October 17, 2023

28 Discussion

Today is the final day to become a member of the Bikepacking Collective and have your membership start with the 11th issue of The Bikepacking Journal! We’re also giving away more than $12,000 in prizes, Iceland Divide Maps, and more. Find details and sign up to support us here…

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12 Stunning Bicycles from Bespoked 2023

By Josh Meissner on October 16, 2023

39 Discussion

The Bespoked 2023 handmade bike show was held for the first time on the European mainland in Dresden, Germany, and nobody knew quite what to expect. Over the packed weekend, writer Josh Meissner and photographer Stefan Haehnel weaved through the crowds to scope out their favorite bikes of the bunch. Read on for the backstories and superb photos of a dozen stunning rigs for bikepacking and beyond here…

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Announcing The Bikepacking Journal 11

By Lucas Winzenburg on October 10, 2023

31 Discussion

We’re working on another issue of The Bikepacking Journal, and it’s bursting with inspiring writing and stunning photography from around the globe. The deadline to join the Bikepacking Collective and receive it is just a week away! Find a preview of the upcoming 11th issue and get signed up before the October 17th cutoff here…

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Friday Debrief: Nebula Altar Pedals, Compact Wera/SQ Lab Hex Set, PEdALED Odyssey, and More…

By Team Work on October 6, 2023

23 Discussion

This week’s Debrief features the new PEdALED collection, Nebula Altar Pedals, a huge Myth Cycles hardtail, a compact Wera/SQ Lab hex set, two events to follow live, and much more. Find it all here…

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Klunk ’n’ Float

By Miles Arbour on October 5, 2023

1 Discussion

As featured in the ninth issue of The Bikepacking Journal last year, Klunk ‘n’ Float tells the amusing tale of four friends attempting to hold on to their youthful selves by using vintage mountain bikes and packrafts as personal time machines. Read it here…

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A Fond Farewell to the Surly Cross-Check (RIP)

By Lucas Winzenburg on October 3, 2023

67 Discussion

We recently got word that the beloved Surly Cross-Check is no longer in production, and it was quietly removed from Surly’s website. We’re mourning the loss of a dependable and affordable steel frameset that endured a couple of decades of change. Learn more and share your Cross-Check tributes here…

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Colorado Smorgasbord: Nine Days on The New Colo

By Guest on September 17, 2023

7 Discussion

The New Colo is a self-supported, mixed-surface bikepacking adventure traversing a diverse and rugged ecosystem along the border of Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico. Five riders started the 2023 edition, and just one rider finished the full 930-mile route. Find a recap from Bill Talley, the one and only finisher, here…