Friday Debrief: Raw Silver Pedals, The Wizard, UDH Sliding Dropouts, and More…
This week’s Debrief features Stringbean top tube bags, Raw Silver pedals, Lynskey UDH sliding dropouts, The Wizard pre-order, fresh Big Bro colors, your untold stories, events to follow live, and much more. Find it all here…

Reader’s Rig: Kari’s Marin Pine Mountain 1
Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from Kari in North Dakota, who shares the Marin Pine Mountain 1 she uses to escape on head-clearing trail rides. Meet Kari and find photos of her loaded hardtail out in its element here...

2026 Taurus Mountain Race: The Race with No Finishers
Josh Ibbett lined up for the inaugural Taurus Mountain Race in Türkiye last month, braving the grueling conditions that ultimately forced the event to be canceled. In this piece, he recounts his ride through the muddy mountains and shares how he unknowingly kept pedaling well after the race was officially called off…

The Updated 2027 REEB SST Looks Slick
REEB's award-winning, short-travel steel full-suspension trail bike is getting an overhaul. With revised geometry, a redesigned chassis, and updated suspension kinematics, the next-generation REEB SST promises to be more capable than ever without losing its playful personality. Get a first look at what's new for the…

The Arcadia Cradle is a Steerer-Mounted Cradle with Hidden Storage
The new Arcadia Cradle is a steerer-tube-mounted handlebar cradle made from carbon tubes and CNC-machined parts. With an integrated accessory mount and hidden storage, it looks like an intriguing option. Check it out here...

Take Your Bike, Sleep Outside! (Video)
Antoine Willemart and friends recently pedaled out for an easygoing Halloween overnighter in Belgium, and his latest YouTube video beautifully captures the experience from start to finish. Watch the immersive video here...

State 4130 Trail Now Has Three Fork Options and a $1,200 Complete Build
The budget-friendly State 4130 Trail is a modern steel hardtail that offers impressive value. Today, it’s available with a suspension fork, a rigid carbon fork, or a rigid steel fork, plus several drivetrain options. Find all the details here...

Collective Reward #259: Ergon Saddle and Grips
Opening up a fresh round of Collective Reward giveaways, we teamed up with Ergon to offer one lucky winner a touch-point bundle that includes an SMC Sport Gel saddle and a pair of lock-on GMS grips. Find details on our latest prize package here...

Revel Bikes Carbon Frame Factory Tour (Video)
On Revel Bikes' recent visit to their carbon manufacturer in Vietnam, they brought along folks from Dream Build Bikes to film a behind-the-scenes look at how they make their bikes. Watch the factory tour video here...

Bike Camp Co-op Finds (November 4th, 2026)
The Bike Camp Co-op is bursting with all kinds of great gear. In our November edition of Co-op Finds, we dig through the current listings and highlight standout gear from Surly, Rogue Panda, Pass and Stow, Revelate Designs, Esker, and others. See it all here…

Apidura Expedition Handlebar Pack Review: Same Bee, Different Bag
Apidura’s Expedition bag series received a complete overhaul this year, building on designs originally released over a decade ago. Miles got his hands on the new Apidura Expedition Handlebar Pack, with integrated accessory mounts, waterproof construction, and a hardware-free mounting system, to see how it stacks up…

Not To Be Shared: A Decade of Untold Bikepacking Stories
Ten years ago, Miles submitted his first guest article to BIKEPACKING.com, launching him into an unexpected new life centered around bikes, bags, and camping. Although he's shared much of what's happened over the years, some stories have gone untold. To celebrate a decade of bikepacking, he looks back on 10 somewhat…

The COROS DURA 2 Solar is Now Available
Announced last month, the COROS DURA 2 Solar is now officially available for purchase. The brand took a new approach to its pricing and overall design with the second iteration of its cycling computer, making it an intriguing option. Check out all the details below...

Yes Chef: Bikepacking Australia with Lachlan Morton (Video)
"Yes Chef" is a new video from Paris-based photographer and videographer Ben Chadourne, featuring Lachlan Morton on his latest impromptu bikepacking trip. Instead of setting a new FKT or another incredible human feat, this video follows Lachlan and his friends on a homemade bikepacking loop in Australia. Watch the…

The Fara and the Return of Rawland Cycles?
After four years of silence, Rawland Cycles has emerged from the shadows with a potential plan to relaunch the brand with a new bike. Learn more about the Rawland Fara and the future of Rawland Cycles here...

Stooge Scrambler Ti Review: A Material Difference
With its distinctive twin top tubes, unusual titanium biplane fork, and unmistakable Stooge demeanor, the titanium Scrambler is anything but conventional. After five months of ATBing, trail riding, and bikepacking, Logan dives deep into this curious machine, compares it to its steel counterpart, and revisits some…

It’s Time to Vote!
• Find resources to help you cast your ballot in the midterm elections if you haven’t done so yet…
• The best option this late in the game is to vote in person at your assigned polling location tomorrow, November 3rd, 2026.
• If you prefer to vote absentee and have already received your ballot, you can likely still deliver it to your polling station or local board of elections before the polls close tomorrow evening, but state laws vary.

Weekend Snapshot
This edition of Weekend Snapshot highlights quick getaways from readers in England and two corners of the United States. See how a few folks from our worldwide bikepacking community spent their recent time away and share something from one of your rides here…