Pipedream Sirius S6 Review
How does the slackest bike we’ve ever ridden perform out on the trail? The answer might surprise you. Learn more in our review of the Pipedream Sirius S6, the brand’s latest hardtail that improves on...
View Article2024 Transition TransAM Review: Shiny Things
The limited re-release 2024 Transition TransAM was announced in early November with modernized geometry, a revamped steel frame, sliding dropouts, and a couple of slick paint jobs. Logan’s been testing...
View Article2023 Japanese Odyssey Portraits
The 2023 Japanese Odyssey took place this past fall, and once again, photographer Eigo Shimojo was there to capture the magic. To showcase some of his work, we put together a gallery of 45 of Eigo's...
View ArticleEsker Hayduke LVS Review: A Future Classic
The Esker Hayduke LVS is the latest sibling in the now-classic bikepacking-oriented Hayduke lineage. However, with 600mm chainstays, a feature-laden titanium frame, and a unique overlanding rear rack,...
View ArticleRigs of the 2024 Atlas Mountain Race (Part 1)
We're kicking off our 2024 "Rigs of" series with a look at the fourth edition of the Atlas Mountain Race in Morocco, a 1,300-kilometer bikepacking race from Marrakesh to the Atlantic coast. We received...
View ArticleRigs of the 2024 Atlas Mountain Race (Part 2)
Part two of our massive Rigs of the 2024 Atlas Mountain Race roundup features more than 50 additional bikes that’ll be taking on the 1,300-kilometer bikepacking race from Marrakesh to the Atlantic...
View Article2024 Atlas Mountain Race Rigs Breakdown: Stats, Tire Sizes, and Much More
The Atlas Mountain Race kicks off this evening local time, drawing over 200 racers for its fourth edition. Covering 800 miles from Marrakesh to Essaouira, Morocco, it has become a prominent...
View ArticleRevel Tirade Review: Arizona Trail Approved
Designed around a thoughtful titanium frame and a 140-150mm travel fork, the Revel Tirade is the Colorado-based brand's heaviest-hitting hardtail yet. We were curious to see how it compares to the...
View ArticleRigs of the 2024 Iditarod Trail Invitational
The Iditarod Trail Invitational in Alaska is the world’s longest winter ultramarathon and possibly the most challenging experience we showcase each year. Find details on nearly 30 riders and rigs that...
View ArticleBest Bike Setup for the Iditarod Trail? 2024 ITI Rigs Breakdown
What makes the best rig for the Iditarod Trail Invitational? In our latest video, Neil unpacks the bikes of the 2024 Iditarod Trail, highlighting what most racers are using, uncovering some unexpected...
View ArticleTitus Silk Road Review: Adventure Titanium on a Budget
Featuring an expedition-ready titanium frame and a carbon fork with cargo mounts, the relatively unknown Titus Silk Road is a peculiar go-anywhere machine that comes in at or under $2,000 complete....
View ArticleGeologist Seth and his Tumbleweed Prospector
In our latest Rider and Rig feature, we catch up with geologist, educator, and route builder Seth Kruckenberg, creator of several fabulous desert rides published on this site. As well as dissecting his...
View ArticleHumbert Campins and his 1990s Trek Mountain Track in Morocco
In this Rider and Rig, Evan Christenson caches up with Humbert Campins, a Spanish bikepacker and photographer who is currently pedaling through some of Morocco's toughest terrain aboard his 1990s Trek...
View ArticleRigs of the 2024 Stagecoach 400
The 2024 Stagecoach 400 kicks off today in Idyllwild, California, following a 400-mile loop on doubletrack, sandy desert roads, technical singletrack, and urban bike paths. Find our roundup of more...
View ArticlePivot Mach 4 SL Review: A Bikepacking Rocket Ship
Neil tested the Pivot Mach 4 SL over the last several months, taking it on a multitude of trail rides and a bikepacking trip along the Madrean Rugged Ramble in Arizona. Continue reading for his review...
View ArticlePipedream Moxie Review: Checks You Can Cash
The Pipedream Moxie wasn’t necessarily on our list of bikes to review this year. However, after a couple of forest gnomes told Logan about its carefully conceived angles, interesting measurements, and...
View ArticleKona Ouroboros Review: Past Meets Present
Today, Kona Launched their latest bike, the Ouroboros. We were lucky enough to have one for a month or so beforehand, and Neil put it through its paces, pedaling it more than 300 miles around Colorado...
View ArticleFirst Look at the Viral Wanderer (Sea Otter 2024)
Reporting from the 2024 Sea Otter Classic, we got a first look at a brand new drop-bar adventure bike from Viral Bikes. Read on to find a photo gallery and learn more about the intriguing Viral Wander,...
View ArticleBikes of Sea Otter (Part 1): Neuhaus, Space Truck, and HotSalad
Amid a sea of carbon and batteries at this year’s Sea Otter Classic, Logan managed to stumble on a dozen bikes he deemed worthy of the lens. Find part one here, featuring the backstory of a brand-new...
View ArticleIntroducing the Hudski Dualist (Sea Otter Classic)
From the minds and quirky beach trailer of Hudski Bikes comes a brand-new bike that's an evolutionary sequel to the Doggler. Read on for details about the Hudski Dualist, an interesting, do-it-all...
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