Miles Arbour

British Columbia

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Finally, a Pinion Trigger Shifter: Tout Terrain Shift:R Trigger

1 week ago | bikepacking.com | Miles Arbour

Prior to today, the only shifter options for bikes with a Pinion gearbox was a grip shift or an electronic Smart.Shift shifter. Now, the new Tout Terrain Shift:R Trigger offers a mountain bike style, thumb-operated lever. Find everything you need to know about it here…The sealed Pinion gearbox drivetrain has become popular for a variety of reasons, including the fact that it’s mostly maintenance-free, reliable, and extremely durable.
The Old Man Mountain Divide XL is Made by Stinner

1 week ago | bikepacking.com | Miles Arbour

The new Divide XL rack from Old Man Mountain has a longer top deck, clears 29+ tires, and, for the first time, is constructed by Stinner Manufacturing in California. Learn about the US-made Old Man Mountain Divide XL rack here…Last month, Stinner Frameworks expanded operations to include domestic contract manufacturing for bicycle frames and components, targeted at brands looking to onshore their manufacturing.
The New Slug Bicycles Earthling is Made for Dirt

1 week ago | bikepacking.com | Miles Arbour

Designed as the ultimate “dirt bike” for California’s Bay Area, the new Slug Earthling features a titanium frame, clearance for 29 x 2.2″ tires, and a 3D-printed yoke. It’s available in seven sizes to fit a wide range of riders. Find everything you need to know here…San Francisco’s Slug Bicycles was founded in 2020 by Steven Keyes, who has spent 15 years working in e-commerce, cycling, and outdoor industries.
Introducing the Oregon Bikepacking Triple Crown

1 week ago | bikepacking.com | Miles Arbour

The newly announced Oregon Bikepacking Triple Crown is made up of the Odyssey of the VOG, the Oregon Timber Trail, and the Big Lonely bikepacking race. The first grand depart is later this month.
A Fistful of Water (Video)

2 weeks ago | bikepacking.com | Miles Arbour

“A Fistful of Water” shares Amandine Geraud and Nicolas Bellavance’s experience of riding the scenic Montañas Vacías route in Spain. Watch the new quirky Western-inspired visual journey here… Last spring, Amandine Geraud and Nicolas Bellavance set off into the heart of Spain in search of one of Europe’s most isolated regions. The route, called Montañas Vacías, literally translated as “Empty Mountains,” marks a 680-kilometer loop in the heart of Spain and promises a dose of solitude.
New Posedla Joyseat Range: More 3D Printed Saddles

2 weeks ago | bikepacking.com | Miles Arbour

Posedla, the maker of the first totally custom 3D-printed saddle, is expanding its saddle range with three new models. Learn about the new Posedla Joyseat Plus, Joyseat Pro, and Joyseat Ultra here…Although 3D-printed saddles aren’t totally new, Czech Republic-based Posedla was the first to offer a custom 3D-printed saddle.
New Wizard Works UltraGrid Collection

2 weeks ago | bikepacking.com | Miles Arbour

London’s Wizard Works just released a new collection of bags made from the ultimate retro tech fabric, UltraGrid. The bags are available in two colors on a couple of Wizard Works’ most popular bags and one brand-new frame bag design. Check it out here…Launched in 2022 by Challenge Sailcloth, UltraGrid fabric is a modern take on a classic technical fabric. It’s woven at a Bluesign-approved facility with 210-denier recycled nylon yarn from pre-consumer industrial waste.
Camp and Go Slow x Outer Shell Bag Drop

2 weeks ago | bikepacking.com | Miles Arbour

Camp and Go Slow is back with yet another limited edition collaboration, this time with Outer Shell in California. Check out the Rattler Bar Tape Drawcord Handlebar Bag and Stem Caddy here…The latest limited edition drops from California’s Camp and Go Slow have been nothing short of impressive. While their Rattler Bar Tape will likely always be their most iconic product, they continue to partner with experienced bag makers and brands on unique collaborations that we love to share.
MSR WindBurner Stove Review: Positively Radiant

2 weeks ago | bikepacking.com | Miles Arbour

Optimized for windy conditions, the MSR WindBurner Stove is an all-in-one canister stove with a one-liter pot and an ultra-efficient radiant burner that excels where other stoves fail. After several months of testing and bikepacking, find Miles’s MSR WindBurner Stove review here… I’m not ashamed to admit that most of my bikepacking meals only require boiled water and some simple prep.
The New Durston X-Dome 2 is Available with Short Bikepacking Poles

2 weeks ago | bikepacking.com | Miles Arbour

The new Durston X-Dome 2 weighs under three pounds, offers plenty of space for two people and gear, is freestanding, and is available with ultra-short bikepacking poles to make carrying it even easier. Dig into the details here…Last fall, Durston branched away from its non-freestanding X-Mid tent series with their first freestanding tent, the X-Dome 1.