Miles Arbour

British Columbia

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The PNW Loam Dropper V2 is Better Than Ever

5 days ago | bikepacking.com | Miles Arbour

The updated PNW Loam Dropper V2 has been redesigned with additional sizes, lower stack height, and the same simple-to-service design PNW is known for. Get to know the new Loam Dropper V2 here…Founded in 2015, PNW Components has had a busy and successful first decade of business. Aaron Kerson created the company after identifying a gap in the market for high-quality bicycle components at affordable prices, and their small team has remained committed to this mission.
WTB Peacekeeper: A New Bikepacking Tire?

5 days ago | bikepacking.com | Miles Arbour

The all-new WTB Peacekeeper is designed to roll fast without sacrificing grip and control, and it looks promising as a versatile bikepacking tire. Get to know it here…It’s been a while since we’ve seen a new tread pattern from WTB with some promise from a do-everything bikepacking perspective, but the newly announced WTB Peacekeeper looks like a solid option for folks who regularly find themselves on singletrack and rugged doubletrack.
The Old Man Mountain Impala Lowrider Looks Perfect for Panniers

1 week ago | bikepacking.com | Miles Arbour

Lowrider racks are great for running front panniers and keeping your bike’s center of gravity planted, but finding compatible forks can be challenging. The new Old Man Mountain Impala Lowrider rack addresses this by utilizing cargo axles and mounting pucks, making it work with nearly any road, gravel, or mountain bike fork.
The New SQlab 710 2.0 Grips Come in Three Sizes

1 week ago | bikepacking.com | Miles Arbour

Just released, the new SQlab 710 2.0 grips feature a supportive wing and a circumference, length, and wing size that vary by size. See all three new grips here…Germany’s SQlab has a handful of unique grip options in its lineup, including subtly shaped ones and models with more intricate ergonomic shapes. Until now, however, they haven’t had a grip shape that competes with the popular Ergon GA3.
The New Garmin Edge MTB is Extra Rugged

1 week ago | bikepacking.com | Miles Arbour

The Garmin Edge MTB is a new bike computer tailored for mountain bikers. It features more detailed recording data, a scratch-resistant screen, up to 26 hours of battery life, and pre-loaded Trailforks maps. Learn more here…Garmin’s latest cycling head unit is specifically designed for mountain bikers and their unique needs, and it also appears to be a worthwhile option for bikepacking.
Breezer Radar X Pro Review: The Gravel Evolution

1 week ago | bikepacking.com | Miles Arbour

The Breezer Radar X Pro is a steel drop-bar gravel bike with big tire clearance, plenty of mounting points, and a dependable build kit, all for $2,000. Does its unique geometry and fit complement its impressive list of features, or is it holding it back? Read on for Miles’ review with thoughts on where it falls between a gravel and drop-bar mountain bike… When folks think of the early days of mountain biking, many picture iconic framebuilders like Tom Ritchey and Gary Fisher.
Pre-Orders Open for Jack's Sacks Fork Sack with FLiP Attachment

1 week ago | bikepacking.com | Miles Arbour

The new Jack’s Sacks Fork Sack is the first production cargo bag to utilize Old Man Mountain’s FLiP cargo cage system, featuring a magnetic Fidlock buckle, roll-top closure, and an endless array of color combinations. Learn more here…Earlier this year, after a lengthy period of testing and teasing, Old Man Mountain (OMM) launched its quick-release FLiP cages and matching Hemlock Fork Packs.
Detours Podcast: The Women of the 2025 Tour Divide

2 weeks ago | bikepacking.com | Miles Arbour

The latest episode of Mel Webb’s “Detours” podcast highlights the women participating in the 2025 Tour Divide, featuring voice snippets from many of the women who are out riding. Listen to it here… The Detours podcast, hosted by Mel Webb, was launched in the fall of 2023 and is all about celebrating the journey—and the detours along the way—as much as the destination. The latest episode shines some light on the women participating in the 2025 Tour Divide.
Rigs of the 2025 Tour Divide (Part Two): Drop-Bar Bikes

2 weeks ago | bikepacking.com | Miles Arbour

Carrying on from yesterday’s massive roundup of over 90 flat-bar rigs, part two of the 2025 Rigs of the Tour Divide features more than 70 drop-bar rigs that will set out this morning on the 2,700-mile route between Banff, Alberta, and Antelope Wells, New Mexico. Find key details and photos on all of them here… The 2025 Tour Divide is shaping up to be one of the biggest grand departs since the event’s debut in 2008.
Rigs of the 2025 Tour Divide (Part One): Flat-Bar Bikes

2 weeks ago | bikepacking.com | Miles Arbour

SORT CONTENT BY LOCATIONCLICK TO DRILL DOWN BY COUNTRY/PROVINCE*CURRENTLY FOR ROUTES ONLY (MORE SOON) The Bikepacking Journal is our biannual printed publication. Each issue features a collection of inspiring writing and beautiful photography. Find details on the three most recent issues below, join the Bikepacking Collective to get it in the mail (anywhere in the world), or click here to find a collection of selected stories in digital format.