Miles Arbour

British Columbia

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Video: Fresh Finds at Sea Otter 2025 (Part 4)

1 week ago | bikepacking.com | Miles Arbour

In our fourth and final video from the 2025 Sea Otter Classic, Neil takes a look at the category-bending Sage Droptimator, the freshly announced Teravail wheel and tire lineup, new products from Spurcycle, Vittoria’s “gravel terrain score,” and more. Watch it here… Logan and Neil have been working night and day to bring readers the most interesting finds from the 2025 Sea Otter Classic, a bike expo that always delivers the latest in bike tech and where brands love to announce new products.
The New $2,499 Priority Bruzer is a Belt-Driven Bikepacking Rig

1 week ago | bikepacking.com | Miles Arbour

Designed in collaboration with Ryan Van Duzer and the greater Priority customer base, the new Priority Bruzer is built up around a Pinion belt drive transmission, an aluminum frame and steel fork, loads of mounting points, and clearance for 29 x 2.6″ tires. Learn more here… Priority Bicycles has a history of collaborating with YouTuber Ryan Van Duzer on new bike models designed for specific types of terrain and routes.
Video: Fresh Finds at Sea Otter 2025 (Part 3)

1 week ago | bikepacking.com | Miles Arbour

In our third video from the 2025 Sea Otter Classic, Neil checks out a new gearbox transmission from Praxis, the new Norco Search, a beautiful steel full-suspension trail bike, and much more. Watch it here… The good times continue at the 2025 Sea Otter Classic in California, and Logan and Neil have been on site reporting on all the latest bicycle tech and new products. If you haven’t seen them already, you can find Logan’s first three feature installments and Neil’s earlier videos here.
Video: Fresh Finds at Sea Otter 2025 (Part 2)

1 week ago | bikepacking.com | Miles Arbour

In part two of our Sea Otter 2025 video coverage, Neil checks out what’s new from Tailfin and Old Man Mountain, Aaron from Stinner talks about scaling his business, and we catch up with a few other brands that dropped new products. Watch it here… Following Logan’s first and second feature installments from the 2025 Sea Otter Classic in California, Neil is back with his second video highlighting more fresh finds from the second day of the expo.
Video: Fresh Finds at Sea Otter 2025 (Part 1)

1 week ago | bikepacking.com | Miles Arbour

Following our first written roundup of some of the most interesting bikes and gear from the 2025 Sea Otter Classic, Neil shares his video recap of day one, including stunning new bikes, fresh bike tech, and more. Watch it here… The annual Sea Otter Classic in Monterey, California, is easily one of the most anticipated bike events of the year.
"Tariffs! So What Now?" in the Rodeo Labs Journal

2 weeks ago | bikepacking.com | Miles Arbour

Although no one definitively knows what effects the newly announced tariffs will have on the cycling industry, Stephen Fitzgerald from Rodeo Labs put together nearly 5,000 words sharing his perspective on the current situation in the latest Rodeo Journal. Find a link to read it here…I’ve always admired Rodeo Labs’ founder, Stephen Fitzgerald’s ability to express what’s on his mind.
Stinner Manufacturing Brings Frame and Component Manufacturing Back to the US

2 weeks ago | bikepacking.com | Miles Arbour

Stinner Frameworks is expanding its business to include domestic contract manufacturing for the bicycle industry under the name Stinner Manufacturing. Learn more about this exciting new development here…Aaron Stinner, owner and founder of Stinner Frameworks, has a long history of pushing things forward. He went from building a few frames for friends in 2010 to producing hundreds of custom bicycles just five years later.
Teravail Launches Fluent Carbon MTB Rim and Three New Tires

2 weeks ago | bikepacking.com | Miles Arbour

Following the launch of the new Circos gravel rim last month, Teravail is officially launching its first carbon mountain bike rim and three fresh new tires to go with it. Learn all about the Teravail Fluent rim, Camrock, Drawpoint, and Clifty tires here…Last month, the tire experts at Teravail officially expanded their product line to include rims, wheels, and tubeless valves.
The Updated Allied Able Features 2.2" Tire Clearance and Internal Frame Storage

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.
A First Look at the Rekki DX35 Handlebar Bag

2 weeks ago | bikepacking.com | Miles Arbour

When Jack the Rack, a handlebar-mounted front rack, was released a few years ago, we couldn’t help but wonder when a bag would be released to match its unique design. After years of testing and hundreds of prototypes, we got our answer, and the Rekki DX35 is launching on Kickstarter today.