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Max’s Hellenic Mountain Race Dropbar Hardtail Setup

Max’s Hellenic Mountain Race Dropbar Hardtail Setup

A Cervélo ZHT-5 Hardtail built for rough terrain and endless climbs

21 05 2026

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Nikon Z50 II Review: Mirrorless at the Coast

Nikon Z50 II Review: Mirrorless at the Coast

Nikon’s latest technology finally arrives in a bikepacking-friendly form.

16 03 2026

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Max’s ZFS-5 Dropbar-MTB for Atlas Mountainrace 2026

Max’s ZFS-5 Dropbar-MTB for Atlas Mountainrace 2026

A full suspension Mountainbike from Cervélo with Dropbars and a lot of custom details for the Atlas Mountains in Morocco

03 02 2026

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Factor ONE - fastest ever aero bike?

Factor ONE - fastest ever aero bike?

Factor ONE officially launches and sets a new benchmark for aero performance across yaw angles

11 12 2025

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Coros DURA Bikecomputer - Longterm review

Coros DURA Bikecomputer - Longterm review

The Brutalist Head Unit Built for Long Days

28 11 2025

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Bombtrack Beyond+ Midtail

Bombtrack Beyond+ Midtail

When Adventure Meets Utility. Bombtrack are introducing a new Midtail Bike!

17 11 2025

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Castelli Perfetto RoS 3 cycling Jacket

Castelli Perfetto RoS 3 cycling Jacket

Could This Be the First True Alternative to PFAS Jackets?

09 09 2025

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Cervélo R5 sub 6kg Everesting bike

Cervélo R5 sub 6kg Everesting bike

The 2025 Cervélo R5 is here and it's ridiculously light. I already climbed more than 30,000m on it.

05 09 2025

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Max’s Cervélo ZHT-5 dropbar MTB for Tour Divide

Max’s Cervélo ZHT-5 dropbar MTB for Tour Divide

A lightweight Hardtail Mountainbike with a tidy Tailfin bag setup for the Tour Divide race.

22 07 2025

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QUOC shoes releases new 2025 models

QUOC shoes releases new 2025 models

QUOC releases new road shoes with feedback from Geraint Thomas and offers updates to their off-road lineup.

16 04 2025

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Tailfin releases new AeroPack Cargo

Tailfin releases new AeroPack Cargo

The proven AeroPack Rack and Top Bag as well as the AP18 are getting a cargo version with side pockets.

10 04 2025

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Silca updates its Ultimate Tire Sealant

Silca updates its Ultimate Tire Sealant

The premium cycling accessory brand is so confident in its tire sealant, it will pay pro riders for getting flats!

18 02 2025

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Posedla Joyseat 3D printed Saddle Longterm Review

Posedla Joyseat 3D printed Saddle Longterm Review

A real custom 3D printed saddle. Mass customization for a saddle with perfect fit.

31 12 2024

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Chimpanzee SUPER Bar Review

Chimpanzee SUPER Bar Review

A Natural Energy Boost with a Punch. The new energy bar from Chimpanzee updates their range of solid sports nutrition.

18 10 2024

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First Impressions on the Tailfin Bar Bag System

First Impressions on the Tailfin Bar Bag System

Tailfin have finally come up with handle bar bags for bikepacking! This one is special though. Is it good?

08 10 2024

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Le Pilgrimage 2024

Le Pilgrimage 2024

The Gravel Journey Into the French Alps Returns with 3 glorious stages!

01 09 2024

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New Tailfin 16L Mini Pannier Bags

New Tailfin 16L Mini Pannier Bags

Tailfin are trying to bridge the gap between commuting and adventure bikepacking with a new Pannier bag for their racks.

22 02 2024

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The fO.goods Nummer 6 handlebar bag and SIXTYSIX mount

The fO.goods Nummer 6 handlebar bag and SIXTYSIX mount

Fast-mounted & reliable: Test-report of the small german handmade brand's fixed handlebar bag

Pascal Striedner

01 02 2024

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Bombtrack release their 2024 Bike Lineup!

Bombtrack release their 2024 Bike Lineup!

The german brand focused on Gravel and Adventure bikepacking bikes has some news for 2024

24 10 2023

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Stoked for BESPOKED Dresden 2023

Stoked for BESPOKED Dresden 2023

Bespoked Handmade Bicycle Show’s Inaugural Edition in Dresden was a success.

21 10 2023

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Wahoo release KICKR MOVE and KICKR BIKE SHIFT

Wahoo release KICKR MOVE and KICKR BIKE SHIFT

Wahoo give their market leading smart trainer KICKR a large update and introduce the SHIFT BIKE

13 09 2023

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Santa Cruz Stigmata Gravel Bike

Santa Cruz Stigmata Gravel Bike

The 2023 update of the Stigmata makes the gravelbike a platform for every style of gravel rider!

01 08 2023

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Wahoo X Training Software: Gimmick or Revolution?

Wahoo X Training Software: Gimmick or Revolution?

Wahoo's SYSTM and RGT paired with their trainer products aim to change the way we train on the bike.

04 06 2023

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New Campagnolo Super Record 12-speed electronic groupset

New Campagnolo Super Record 12-speed electronic groupset

Campagnolo's 12-speed flagship groupset has been updated with new shifters, batteries and more!

30 05 2023

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Cervélo Caledonia-5 - The Ultra Endurance Bike

Cervélo Caledonia-5 - The Ultra Endurance Bike

Why the Cervélo Caledonia is the perfect bike for Ultra Endurance Bikepacking Road Races like The Transcontinental.

08 05 2023

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IRIS new "Cycling Lover" collection with artist Unchale Khakkana

IRIS new "Cycling Lover" collection with artist Unchale Khakkana

IRIS cycling apparel releases new colorful jerseys focused on female cyclists with Bangkok-based Artist Unchale Khakkana

06 05 2023

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Fulcrum releases new Speed 42 and Speed 57 Aero Road Wheels

Fulcrum releases new Speed 42 and Speed 57 Aero Road Wheels

The new Speed Aero Road Wheels, with 42 mm and 57 mm profiles, are optimized for use with 28mm tires.

03 05 2023

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Komoot is a partner of the Giro d'Italia

Komoot is a partner of the Giro d'Italia

Komoot lets users experience the roads of the world's most beautiful cycling race in Bella Italia with two collections

03 05 2023

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QUOC releases Lalashan Collection

QUOC releases Lalashan Collection

Shoe brand Quoc launches a brand new cycling and lifestyle shoe collection, inspired by forest mushrooms

12 04 2023

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Komoot launches ‘Send to Device’ for Garmin

Komoot launches ‘Send to Device’ for Garmin

An industry-first feature to get Tours on Garmin® devices faster than ever

04 04 2023

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Bombtracks "Encore" 2023 bike launch

Bombtracks "Encore" 2023 bike launch

The bikepacking and adventure cycling focused bike brand Bombtrack launches 4 new bikes for the 2023 season.

03 02 2023

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Ewen's DIY ultralight bikepacking bivy

Ewen's DIY ultralight bikepacking bivy

Designing the ideal fast and light Bikepacking bivy. Including a tubolito tube and taking hundreds of hours.

16 06 2022

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Bombtrack launches SEIDO components

Bombtrack launches SEIDO components

The german off-road adventure bike specialists at Bombtrack launch their own components brand SEIDO.

07 05 2022

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Komoot becomes partner of the Giro d'Italia

Komoot becomes partner of the Giro d'Italia

The experts for route planning bring the routes of the Giro directly to the cycling fans!

05 05 2022

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The new Quoc Gran Tourer II with BOA Dials

The new Quoc Gran Tourer II with BOA Dials

The new Quoc Gran Tourer II come with BOA Dials. It is a pretty big update to our favorite off-road shoe.

26 04 2022

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Bikepacking Rig: Salsa Spearfish

Bikepacking Rig: Salsa Spearfish

This custom built Salsa Spearfish by Parallel Handbuilt in Rotterdam is made for getting way out there.

28 02 2022

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SILCA launches 3d printed SPD cleats

SILCA launches 3d printed SPD cleats

the premium bike accessories brand SILCA launches 3d printed titanium cleats and bottle cage bolts

22 11 2021

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Fara F/GR - not made for UCI gravel races

Fara F/GR - not made for UCI gravel races

Fara wants to cover all aspects of dropbar cycling. Their new gravelbike has up to 50mm tire clearance.

04 11 2021

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Albion´s new Autumn/Winter 2021 collection.

Albion´s new Autumn/Winter 2021 collection.

Today Albion have released their new Autumn/Winter 2021 collection, especially designed for all road riding.

29 10 2021

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Wilier Triestina Rave SLR - The firestarter of gravel bikes!

Wilier Triestina Rave SLR - The firestarter of gravel bikes!

Wilier Triestina just released its brand new gravel bike. We tried it and we can't wait to tell you our impressions!

13 10 2021

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Albion - new colours for Ultralight Insulated Jacket and Backpack Capsule

Albion - new colours for Ultralight Insulated Jacket and Backpack Capsule

British brand Albion Cycling have given their 99 grams light insulated jacket and backpack an update with a new colour

10 10 2021

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BMC URS LT - Gravel with full Suspension?!?

BMC URS LT - Gravel with full Suspension?!?

BMC Switzerland's new Gravelbike comes with a cleverly integrated Headtube supension

04 10 2021

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Max's Bombtrack Hook EXT-C Gravelbike

Max's Bombtrack Hook EXT-C Gravelbike

Max Riese's Monster Gravel Setup for the toughest unsupported bikepacking race through Kyrgyzstan!

09 08 2021

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Recover from an injury - Elite Suito Smart Trainer

Recover from an injury - Elite Suito Smart Trainer

Can't ride outside due to an injury? Use a turbo smart trainer!

26 07 2021

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The custom wahoos of the 2021 Tour de France

The custom wahoos of the 2021 Tour de France

We love custom bike cockpits and we love our cycling computers. Wahoo shared the custom ELMNTs of the TdF with us!

09 07 2021

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New 8bar MITTE v3 2in1

New 8bar MITTE v3 2in1

8bar claims they built a bike that is gravel and road bike at the same time. Wait what?

01 07 2021

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What's brought me to love my custom gravel bike!

What's brought me to love my custom gravel bike!

From a cheap MTB to a carbon entry level roadie, what brought Bruno to love his custom hand-built steel gravel bike?

25 05 2021

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The NEW Wahoo BOLT 2.0

The NEW Wahoo BOLT 2.0

Wahoo is giving its aero optimised GPS computer a huge update. Should you upgrade?

25 05 2021

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