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Nikon Z50 II Review: Mirrorless at the Coast

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

Jan Šuntajs

16 03 2026

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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

Max Riese

03 02 2026

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Factor ONE - fastest ever aero bike?

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

Max Riese

11 12 2025

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Coros DURA Bikecomputer - Longterm review

The Brutalist Head Unit Built for Long Days

Max Riese

28 11 2025

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Bombtrack Beyond+ Midtail

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

Max Riese

17 11 2025

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Castelli Perfetto RoS 3 cycling Jacket

Could This Be the First True Alternative to PFAS Jackets?

Max Riese

09 09 2025

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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?

Max Riese

05 09 2025

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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.

Max Riese

22 07 2025

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QUOC shoes releases new 2025 models

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

Max Riese

16 04 2025

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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.

Max Riese

10 04 2025

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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!

Max Riese

18 02 2025

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Posedla Joyseat 3D printed Saddle Longterm Review

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

Max Riese

31 12 2024

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Chimpanzee SUPER Bar Review

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

Max Riese

18 10 2024

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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?

Max Riese

08 10 2024

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Le Pilgrimage 2024

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

Max Riese

01 09 2024

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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.

Max Riese

22 02 2024

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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!

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

Max Riese

24 10 2023

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Stoked for BESPOKED Dresden 2023

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

Max Riese

21 10 2023

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Wahoo release KICKR MOVE and KICKR BIKE SHIFT

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

Max Riese

13 09 2023

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Santa Cruz Stigmata Gravel Bike

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

Max Riese

01 08 2023

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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.

Max Riese

04 06 2023

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New Campagnolo Super Record 12-speed electronic groupset

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

Max Riese

30 05 2023

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Cervélo Caledonia-5 - The Ultra Endurance Bike

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

Max Riese

08 05 2023

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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

Max Riese

06 05 2023

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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.

Max Riese

03 05 2023

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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

Max Riese

03 05 2023

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QUOC releases Lalashan Collection

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

Max Riese

12 04 2023

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Komoot launches ‘Send to Device’ for Garmin

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

Max Riese

04 04 2023

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Bombtracks "Encore" 2023 bike launch

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

Max Riese

03 02 2023

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Ewen's DIY ultralight bikepacking bivy

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

Ewen Smith

16 06 2022

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Bombtrack launches SEIDO components

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

Max Riese

07 05 2022

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Komoot becomes partner of the Giro d'Italia

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

Max Riese

05 05 2022

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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.

Max Riese

26 04 2022

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Bikepacking Rig: Salsa Spearfish

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

Joergen Trepp

28 02 2022

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SILCA launches 3d printed SPD cleats

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

Max Riese

22 11 2021

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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.

Max Riese

04 11 2021

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Albion´s new Autumn/Winter 2021 collection.

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

Jan Koller

29 10 2021

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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!

Bruno Ferraro

13 10 2021

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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

Max Riese

10 10 2021

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BMC URS LT - Gravel with full Suspension?!?

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

Max Riese

04 10 2021

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Max's Bombtrack Hook EXT-C Gravelbike

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

Max Riese

09 08 2021

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Recover from an injury - Elite Suito Smart Trainer

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

Bruno Ferraro

26 07 2021

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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!

Max Riese

09 07 2021

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New 8bar MITTE v3 2in1

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

Max Riese

01 07 2021

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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?

Bruno Ferraro

25 05 2021

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The NEW Wahoo BOLT 2.0

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

Max Riese

25 05 2021

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