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  • Rigs of the 2026 Grand Loop
  • Rigs of the 2026 Tour Divide (Part One): Flat-Bar Bikes
  • Rigs of the 2026 Tour Divide (Part Two): Drop-Bar Bikes

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bikepacking.com /1 month ago

Rigs of the 2026 Grand Loop

The Grand Loop is a stunning 365-mile route that connects the Tabeguache, Kokopelli, and Paradox Trails in Southwest Colorado and Utah. There are just over 20 riders registered for...

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bikepacking.com /1 month ago

Rigs of the 2026 Tour Divide (Part One): Flat-Bar Bikes

The 2026 Tour Divide begins on Friday, and we're once again excited to present the Rigs of the 2026 Tour Divide. Part one features over 90 flat-bar bikes that’ll be out braving the...

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bikepacking.com /1 month ago

Rigs of the 2026 Tour Divide (Part Two): Drop-Bar Bikes

Following yesterday's roundup of over 90 flat-bar bikes, part two of the 2026 Rigs of the Tour Divide features more than 60 drop-bar setups that will set out tomorrow morning on th...

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bikepacking.com /1 month ago

Justinas Leveika’s Winning Highland Trail 550 Bike Check (Video)

Last week, Justinas Leveika took first place at the 2026 Highland Trail 550 race in Scotland, completing the 566-mile course in just over three and a half days. He shared a rig che...

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bikepacking.com /1 month ago

Reader’s Rig: Riley’s Specialized Chisel HT

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from Riley in Colorado, who shares the Specialized Chisel HT he'll soon be riding in the 2026 Tour Divide, which starts next week. Get to know Ri...

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bikepacking.com /1 month ago

Rigs of the 2026 Tour Divide Stats Analysis

Neil dug into the Rigs of the 2026 Tour Divide submissions, uncovering trends that reveal a clearer picture of the bikes and gear used in this year’s event. In this piece, he break...

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bikepacking.com /1 month ago

Adam Lazor’s 2026 Tour Divide Santa Cruz Highball (Video)

After we posted part one of our Tour Divide Rigs, this video bike check popped up in our YouTube feed, offering a more detailed look at one of the rigs that caught our attention. L...

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bikepacking.com /1 month ago

Laurens ten Dam’s 2026 Tour Divide Bike Check (Video)

After a third-place finish in 2024, Laurens ten Dam is lining up at this year's Tour Divide with big goals. Learn about his Specialized S-Works Epic 9 build and why he thinks it mi...

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bikerumor.com /1 month ago

Restrap Preps For Racing with Aero Race Top Tube Bag & Lightweight Race Hydration Vest

Restrap Race adds new small Aero Top Tube Bag & Lightweight Hydration Vest to its fast-packing bikepacking bag racing line-up... The post Restrap Preps For Racing with Aero Rac...

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bikepacking.com /1 month ago

The Restrap Lightweight Race Hydration Vest and Aero Top Tube Bag Are Built for Speed

Restrap has two fresh racing-oriented products: the Lightweight Race Hydration Vest and an Aero Top Tube bag. Made in Leeds, England, both are small and focused on packability in s...

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bikepacking.com /1 month ago

Reader’s Rig: Russell’s Sayle Cycle Cargo Bike

This week's Reader's Rig comes from photographer Russell in Germany, who shares his custom-built Sayle Cycle cargo bike and the fortuitous story behind it. Meet Russell and learn h...

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bikepacking.com /3 weeks ago

Bikes That Finish the Tour Divide: What Actually Works? (Video)

Neil's latest video takes another data-driven look at the rigs of this year's Tour Divide. As a follow-up to his overall analysis, he dives into this year's returning riders to ide...

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bikepacking.com /1 month ago

The 7Roads PackTrain Rack is Covered in Mounts

The newly released 7Roads PackTrain Rack uses a simple, bolt-on mounting system, has six threaded mounts on each side, and is available in three widths. Take a closer look at the l...

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bikepacking.com /3 weeks ago

Reader’s Rig: Zach’s Jones LWB HD/e V2

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from Zach, a rider we caught up with on the Baja Divide, who shares the story of how he landed on a Jones LWB HD/e V2 as his long-term travel bik...

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cyclingnews.com /2 days ago

Tour de France bikes: A complete equipment guide for the 2026 race

A rundown of the bikes and kit used by the 23 teams at the 2026 Tour de France

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singletracks.com /1 month ago

A dropper post and short rider-compatible bikepacking seat bag: Rogue Panda Ripsey Seat Bag V2 review

There's nothing else quite like the Rogue Panda Ripsey. Here's how this unique bikepacking seat bag cradle performed in the wild. The article A dropper post and short rider-compati...

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bikepacking.com /1 month ago

Bikepacking the La Paliza Grande (Video)

In David Lamb's latest video, he takes on the 300-mile La Paliza Grande bikepacking route in New Mexico, sharing a detailed 40-minute look at the rugged terrain and bountiful flora...

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bikepacking.com /1 month ago

Reader’s Rig Revisited: Tommy’s Specialized Rockhopper V2

This week's Reader's Rig comes from Tommy in Copenhagen, who shares a reimagined version of the 1994 Specialized Rockhopper he previously shared in 2023. See his updated build and...

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bikesnobnyc.com /1 month ago

Neck And Neck

Well, a 32-inch-wheeled bike won the Unbound XL: However, this doesn’t mean anything, because Unbound XL–and all “ultra-endurance” or whatever-you-want-to-call-them races–are stupi...

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bikepacking.com /5 days ago

How I Packed a Full-Suspension Bike for the Colorado Trail

Neil's latest video features an in-depth breakdown of the bike and gear he brought on the Colorado Trail this year. Walking through every part of his system, it's a comprehensive g...

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bikepacking.com /1 month ago

Vince’s Chumba Sendero Steel Bikepacking Kit (Video)

Chumba's latest video takes a deep dive into Vince Colvin's personal Sendero Steel, kitted out with a collection of Dispersed Bikepacking bags. Watch the video here to see everythi...

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bikepacking.com /2 weeks ago

Reader’s Rig: Joseph’s Khelonys 27.5+ Klunker

This week's Reader's Rig comes from builder Yann Babelian of Cycles Khelonys in France, who shares the one-of-a-kind 27.5-inch klunker he made for a longtime client and friend, Jos...

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bikepacking.com /1 month ago

Scotland’s Hardest Bikepacking Race: 2026 Highland Trail 550 (Video)

Josh Reid finished his Highland Trail 550 ride in 5 days, 19 hours, and 42 minutes, an impressive feat in itself, but he also documented the entire experience. His latest video pro...

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bikepacking.com /6 days ago

Unpacking the 2026 Tour Divide with Justin McKinley (Video)

In his latest video, Justin McKinley unpacks his full Tour Divide setup, going through each of his bike bags and sharing a wealth of useful insight about what worked, what didn't,...

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