Kona has grown an impassioned fanbase and a cult-like following throughout its nearly four decades of operation. But with the brand hanging in the balance and facing an uncertain future, we’re paying homage to a mainstay many of us have ridden and loved for years. Find our tribute to a brand we hope will endure and a gallery of our favorite Konas from across the site here… The post A Tribute to Kona Bikes appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com ..read more

The Five Ten Trailcross CL Shoes are clip-in mountain bike shoes optimized for equal comfort on and off the bike. After a year of bikepacking, including two week-long scouting trips in the US, countless trail rides, and too much hike-a-bike, Miles reports on what might be his new favorite clipless mountain bike shoe yet. Find his Five Ten Trailcross CL Shoes review here... The post Five Ten Trailcross CL Shoes Review: The Benefits of Hiking appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com ..read more

Following several days spent roving around the grounds of this year's Sea Otter Classic in search of interesting bikes, Logan shares six more of his favorites. Find photos and the stories behind two fresh Ritcheys, the Ti Omnium that Erik Binggeser pedaled more than 20,000 miles last year, and a pair of sublimely capable rigs from Sage here... The post Bikes of Sea Otter (Part 2): Ritchey, Truemarmalade’s Omnium, and Sage appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com ..read more

From the minds and quirky beach trailer of Hudski Bikes comes a brand-new bike that's an evolutionary sequel to the Doggler. Read on for details about the Hudski Dualist, an interesting, do-it-all aluminum ATB featuring adjustable front/rear axle placement, added tire clearance, and a few clever upgrades to the acclaimed platform... The post Introducing the Hudski Dualist (Sea Otter Classic) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com ..read more

In Esker Cycles' latest video, they meet up with the crew at Transit Cycles in Tucson, Arizona, for a little mid-week bikepacking adventure. Learn more about the Bitesized Bikepacking series and watch the four-minute video here... The post Bitesized Bikepacking with Transit Cycles: Tucson, Arizona (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com ..read more

After a quick bus ride to escape the city, Marcus of the Probably Riding YouTube channel recently went on a dreamy overnight bikepacking trip that harmoniously blended culture and nature along Korea's east coast. He put together a video recap with charming narration and scenes from the country's beautiful beaches and mountains. Watch it here... The post Bikepacking Korea’s East Coast (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com ..read more

Short on packing space? The massive 25+ liter Haul All from Framework Designs is designed specifically for the Wald 139 basket and brimming with thoughtful features. Learn more about it and find pre-order details here... The post Pre-Orders Open for The Haul All by Framework Designs appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com ..read more

Amid a sea of carbon and batteries at this year’s Sea Otter Classic, Logan managed to stumble on a dozen metal bikes he deemed worthy of the lens. Find part one here, featuring the backstory of a brand-new Superleggera hardtail from Neuhaus, an All-City “Space Truck” frankenbike by Bourdeau, and more details on the beautiful Phalen-inspired HotSalad ATB… The post Bikes of Sea Otter (Part 1): Neuhaus, Space Truck, and HotSalad appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com ..read more

This morning's edition of Weekend Snapshot shares a glimpse at what folks in Colorado, Spain, and Utah were up to during their recent time off, including a handful of beginners taking on their first trips close to home and in faraway locales. Find them all and use the quick form to share a photo from one of your rides here... The post Weekend Snapshot appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com ..read more

Our second roundup of gear and more from the 2024 Sea Otter Classic includes two core-free tubeless valves, clever replacement parts to revive old SRAM derailleurs, a brilliant new titanium handlebar, a silver dropper post, the annual ride to draw, and a much more. Find it all here... The post 2024 Sea Otter Finds (Part Two) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com ..read more