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Folks from our global community pack their bags and pedal around British Columbia, Iceland, and Spain in our 247th edition of Weekend Snapshot. Find reader-submitted scenes from a trio of off-road rid…
You’ve got the gear and done a shakedown trip. Now, you’re ready for a proper test of your legs and bikepacking setup. Enter the Olney Overnighter! You’ll pass through Ourimbah,…
Vargo, best known for its extensive range of titanium cookware and accessories, is taking that expertise in a new direction: bikes! Learn more about Vargo Bikes and the all-new Vargo VELOCI-TI gravel…
Between the Ebro River and the mountains of Els Ports, the Estrets d’Arnes Loop unfolds through a landscape shaped by water, stone, wind, and silence. This 172-kilometer route crosses the […] The post…
We’re back with another installment of our editorial staff’s Summer Solstice product picks. As in years prior, this transcends the typical listicle and offers a look into the personalities of our cont…
Longtime BRAIN Editor in Chief Steve Frothingham comes on the pod! Tune in to hear his takes on e-bikes, how the last three decades have shaped bicycle retail, and where the industry is headed. Steve…
This year, after the Made Bike Show, John took the slow road home, meeting up with some friends in Oakridge, Oregon, for a few nights of camping and riding mountain bikes… Fuck Bike Shows, Let’s Ride…
While hanging out at Paul Component in Chico, California, before the Made Bike Show, John got to document some of the small manufacturer’s forthcoming brass bits collection. Released today, some of ou…
Buying an old clapped-out 90s hardtail and turning it into a rigid basket bike is a pro move, and in this week’s Readers’ Rides, Jacob shares with us his sick GT Karakoram! Long-time reader, first-tim…
This morning, Ron’s Bikes debuted its Fabio’s Flat Fanny. After three years of messing around with this design, it’s finally cooked like a fine granola. Inspired by a stretchy running belt, a jersey p…
This week’s Debrief features a folding gravel bike, easy-on wax, LeBron James's 32" Grizl, a few fresh videos, silver PNW droppers, Revelate's new laser, four events to follow live, and more. Find it…
In 1986, the Marin Bikes brand launched with a single model: the Madrone Trail, a $200 promotional bike designed to introduce riders to mountain biking. Fast-forward four decades, and Marin is bringin…
Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from Luke in Boulder, Colorado, who shares the Mountain Klein he's owned and cared for since the late 1980s. Meet Luke and learn how the latest iteration of his trus…
After many months of planning, Rylie Denis and Tristan La Haye loaded up their rigid steel Surlys and pedaled away on a bikepacking and surfing trip down the Americas. Nearly a year in, they share val…
We’ve still got one special gallery on the way early next week from our 2026 Made Bike Show coverage. Before then, the team wanted to share their thoughts on the showcase while it’s still fresh in our…
Our buddy JF Frankel launched a comic book the week of the Made Bike Show called Out Riding Bikes You See Things. It’s retailing for $20 from his Etsy store. Here’s his description of the book: “A mag…
PNW Components just announced a super-limited restock of its silver Loam Gen 2 dropper posts. These will literally fly off the shelves, so if you’re frothing for one, roll on over to PNW Components no…
Old Man Mountain is teaming up with Jesse Jams to step up your bikesnacking game, starting with a trail classic, the PB&J. After all, bikepacking is 50% pedaling and 50% planning the next snack stop.…
At the 2026 Made Bike Show, the team at Sim Works had a soft launch of these lovely new Sunrise Collection products to bright-eyed show attendees. The Japanese brand has four distinct pedal model opti…
Six years ago, Miles and Emily moved to British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast, trading van life for a more rooted existence. That brought the need for a dedicated bike rack for quick shuttles around town.…