Dispatch

This week’s Debrief features Nemo’s lightest sleeping pad yet, a Blue Lug x Swift Industries collab, the 2025 Brother Cycles Stroma, Wizard Works Offcuts, two events to follow live, and more. Find it all here…

After some manufacturing snafus, Ronnie and Tenzin are back with some fresh bags! The New Ron’s Bikes Rando Bag is Nutmeg Country’s take on the classic rando-style closure with some classic La Rons flair. See it here…

Handmade by Prandus Bicycle Company in California, the new Squid Maybe Dead is a 26″ rigid steel all-terrain bicycle with an unexpected mix of specs. Dig into the details here…

Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Thomas in Germany, who shares the Patria he bought as a 26-inch-wheeled frame and pedaled some 45,000 kilometers before giving it a second life with 27.5-inch wheels. Meet Thomas and read his bike’s story here…

Designed and manufactured by No. 22 Bicycles, the new No. 6 Composites Adventure Fork is now available as an aftermarket upgrade. It features room for 700 x 50mm tires, three-pack mounts, and an optional Cerekote finish. Learn more about the fork and No. 6’s new consumer sales program here…

In the latest video documenting his ride from Alaska to Argentina, Dan Camp finally says goodbye to Mexico after an eight-month stay in the breathtakingly beautiful country. Find a recap of his last 700-mile stretch before Guatemala here…

In his latest video, Neil ventures out on a series of rides to put the Surly Moonlander to the test in the snowy landscapes around Gunnison, Colorado. See how it handles a range of wintery conditions in the full video here…

Yesterday, President Biden announced the designation of two national monuments in California: Chuckwalla National Monument and Sáttítla National Monument, conserving the landscapes and expanding outdoor recreation opportunities. Learn more here…

The new Mone Hachita isn’t compatible with thru-axles, tapered steerers, or press-fit bottom brackets, but it’s designed to work with as many older parts as possible. Is it the ultimate parts-bin bike? Learn more here…

The new Tumbleweed Wagon Wheel chainring is a direct mount, 32-tooth chainring for Shimano cranks intended to seamlessly integrate into the wider Tumbleweed ecosystem. Find details on the new Wagon Wheel chainring from Tumbleweed here…

An experimental, student-created sidecar for a mini cargo bike dubbed the “MONoPOLE TOoLCAR” popped up on Instagram, and it looks incredible. With a swiveling pivot that seamlessly integrates into the bike’s urban design, this is a prototype we hope to see in production. For more on this experimental project, read on…

The latest production bike from Sklar in California is inspired by Adam’s attempt to make the “perfect” touring bike, designed to go anywhere and everywhere with big tire clearance, a Chromoly steel frame and fork, loads of mounting points, and more. You can learn all about the Sklar PBJ (Performance Basket Jammer) here…