This week’s Debrief features the new Orbea MTB lineup for kids, Revelate Ultra Joeys, Curve’s new HQ in Spain, wide alloy rims from Reynolds, the Surly Lowside in Blue Monday, an event to follow live, and much more. Find it all here…

The weekly Debrief highlights small but important bits of news, products, and things that caught our attention on the website, in the conversation, and elsewhere around the community. These include upcoming events and interesting items our readers shared in the comments. Check out this week’s findings below.

Bits & Bobs

New products that are worth highlighting but didn’t make the Dispatch…

Reynolds Trail Pro Alloy Wheels

$750 at Reynolds

Reynolds, known primarily for its carbon rims, just released an alloy lineup of rims and wheels. They stick to a pretty straightforward formula, but the Trail (TR) wheels stand out as the most relevant option for everyday riding and bikepacking use. They’re built around welded 6069 aluminum rims with a 32mm internal width, which is right in the sweet spot for 2.4–2.8” tires. Like the rest of the range, they’re available in both 27.5” and 29”, use 28 straight-pull spokes front and rear, and are laced to Ringlé hubs (Super Bubba X on PRO builds), with compatibility across HG, XD, and Microspline freehubs.

Compared to the burlier Enduro and DH options, the Trail wheels trim a bit of weight, landing around the mid-1,900-gram range for a 29” set. Details like welded seams, 6-bolt rotor compatibility, and a lifetime warranty round out the package, making them appear to be a solid, no-nonsense option. Based on the spec sheet, the Trail Pro set (A327/A329) hits a particularly compelling middle ground that’s wide enough and reasonably priced for riders who split time between loaded trips and everyday singletrack miles. The A329 (29er) weighs a claimed 1,843 grams.

Omnium Nanos are Here

Made in Taiwan / €2,420 complete at Omnium

Teased in a dispatch last month, the new OMNIUM Nano is now in stock and shipping from their headquarters in Copenhagen. As the Danish brand’s most compact cargo platform to date, the Nano rolls on a pair of 20-inch wheels with 2.15″ tires and features a super short wheelbase for snappy handling and ease of getting up to speed. It’s available as a frame kit or complete bike in one size and two colors.

Revelate Designs Ultra Joey

Made in USA / $90 at Revelate Designs

Revelate Designs updated the Joey downtube bag last year, adding two sizes, and it’s now 100% waterproof, thanks to a welded-seam construction. They just launched a version made with Challenge Ultra 200X fabric, which is highly abrasion- and tear-resistant. It’s only available in the 2L version, so those riding gravel bikes might want to check out the slimmer 1L model. Find our review here.

Orbea Kimu Range for Kids

€499+ at Orbea

“Start Small. Ride Big.” is the slogan for Orbea’s new Kimu range, which comprises four fresh models for young riders from ages 3-12. The line features parts made for kids, components that grow to extend the bike’s lifespan, and models that transform from push bike to pedaling and aims to help kids fall in love with riding—from wobbly first glides on up to the thrill of riding trails.

Growtac Brakes and Levers are Back in Stock

Made in Japan / $405 at Velo Orange

Growtac Equal brake calipers are back in stock at Velo Orange, the US distributor for the brand. Everything from the post mount and flat mount versions to brake pads, adaptors, and even their friction-shifting Growtac Equal Brake Levers is available for purchase.

Chiru VELDT

Made in Taiwan / €3,910 at Chiru Bikes

It’s unofficially 32-inch bike launch week, and the new Chiru VELDT is the third model we’ve shared this week. The VELDT is a titanium 32-inch gravel bike with a matching titanium fork, clearance for 2.4″ tires, multiple bottle mounts, and fully internal cable routing. It’s available in only two sizes and costs €3,910 (~$4,500 USD) for a frame, fork, and headset. The bike shown weighs 19.8 pounds (9 kilograms), and it looks like something straight out of Tron.

Outider TL Mini on Kickstarter

Made in USA / $55+ at Kickstarter

The new Outider TL Mini is a real-time tire pressure monitoring system that fits securely inside your tubeless tires. The TL Mini is an iteration of the TL Pro model that’s lighter, smaller, and more refined. Unlike external sensors, it installs inside the tire on your existing valve stems, helping riders dial in their setup, monitor pressure on the trail, and stay safe with instant flat alerts. It can pair with your phone, watch, or headunit for real-time alerts, and it’s designed to work with most aftermarket tubeless valves.

Surly Lowside in Blue Monday

Made in Taiwan / $1,799 at Surly Bikes

The latest Surly Lowside features a fresh Blue Monday paint job with a color-matched Surly handlebar, silver components, and Maxxis Rekon 2.8″ tires. The Lowside is a BMX-inspired single-speed hardtail that is, as Surly puts it, “Just as happy riding singletrack as it is parked outside your favorite drinking establishment.”

Around the Community

News from around the bikepacking world…

Randi Jo Fabrications Has a (Big) New Home

After more than a decade of creating incredible handmade bags, caps, and accessories out of a tiny 176-square-foot space in Oregon, the small team at Randi Jo Fabrications lucked into a spacious new 1,000-square-foot workshop, and it looks to be quite the upgrade! They’re still in the process of moving the bike shop, but their sewing studio is up and running. Congrats on the new space, Randi and crew! See more from the beloved small brand at RandiJoFab.com.

Camron Baker’s Custom Stinner Refugio Gravel Bike

In Stinner’s latest YouTube video, friend of the brand Camron Baker reports in from a bikepacking trip to share an overview of his Stinner Refugio gravel bike, including build highlights, his bags, and what he packed.

Knolly Bikes Forced to Restructure

Founder and CEO of Knolly Bikes, Noel Buckley, shared an honest update on how the brand is doing, and it sounds like they’ve been working through some tough times—as many businesses have over the last few years. In short, Knolly’s bank called in its account, forcing them to restructure. The future of Knolly isn’t clear, but we’re hoping they come out on the other side. Read Noel’s update here.

Slow Coast Women’s Shred Trip on the Lower Sunshine Coast Trail

Emily Heron, organizer of the annual Slow Coast community bikepacking event, just announced a second fun-filled event for women, trans, and gender-expansive riders. They’ll be riding the Lower Sunshine Coast Route from June 12th-14th, and the spots filled up quickly. The main Slow Coast event is scheduled for August 18th-30th, learn more about both events here.

Curve to Open New European HQ in Spain

Curve Cycling, based in Melbourne, Australia, is opening its European headquarters in beautiful Malaga, Spain, early next month. The new shop will feature a full demo and rental fleet, plus warehouse and dealer network support. Should you be in the area, they’re hosting rides and events on April 3-4. Find more details at CurveCycling.com.

Events Starting Soon

What to watch this weekend and bikepacking events starting soon…

GranGuanche Audax Gravel

The GranGuanche Audax Gravel is an 800-kilometer self-supported bikepacking event across the Canary Islands. The 2026 event starts on Sunday, and 100 riders are registered for live tracking. Follow along live here.

Wish We Were Here

Shedding a little light on a route one of us is dreaming about riding at the moment…

Lucas Winzenburg: Close to Home

This week, rather than dreaming of some faraway location, I’m anticipating a fall colors tour with my wife just a few hours down the road on the Aspen Ridge Overnighter between Buena Vista and Salida here in Colorado. It’s one of several nearby routes I’m already excitedly making arrangements to ride this year as I turn my lens a little closer to home and enjoy the incredible collection of weekend and overnight routes on the map. Thanks for designing it, Neil!

Weekly Social

Some things we found around the ‘gram and elsewhere. This week, some updates from DOOM 2026 in Arkansas…

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