Do Pannier Bags have any place in ‘modern’ bikepacking?
According to the ‘rules’ of bikepacking, pannier bags have no place on a modern setup. But why is that? Is it a fair assumption that you should never consider this form of load-carrying if you…
What is the European Divide Trail and why should it be on your bucket list?
The European Divide Trail or EDT as it has come to be known, is the newly launched 7,600 kilometre long distance trail bisecting mainland Europe from the north eastern tip to the most south…
A guide to the different mounting options for your Tailfin System
One of the standout features of any Tailfin Rack or AeroPack system is the variety of ways you can mount it to your bike. Unlike traditional racks or seatpacks that rely on a single fixing…
Tailfin Tech: Axle Deep Dive
One of the distinctive features of a Tailfin Rack or AeroPack is how we use the wheel axle to secure the system to the bike. Whilst it’s true that you can also mount a Tailfin system using frame…
Rack or AeroPack – Which one is right for me?
One of the most frequently asked questions we get here at Tailfin is which of our systems would work best for an individual rider. It’s not surprising that the initial answer we give is…
Introducing the new Tailfin Axle Finder
As part of our strive to improve your experience choosing the perfect Tailfin setup we have developed a new Axle Finder tool to make picking the right axle for your bike a far simpler task. Why…
Product update: triple bosses on all Alloy rack systems and Alloy AeroPacks
The AeroPack Alloy, X THREE, and S THREE racks have been updated to now include triple cage mounts as standard….
The rise of the cargo cage
As cyclists, bikepackers and tourers we are always on the lookout for the simplest and most versatile ways to strap kit to our bikes. Maybe it’s to stash some extra clothes and a sleeping bag for…
August 2020: Europe’s toughest mountain race?
Relatively new to the self-supported, ultra-distance bike race scene are the La Baroudeuse races. With unpaved and paved options over distances ranging from 317km through to 2,850km, there’s…
Andy Cox: blazing a trail through Europe’s double tracks
Tailfin talks to Andy Cox one of Tailfin’s real world testers. An adventurer to the soul, he has clocked up over 65,000km whilst mapping out the European Divide Trail. We discover more about him…