How aerodynamic is your Bikepacking setup?
Bikepacking, Race/Ultra-enduranceWherever you look in the bike industry (especially the sections related to drop bars), one of the most commonly used buzz words is ‘aero’. The aerodynamic (or lack of) properties of a bike, component, accessory, or rider can have…
How strong is a Tailfin system?
Products in DepthOne of the questions everyone here at Tailfin gets asked a lot when out riding is “I really want to use a Tailfin setup but I’m not sure it will be strong enough for ‘proper’ bikepacking”. At a time when more of us are beginning to…
Breaking Badlands: an introduction to ultra-endurance racing
Bikepacking, Gravel, Race/Ultra-enduranceMartijn van Strien and long time riding partner Mike Vlietstra are no strangers to long-distance bike packing. Alongside others, the two have toured extensively, whether on tarmac or, as is more often the case, exploring the dirt roads…
Testing the Tailfin way: The story of the SFM
MTB, Products in Depth, mtbFor the SFM the project brief was relatively simple, “How can we attach gear to a suspension fork?”. The first step in our product development process is always looking for problems to solve…
Do Pannier Bags have any place in ‘modern’ bikepacking?
Bikepacking, Products in Depth, bikepackingAccording 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 are planning on riding on anything other…
Why have we changed to Torx bolts?
Products in DepthThanks to the clever modular nature of Tailfin products it is very simple to construct, maintain and repair your Rack or AeroPack. To help make this process as user friendly as possible we use interchangeable bolts to fix everything…
What is the European Divide Trail and why should it be on your bucket list?
Ambassadors, Bikepacking, MTB, bikepacking, gravel, mtbThe 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 westerly point. The EDT is the brain child of…
A guide to the different mounting options for your Tailfin System
Products in DepthOne 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 option, Tailfin systems can be mounted in…
Tailfin Tech: Axle Deep Dive
Products in DepthOne 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 mounts, it’s when using the axle that…
Rack or AeroPack – Which one is right for me?
Products in Depth, Alloy Rack, Carbon RackOne 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 almost guaranteed to be the same for every…