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Performance is the cornerstone of all Tailfin products. It drives our innovation and product design. No guesswork and no tools. Just reliable, secure and repeatable mounting and release mechanisms.
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Creating the world’s best technical bikepacking equipment demands constant testing which is why we work closely with some of the best racers and riders in the world.
Technical Bikepacking Equipment
We create technical bikepacking equipment blending hardware and softgoods. Ultimate, flawless performance is the driving factor in every design. We want our products to be the last bikepacking equipment you buy.
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R&D Division Blog
Lachlan Morton’s Tour Divide FKT* Bike check
Following on from Tailfin R&D Division rider Lachlan Morton’s incredible ride along the Tour Divide/GDMBR route, we got together with him to learn more about his bike and kit setup. You can watch the full breakdown in the video below.
Bike setup tips from the experts – Silk Road edition
Bike setup can be seen as a dark art, especially if you are heading into unfamiliar territories. How you set your bike up and the components you choose are critical to the success and enjoyment of your ride. This is
What is the Tour Divide?
The Tour Divide is often attributed as being the originator of modern off-road ultra-endurance cycling events. The Tour Divide effectively follows the Great Divide route, probably one of the most famous off-road hiking/riding routes in the world, travelling the length
R&D Division Bike Check: Justinas Leveika
Justinas Leveika is on a roll! After smashing his way round the Dales Divide to an emphatic victory last month he’s already followed up with another fastest time/first finisher. This most recent success came at the Seven Serpents ultra race
What we learned from the first Hellenic Mountain Race
Taking place for the first time in 2023 the Hellenic Mountain Race is the newest member of the ‘Mountain Race’ series. Whilst it was aimed as an introductory/transition race to the two more established races in the series (Atlas and
How to fuel for an ultra race
R&D Division rider Gail Brown is more than qualified to provide advice on racing an ultra, having spent the past several years ticking off some of the biggest and hardest events on the planet. In this article, Gail aims to