Month: January 2023
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All About Randonneur Bikes – Ultimate List of the Best Rando Bikes!
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Rando bikes are they a thing of the past? I do personally have a thing for vintage bikes. And these types of adventure bikes speak retro! So today we are going to chat randonneur bikes and share with you some of my personal favourites. You can pick up modern versions…
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The WORLD’S LIGHTEST Gravel Bikes You Must See!
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Updated: 23rd January 2024 For those yearning to venture beyond the paved roads, craving the thrill of exploration that a standard road bike can’t offer, yet still desiring to maintain speed and minimize weight, your search ends here. What is considered a light gravel bike? Presented below is a curated…
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Bikepacking Australia – 8 Bucket List Worthy Routes!
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Personally I have gotten more and more interested in the idea of travelling on the path less known in the middle of the wilderness. Experiencing complete seclusion and peace from all the distraction life seems to through at us. I have compiled a comprehensive list, mostly of all the bike…
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Best Gravel Bikes Under $2000 For Your Next Adventure
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So you are after a gravel bike? This budget range of $2000 or under is probably the perfect place to get the best value for money gravel bike. At this range, you can get access to really good gravel bikes with high-end components and great build quality. In this article,…
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Best Bike Touring and Bikepacking Handlebars – Everything You Need to Know
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Updated: 30th December 2023 I find myself frequently changing handlebars with each new bike touring adventure. After experimenting with various types, I’ve developed a few favorites, yet I remain open to trying new options. My top picks are the butterfly or trekking bar and flared drop bars, but remember, choosing…
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Best Bikepacking Saddles And Bicycle Touring Seats
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Before we get straight into looking at some of the best touring and bikepacking saddles. We need to cover the basics of bike saddle comfort and what elements result in the reduction of discomfort when touring for long days in the saddle. How do I choose a comfortable bike saddle?…
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Best Gravel Bike Pedals 2023 – Flat and Clipless Options
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Often times gravel bikes don’t come with pedals and generally this is the first item you will be looking to buy for your gravel bike. If they do they are generally flat pedals, but are they better than clipless? Pedals are a very important piece of gear to really consider.…
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Best Fenders/Mudguards For Gravel Bikes 2023
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So you want to keep things clean? Thinking about fitting fenders or mudguards to your gravel bike? Often they can make a bike look dorky. The equivalent of hanging “balls” from the back of your car or Instagramming everything you eat. Guilty of the latter. It’s 2022 and there are…
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16 Best Monstercross Bikes & 650b Gravel Bikes 2023
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Monstercross bikes are a do-it-all bike with dirt drops that has nice wide and supple tires. All these bikes listed down below make some really good bikes for a off the beaten path adventure. These bikes are built to house a min of 2.1″ tires and the 650b combination means…
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Best Bikepacking Shoes 2023 – Hike A Bike Shoes For Your Next Adventure!
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In this post we are going to be looking at many different potential shoe options for bikepacking, either clipless setups and flat pedal shoes. When looking for an appropriate bikepacking shoe there needs to be a nice blend between the perfect shoe for riding and the perfect shoe for hiking.…