April 2024 - Cycle Travel Overload

All Bikes Gravel

Gravel Bikes Are NOT 90’s Mountain Bikes! Here’s Why!

Codey OrgillApril 14, 2024July 22, 2025

The 1990s witnessed a significant transformation in cycling, propelling mountain biking from obscurity to mainstream popularity. The first mountain bike World Championships were held in Colorado in 1990, and by...

Bike Reviews

Giant Revolt vs Cannondale Topstone 2025: Which Gravel Bike Should You Get?

Codey OrgillApril 12, 2024August 12, 2025

Updated: 12th August 2025 The big brand gravel bike battle continues! Cannondale vs Giant! The big kids on the block who have been around forever. Which gravel bike is best?...

Bike Reviews

Scott Speedster vs Addict – Gravel Bike Battle

Codey OrgillApril 12, 2024September 4, 2025

Both the Scott Speedster and Addict come in road bike models. In this article, we are comparing the gravel versions of these bikes. As here at Cycle Travel Overload we...

Bicycle Touring Commuting

Best Rear Bike Rack For Touring & Commuting

Codey OrgillApril 5, 2024August 9, 2025

Are you planning an epic long-distance bike tour or looking for the perfect rear rack to carry your daily commuting gear? The right rear bike rack can make or break...

Gravel Grinding

Gravel Bike Suspension Forks + Best Hardtail & Full Suspension Gravel Bikes

Codey OrgillApril 5, 2024November 16, 2025

Are you looking to either buy a grave bike with suspension or add some gravel shocks to your current gravel bike setup? We are going to cover everything gravel bike...

Bicycle Touring

Bicycle Touring Shoes | Best Shoes For Bike Touring

Codey OrgillApril 5, 2024November 16, 2025

Finding a pair of bicycle touring shoes to suit your needs can be challenging. But that is why I compiled this post with a comprehensive list of some of the...

Components Gear Reviews

Race Face Chester Review & Buyers Guide – The Best Gravel Bike Flat Pedals?

Codey OrgillApril 5, 2024August 1, 2025

Are you after some value pedals for your next bike adventure? Considered MTB medals I have been currently using these on my gravel/adventure bike and they have been working wonders....

Bike Reviews

Salsa Fargo Vs Surly Ghost Grappler

Codey OrgillApril 5, 2024September 4, 2025

The Salsa and Surly drop bar mountain bike battle! Which bike out of the two is the best? We are going to compare these two adventure gravel bikes or some...

Complete Setups

11 Really Cool Bikepacking Bag Setups! Inspiration For Your Next Trip!

Codey OrgillApril 5, 2024August 5, 2026

In this post I wanted to share some really cool Bikepacking setups and inspire you to see what is possible with bikepacking. As I was getting into bikepacking it seemed...

Apparel Gear Reviews

Best Gravel Bike Clothing for 2025: Functional Apparel for Adventurers

Codey OrgillApril 5, 2024March 22, 2025

Updated: 22 March 2025 The rise of gravel biking in recent years has paved the way for an entire wave of innovation—not just in the bikes themselves but in the...

Gear Reviews Uncategorized

Brooks B17 Leather Saddle Review

Codey OrgillApril 5, 2024November 16, 2025

Since getting into this incredible world of bike touring and bikepacking, I have always wanted to get a Brooks B17 Saddle for my Surly Long Haul Trucker. I heard nothing...

Bicycle Touring Cycle Travel Gear

Best Touring Bike Kickstands & Everything You Need To Know

Codey OrgillApril 5, 2024

Are you after a kickstand for your fully loaded touring bike? If you are like me you would think that they are a great idea. From my personal experience anyway....

Bicycle Touring

Best Flat Bar Touring Bikes & Expedition Bikes

Codey OrgillApril 5, 2024November 16, 2025

Are you looking for bike suggests for a flat bar touring bike? In this article I have included some of the best touring bike options that come stock with flat...

Gear Reviews

Butterfly Handlebars! 7,500+ KM Trekking Bars Review

Codey OrgillApril 5, 2024April 5, 2024

Have you seen those strange looking handlebars on some bikes? Yes they may not look aesthetically appealing, but they offer comfort, and a range of hand positions. I am going...