A 700km bikepacking trip after the hardest year of my life
I decided to take on a spontaneous bikepacking trip across South China, riding 700km in 5 days toward the Vietnam border before my visa expired! From navigating the busy streets...
11 Really Cool Bikepacking Bag Setups! Inspiration For Your Next Trip!
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...
Best Gravel Bike Clothing for 2025: Functional Apparel for Adventurers
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...
Best Touring Bike Kickstands & Everything You Need To Know
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....
Butterfly Handlebars! 7,500+ KM Trekking Bars Review
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...
Best Flat Bar Gravel Bikes – Should You Get One?
Updated: 22nd October 2024 The adventure cycling world is booming and sees more and more innovative updates of products. But is the idea of the flat bar gravel bike new?...
Best Touring Bicycles For 2025
Your touring bike is one of the most important purchases you will make. Finding a bicycle that offers the perfect balance of comfort, durability, load-carrying capacity, and value for money...
Giant Revolt vs Specialized Diverge – Comparing the Difference!
We are going to compare these two iconic bikes side by side and see what the difference is between each. The ultimate all-rounder gravel Bike battle! Which bike is best?...
Giant Talon vs Trek Marlin – Comparing the Difference!
The Giant and Trek Mountain Bike battle! Which bike is best? Let’s compare these popular budget cross-country mountain bikes and see which one comes out on top. We are going...
Why the Midnight Special is BETTER than the Surly Straggler
Updated: 18th March 2025 The Surly gravel bike battle! Which bike is best? We are going to compare these two iconic gravel bikes side by side and see what the...
Mastering The Art of Gravel Bike Tire Pressure
Updated: 6th February 2024 Since coming from a roadie background this is a lesson I had to learn when making the transition to more supple tires. Typically road bike tires...
Best 22 Swept Back Handlebars – Most Comfortable MTB Handlebars
Are you looking for some swept-back handlebars? Some bicycle handlebars for sitting upright? This article includes some of the best options for the best posture and comfort on a bike....
Gravel Bike For Touring – 6 Best Gravel Bikes For Touring!
Updated: 17th March 2024 The question of whether a gravel bike is suitable for longer bicycle tours receives a definitive yes. However, before you rush to purchase a gravel bike,...
How To Mount A Bike Rack Without Eyelets
Are you looking to get a bike rack for your bike, but it lacks the ability to accomodate the racks in the form of eyelets? All good touring bikes come...
12 Best Front Bike Racks For Touring & Bikepacking
Updated: 15th April 2024 Front racks come in myriad designs and are essential for both bicycle touring and bikepacking setups. While some purists argue that bikepacking eschews racks, modern designs...
Jones H Bar Alternatives
Are you looking for some handlebars that are similar to Jone H Bar? But maybe looking for something a little less expensive and just want to see what other options...
Kona Sutra LTD Review – Bikepacking Bike
Update: Just wanted to put an update in here and let you know that dreams do come true! I am now the offical owner of a Kona Sutra LTD 2020!...
14 Best Bikepacking Handlebar Harness and Mounts
Are you after a handlebar harness to house a dry bag? They are a trendy solution for handlebar bar bag storage. In an earlier blog post, I wrote about some...
60 Best Gravel Bike Handlebars & Flared Drop Bars Compared 2023
For a while I have been using standard road bars on my Surly LHT that I have been building out. But as I got more and more interested in taking...
Bike Rear Rack Straps! Attaching Stuff To Your Bike
If you are bike touring you are going to eventually need to think about how you will be securing gear on the top of your rear rack. For me I...
Specialized Crux Vs Diverge : Breaking Down the Differences
The Specialized gravel bike battle! Which bike is best? We are going to compare these two iconic gravel bikes side by side and see what the difference is between each....
What Is the Right Tire Pressure for a Mountain Bike on the Road?
Taking to the trails or cruising on the road, mountain biking can deliver a thrilling and heart-pumping experience. However, to achieve peak performance, a crucial consideration to mull over is...
Specialized Diverge Vs Trek Checkpoint
The big brand gravel bike battle! Trek vs Specialized! The big kids on the block who have been around forever. Which gravel bike is best? We are going to compare...
Cannondale Topstone Vs Specialized Diverge
The big brand gravel bike battle! Cannondale vs Specialized! The big kids on the block who have been around forever. Which gravel bike is best? We are going to compare...
Best Steel Gravel Bikes – Everything You Need To Know!
Updated: 4th February 2024 ❚ The bikes highlighted in this post are chosen or evaluated independently by myself. If you make a purchase through links on our website, we might...
Best Aero Bars For Your Gravel Bike
Aero bars offer the ultimate solution to efficiency and aerodynamics while riding your gravel bike. Instead of going out and buying a super fast gravel bike, adding aero bars gives...
Marin Nicasio vs Gestalt – Breaking Down the Differences
The Marin gravel bike battle! Which bike is best? We are going to compare these two gravel bikes side by side and see what the difference is between each. When...
Specialized Diverge vs Roubaix
Are you ready for a thrilling adventure on two wheels? Specialized has two amazing bikes that will take your riding experience to the next level! The Diverge and the Roubaix...
Giant Revolt vs Trek Checkpoint
The big brand gravel bike battle! Trek vs Giant! The big kids on the block who have been around forever. Which gravel bike is best? We are going to compare...
Best Gravel Bike Shorts For Adventure, Touring and Bikepacking
Updated: 21st August 2024 Looking for the perfect gravel bike shorts for your off-road escapades? Whether you're a casual weekend rider or a serious gravel enthusiast, finding the right gear...