Category: All Bikes

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

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

    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 1996, mountain biking was recognized as an Olympic sport. Delving into this era’s history has been incredibly enlightening, especially since…

  • Fat Tire Bikes – Should You Get A Fat Bike?

    Fat Tire Bikes – Should You Get A Fat Bike?

    They aren’t ‘fat’ they’re big boned! It doesn’t seem fair to be ‘tyre shaming’ the new guys on the block. Why don’t we get to know them first, they might be really nice and fun? Looking for some of the best fat bike for bikepacking? What is a Fat Bike?…

  • 5 Best Fat Bike Trailer Ideas

    5 Best Fat Bike Trailer Ideas

    Are you just getting into the fat biking scene? And looking to expand your arsenal of gear carrying capabilities? The combination of a adventure bike plus a trailer is perfect for getting around. And a fat bike with a fat bike trailer just looks like the most ultimate adventure rig.…

  • Best Budget Hardtail MTB For Bike Adventures!

    Best Budget Hardtail MTB For Bike Adventures!

    Are you looking for a budget friendly hardtail mountain bike for your next bikepacking adventure? Maybe you are new to the world of bikepacking and looking for that beginner bikepacking rig? Below is an ultimate list of bikes that would make great bikepacking bikes for some just getting starting. All…

  • 11 Best Adventure Gravel Bikes

    11 Best Adventure Gravel Bikes

    The gravel bike market is exploding with bike options galore. With gravel bikes generally taking on the role of a mix between a road bike and mountain bike. A bike that is much more capable to travel those roads and trails less travelled. However it can sometimes be confusing when…

  • Trek Checkpoint ALR 5 Review, Overview, and Summary

    The Trek Checkpoint ALR 5 is Trek’s best-valued gravel bike in the various Checkpoint model lineup. For the price, it’s a high-quality build that holds up for long, rugged miles on roads, dirt, and even the most treacherous gravel. A gravel bike built for adventure. With its rugged design and…

  • Best Gravel Bikes For All Types of Riding

    Best Gravel Bikes For All Types of Riding

    The trend has no signs of slowing down. The gravel bike market has filled a nice gap in our cycling community. Allowing you to push drop bar bikes to the limits of adventuring capabilities. Gravel bikes could almost be the perfect bike to do it all. Maybe! Maybe not! Depends…

  • Surly ECR Review & Buyers Guide

    Surly ECR Review & Buyers Guide

    The Surly ECR is one of those bikes that is up there in my favourite of all bikepacking and touring bikes! A plus tire off-road touring bike designed for routes with way less pavement and a lot more trail. Surly is renowned for touring bikes and they have quiet the…

  • Best 29+ Plus Bikes For Your Next Adventure

    Best 29+ Plus Bikes For Your Next Adventure

    29+ bikes or plus bikes are the dream steed of choice for bikepacking adventures. Combining the benefits of wide tires similar to a fat bike, with the manoeuvrability and lighter-weight build of a mountain bike. You can cover more ground and explore places, you cant really get to with most…

  • Are Gravel Bikes Worth It? DON’T waste your money!

    Are Gravel Bikes Worth It? DON’T waste your money!

    Most cases, yes!! gravel bikes are worth it? But why you ask? They could be the ultimate bike which does it all. From the group road rides with your mates, to single track adventures across a country! They also make great commuter bikes. But the problem with a bike that…