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Polygon Tambora G8X Review – A Gravel Bike for Fast Adventures!

Codey OrgillAugust 1, 2025August 4, 2025

After 6 months of intensive testing, commuting, and international adventures Update: August 2025 Dreams really do come true! After years of riding steel touring bikes, I finally got my hands...

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Salsa Marrakesh Vs Surly Disc Trucker

Codey OrgillMay 14, 2024August 12, 2025

The Surly and Salsa Touring bike battle! Well which bike is best? We are going to compare these two iconic touring bikes side by side and see what the difference...

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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?...

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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...

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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...

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Kona Sutra LTD Long-Term Review After 5 Years

Codey OrgillSeptember 18, 2023September 11, 2025

Update: 20th July 2025 Dreams really do come true! I'm now the official owner of a Kona Sutra LTD 2020, and after years of adventures together, I can confidently say...

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Canyon Grail Vs Endurace

Codey OrgillJuly 9, 2023September 4, 2025

The Canyon bike battle! Grail vs Endurace! Which bike is best? We are going to compare these two bikes side by side and see what the difference is between each....

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Giant Revolt Vs Defy : What’s the Difference?

Codey OrgillJune 4, 2023August 29, 2025

Updated 29th August The Giant bike battle! Which bike is best? Their gravel grinder or endurance road machine? We are going to compare these two iconic bikes side by side...

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Marin Nicasio vs Gestalt – Breaking Down the Differences

Codey OrgillMay 16, 2023March 18, 2025

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...

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Specialized Rockhopper Vs Trek Marlin: Which Is The Best Hardtail?

Codey OrgillMay 1, 2023August 9, 2025

The budget hardtail bike battle continues! Specialized vs Trek – two legendary brands that have been defining mountain biking for decades. In this comprehensive 2026 model comparison, we'll dive deep...

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Specialized Diverge vs Roubaix

Codey OrgillApril 18, 2023December 15, 2023

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...

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Giant Revolt vs Trek Checkpoint

Codey OrgillApril 8, 2023December 15, 2023

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...

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Cannondale Topstone Vs Trek Checkpoint

Codey OrgillMarch 16, 2023September 4, 2025

The big brand gravel bike battle! Trek vs Cannondale! The big kids on the block who have been around forever. Which gravel bike is best? We are going to compare...

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Canyon Grail Vs Cannondale Topstone

Codey OrgillMarch 14, 2023September 4, 2025

The big brand gravel bike battle! Canyon vs Cannondale! Which gravel bike is best? We are going to compare these two iconic gravel bikes side by side and see what...

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Poseidon X Vs Redwood Vs X Ambition – Poseidon Gravel Bike Battle!

Codey OrgillFebruary 17, 2023September 4, 2025

The Poseidon gravel bike battle! Which bike is best? We are going to compare their three iconic gravel bikes side by side and see what the difference is between each....

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Salsa Warbird Review – A Fast Gravel Bikepacking Road Bike!

Codey OrgillFebruary 1, 2023November 16, 2025

Updated: 19th March 2024 Rev up your sense of adventure because we're about to dive into the gritty world of the fastest gravel racing bikes, starting with the trailblazer itself:...

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Salsa Cutthroat Vs Warbird – Salsa Gravel Bike Battle!

Codey OrgillJanuary 27, 2023September 4, 2025

Updated: 19th March 2024 The Salsa gravel bike battle! Well which bike is best? We are going to compare these two iconic gravel bikes side by side and see what...

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Why The Surly Midnight Special Is Your Dream Ride!

Codey OrgillJanuary 19, 2023August 4, 2025

Updated: July 19, 2025 I'm utterly obsessed with Surly bikes! Their every detail captivates me, which is why I dove headfirst into the world of the Midnight Special. After hearing...

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Surly Long Haul Trucker Review – The Ultimate Touring Companion After 10,000+ KM

Codey OrgillJanuary 14, 2023August 4, 2025

Updated: August 3, 2025 I'm utterly fascinated by what makes a bike truly legendary, and few machines have earned their stripes quite like the Surly Long Haul Trucker. This isn't...

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Marin Nicasio Review – Best Budget Steel Gravel Bike of 2025?

Codey OrgillJanuary 10, 2023August 3, 2025

Updated: 25th March 2025 Are you after a gravel bike that doesn't cost an arm and a leg – yet delivers style, strength, and a ride feel that makes you...

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Trek Marlin Review – Which 2026 Model is Right for You?

Codey OrgillJanuary 1, 2023August 4, 2025

Updated: July 19th, 2025 Are you after a hardtail mountain bike that doesn't break the bank yet delivers genuine trail performance, modern geometry, and components that won't leave you wanting...

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Marin Nicasio Vs Four Corners – 2023 Budget Adventure Bikes Compared!

Codey OrgillJanuary 1, 2023December 15, 2023

The Marin budget adventure bike battle! Well which bike is best? We are going to compare one of Marins steel gravel bike options with their touring bike, side by side...