Category: Gear Reviews
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Best Gravel Bike Clothing
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The rise of gravel biking in recent years has paved the way for a world of innovation, not just in the bikes themselves but also in the way riders dress for the adventure. Gone are the days when cyclists would repurpose their road or mountain biking gear for their gravel…
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Brooks B17 Leather Saddle Review
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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 but great things abut them, super comfortable and just by looking at the design you can tell straight away the…
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Complete List of Best Gravel Wheelset for Adventure Cycling and Bikepacking
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Are you looking for a gravel wheel set for your next bikepacking adventures? I am! Over some time I have been building out my Surly Long Haul Trucker building it into a custom bikepacking bike. I love the steel frames and all ready have this bike so I made it…
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The Best Camping Stove For Bike Touring? Trangia Review
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Ever since I was in high school I have always used a Trangia Alcohol stove. I remember when we would all gather together as a class in a circle and practise cooking meals on our stoves before we head off on our camping excursion. It was good fun and since…
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Butterfly Handlebars! 7,500+ KM Trekking Bars Review
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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 to explain what these butterfly bars are? Often referred to as Trekking bars. I was looking at getting some for…
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All About Dynamo Lights For Bikepacking and Touring
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You’ve left work late, it’s raining, it’s dark you’re fumbling around finding your bike lights to find that you’ve forgotten to charge them, or even worse, they’ve been stolen. Not with dynamo lighting! We can’t guarantee you won’t still be leaving work late and in the dark, but you will…
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All About Rohloff Hub For Touring and Bikepacking
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Sick of bike maintenance slowing down your big trips? Tired of jerky, unpredictable gear changes? Dreaming about a smooth riding future? Let’s look at the Rohloff hub and see if it’s the answer you’re looking for. What is the Rohloff hub? Simply speaking, it’s an internal gear hub offering 14…
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Old Man Mountain Wald Basket, Ponderosa Panniers and Juniper Trunk Bag
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For the adventure cycling aficionados among us, there’s always that buzz in the air when a new gear release is on the horizon, especially from trusted brands like Old Man Mountain. From the whispers at Sea Otter 2022 to its much-awaited arrival, the Old Man Mountain Basket is finally here!…
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Best Ultralight Bivy Bags/Sacks For Bikepacking and Touring
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Are you in the market for a lightweight, small-volume packing shelter solution for your bike adventures? Maybe you plan on conquering a bikepacking race and need to pack as light as possible but you still want some shelter from the elements. Should you even get a bivy? Today though it…
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Best 22 Swept Back Handlebars – Most Comfortable MTB Handlebars
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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. Especially if you plan extended multiple-day bikepacking trips, these handlebars can be a real benefit for your back. These handlebars…