Category: Gear Reviews

  • Wide Drop Bars – Should You Get Some?

    Wide Drop Bars – Should You Get Some?

    Having some wide drop bars on your gravel or adventure bike seems like the ultimate choice. I can only tell you from experience with 50 mm bars. I know they are not the widest options out there, but they just feel so right! But as more and more wider drop…

  • SeaSucker Mini Bomber Bike Rack Review – Most Versatile Suction Cup Bike Rack

    SeaSucker Mini Bomber Bike Rack Review – Most Versatile Suction Cup Bike Rack

    Who wouldn’t want a bike rack that takes under two minutes and remove in seconds without having to permanently leave racks on your car. Small enough to fit in the boot of your car when not in use. Requiring no tools and being ultra-low profile which minimises wind noise and provides…

  • Best Frame Bags For Gravel, Mountain, Full-Suspension & Road Bikes

    Best Frame Bags For Gravel, Mountain, Full-Suspension & Road Bikes

    Are you planning your next bike adventure and looking for the perfect gear to take with you? A frame bag is an essential piece of equipment that can help you stay organized and prepared for whatever the road throws your way. Not only do frame bags provide extra storage space…

  • Selle Anatomica Review – Understanding The T Series, X Series & H Series Saddles

    Selle Anatomica Review – Understanding The T Series, X Series & H Series Saddles

    Today we are going to take a look at the Selle Anatomica saddles. They look rather similar to Brooks. But are a more modern take on the old school design. They make a few different models based on rider weight. Later on we will cover the different models and help…

  • Bikepacking Dry Bags – Some Of The Best Options!

    Bikepacking Dry Bags – Some Of The Best Options!

    I was in the market for some dry bags for my bikepacking setup. So I could use them for storing stuff and attaching them to my front fork cage. And also potentially getting one to mount to the handlebars as a handlebar bag with the help of a bikepacking harness.…

  • A Buyers Guide To Foldable Bike Helmets – Are Collapsible Bike Helmets Safe?

    A Buyers Guide To Foldable Bike Helmets – Are Collapsible Bike Helmets Safe?

    To wear or not to wear, that is (unfortunately) a question a lot of commuters ask themselves. We all know that a helmet is beneficial to safety but other things come into play when deciding to wear one. Those against wearing helmets argue that they are ‘cumbersome’, ‘sweaty’ and ‘uncomfortable’.…

  • Puncture Resistant Bike Tires – Everything You Need To Know

    Puncture Resistant Bike Tires – Everything You Need To Know

    Commuting to work with seconds to spare and hear that dreaded hiss. Exploring around some remote mountains and you hear that heart reaching pop. Speeding down the side of a country road and you hit some glass. Your heart sinks as you unpack your repair kit. These feelings can be…

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

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

    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. The Race Face Chester Pedals offer excellent grip with 8 replaceable hex traction pins per side. I personally like riding…

  • Best Bikepacking Cargo Cages & Dry Bags – Bikepacking Fork Cages

    Best Bikepacking Cargo Cages & Dry Bags – Bikepacking Fork Cages

    Are you looking for some cargo cages for your bikepacking setup? Allowing you to potentially ditch the panniers and run a lighter more bikepacking-friendly setup. Cargo Cages can be used for more than just holding dry bags in place on your forks or rear. They can hold larger water bottles…

  • Best Gravel Bike Clothing

    Best Gravel Bike Clothing

    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…