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12 Best Front Bike Racks For Touring & Bikepacking

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Kona Sutra LTD Long-Term Review After 5 Years

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Best Steel Gravel Bikes For Adventure Cycling – Everything You Need To Know!

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Best Women’s Gravel Bikes For All-Road Adventures in 2026

Codey OrgillSeptember 21, 2023September 10, 2025

Updated: 10th September 2025 Gravel bikes continue to revolutionize the cycling world, offering an unmatched blend of versatility, comfort, and adventure-ready capability. For women seeking the perfect companion for everything...

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The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Chainring Sizes: Everything You Need to Know

Codey OrgillSeptember 19, 2023August 3, 2025

Updated: 3rd August 2025 So you want a larger or maybe smaller sized chainring? Whether you're looking to tackle those rather steep hills easier or optimize your bike for different...

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Why the Midnight Special is BETTER than the Surly Straggler

Codey OrgillSeptember 19, 2023July 12, 2025

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...

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Mastering The Art of Gravel Bike Tire Pressure

Codey OrgillSeptember 19, 2023January 7, 2025

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...

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Mens vs Women’s Bikes – Difference Between Mens And Womens Bikes

Codey OrgillSeptember 19, 2023September 10, 2025

Today womens and mens bikes are becoming more similar when looking at spec quality and overall bike performance. There was a time when womens bikes were unfortunately less spec'ed out...

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Ultimate Guide to Swept Back Handlebars: The Most Comfortable MTB Handlebars!

Codey OrgillSeptember 19, 2023December 28, 2025

Last updated: May 14, 2025 Are you on the hunt for some swept-back handlebars? Handlebars that let you sit more upright and ride in greater comfort? This article covers some...

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Surly Wednesday Vs Ice Cream Truck

Codey OrgillSeptember 18, 2023September 4, 2025

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

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Trek 520 vs Trek 920

Codey OrgillSeptember 18, 2023September 4, 2025

The Trek touring bike battle! So which bike is better? We are going to compare each of these well established touring bikes side by side and see what the difference...

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Time Atac XC 8 Review – Carbon Mountain Bike Pedals

Codey OrgillSeptember 18, 2023August 1, 2025

So are you after some of the best and lightest weight mountain bike pedals? I have been recently testing out the Time Atac XC 8 pedals and in comparison to...

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Best Aluminium Gravel Bikes for Road and Beyond

Codey OrgillSeptember 18, 2023November 16, 2025

Are you looking for a aluminum gravel bike? Is it your first gravel grinder? Aluminum gravel bikes are often some of the more budget friendly options out there. And can...

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Everything You MUST Know About Gravel Bikes For Touring and Bikepacking

Codey OrgillSeptember 18, 2023August 5, 2025

Updated: 5th August 2025 The question of whether gravel bikes are suitable for longer bicycle tours receives a definitive yes. However, before you invest in a gravel bike for touring,...

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How To Mount A Bike Rack Without Eyelets

Codey OrgillSeptember 18, 2023August 3, 2025

Updated: 3rd August 2025 If you're passionate about bike touring, commuting, or bikepacking but your bike lacks the traditional mounting eyelets, don't worry—you're not stuck without cargo-carrying options. Many modern...

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12 Best Front Bike Racks For Touring & Bikepacking

Codey OrgillSeptember 18, 2023December 28, 2025

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...

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Jones H Bar Alternatives

Codey OrgillSeptember 18, 2023November 29, 2023

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...

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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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14 Best Bikepacking Handlebar Harness and Mounts

Codey OrgillSeptember 18, 2023November 29, 2023

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...

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60 Best Gravel Bike Handlebars & Flared Drop Bars Compared 2023

Codey OrgillSeptember 18, 2023November 30, 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...

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Bike Rear Rack Straps! Attaching Stuff To Your Bike

Codey OrgillSeptember 18, 2023August 3, 2025

Updated: 3rd August 2025 When you're bike touring or bikepacking, securing gear to your rear rack becomes a critical skill that can make or break your adventure. Whether you're carrying...

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Specialized Crux Vs Diverge : Breaking Down the Differences

Codey OrgillSeptember 18, 2023August 2, 2025

Updated: 2nd August 2025 The Specialized gravel bike battle continues! With the updated 2025 Diverge Comp Carbon and 2026 Crux Expert - SRAM Rival XPLR AXS, choosing between these two...

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Best Single Speed Gravel Bikes

Codey OrgillSeptember 18, 2023August 20, 2025

Updated: 20th August 2025 Single speed setups are becoming rather popular in the bikepacking space. Are you a sucker for punishment? Or sick of derailleur mechanicals? Want the simplicity of...

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Best Gravel Bikes for Commuting

Codey OrgillSeptember 18, 2023September 24, 2025

Updated: 24th September 2025 Gravel bikes have demonstrated remarkable versatility, making them suitable for several cycling disciplines. There's good reason why they continue to grow in popularity over recent years....

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What Is the Right Tire Pressure for a Mountain Bike on the Road?

Codey OrgillSeptember 18, 2023November 30, 2023

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...

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Canyon Grail Vs Specialized Diverge

Codey OrgillSeptember 18, 2023September 3, 2025

The big brand gravel bike battle! Canyon vs Specialized! 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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Specialized Diverge Vs Trek Checkpoint

Codey OrgillSeptember 18, 2023December 15, 2023

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...

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Cannondale Topstone Vs Specialized Diverge

Codey OrgillSeptember 18, 2023March 18, 2025

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...

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Best Steel Gravel Bikes For Adventure Cycling – Everything You Need To Know!

Codey OrgillSeptember 11, 2023April 1, 2026

Updated: 22 July 2025 ❚ 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...

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Best Budget Gravel Bikes Under $1,000

Codey OrgillSeptember 1, 2023April 1, 2026

Updated: 1st April 2026 Struggling to find the perfect gravel bike for adventure biking on a budget? We share the best gravel bikes under $1000, entry-level options that make durable...

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Best Aero Bars For Your Gravel Bike

Codey OrgillJuly 24, 2023November 30, 2023

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...

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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...