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The 16 Best Bikepacking Bikes For 2020
There are more than 190 bikes across six different categories in my Bikepacking Bike Buyer’s Guide – and in this article, I’m going to choose the top 2 or 3 best bikepacking bikes, for each genre. The...
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Inside the Future 13-Speed Shimano Gearbox: Weight, Drive Efficiency & More
Shimano recently filed a patent for a new 13-speed gearbox, and in this article, we’re going to talk about why this is awesome, how it works, how much it will likely weigh and how efficient it could...
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Bikepacking Aerobars: Increase Your Comfort And Speed On Your Bike Adventures
Aerobars have recently gained in popularity on bikepacking bikes. This is with thanks to the rise of ultra racing events like the Tour Divide where the top riders spend in excess of 18 hours per day on...
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Video: Volcano Hunting in Central America // By Bike, Board & Foot [EP.16]
Follow along as I bike, hike and slide the Central American Volcanic Arc – from Nicaragua to Guatemala. It was so much fun climbin’ into craters, slidin’ down muddy slopes, chillin’ next to iridescent...
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CrankTank4: A Smart, Space-Efficient Way To Carry 4L of Water On The Bike
The CrankTank4 is a water-carrying device for bike travellers. It piqued my interest as I was browsing my email inbox – until now I’d only really seen hydration devices integrated into Ironman-specific...
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A Complete List of Bikepacking Bag and Frame Bag Manufacturers with Prices
Bikepacking bags have come a very long way in the last decade. There are now in excess of 100 bikepacking bag manufacturers offering everything from high-volume/low-cost products out of China, right...
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Are Belt Drivetrains More Efficient Than Chain Drivetrains? (Lab Testing)
If you’ve ever turned the pedals on a belt drive bike, you’ll have noticed that they don’t spin as freely as chain drive bikes. In other words, there is extra resistance in the drivetrain. How much...
View ArticleProgress Map & GPX Routes: CyclingAbout The Americas (2017-2020)
Download My Route! To download the route to your device, click “More” > “Export as File” > “GPX Track”. 1. Ushuaia to El Chalten (Argentina) – Download HERE 2. Carretera Austral Highway...
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Ask Me Anything: Alleykat Breakup, Border Crossing Difficulty, Aluminium...
Happy New Year everyone! This is a pretty juicy AMA (3000+ words!), so I hope you get a lot out o... Hi there! This page is only available to CyclingAbout Site Supporters. If you'd like to access this...
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All About The Best Bikepacking Panniers For Off-Road Adventures
Panniers are the quintessential luggage option for bicycle touring. They’re easy to take on and off the bike, they’re waterproof and they offer a large, easy to access cavity. Panniers can actually...
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All About High-Rider Saddlebags, Rolltop Bags & Basket Bags
You may like the idea of a bikepacking bag setup but perhaps you have reservations about the limited volume and ease of access. Maybe you have some four-season gear that simply isn’t conducive to...
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Should You Buy The World’s Cheapest Bikepacking Bags For £9.99!?
Lidl Supermarkets in the UK have recently announced that they will be selling bikepacking bags! From March 8th, a seat pack, handlebar harness and frame pack will be available for just £9.99 (a piece)...
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Why Frame Stiffness Matters On Touring Bikes (But Not Bikepacking Bikes)
Over my years of bike travel, lateral frame stiffness is a feature I’ve come to really appreciate. It’s not by any means essential that a frame is stiff, but it goes a long way when it comes to the...
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Video: Her First Bikepacking Trip // Trans Mexico 2000km Documentary [EP.17]
Meet Eesh. She was backpacking around Central America when I met her, and I convinced her to try cycling with me along the Trans Mexico bikepacking route! We bought the strongest, most capable bike for...
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Frame Geometry Masterclass: Does The Evil Chamois Hagar Make ANY Sense?
The Evil Chamois Hagar is a carbon gravel bike that is currently sparking lots of discussions thanks to its unusually slack headtube angle, long and low top tube, ultra-short stem and front wheel that...
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NEW Dynamo Hub Power and Drag Testing: Schmidt SON vs Shutter Precision vs...
I’ve written very extensively about the humble dynamo hub over the years, but new data from Skjegg Blogspot uncovers an incredible amount of extra knowledge with regards to both the output power and...
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The Top 10 Countries To Travel By Bike (According To 150 Continent-Crossing...
This top-10 list has been compiled using data collected from 150 travellers who have completed epic cross-continental bike journeys. These cyclists, including myself, were asked to list their three...
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Here Are The 12 Best Touring Bikes You Can Buy In 2020!
I know, I know. It’s a bit late in the season for picking the best touring bikes for 2020. But with Summer soon arriving for many of you, I think you will really appreciate the best touring bikes for...
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Why It’s Impossible For Steel Frames To Be More Comfortable Than Aluminium
We’ve all heard it. Aluminium frames are ‘harsh’ and will rattle you to bits while steel and titanium frames are like gliding on a cloud. But is this actually true? Or is it a placebo? The more I...
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Bikes for Tall Cyclists: Road, Gravel, Touring, Commuter In XXL XXXL 62, 63,...
Hello, fellow tall person! You want a bike huh? Well, it’s your lucky day because I’ve put together a list of road, gravel, commuting and touring bikes just for tall people. That’s bikes sized 62, 63,...
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