The Best Bikepacking Luggage Straps
I was looking for some ways to strap stuff onto my bike. I started searching “bikepacking straps”. This is a thing, but the straps are …
How to build the perfect expedition bike Part 2
In the first installation of the series I wrote the frame and suspension. In this one I will talk about the drivetrain: Bicycle drivetrain systems are …
Fuji Touring vs Specialized Awol Touring (Classic vs Modern) Bike Review
Fuji Touring 2016 Touring Bike The Fuji Touring was one of the first mass produced touring bikes ever put on the market, and it’s one of the few …
An Updated List of the Best Steel Bicycle Frames
Purely a list of steel bike frames - mtb and touring to be updated as and when. MTB Stanton Slackline Stanton on ebay Pipedream Pipedream on ebay …
Interview with Goat from Ridingthespine.com about Fatbiking the Length of the Americas
I contacted Goat from the ridingthespine.com because I was planning to do a similar trip. Goat and two friends rode the Great Divide Mountain bike …
Alternative Shaped Bicycle Handlebar Review
Most handlebars for mountain bikes are either flat: or what is known as a riser bar where the bar rises at an angle from the centre point: Backsweep …
10 Benefits of Cycle Touring In Europe to Inspire Your Trip
1. It will make you smarter Exercise is scientifically proven to stimulate your brain [1]. You will meet many more people, come across tonnes of …
How to Build the Perfect Expedition Bike for a Hassle-free Bike Tour
I wrote a series of popular articles about preparing for a short, medium or long term adventure cycling tour; about the equipment I needed, getting …
What Should I Do For My Gap Year?
Hello! You have probably got here searching for that exact question. That’s great, because I have some good information for you to help with …
Kona Explosif Mountain Bike Frame (2007 version) for Adventure Cycling
Are you looking for a mountain bike frame that you can use for adventure cycling? Do you like Kona bikes? Do you have a penchant for niche steel …