How Would I Build A Custom Round-The-World Touring Bike In 2020?
Last year I wrote an article explaining how I would build a custom round-the-world touring bike. It was…
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Gravel and Touring Bikes for Smaller Cyclists: XXS, XS, 38cm, 42cm, 44cm
Finding XS touring bikes can be hard work. I know because I fall on the other end of…
Bikes for Tall Cyclists: Road, Gravel, Touring, Commuter In XXL XXXL 62, 63, 64cm+
Hello, fellow tall person! You want a bike huh? Well, it’s your lucky day because I’ve put together…
Why It’s Impossible For Steel Frames To Be More Comfortable Than Aluminium
We’ve all heard the claims: aluminium frames are “harsh” and will rattle your bones, while steel and titanium…
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…
Do Progressive Geometry Gravel Bikes Make Sense? Frame Geometry Masterclass
In this masterclass, we’ll use maths and physics to explore whether progressive geometry gravel bikes actually makes sense.
Why Frame Stiffness Matters On Touring Bikes (And Less On Bikepacking Bikes)
After years of bike travel, I’ve come to really value lateral frame stiffness. While it’s not an absolute…
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…
Analysing The Key Stats From 191 Bikepacking Bikes: Drivetrains, Weights, Frame Materials
Every year I update the Bikepacking Bike Buyer’s Guide, which provides me with a huge amount of data…
Freshly Updated: The 2020 Bicycle Touring & Bikepacking Bike Buyer’s Guides
Only a few months ago I put together the 2019 Bikepacking Bike Buyer’s Guide. This book has been…