Are Chainless Shaft Drive Bicycles A Genius or Terrible Idea?
We need to get our pedal power from the cranks to the rear wheel somehow. Chains are clearly…
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Here Are The Best Suspension Seatposts For Touring & Bikepacking
Bicycle frames are stiff truss structures with little vertical compliance. As we’ve seen in my recent video about…
Lab Test: Lowering Your Tyre Pressure Will Greatly Improve Your Bike’s Comfort
Lowering your tyre pressure will improve your bike's comfort more than almost any other component.
4 New Bikepacking Products That You Need To Know About
Here are a handful of new bikepacking products that you need to know about.
Lab Test: How Quickly Can You Charge A Battery or Smartphone With A Dynamo?
Let's indulge in some data to find out how quickly we can charge different batteries and devices using a bicycle dynamo USB charger.
How Much Do Hub Dynamos Really Slow You Down?
While it may not feel like it, there's a cost when it comes to bike power production, and today, I'll tell you how much dynamo drag will slow you down.
The Fascinating Aerodynamics of Bikepacking and Bicycle Touring
Let's take a look at some aero findings in the touring and bikepacking space, to see how some small changes can allow us to travel further with less effort.
Rim Dynamos Can Now Generate 70% MORE Power Than Hub Dynamos
As of this month, if you want to harvest power from your bike, the most powerful and most efficient way is using modern rim dynamos.
List of Hub Dynamo USB Chargers and Charging Systems for Electronic Devices
There’s a wide array of hub dynamo USB chargers available, so I've created this page to help you to see and compare the different models.
Which Is Best? Mechanical or Hydraulic Disc Brakes On Touring and Bikepacking Bikes
Mechanical or hydraulic disc brakes? It’s still a hotly-contested competition in the touring and bikepacking world. While hydraulic…