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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...

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List of Surly and Jones Handlebar Bag Options For Bikepacking

With the growing popularity of alt handlebars in bikepacking and touring circles – I've finally pieced together a bag resource for uniquely-shaped bars like the Jones...

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How To Mount Front and Rear Bikepacking Lights

With handlebar and seatpost space occupied by bags, it can be hard to find a place to mount bikepacking lights. But here at CyclingAbout – we have lots of...

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Aevon KIT L80 Review: The Perfect Bicycle Trailer?

My interest in trailers piqued while I was doing some aerodynamic and weight testing with touring bikes. Until then, I'd never really considered using a trailer because...

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Mont Moondance Tent Review: Tough Enough For The Americas?

I've been on the hunt for the perfect tent for some time, with the intention of taking it on my two-year bike tour: CyclingAbout The Americas. Having used dozens of...

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25kg Gear List: CyclingAbout The Americas Over Two Years

This is my complete gear list for the next two years as I cycle from Argentina to Alaska. - I intend to camp most nights, so I've packed to be self-sufficient for...

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Pedalling Cadence: The Secret To Cycling Easily Up Hills

If you like the sound of fresh feeling legs, easier hill climbing and quicker cycling speeds (with the same effort) – it's time to understand pedalling...

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All About The Best Dynamo USB Chargers For Bicycle Touring and Bikepacking

These days there's a wide array of dynamo USB chargers available on the market. While most of them do an adequate job of keeping your electronics charged, different...

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All About The Best Dynamo Hub Cache Batteries and Buffer Batteries

If you're keen on charging electronics, you're probably already aware of the option to incorporate dynamo hub cache batteries (or buffer batteries) into your dynamo...

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Eurobike 2017 Coverage: Bicycle Touring, Bikepacking and Adventure Gallery

Eurobike is the biggest bicycle trade show in the world, and is a great place for companies to launch new products. Here's your 2017 Eurobike roundup showcasing all the...

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How To Set Up The Best Hub Dynamo System For USB Charging & Lights

With dynamo hubs, lights and chargers becoming better by the day, I've been getting a lot of inquiries about how to wire up the best hub dynamo system. Now, I won't be...

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What's The Difference In Speed Between Gearbox Systems? Rohloff, Pinion, Shimano

Gearbox systems are becoming more and more popular on touring bikes. The most common form of gearbox is the internally geared rear hub, which has actually been available...

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Is This Saddlebag Sway Stabilizer The Perfect Solution For Bikepacking Bags?

When it comes to bikepacking bags, many of you will probably agree that 'saddlebag sway' is one of the more irritating traits. We've seen all kinds of solutions, such...

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Panniers vs Bikepacking Bags: Can Panniers Actually Be Lighter?