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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...

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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...

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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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Are Belt Drivetrains More Efficient Than Chain Drivetrains? (Lab Testing)

If you've ever turned the crank 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...

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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...

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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...

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Bikepacking Aero Bars: Increase Your Comfort And Speed On Your Bike Adventures

Aero bars 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...

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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...

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Here's How To Achieve Low Gear Ratios From Modern 2X Drivetrains

I've been in discussion with bike manufacturers for a long time about fitting appropriate climbing gears on their touring and adventure bikes. These discussions have...

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Eurobike 2019: Bikepacking and Bicycle Touring Mega Gallery

Here’s your Eurobike 2019 round-up! Eurobike is the world's biggest bicycle trade show, and today we’ll be taking a look at all the bike adventure gear that was...

Gear

All About Buffer Batteries With Pass-Through Charging For Dynamo Hub Systems

If you're keen on charging electronics while you ride, you're probably already aware of buffer batteries. These special batteries provide continuous power to your...

Gear

Comparing The KOGA Denham Bar Shape With Similar Alt Bars

The KOGA Denham Bar has recently been added to the WhatBars database, so today we'll be using this handy web tool to lay different handlebar shapes over each other....

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List of Hub Dynamo USB Chargers and Charging Systems for Electronic Devices

These days there are more than 20 hub dynamo USB chargers available! I have listed the key specs from each of these chargers and have organised them according to type...

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NEW Dynamo Hub Power and Drag Testing: Schmidt SON vs Shutter Precision vs Shimano

I've written very extensively about the humble dynamo hub over the years, but new data from Skjegg...

Gates Carbon Belt Drive: Everything You Ever Need to Know

Carbon Belt Drive has been developed over the last 30 years. It's a power transmission technology...

Understanding Bicycle Frame Geometry

I receive a lot of questions about bicycle frame geometry, so I've pieced together this resource...

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...

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!...

Saddle Comfort for Cyclists: The Best Bicycle Touring Seats

Is your saddle comfortable? Over the years, I've experimented with, sold and met people with all...

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...

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

There is a wide array of dynamo USB chargers available (24 of 'em, in fact), and while most do an...

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