How Much Do Hub Dynamos Really Slow You Down?
I have used and recommended dynamo setups for over a decade as I love not having to think…
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The Fascinating Aerodynamics of Bikepacking and Bicycle Touring
By the time you’re cycling at 30KPH, as much as 90% of the resistive force experienced comes from…
Rim Dynamos Can Now Generate 70% MORE Power Than Hub Dynamos
If you’re old enough, or simply have a penchant for vintage bikes, you’ll know exactly how terrible rim…
List of Hub Dynamo USB Chargers and Charging Systems for Electronic Devices
Currently, there are 27 different hub dynamo USB chargers available. Dynamo chargers are particularly useful if you carry…
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…
Should You Use A 1X, 2X or 3X Drivetrain For Touring and Bikepacking?
Eight years ago, SRAM released the first 1X-specific bicycle drivetrain. I remember Nino Schurter winning on it within…
What’s The Best Bicycle Gearbox? Rohloff Hub vs Pinion Gearbox
As you guys know, I’m a big fan of gearbox drivetrains. Almost all of my journeys around the…
100,000km On Belt Drive: The Best Bicycle Drivetrain Available!
I’ve been riding belt drive across continents since 2010, and after more than 100,000km across one hundred countries…
23 Insane Touring Bike Features That Need To Be Seen To Be Believed
I’ve been documenting the technical side of touring bikes for about a decade, and in my time have…
Steering Masterclass: How Stem Length Affects Your Steering Speed
These bike stems look insane. Seriously, a 0mm stem length? Have Analog Cycles gone completely mad??? According to…