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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 any battery-powered gadgets. I use my Cinq...

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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 brakes now dominate most bike...

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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 weeks of it being shown to the public, which was...

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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 globe have been without derailleurs and chains. But in a head-to-head battle...

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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 - I'm ready to tell you there is no better touring,...

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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 seen some mind-blowing touring and bikepacking features. I've just...

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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 Analog Cycles, the 0mm Discord Creemee stem helps...

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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 Blogspot uncovers an incredible amount of extra knowledge with regards...

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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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Understanding Bicycle Frame Geometry

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

Seatposts: Often Overlooked Yet Critical For Your Comfort (Lab Testing)

A good seatpost is the key to achieving a comfortable ride. That's because along with your tyres,...

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...

You’re Doing It Wrong: Hills Are NOT Harder Than Cycling On The Flat

People tell me all the time about how much they struggle in the hills. And that makes sense, right?...

15 Convertible Backpack Panniers That Can Be Strapped to Your Back or Bike

When you travel by bike, the chances are that you'll want to do a bit of walking too. And for...

Gear Ratios: How to Select Touring Bike Gearing

The granny gear is the smallest cog on the front crankset of your bike. If you haven't already...

11 Reasons To Tour With A Pinion Gearbox (And 8 Reasons To Not)

In 2010, the first Pinion gearbox was fitted to a bike that was cycled across the Himalayas. By...

Wheel Tech: All About The Strongest and Best Bicycle Touring Rims

It's not worth settling for second best when it comes to rims as wheel failure can really put a...

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