The Lost Art of The Ornamental Bicycle Head Badge
Bicycle head badges were originally used to distinguish similar looking bikes from one another. In the early days…
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Bikepacking Goes More Mainstream: The New Specialized Burra Burra Bikepacking Bags
As bikepacking goes more mainstream, Specialized has entered this once hand-tailored domain with their new Specialized Burra Burra…
The New PDW Bindle Rack Is A Sway-Free SaddleBag Option For Bikepacking
Portland Design Works (PDW) have just released the seatpost rack that they were first showing at Interbike last…
What’s the Speed Difference Between Front/Rear Panniers and Bikepacking Bags? Results
A few months ago I spent a day testing different weights in my panniers to determine how those…
A Look At The New 2017 Shimano Deore XT T8000 Touring and Trekking Groupset
Shimano have just released images of their latest touring bike groupset – T8000, and it looks great! As with most…
List of Ways To Theft-Proof Your Wheels and Secure Components: Locking Security Skewers, Seatpost Locks and More
When travelling with my bikes, I like to be pretty meticulous with their security. It’s for my own peace of…
Ortlieb Makes Bikepacking Mainstream By Releasing Waterproof BikePacking Bags
There’s very few brands more synonymous with bike travel than Ortlieb. Since their first hand-sewn pannier bags back…
Vagabond Bicycle Bags Go Modular By Making BikePacking Bags That Turn Into A Hiking Backpack!
Vagabond Bicycle Bags have pieced together a system that allows you to use your bikepacking bags for much…
Where to Best Carry A Load When Bicycle Touring: Front or Rear Panniers?
Front loading has recently become a popular way of carrying panniers. The setup has been made trendy by manufacturers like Specialized with…
Love Paper Maps? Life Ultralight Brings A 19g Bike Map Holder To Your Handlebars
Maps? I love maps! So too do Joe and Devon from Life Ultralight who, having used clunky holders…