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…
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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 used to…
What’s The Weight Difference Between Derailleur and Pinion / Rohloff Bikes?
I’ve recently noticed some very inaccurate numbers being thrown about regarding the weight difference between gearbox bikes and…
16 Reasons To Tour With A Rohloff Hub (And 9 Reasons To Not)
The Rohloff Speedhub 500/14 is an internally geared rear hub that has been servicing the demands of bike…
A Complete List of Rohloff Frame Options For Custom Touring Bike Builds
Do you like the idea of a custom Rohloff touring bike build? Well, a Rohloff frame may not…
Which Bicycle Gearbox Has The Highest Drive Efficiency? Rohloff, Pinion, Shimano
Gearboxes are becoming more and more popular on touring and bikepacking bikes. The most common form of bicycle…
My Old Custom Touring Bike (Rohloff Hub and Gates Belt Drive)
This is the first touring bike I ever bought. It started life as a Surly Long Haul Trucker,…
This Jolie Rouge Touring Bike Offers ALL The Details!
While there's not a lot of information available about Jolie Rouge Cycles, the details on this fillet-brazed Jolie Rouge touring bike say enough.
This Geekhouse Woodville Touring Bike Is Simple and Classy
I first heard of Geekhouse bikes when I was a teenager and was into launching myself off dirt…
The Kindernay XIV Hub: A 14 Speed Internally Geared Rohloff Competitor?
Internal gear hubs have been available in bikes for over a century now, offering cyclists a simple and…