Bikepacking Bike Weight: What’s Normal and What’s Too Heavy?
Bikepacking bike weight is a common concern for many riders. But what counts as a normal weight, and when is it too heavy?
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Touring Bike Weight: What’s Normal and What’s Too Heavy?
Touring bike weight spans a surprisingly wide range, from just 9 kg to more than 21 kg! So, where can you find the most strength-for-weight?
The 10 Strongest Touring Bikes for Big Expeditions and Heavy Loads (180 kg Rated)
If you’re a heavier rider, carry a lot of gear, or are planning an expedition, choosing one of the strongest touring bikes is worthwhile.
Why We Should Stop Our Obsession With Bike and Gear Weight
Bike and gear weight matters so much less than you think.
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…
Panniers vs Bikepacking Bags: Can Panniers Actually Be Lighter?
I’ve recently noticed that there’s a lot of discussion around weight when it comes to panniers vs bikepacking…
Gradient Threshold: How To Calculate The Steepest Hill You Can Cycle Up
A few weeks ago I published a piece stating that hills are NOT harder to cycle than the…
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,…
What’s The Speed Difference Between Touring Tyres? Rolling Resistance Lab Testing
Bicycle Rolling Resistance is a website that conducts lab testing of bike tyres. They focus mostly on rolling…
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…