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WEBHow To Hit The Road: A Beginner’s Guide To Cycle Touring & Bikepacking. First published in 2017 and updated in 2021, this book is my comprehensive newcomers’ introduction to the art of the bicycle-mounted adventure. Every aspect of a cycle tour or bikepacking trip is covered in 34 chapters, split over three parts: pre-trip planning, initial ...
Schwalbe Marathon Supreme Touring Tyre Review - Tom’s Bike Trip
WEBAug 28, 2012 · The Supreme is a touring tyre, so it’s designed first and foremost for longevity under load. However, the Supreme is distinguished by its place at the fast and light end of the spectrum. It features a fast-rolling asphalt tread, with noticeably lower rolling resistance against my brother’s Continental Contacts (on the same model of bike).
Do I Really Need Ortliebs? A Cycle Touring Pannier Buyer's Guide
WEBJan 13, 2023 · Larger panniers at the front would also be at risk of hitting the down-tube of the bike (or even the ground) when turning sharply, or interfering with disc brakes. Rear panniers tend to have about twice the capacity; around 20–30 litres each (ie: 40–60 litres per pair). Tandem panniers can be even bigger.
What’s The Best Touring Bike? (2024 Edition) - Tom’s Bike Trip
WEBJan 2, 2023 · Summary: Classic British fully loaded drop-bar tourerAvailability: UKList Price: £1,600. The Ridgeback Panorama is a British-designed, Reynolds 725 cromoly-framed, disc brake-equipped, classic touring bike with a durable selection of 3×9sp drivetrain components from both road- and mountain-biking ranges.
Surly Disc Trucker Touring Bike: Legacy Review & Detailed Photos
WEBApr 10, 2014 · The Surly Disc Trucker: Overview. If there was ever a contender for the prize of ‘Most Well-Travelled Touring Bike Of All Time’, the Surly Long Haul Trucker (that is, the rim-brake version of this bike) would be it.. The LHT, as it’s affectionately know, has been ridden round the world countless times since its launch in 2007.I’ve seen more of these in the middle of nowhere than any ...
Cycle Touring & Bikepacking Insurance: What To Know Before You …
WEBJan 16, 2023 · 1. ETA offer an annual cycle insurance policy that covers bikes and accessories for up to 90 days abroad, up to a value of £5,000, including a new-for-old replacement policy and emergency cycle hire, leaving you free to arrange your personal travel insurance separately. In Europe, personal …
Crosso Dry, Twist & Expert Pannier Review & Detailed Photos
WEBMay 11, 2014 · The Crosso Expert 60-litre rear panniers are similar to the Twists but with bells and whistles, introducing a lid (of limited utility) and a handy rear pocket (also available separately to be used with the Twists). All of these lines have matching front (small) pannier sets available, at 35 litres per pair for the Dry and Twist and 40 litres ...
komoot: The Most Powerful Route Planning App For Bikepacking …
WEBJun 5, 2018 · The komoot app itself (Android / iOS) is free, as is the first of the regions you download. From then on, additional regions are chargeable at EUR3.99 each, but ultra long-haul riders might prefer to buy the world pack (EUR29.99) which covers the globe for a one-off lifetime purchase. After using komoot daily for that month-long ride the length ...
Sun Rhyno Lite rims on Shimano Deore XT 36h hubs - Tom’s Bike …
WEBJan 31, 2008 · For real downhill tyres and riding, great. For touring on 2.0’s or thinner — NO. For the Sun Rhyno Lite rims on Shimano XT hubs we’re both now running, we think that regular hub servicing is a better long-term solution than sealed cartridge solutions that might last longer initially but conk out in a really inconvenient location, making ...
MSR Dragonfly Multi-Fuel Stove — Owner Review - Tom’s Bike Trip
WEBApr 7, 2008. . Last updated on Feb 20, 2024. Filed under Gear Reviews. It was somewhere in rural France that I first put the MSR Dragonfly multi-fuel stove to the test. I soaked the wick with fuel and set a match to it — whereupon a huge fireball erupted into my face. I resolved to read the manual before trying a second time.