One thing every bicycle tourist can attest to is the importance of a twofer: getting two uses out of one thing. My chain breaker has a spoke wrench on the end of it, my sleeping pad folds into a comfortable seat, and my compression straps are the anchors for my hammock (I’m still working on […]
Choosing the Best Touring Biking Helmet
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Learn how to choose the best biking helmet for your next bicycle tour. Whether you’re biking around town or across America, you need a comfy, protective helmet. I’ve never been in a serious bike accident, but after a few years of biking through the heart of Boston,I’ve certainly come close. My daily commute is ten […]
The Best 3 Women’s Road Bikes
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(Editor’s note: An update to this list for 2015 can be seen here). Alright, ladies! It’s your turn. Here are the top three bikes made for the feminine shape. No, these bike don’t have flower decals and pink ribbons, but you can certainly add them if you want. When you walk into the bike shop […]
The Best Three Men’s Road Bikes
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(NOTE: This list has been updated for 2015. Click here!) Hey, dudes! Looking for a new road bike? Check out our picks on the top 3 men’s road bikes. We review the best city, touring & racing bikes for men. If you’re on the market for a serious road bike, chances are you’ll be riding […]
The Difference Between Men and Women’s Road Bikes
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If you’ve ever tried on clothes designed for the opposite gender, you know how subtly different our bodies actually are. Maybe you tried on men’s jeans as a woman and looked like you magically shrank from the thighs down. Or, maybe you tried on a woman’s shirt as a man and felt as though your […]
Cannondale Synapse 6 Compact Bike Review
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If a Cannondale road bike has been on your wish list for years, you should break open that piggy bank for the Synapse 6 compact bike. The sleek and lightweight Synapse 6 Compact bike by Cannondale will probably be the smoothest ride you’ve ever had on the road. However, it’s best for intermediate riders, so […]
Bicycle Handlebars
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Bicycle Handlebars For Touring When you see different touring bicycles, you will notice a variety of bicycle handlebars. But which style is best for you and your tour? Selection Criteria Types of Touring Handlebars Mountain Bars Raised Bars Drop Bars Trekking Bars Mustache Bars ‘Cowhorn’ Bars Selection Criteria So when you choose a handlebar for […]
Bicycle Panniers for Touring
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When you are looking at bicycle panniers and other bags/packs, you will notice a wide variety of choices. Some have tremendous volume, numerous compartments and pockets, and lots of auxiliary bags and attachments that you can purchase. You can spend hundreds of dollars. But are you sure that you can or will use some of […]
Bicycle Racks
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Bicycle Racks for Touring When most people think about bicycle touring, they slap on bicycle racks, add a couple of panniers, and stuff there gear into every available space. Then they head off, not knowing what troubles lie ahead. Fortunately, an experienced bicycle tourist knows that there is a logical madness to where and how […]
Bicycle Trailer Reviews
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Bicycle Trailer Reviews: Which are Right for Touring? So you might buy a bicycle trailer. Then the following bicycle trailer reviews are for you. Some of the bicycle trailers are single wheeled and others double wheeled. Which type is better for your needs? And what about the load carrying capacities? If you are riding a […]
