Bikepacking on a Surly Straggler: Pros, Cons, Helpful Tips
Thinking about bikepacking on a Surly Straggler? Here’s what you need to know about cargo capacity, components, and ideal terrain.
Thinking about bikepacking on a Surly Straggler? Here’s what you need to know about cargo capacity, components, and ideal terrain.
The Salsa Marrakesh and Surly Disc Trucker are two respected and reliable touring bikes ready for long-haul adventures. Which is best? I analyze the specs to help you choose.
Debating between the Surly Disc Trucker and Kona Sutra? These two legendary touring bikes have a lot in common, but this article will walk you through their differences and why they might matter to you.
The Disc Trucker and Straggler are both touring-friendly drop bar steel road-ish bikes from Surly. Which is best for your dream adventures? Here’s a detailed comparison.
The Mamba Pedal from Funn is a confidence-inspiring platform MTB pedal with either single- or double-sided SPD clips. Here’s what I love about it, a couple things I don’t, and who I think it’s best for.
Wondering whether the Salsa Fargo or Kona Sutra LTD should be your new drop bar mountain bike? This side-by-side comparison breaks down the similarities and differences.
The Fargo and Vaya are both classic, adventure-ready, drop bar steel bikes from Salsa. Here’s how to tell which is the best fit for the type of riding you dream about.
The Surly Ogre and Salsa Fargo are both designed for hauling cargo and having adventures on unpaved roads. This comparison breaks down the differences and similarities to help you choose between two great bikes.
The Cutthroat and Fargo are two different bikes from Salsa optimized for long-distance mixed-terrain riding. Which is best for your bikepacking goals? This side-by-side comparison will help you choose.
Debating between the Surly Grappler and Salsa Fargo? This detailed comparison will help you choose between two awesome drop bar mountain bikes.
After 4500 bikepacking miles with my Salsa Fargo, this detailed review of its pros, cons, features, and favorite terrain will help you decide if this iconic bike is right for you.
Want to explore dirt roads and light trails with less weight, cost, and maintenance? A fully rigid mountain bike might be perfect for your adventures.
Bar ends are a simple and affordable way to add more comfort and leverage to your mountain bike.
What type of handlebar is best for bikepacking? Here’s what to consider when choosing (and how hard it’ll be to change later).
What’s the difference between the Cowbell, Cowchipper, and Woodchipper? Here’s how to choose between Salsa’s adventure-focused drop handlebars.
The Jones Loop H-Bar and Surly Moloko are both popular “alt bars” offering loads of hand positions. Which one should you choose? Here’s a side-by-side comparison.
These rigid mountain bike forks can convert your hardtail into a lighter, stiffer, simpler ride. Here’s a selection of the best rigid MTB forks and how to choose between them.
What’s the best bike for bikepacking? It depends on what kind of bikepacking you want to do. This guide is full of pictures, route examples, and bike recommendations to help you choose.
Considering a 1x drivetrain for bikepacking but worried about gear range and spacing? Here’s how to think about 1x versus 2x and decide which best suits your riding style.
The Selle Italia Diva Gel Superflow saddle is a super popular women’s bike saddle. Here’s how it’s working for me after 1600+ miles of intense bikepacking.
When a new bike joins your family, naming it is almost as important as riding it! Here’s a long list of bike name examples and inspiration to get your wheels turning.
Meet Stella, my new bikepacking bike. This review shares my impressions after 1300 miles of mixed-terrain riding.
A hardtail mountain bike hits the sweet spot between comfort and simplicity for many bikepackers. Here’s everything you need to know if you’re thinking about bikepacking with a hardtail.
Does a gravel bike work for bikepacking? Sure, with a few caveats. Here’s everything you need to know about choosing or modifying a gravel bike for bikepacking.