Are you excited to strap some camping gear to a bike and pedal off toward the horizon? Of course you are! Bikepacking is the best. :) You don't necessarily need a fancy bike for bikepacking, but it does help to have a reliable ride that's designed for the terrain you'll be tackling. Tap to see an overview of bikepacking bike types and popular models for each.
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The best kind of bike depends on where you want to go bikepacking. Each type of bike has an ideal range of terrain and surfaces:
Best for: well-maintained gravel and dirt roads, occasional pavement or smooth dirt trails
Advantages: light and simple
Disadvantages: challenging and uncomfortable on rougher surfaces
Popular Bikepacking
Best for: rough dirt and gravel roads, moderate trails, long mixed-terrain routes
Advantages: simple and very versatile
Disadvantages: overwhelmed by very technical trails
Popular Bikepacking
Best for: moderately technical trails, rough 4x4 roads, comfort on bumpy surfaces
Advantages: comfortable and capable
Disadvantages: heavier and more complex than fully rigid
Popular Bikepacking
Best for: very technical trails with large obstacles
Advantages: most capable choice for technical riding
Disadvantages: complex, expensive, limited cargo space
Popular Bikepacking
There are so many ways to bikepack, and so many great bikepacking bikes! Read the full post for more.
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