Ever since Rocky Mountain Bicycles unveiled the full-suspension Sherpa a handful of springs ago as a purpose-built, plus-sized bikepacking bike, I’ve been intrigued by bikes sporting squish front and rear ...
We don’t do a lot of project bikes at Adventure Cyclist, though of course most of our personal bikes end up as projects anyway. But the truth of the matter ...
If it’s April, it must be Sea Otter time, and indeed 2019 brought another trip to Monterey, California, for the annual celebration of all things cycling. With the industry tradeshow, ...
With the demise of the cycling industry’s main North American trade show, Interbike, smaller regional events play an increasing role in connecting manufacturers and the bike shops that sell their ...
The only thing worse than a brake that won’t stop is one that won’t let go. Brake issues can reduce safety and morale, but thankfully simple roadside fixes should have ...
Every cyclist should know how to fix a flat tire, and the good news is that it doesn’t take much! Practice once or twice at home and you won’t be ...
The Breakdown Touring bikes fall into five main categories: Classic touring bikes with steel frames; bikepacking bikes with large mountain bike tires and low gearing; gravel bikes, often with dropbars ...
The Breakdown A 30-minute pre-departure check prevents a lot of trailside frustration. Inspect: frame for cracks, tires for debris and wear (add sealant if tubeless), wheels for trueness, brake pads ...
Luckily, chain issues are rare thanks to quality manufacturing and most riders’ adequate maintenance (you have been maintaining your chain, right?). But should an unlucky break — literally — befall ...
The Breakdown Key features to look for in a touring bike include low gearing, rack mounts for panniers, and reliable brakes. Handlebar choice comes down to preference: dropbars offer more ...
