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VSF TX-400 TOURING BIKE REVIEW

Rolling East — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 01:21:44 +0000

After 14 months on the road it is funny to look back at the enormous amount of time we spent researching the best bits of gear we could possibly put our hands on. It did cost money and, as it happens, some of these things did not perform to the level we had been told …

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Hubba Tour Tent Review: Technological Innovation Gone Wrong

Rolling East — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 03:53:01 +0000

Planning your next cycle touring journey and looking for a new tent? With such an extensive and competitive market out there the choice can be overwhelming and confusing, I know (I changed my tent three times before embarking on my journey!). Nevertheless, with all the money they cost, it’s obvious you want to get it …

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The Best Touring Bike: VSF Fahrradmanufaktur TX-400

Rolling East — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 02:36:20 +0000

I’ve had years of experience with bicycles and I couldn’t tell you how many I’ve owned over the years – BMXs, trials bikes, hard-tails, full suspension mountain bikes..you name it! But when the need for a touring bike that could take us across the world came up, I was a little lost. After scrolling the …

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Bike Buddy: Why you need the new game changer of cycle touring

Rolling East — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 12:05:56 +0000

Through my obsession with water bottles, and the specific requirements of mounting larger sized bottles onto the frame, I came across Bike Buddy: the best bottle holder extension. This company is like that one that your Grandfather or Uncle started 30 years ago in his shed for fun… and it hasn’t really moved since. Its …

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Power, Dynamos and Batteries on a Cycling Trip

Rolling East — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 03:26:06 +0000

As mentioned in the previous Tech On Tour post, we have put quite a bit of emphasis into ensuring that we are staying charged up and connected to the world. Here, I’ll be breaking down what we are taking and how I hope it’s all going to work. First up, it’s the Dynamo. For the …

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Camping Pillows on a Cycling Tour: Extravagance For a Good Night Sleep

Rolling East — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 11:43:05 +0000

I like my creature comforts. Do I savor the thought of riding all day long, arriving at camp, stuffing jackets and jumpers into my sleeping bag sack every night, to fall asleep on a lumpy, flat, pile of clothes? No thanks. With current advances in travel pillow design, the case for not taking one is …

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