My partner and I are flying into Lisbon and planning to take a train a couple hundred km north and ride south on the Euovelo. We’re looking for recommendations on places to stop and more importantly if anyone has bike bag storage recommendations for Lisbon?

Hi! I'm still a fairly new bikepacker (been on a few trips) but strong endurance enthusiast. I'm pretty chill and want to enjoy the scenery but also want to cover ground efficiently. Looking for cool, like minded folks to do stagecoach with potentially - though solo would be fun too. Looking at early December but could be flexible for January. Will be an equip test before I run the AZT solo this spring.

I’m confused which bike to get I did a bit of research it’s either a hybrid or gravel with the specs for long distance and a good bike

1. Pardus EXPLORE SPORT 3×8 speed (Gravel)
2. Sunpeed Kepler (Hybrid)
3. Pardus EXPLORE URBAN SPORT (Hybrid)

Plz guide me guys

Hi all, currently building up a bike and trying to decide what bags I want. There’s some incredible bag makers in America, Europe etc and some I wish I could afford the import fees to enjoy but after tax and import costs just get ridiculous.

I’m therefore looking for bag makers in the UK, partly to support local business, so independent makers preferred, but also to keep costs down. I know and love Wizard Works products and at the moment they’re top of my list, but I wondered if there’s any others out there you can recommend?

Edit: Might be worth clarifying what I’m looking for! I’m a big fan of Xpac fabrics and the colours they come in. And mainly looking for a saddle bag in the style of the Wizard Works shazam or Swift industries Zeitgeist. Still interested to hear recommendations regardless though

Hi all,

I am selling my Crust bike. Definitely not a bike for everyone, but if you are into niche brands, and like to support smaller companies, this might be for you :)

I had this built by Crust back in 2020 and really enjoyed it throughout the city over the years, and even been fortunate enough to take it on longer, multiday trips.

Crust Lightning Bolt
Disc Break version
Size: XL (I am 6'2" ish)
Overall the bike is in great condition, no accidents and any scuffs are just general wear and tear. Has always been stored inside.

Part list:
Groupset: Sram Apex 2x10 w/ New Albion Double and Sram 12-36 Cassette,
Stans Crest MK3 Wheels (swapped front hub to a Paul Component one),
Schwalbe Marathon tires,
Newbaum's Bar Tape,
Crust 1” Fillet Threadless Stem 60mm,
Cane Creek 40 Headset,
Zoom post,
Odyssey Granstand Pedals,
Origin 8 Vise Brakes,
Shimano Rotors,
Brooks Saddle (prefer to keep this, but not a necessity),
King Cage Iris bottle holder,
Camelbak Insulated bottle,
Quad Lock handlebar mount for phone/gps/...,
Saddle bag from Etsy.
1x LightMotion front light,
1x smaller Square front light (also have red back light, see above on bike),
1x Small topeak pump,
1x OnGuard Ulock + 1 key,
1x Crack Brothers tire tool.

Photos:
https://imgur.com/a/KdsuOZN

Price: $3275 (but open to reasonable offers).
Cash is preferred with local pick up in Brooklyn, NY.

Let me know if I forgot something, have any questions or if you want to arrange a time to check out the bike in person.

Thank you.

I am planning a week long bikepacking trip in late April/start of May 2025. I am based in northern Italy. Still haven't decided where... few options: -Slovenia West Loop -Wolf's Liar in central Italy -Madrid to Valencia

Anyone have done these trips in this period?

This April I went to northern Spain and bikepacked the Camino del Norte...and was raining strong every single day

Does anyone have a Tailfin half frame bag on an XL frame particularly a Canyon Grizl CF6.

I’m trying to decide between a 3.8L and 4.5L size, I’ve measured the frame and done the photo comparison tool on the website but interested to know if anyone out there has got one and the sizing they went with.

After I’m done with university I want to challenge myself, I want to start in Oregon ( crescent city maybe ) and ride all the way back home in LA. Is this a dumb idea ? I have a surly bridge club? What routes are suggested? I have a window open to do this in about a week in the month of May. Any guidance will be helpful please !

Hey all,

I’m looking to add one more piece to my setup for my year-long build to try the EDT next fall. I currently have all the gear I need, except for one. Which is where you come in.

I’m trying to do the system with handlebar bag and a rear rack and dry bag. I’m looking for a 25-35L waterproof backpack to put on my rear rack. I want something I can take off and use on hikes or around town during the trip. Here’s a pic of my current setup, and I’d like to replace the dry bags on my rack with one bag.

I'm riding a surly bridge club xl 27.5 bike for getting around town along with the metro system here in LA. Will be riding this bike next June on the last AIDS lifecycle...the bike will be stripped down to its lowest weight possible as all my gear is hauled on our gear trucks. Just need 2 water bottles, repair kit, air pump and feed bags for snacks. This 545mile, 7 day ride will tell me if this bike is the bike to use on my next bikepacking or touring trip...which will be the PCBR next August. The lowest weight I've gotten my bike to is 36 lbs...no bags. All my bags w/o food or water is 41lbs. 17lbs are my rear panniers carrying my clothes, bike maintenance supplies and camping gear. Only way to drop more weight is to leave my cook set, tent, camp gear and food and just credit card tour. This could be done along the PCBR if I just used warmshowers hosts for each night's stays. Any suggestions as to what the gear and weight for doing the PCBR in August?

Odd question - does anyone take anything to help with sleeping when bike packing? Appreciate some people can nod off anywhere, but I’ve always struggled. I’m in the process of upgrading my sleeping matt and bag for ones more comfy, but thought I’d ask.

I’m shopping for a gravel bike, possibly titanium. I have a kid and want to set up a rear rack for commuting and also put a rear kid seat on the rack at some point, I’ve looked at the Thule Yepp. One manufacturer of titanium said their rear mounts would not be best for a kid seat, and said it is only ideal for 20 pounds. I feel like a bike should be able to support 50 pounds or so? And the racks also tie into the axle area? What am I missing here, and advice in a rear rack setup and toting a kid? I feel like packers in this group pack plenty of rear weight. Thx!

Rider's of the northern states and Canada? Or anyone that rides in the white cold ❄️ crap lol

My son (16) and I are looking to bike-pack the PCRT in early November and would love some input on ideal 3-day itineraries for this, staring and ending at Jersey Shore. Ideally, recommendations for campgrounds that also have water/showers appreciated! I anticipate we'll pack backpacking meals for dinners and breakfasts, but lunch suggestions very welcome. Thanks so much!

Kinesis makes frames for a lot of brands so I figure the house brand can’t be that bad.

Hi guys, I got this beast the other day and I’m over the moon with it. Canyon Grizl CF SL 8. I’ve done many international bike trips in the past and this year me and some mates will be heading to Thailand for 2 weeks. I have always had Aluminium bikes before and haven’t suffered any damages at the hands of baggage control luckily. This will be my first time taking a Carbon frame on a plane and I am feeling the need to be more protective. Note that we do not start and finish at the same airport in Thailand so there is not really an option to get a good protective bike box and store it to be used for the return flight. For the way out I will likely use an old cardboard bike box but for the way back we usually have to get more creative, using blankets and clingfilm bought from a local shop to package the bike up for the ride home.

My question is this… What can I do to protect this bike best for both flights and how much more worried should I be about taking carbon fibre rather than Aluminium on a plane.

Thanks

Ciao, vorrei farmi quattro giorni in bici sull alta via dei monti liguri con una bici gravel (45 mm) é fattibile? Il tratto più bello?

Commuting every work day 40km to be ready for my next adventure.

It want to buy my first bikepacking bike. I was thinking to get a steel frame.

I like the fact that this bike has a 11-36 cassette. I might end up riding it on paved and unpaved roads, about 50/50.

Unfortunately I haven't seen reviews about it. What do you guys think?

My local bike shop has it on sale at about $1800 (CAD). Should I buy it or look for something else?

https://www.brodiebicycles.com/elan-20

Would you reccomend doing hte Alta Via Stage Race with a gravel bike late november? 45 mm tires Thank you!

I'm looking to get a hardtail for bikepacking and doing some bikepacking races (150km + per day with a lotta climbing)

Ideally something that's burly and can withstand some abuse, so maybe steel? I'd also like it to have the ability to mount a rear rack which very much reduces the number of candidates.

Currently the Surly Karate Monkey seems to be a big contender. Anybody have experience riding this thing? Particularly on longer endurance races?

I have a full sus bike so not that fussed about using it for dedicated singletrack or downhill biking. But it would be nice to rip it on some easier trails and do some singletrack bikepacking

Any other suggestions?