If you follow any of our posts you have already noticed we aren't afraid of touring on dirt and gravel roads. In fact in the last few years we have probably covered more miles on dirt than on pavement... AND we cover most of them on loaded touring bikes. Certainly, riding a fully loaded touring Read More
The new VO frame, the Camargue fresh off the boat for Interbike 2013. I'm afraid this bike might be pretty dang close. Made at the same factory as Surly and Rivendell. Read More
Surly Bikes introduced a few new models for 2014 at the annual SaddleDrive event in Ogden, Utah last month. It was invitation only for "top dealers from across the country" and the seemingly arbitrary selection process for invitees left us out. Just so I know where I stand! I had to find out about the Read More
Living in the High Desert we have come to appreciate the ability to carry enough water when touring. Look closely at the Bike Hermit's feet and you can see his white water bottle attached underneath his down tube. (click on the photo to see it better) The challenge is "Chief", his A Homer Hilsen, only Read More
Every size of the Long Haul Trucker bicycle, from the tiny 46cm bike to the gargantuan 64cm bike is available with 26" wheels. 56cm and larger frames also come in 700c wheel versions while 54cm and smaller bikes only come with 26" wheels. Why do they do that? Why can't you buy a smaller bike Read More
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