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I’m getting ready to travel internationally with my bike. The airline (and multiple other people) have advised me to get additional insurance for my bike. Any recommendations or advice??
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Has anyone ridden both the Nordest Sardinha (II) and the Esker Hayduke? How do they compare? Context if you want it: I have a Sardinha II in M/L and I like it a lot (a lot a lot), however I feel like the reach may be slightly too long in the long term, but I love that it fits a large oveja negra framebag on the bike. I wish I had the option of running a 130mm fork on it but it is already overforked at 120. Working towards my forever bike, wondering if the Hayduke in Ti might be the ticket.
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Hi, I'm looking to do the Pictish Trail in the scottish highlands in June of this year, in the Cairngorms and the Flow Country. I am seeing various warnings about midges and its not clear if they are super bad in June or not. Anyone ridden the route in June and can speak to how bad those midges are? Planning to be camping.
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Hi guys and fellow riders! I am really looking for informations about packing bikes for bikepacking in other country and my main concern that no one seems to talk about is how to manage your bike box? What i'm I suppose to do once I arrive in a foreign country, my bike is all assembled and i'm ready to leave to airport for my amazing adventure... Where does the Bike box go? I've read that you can use bike cardboard box that you can simply get rid of once you arrive but how about when I gotta leave? I've also read that some people contact foreign bike shop and ask for bike box and hope for the best but since i'm going at some place that no one talk english, it kind of stressing me out. I am then asking for your advice or kind reassurance! :)
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Hi there, I have been looking at my next bike for bikepacking and I would like to get a hard tail but with so many options it’s hard to narrow it down. I was looking at the sklar tall tale and otso fenrir. I currently have a Kona rove and haven’t spent much time on hardtails but I want to be able to do some more technical stuff. I was looking at not more then 130mm of travel. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thank you in advance!
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Favorite dry bag in a 7” or smaller diameter for a rear rack? I’d like to get a durable dry bag to use for an OMM Elkhorn in combination with the SCSW Love Handle harness.
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Tyre selection. I'm in Europe and my Ogre needs new boots, I ride dry hard trails and some tarmac in spain. Does anyone have a strong recommendation on a tyre choice that gives puncture resistance and durability ( tubeless)
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I'm looking to purchase a dynamo hub with boost spacing. I plan to run it on my 2025 Yeti ASR on a bike packing trip. It will hook into a Sid fork with boost spacing. Any recommendations? Thanks, everyone!
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Hey guys, I recently created this account to share cycling routes in my province, Tucumán. I work in press relations for the Tourism Board. Is that possible with my Builder subscription? I'd appreciate any guidance you can offer. Thanks!
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Headed to the Asheville Area March 18, 2026 and using post Hurricane notes have put together a route from Brevard to Morganton using bits from App Beer trail route, Wilson’s Ramble and the old App Gravel Growler route. Wondering if folks have been out on these sections this spring as I want to avoid any big hazard while on tour w a loaded bike. Staying off the parkway but is there anything else that especially washed out or bad this spring? Thanks!
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I am building a Tumbleweed Sunliner, size medium. I am 5'9" with a 33" inseam. I want to get a fit/ride similar to a Jones SWB. I'll be using the Hbar in my build. But curious to see if anyone out there has insight on my build and suggestions/tips for building a bike from the frameset up.
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I'm going to be in Lusaka, Zambia in May and have a week to bike the country. I read many cyclist come through on the Great East Road but was wondering if there are other, less traffic-heavy options people can recommend? Also, does anyone have local knowledge about bike rental in Lusaka? Thank so much all for this wonderful community!
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