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Master essential bike maintenance for self-sufficient bikepacking. From pre-trip inspections to trailside repairs, keep your bike running anywhere the road takes you.
Master essential bike maintenance for self-sufficient bikepacking. From pre-trip inspections to trailside repairs, keep your bike running anywhere the road takes you.
Read the full guideYour bike fit changes when you add 20-40 pounds of gear. Learn how to adjust saddle, handlebars, and position for comfortable loaded riding.
Your body needs time to adapt to bikepacking demands. Learn how to progressively build saddle time, condition contact points, and prepare for multi-day riding.
Chafing happens everywhere—not just the saddle. Learn to prevent and treat friction damage on inner thighs, underarms, feet, and other problem zones.
Hot foot, numbness, and pain ruin long rides. Learn what causes cycling foot problems and how shoe fit, pedal choice, and cleat position provide relief.
Numb, tingling hands ruin long rides. Learn what causes cyclist hand numbness and how to fix it with better grips, gloves, bar positions, and bike fit.
Knee pain ends cycling careers. Learn what causes cycling knee injuries, how saddle height and cadence matter, and when to stop riding before permanent damage.
Neck and back pain plague long-distance cyclists. Learn what causes upper body discomfort and how bike fit, core strength, and stretching provide relief.
How you recover between riding days determines how you feel tomorrow. Learn sleep, nutrition, and active recovery strategies for multi-day bikepacking.
Saddle sores end more bikepacking trips than flat tires. Learn prevention strategies, chamois cream techniques, and treatment options to keep riding.
Stay flexible on multi-day rides with this bikepacking stretching routine. Pre-ride, during breaks, and evening stretches to prevent stiffness and pain.
Stop suffering on your bikepacking trips. Learn how to prevent saddle sores, hand numbness, knee pain, and other common issues that end rides early.
Keep your headset and bottom bracket running smoothly for bikepacking. Learn to identify play, adjust bearings, and know when professional service is needed.
Master chain maintenance for reliable bikepacking. Learn to measure wear, clean effectively, choose the right lube, and repair a broken chain on trail.
Keep your disc brakes reliable on remote trails. Learn pad inspection, rotor alignment, contamination fixes, and emergency brake repairs every bikepacker needs.
Build the perfect bikepacking tool kit for your adventures. Compare weekend vs expedition setups with detailed weight breakdowns and essential recommendations.
Keep your bikepacking rig running smoothly with proper cleaning. Learn trail cleaning methods, post-trip deep cleans, and what NOT to spray on your bike.
Master derailleur adjustment for reliable bikepacking shifting. Learn limit screws, cable tension, indexing, and how to handle bent hangers on remote trails.
Master creative emergency bike repairs for remote bikepacking. Zip tie fixes, duct tape solutions, and singlespeed conversion when standard repairs aren't enough.
Complete your pre-trip bike inspection with confidence. ABC Quick Check, full walkthrough, torque specs, and a printable checklist for reliable bikepacking.
Learn when and how to replace shift and brake cables for reliable bikepacking. Spot fraying, prevent failures, and carry the right spares for remote routes.
Master tubeless tire maintenance for reliable bikepacking. Learn sealant management, bead seating, trail repairs, and when to switch to tubes on remote routes.
Learn emergency wheel truing and spoke repair for bikepacking. Fix wobbles and broken spokes on trail without a truing stand using these essential techniques.
Is making your own bikepacking bags worth the effort? Explore the pros, cons, materials, and skills needed for DIY bikepacking bags.
Stay safe while night riding during bikepacking trips. Learn essential lighting setups, visibility strategies, and techniques for navigating after dark.
Learn how to convert your existing bike for bikepacking adventures. From road bikes to mountain bikes, discover what modifications and bags you need to hit the trail.
Master bikepacking clothing with our complete guide to layering systems, fabric choices, and essential pieces. Learn what to pack for any weather condition on multi-day adventures.
You don't need thousands to start bikepacking. Here's exactly how to build a complete setup—bags, shelter, sleep system, and essentials—for under $500.
From budget-friendly steel frames to premium carbon machines, find the perfect bikepacking bike for your adventures. We cover every price point from under $1,000 to $5,000+.
