The three best ways to hang a bike on a wall are: a horizontal hook (cradles the top tube, bike sits parallel to wall — best for road bikes); a vertical hook (hooks the front wheel from above, bike hangs perpendicular — saves floor space, best for MTBs and gravel); or a wall-mounted bike rack/shelf … Read more
As a professional endurance cyclist with a vast amount of bikepacking experience, I’m often asked: “Which is the better for bikepacking storage – panniers vs bikepacking bags?”
In this article, I’ll be sharing my views and experience on whether you’re better off opting for panniers or dedicated bikepacking bags for your next bike touring trip.
Bikes these days can easily set you back thousands of dollars, and the constant need to replace certain parts only increases the cost. So, it’s worth doing everything possible to ensure that your bike and its components last as long as possible.
But what are some good tips to make your bike last longer? And how can you ensure that your components don’t need replacing very often?