We spent last week testing the Gekko fx, the “nimble foldable touring trike”, if you believe the manufacturer’s hype. Unfortunately, the Gekko fx didn’t live up to our expectations and we won’t be buying one. Find out why in our review. Read More »
Check out these nifty plastic clips that turn your old inner tubes into adjustable bungee cords. They’re environmentally friendly and fun but are they any good for bike touring? We’ve been testing them for the last few months and here’s our verdict. Read More »
If you’re going to buy just one gadget to take on a bike tour, make it the Kindle eBook reader. We know that’s a bold statement but after buying a Kindle 3 and playing with it for a couple months, we’re convinced that this is one of the best things a book-loving bike tourist could […] Read More »
The Optimus Crux is the smallest, lightest stove we’ve ever seen. When folded, it easily fits in the palm of your hand. It’s pretty obvious why this stove might appeal to anyone trying to make their bags lighter. We’ve been testing it out and we’ve found both good points and some quirks to this little […] Read More »
We’re happy to leave a lot of things behind when we go bike touring but a good night’s sleep isn’t one of them. Recently, we had the chance to test out Exped’s SynMat 7 and DownMat 7 sleeping mats, to see if they were as comfortable and warm as people have been telling us. Read More »
