Touring Bikes

These touring bike reviews are all made after completing long distance bicycle tours on different bikes. It also includes information on what to look for in a touring bike. Buying a Touring Bike Whether you buy new or used, a touring bike is one of the most important investments you can make when it comes … Read more

After using the Stanforth Skyelander touring bike for nearly a year, it’s time for a review! I’ve pedalled this steel frame touring bike from one end of Greece to the other on sealed roads, rough tracks, and everything in between on different cycling trips, and it’s one of the best long distance touring bikes I’ve … Read more

The Stanforth Kibo+ Expedition Bicycle is a bike designed to travel the world. Having been kindly loaned one for my cycling trip from Greece to England, I thought I would take a little time to let you know my thoughts on it. Here we go… Stanforth Kibo+ Expedition Bicycle “Would you like to try out … Read more

A look at the original Stanforth Kibo expedition bicycle. This 26 inch, steel frame touring bike exudes style, class, and most importantly, reliability. Stanforth Kibo Expedition Bicycle Three months after being loaned a Stanforth Kibo expedition bicycle to test out, I am in a pretty good position to give it a final review. During this … Read more

Unboxing the Thorn Nomad expedition bicycle. Just a quick look at what comes with the bike when delivered. Full review later! Unboxing the Thorn Nomad bike Anyone that knows me, or has been following  my travel blog for a while, will know that I have been looking to buy a new expedition bicycle for quite … Read more