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 to bike touring. Choose wisely, and you'll have thousands of miles of hassle free … [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 ever ridden. Here's why. Stanforth Skyelander 700c Touring Bicycle Having … [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 the new Kibo+ on your next cycling trip?", I was asked. "Sure," I replied. "Can you post … [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 time, I have ridden it unloaded and fully loaded, on … [Read more...]

Bike touring from Alaska to Argentina, I used a cheap touring bike from the UK. This bike was a steel framed Dawes Sardar. Read on to find out how I got on with it. Steel Frame Touring Bike I used a steel framed Dawes Sardar bicycle on my 2009 cycling trip from Alaska to Argentina. I somehow managed to find an older version of the Sardar bike (although new), with a steel frame. A steel … [Read more...]