Gravel Riding Essentials
Extra storage? Fenders? Cleaners? Make sure you got the right tools for the job.
Gravel rides & what you need to know!
Whether you’re pushing through a gravel century ride or searching the backroads for the best coffee-shop, keep things rolling with these must-haves.
You want most of your cargo to be on the bike, not on you. Here’s what to take for smooth sailing on rough roads.
Bags & Racks
You want most of your cargo to be on the bike, not on you.
Bags
Put a rack over the rear wheel, the front wheel or both and carry your stuff in panniers and trunk bags. Or for a sleeker profile, make it happen bike packing style with seat bags, frame bags and handlebar bags. Bow Cycle stocks equipment from many of the top brands and innovators in the category.
Racks
If you are in the market for a rear bike rack you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re looking for a rear bike rack for bikepacking or bike touring your bound to find it here. Do you need one that's going to be strong enough to hold panniers with all your world traveling gear stuffed inside or do you need one to carry a change of clothes and minimal gear for a quick overnighter?
Mudguards
Less dirt and mud on you makes for a longer and more comfortable ride.
Mudguards
Adventuring likely means you are willing to brave all types of weather. A simple item like a mudguard can provide an exponential improvement in your comfort with a little less dirt and water on you. They also limit and direct the dirt getting onto your bike saving you the maintenance time and improving the functions of your bike.
Cycling Apparel
Cycling specific apparel fits the ways you need it to on the bike.
Cycling Apparel
Cycling apparel and accessories purpose built for shielding you from the elements and keep you comfortable and dry. Quick drying, moisture wicking, packable, heck you can even get fashionable now! Cycling clothing has come a long way and you don't have to be restrained by the idea that you are wearing lycra and it's body hugging. Great brands like Ocean & San, Peppermint and 7Mesh for example have embraced comfort into function.
Tools & Other Accessories
Anything can happen when you're out for a ride, having basics on hand to patch up any minor repair needed can keep the fun rolling!
Tools & Other Accessories
Being adventurous might mean you need to be prepared as well. A good multi-tool, patch kit, lube, some straps and spare cables will help you get to where you are headed if something bad happens.
Gear up for your best ride.
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