Our full list of tested bikepacking rigs. Find out which one is BAJA-PROOF and which one is not!
Surly Karate Monkey: the capable sweet spot!
This bike is very popular between bikepackers that ride the Baja Divide and we see many of these rigs every season also from travelers that are on a continent or world journey. We had the honor of meeting very experienced California bikepacker Jon ( and great photographer! ) this season about two-thirds down the Divide…
Bombtrack Beyond+: a “Sans Souci” expedition machine
Here we are with another review of a famous bike model. This time, we interviewed a passionate French bikepacking enthusiast whom we met halfway through a great journey around the world and who shared with us his opinions on his trusty steed and how it performed on the Baja Divide. Hi Clo! Would you introduce…
SALSA RANGEFINDER: The chupacabras of the desert!!
I must admit I’m passionate about small bikes (despite the curse of the tiny space available for the frame bag…). They’re like mountain goats charging uphill, completely unfazed by steep or rough terrain — they just go. And they keep going even when loaded with a good amount of gear. So yes, small bikes work…
SURLY ICE CREAM TRUCK: two bikes in one
The ICT has been my first proper bikepacking bike and i rode it for over a year on all conditions that Baja throws at you. Rolling this monster truck over the deep sand dunes North and South along the coastline of San Juanico it’s been probably the most fun I had on a bike in…
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