Touring Archives - West Coast Bikes

What’s the Difference? What I Learned from Riding 42 Bikes

Posted on January 16, 2020 by WCB •

In the last two years, I’ve had the chance to ride over 42 bikes. That’s a lot. It has been an interesting experience to ride so many bikes back to back. These are my take aways.

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BEST ANSWER wins a CHRIS KING WHEELSET!

Posted on January 13, 2020 by WCB •

We are giving away an epic wheelset with our friends at Chris King. Click the link for details, rules and how to enter. No purchase necessary. Open to US residents only: https://www.pathlesspedaled.com/2020/01/13/dreamwheels/ Help support independent reviews: https://www.patreon.com/PathLessPedaled https://www.paypal.me/pathlesspedaled SUPPLE PATCHES https://pathlesspedaled.bigcartel.com/ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/PathLessPedaled SUPPLE SHIRTS: http://pathlesspedaled.spreadshirt.com ***NEW ROUTE GUIDE*** http://www.pathlesspedaled.com/routes/ INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/pathlesspedaled #thesupplelife #gravelbike #biketouring… Continue Reading

Misfits Welcomed!

Posted on January 12, 2020 by WCB •

In a world of watts and weight weenies, we are the misfits. You have found your people. Help support independent reviews: https://www.patreon.com/PathLessPedaled https://www.paypal.me/pathlesspedaled SUPPLE PATCHES https://pathlesspedaled.bigcartel.com/ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/PathLessPedaled SUPPLE SHIRTS: http://pathlesspedaled.spreadshirt.com ***NEW ROUTE GUIDE*** http://www.pathlesspedaled.com/routes/ INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/pathlesspedaled #thesupplelife #gravelbike #biketouring #bikepacking Continue Reading

The Derailleur Hack They Don’t Want You to See

Posted on January 9, 2020 by WCB •

What is taking so long for a SRAM mountain bike derailleur to talk with SRAM road shifters when the answer already exists. Help support independent reviews: https://www.patreon.com/PathLessPedaled https://www.paypal.me/pathlesspedaled SUPPLE PATCHES https://pathlesspedaled.bigcartel.com/ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/PathLessPedaled SUPPLE SHIRTS: http://pathlesspedaled.spreadshirt.com ***NEW ROUTE GUIDE*** http://www.pathlesspedaled.com/routes/ INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/pathlesspedaled #thesupplelife #gravelbike #biketouring #bikepacking Continue Reading

Your TIRES are LYING to YOU!

Posted on January 3, 2020 by WCB •

The number on your sidewall doesn’t mean what you think it means. We learn about finding your optimal tire pressure from the guy who helps pro riders like Peter Sagan find their tire pressure for Paris-Roubaix. For more of Josh, check out Marginal Gains Podcast: https://marginalgainspodcast.cc Help support independent reviews: https://www.patreon.com/PathLessPedaled https://www.paypal.me/pathlesspedaled SUPPLE PATCHES https://pathlesspedaled.bigcartel.com/… Continue Reading

2019 was BONKERS!

Posted on December 29, 2019 by WCB •

2019 was a crazy year in terms of videos. 150 in total! A wrapup of some of our faves. Worthy places to support: https://www.bikepackingroots.org https://www.spokenhostel.org Home https://www.adventurecycling.org Help support independent reviews: https://www.patreon.com/PathLessPedaled https://www.paypal.me/pathlesspedaled SUPPLE PATCHES https://pathlesspedaled.bigcartel.com/ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/PathLessPedaled SUPPLE SHIRTS: http://pathlesspedaled.spreadshirt.com ***NEW ROUTE GUIDE*** http://www.pathlesspedaled.com/routes/ INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/pathlesspedaled #thesupplelife #gravelbike #biketouring #bikepacking Continue Reading

Awesome FRANKENDERAILLEUR Hack! #CaveofBadIdeas

Posted on December 24, 2019 by WCB •

Trying out a super cool mod from Garbaruk, that transforms a SRAM Rival derailleur into a frankenderailleur with massive capacity. More info, read below: https://www.garbaruk.com/rear-derailleur-cage-for-sram-11-speed.html Help support independent reviews: https://www.patreon.com/PathLessPedaled https://www.paypal.me/pathlesspedaled SUPPLE PATCHES https://pathlesspedaled.bigcartel.com/ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/PathLessPedaled SUPPLE SHIRTS: http://pathlesspedaled.spreadshirt.com ***NEW ROUTE GUIDE*** http://www.pathlesspedaled.com/routes/ INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/pathlesspedaled #thesupplelife #gravelbike #biketouring #bikepacking Continue Reading

Did it Work “Under Load”?

Posted on December 23, 2019 by WCB •

Taking a Bad Idea out on the road to see how well it works. Support videos like this!: https://www.patreon.com/PathLessPedaled https://www.paypal.me/pathlesspedaled SUPPLE PATCHES https://pathlesspedaled.bigcartel.com/ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/PathLessPedaled SUPPLE SHIRTS: http://pathlesspedaled.spreadshirt.com ***NEW ROUTE GUIDE*** http://www.pathlesspedaled.com/routes/ INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/pathlesspedaled #thesupplelife #gravelbike #biketouring #bikepacking Continue Reading

Can’t Believe this COMBO Worked! – #CaveofBadIdeas

Posted on December 19, 2019 by WCB •

Testing out the SRAM NX Eagle derailleur with a bar end shifter and Gevenalle shifters! SRAM NX: https://amzn.to/2r9N8iq Microshift Bar End: https://amzn.to/36O93e4 Gevenalle: https://www.gevenalle.com Help support independent reviews: https://www.patreon.com/PathLessPedaled https://www.paypal.me/pathlesspedaled SUPPLE PATCHES https://pathlesspedaled.bigcartel.com/ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/PathLessPedaled SUPPLE SHIRTS: http://pathlesspedaled.spreadshirt.com ***NEW ROUTE GUIDE*** http://www.pathlesspedaled.com/routes/ INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/pathlesspedaled #thesupplelife #gravelbike #biketouring #bikepacking Continue Reading

Best Bike Accessories of 2019!

Posted on December 17, 2019 by WCB •

Favorite bike accessories of 2019! Erlen Rack:https://store.oceanaircycles.com/products/erlen-saddle-bag-support Power Saddle: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/shop/equipment/bike-components/saddles/c/saddles Issi Composite Pedals: https://amzn.to/36GMsjF Post Carry Co Transfer Case: https://postcarry.co Feedback Sports Sprint Stand: https://amzn.to/34tNsGv Fast Charge Rav Power: https://amzn.to/36IWUY1 Ass Savers: https://amzn.to/38ONI6q Outershell Adventure Camera Strap: https://www.outershelladventure.com/shop/camera-strap Ultrapod 2: https://amzn.to/38MxTwM Silca Tattico: https://amzn.to/2M0deMb Help support independent reviews: https://www.patreon.com/PathLessPedaled https://www.paypal.me/pathlesspedaled SUPPLE PATCHES https://pathlesspedaled.bigcartel.com/ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/PathLessPedaled… Continue Reading

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