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So, you want to go bikepacking, but aren’t sure what setup for carrying your gear is right for you. You’ve stopped at the right place. In this piece, we will compare the pros and cons of using more traditional style touring racks with panniers vs the more modern style of using soft, strap-on bikepacking bags. We will also feature alternative ideas for carrying your kit.

One of our staff did a 2-week bikepacking trip from Casper, WY to Chico, CA (about 1100 miles). Having navigation onboard was important and they chose to use the Karoo 2 from Hammerhead. Keep reading to learn why they selected this unit, what was good and what was bad.

Is a hydration pack the right call for your next race? Here's
our experience with using hydration packs and what makes
them an essential addition to your ride.

Got your eyes on a century? Riding one hundred miles all at once is no small feat. Even veteran riders can take six, seven, or eight hours to complete a relatively flat century in good weather. That's a long time to sit on a bicycle. But with adequate preparation and planning, you will be up to the task!

When my buddy, Corey, invited me to join him on an epic trip from Casper, Wyoming back to our home (and headquarters of Performance Bicycle) Chico, CA, I couldn’t resist.

We have been getting a hankering to get out in the wild, which led to a bit of research on our end. Anyone is welcome to join the squad, so we threw together some of our findings to share with you, whether you’re completely new to the idea or are ready to up your game and deck out your rig for a longer trip. There are a million ways to approach bike camping, so we’re going to hit the topic from a few angles in the coming months and hope that you’ll join us for the ride.

Covering new ground, overcoming adversity, and just enjoying the freedom of two wheels are some of the things we love about bikes, so it is essential for us to flex the exploration muscle every once in a while. When we decided to put this series together, we knew it would be impossible to cover all aspects of bike adventures, so we chose a title we thought cast a wide shadow: Bike Packing

Looking to explore more on your bike? With modern bikepacking gear, all you need are a few bags, and any bicycle can be converted into an expedition-worthy machine. There are many ways to bikepack and—depending on ride length, terrain type, and personal preference—setups vary widely. So, whether you are new to bikepacking or a veteran explorer, there is always room to further optimize your ride.

Since 1991, Dynaplug has been the industry leader in do-it-yourself tubeless tire repair. Their easy-to-use, patented tools are designed and manufactured in Chico, California, just across town from Performance Bikes HQ! Made of durable alloys to precise specifications, Dynaplug's tools fit into any frame bag or jersey pocket for reliable and effortless puncture repair. No chemicals, no adhesive, no wait--just follow the simple steps below to repair your tire!

We have put together a list of road, mountain, and gravel tires to help you decide what your bike needs next! We broke it down into our most popular tires, our staff favorites, and even new tires that are trending.

All Dynaplugs use rubber plugs to help seal punctured tires. Dynaplug makes several kinds of plug tips for different applications. Shorter plugs for road tires' smaller volume, standard length plugs for mountain bike tires' larger volume, bullet tips to prevent harming carbon fiber rims beds, pointed tips for ease of application, and mega plugs for larger punctures or sidewall repairs. Be sure your Dynaplug is loaded with the right plugs to match your needs.

What Dynaplug is right for you? Tubeless tire repair has never been easier, but with multiple choices, we compare the options to help you decide what Dynaplug suits your needs.