The 13 BEST Bikepacking Bikes For 2021!

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After analysing more than 220 bikes in my buyer's guide, here are the best bikepacking bikes for 2021! The Bikepacking Bike Buyer's Guide is available here (free yearly updates): www.cyclingabout.com/bikepack...
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0:00 - Intro
0:52 - How Did I Select These Bikes?
2:21 - Different Bikepacking Bike Categories
3:42 - Jones Plus LWB
5:11 - Sonder Frontier
6:17 - Salsa Timberjack
7:19 - Kona Hei Hei
8:00 - Salsa Mukluk
8:41 - Otso Voytek
9:47 - Marin DSX2
10:33 - Riverside 920
11:48 - Poseidon Redwood
12:35 - Diamondback Haanjo
13:16 - Jamis Renegade
14:43 - Canyon Grail
15:32 - Trek Checkpoint ALR
16:23 - Summary
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@Cyclingabout 3 года назад

I know, there is a LOT of information in this video! 🤯 If you'd prefer to digest it a bit slower, I also have a written version on my website: www.cyclingabout.com/best-bikepacking-bikes-2021/

@timneut6202 3 года назад

Thanks for the video! Did you planned a video like this for the best touring bikes of 2021?

@teslafudge1585 3 года назад

Are you comfortable with your support levels? Your content is exquisite.

@mojomaze 3 года назад

any views on the focus Altas 6.7 as that is a gravel bike fully set up for touring and cheaper than many of the bikes you picked.

@aimanhakim4215 3 года назад

May i ask you sir. Is it okay to put a mtb a drop bar+clip on bar?

@reneacevedo87 2 года назад

Where is the link for the riverside 920 pls and thank u

@KowalMTB 3 года назад

I'm not a bikepacking fan, but this material is avesome. The "passion-analytic" way to show the staff is superb!

@Roedrik 3 года назад

I'm still blown away by the information presented in these videos and your site Alee! I feel like all the other Top X lists from other websites completely gloss over your gear inch benchmarks and geometry selections. As always thanks for taking the time to put this list together, hoping to see more of your on road adventures in the new year, ride safe!

@Cyclingabout 3 года назад

Thanks! The typical lists that are put together are good for beginners (my stuff is so dense), but I'm trying to reach the enthusiasts who are eager to learn more. Hopefully, my videos are striking a chord and allowing people to think about their bikes in a different way. 🤘🏼

@kymcopyriot9776 3 года назад

Second comment, honestly mate you are doing this so well. Your presentation is spot on, your pace and enunciation are perfect. The information is comprehensive but delivered in such a way that it’s easy to digest and never exhausting or overwhelming. Well done. Premium quality RU-vid work.

@downtofun 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing. Well thought out and executed. I’ll be sharing it with our team at work. Appreciate you!

@jcsrst 3 года назад

I always appreciate the thoroughness of your reviews, thanks!

@anthonyricci73 3 года назад

I love how you categorized the bikes. Especially the multiple gravel bikes. I could be biased as I own a 2019 carbon Checkpoint SL5. Thanks for another great video.

@seitenryu6844 3 года назад

These videos are always 👍. Refreshing to hear objective points and you didn't even resort to a Koga plug. Just bought the guide to have as a reference.

@steveretiredandcycling 3 года назад

Thanks for the informative video. Love my Jamis Renegade!

@k04s4 3 года назад

Cheers 🍻 Great information, I'm not looking to buy but watched the entire video.

@AQUPAS 3 года назад

Excellent and informative video. I own both the 2021 Bombtrack Beyond+ ADV and 2021 Marin DSX 2. I was glad you included them in this comparison video. Great stuff.

@cwr8618 3 года назад

Dude you’re outrageous. The material, editing, analysis, data... unreal

@eduardozanette9236 3 года назад

I was looking forward for this video! Thanks

@jimdyal6989 3 года назад

Such great content! I love all the detail and research! Keep up the good work.

@mattdelcomyn8012 3 года назад

Super thorough and informative!! Thank you!!

@mertakgun1718 3 года назад

I just come across with this video although im not a bikepacker and i really wasnt expecting that much information given, well done keep up the good content you earned a new subscriber :D

@markowsley4954 3 года назад

Good content as usual. I like that you are choosing bikes that are more affordable. To many reviews always choose the latest and greatest high tech bikes that cost more than a new motorcycle.

@nikolaosstavrou5327 3 года назад

exellent! Iwas searching for a all around muntain bike, thanks for the video.

@ericfreef 3 года назад

Great video, thanks for doing it-watching this made me even more satisfied having gotten a Fargo a little over a year ago given the price and its capabilities!

@Cyclingabout 3 года назад

Great to hear! 🤘🏼

@endlesscyclist1212 3 года назад

Happy new cycling year 😃

@DabboD 3 года назад

Hey Alee, please could you do a rundown of the best gravel bikes for 2021, both straight & drop bars? I'd also be really interested in a video on straight vs. drop bars for a gravel bike - why you might want to get one or the other. Thanks and keep up the great work!

@rogervancleave8670 3 года назад

Great information! Thanks for sharing this. I am surprised to see that the Kona Sutra LTD or ULTD did not make the list. I love my LTD,but I suspect the lower gear inches were still pretty high compared to others.

@Bohonk212 3 года назад

Nice to see someone actually referring to specifics of low gearing. There are several decent apps to calculate gear-inches of you bike available. Everyone should know what they're riding.

@ValentinoMariotto 3 года назад

oh boy oh boy.. I bought your guide. I guess that the upcoming lockdown won't be boring

@AndrewGibson22 3 года назад

Brilliant, thank you.

@OllyKilo 3 года назад

I love how you say SHRAM! Excellent video my friend. Thank you.

@SirBikesAlot 3 года назад

Great video as alway Alee. I feel like I always learn something when I watch your videos.

@Cyclingabout 3 года назад

That's my aim!

@redcloudmc 3 года назад

Just found your channel. Subscribed...looks great. Keep up the good work 👍

@nasos7553 3 года назад

Your videos are rad dude👊🏻

@danilocapellan1316 2 года назад

Excellent video. 👍🏼

@sfdint 3 года назад

Super informative!

@jaydenbroad168 3 года назад

Bought myself the Trek Checkpoint ALR 5 2021 before bikes started becoming hard to get hard of and haven't regretted my decision! I have the blue colour and I'm rather happy it made the list 🙌🏻. I have the largest frame size being 6'3" and long legged for my height and it's both a plus and minus that the frame triangle is massive compared to most bikes in terms of frame bags especially

@foursite 3 года назад

This is a lecture on bikes! Good job!

@jamesreid2880 3 года назад

Nice channel ,thanks for more info,, well done cheers guys...congrats..

@chrischros5804 3 года назад

Great content as usual! I'd love to hear your opinion on the Fairlight Faran 2.0!

@antoniobortolottisoundheal2197 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for this video!!!

@talknroll6499 3 года назад

Great and informative! 👍🙂

@guido1599 3 года назад

Great video! Important for me is the amount and placement of mounting points. If you want to go bikepacking you could be limited by a carbon fork with no (or too little) mounting points. For example, to mount a salsa anything cage on the fork of my Trek Checkpoint ALR4, I have to buy a wolftooth b-rad system (around $50) to make it work. And then I still don't want to put too much weight on in because of the carbon. So keep that in mind!

@akooru 3 года назад

I purchased your trekking guide and love it! Great content. Any recommendations on pinion gravel bikes specifically?

@christophercoupal3449 3 года назад

Have the timberjack from a year ago, it is definitely good enough for most trail riding

@AveryAbbott 3 года назад

Great video, hard to fault your logic on your picks, but I walked away confused that you had teased the Kona Sutra ULTD several times but didn't end up selecting it.

@mhilde7744 2 года назад

You can't beat this guys knowledge and reviews! Ya just cant!

@richardseger2550 3 года назад

Great stuff! I learned and a lot and i am happy to see the Checkpoint included. I have a SL6 and love it. Looks like i might need a hard tail for bike packing (N+1). What are your thoughts on stem shocks? I added the Redshift shock to my checkpoint and I really like it. Thks again!

@albertlee9238 3 года назад

thanks for the details ! what are your thoughts on the Specialized Diverge expert ?

@alexandervince81 3 года назад

Great video as always! What do think about the Temple Adventure Disc?

@jfmmccoll9189 3 года назад

Nice review, thanks, I prefer my Cannondale Topstone Apex 1.

@kymcopyriot9776 3 года назад

So relatable...chilled, very nerdy and hair almost as messed up as mine!

@georgecarroll6981 3 года назад

Very nice. Thank you

@coreyreeder2321 3 года назад

Glad to see the Poseidon Redwood on the list. I kinda want one

@kylejeffreycrane 3 года назад

very thorough thank you

@grantrush8823 3 года назад

nice video loved all the info! I own a salsa blackborrow. It wasn't in your video, but since you where talking about bike packing bikes thought I'd mention it. It is definitely my favorite bike I've ever owned. Its a little pricy, but it's perfect for me up here in northern Canada where there is lots of snow since it lets me right all year round. Cheers!

@Cyclingabout 3 года назад

The Blackborow is sweet! I'm hoping to do some desert adventures when I get home to Australia, and the Blackborow is one of my top picks for a build. 🤘🏼

@storyandsoundscape8859 3 года назад

Excellent video

@habibrahman2880 3 года назад

Nice and thank you !

@willardburke3984 2 года назад

Great choice of bikes!

@ahmadzuhairi 3 года назад

Glad the Poseidon redwood made the list. Super underrated bike.

@thecappy 3 года назад

I use my Salsa Warbird GRX 2x for bikepacking and gravel racing. Great bike for both.

@user-fz9vv1mo4q 2 года назад

Your video is great！

@whirving 2 года назад

Looking at the Otso Warakin stainless. Just sold my 2 cyclocross bikes and now I have room for another more capable ride. Second is the Trek Checkpoint, third is the GR 300 Lynskey. All very similar geometry and features. Also capable of running larger (700x47ish) tires and a 2x gear set. Thanks for your recommendations they will help parse out the many options (first world problems indeed!).

@yabba234 3 года назад

very beautiful bikes in the second half of the video :)

@sangredelobo8388 3 года назад

Hello Alee- Thank you! your videos are always so informative. Question: What do you think of the Priority adventure 600X? It's one of the few bikes available in the States with the Pinion/Gates system thats not a custom build

@thomasmuller986 3 года назад

I love steel bikes and light packed allroad Touring and I can only afford one bike besides my ghetto city ride that will be stolen one day. So I bought the Kona Rove ST and I highly recommend it. Super versatile geo and a bit more lively than the longer wheelbased and thicker tubed sutra.

@simonjohnson2897 3 года назад

Thanks Ali for another amazing video. The production value is like something a TV company would make. I’ve bought an IDWork BLT oPinion Ti and very happy with it.

@LeoInterHyenaem 3 года назад

I think, you unwittingly insulted Alee by addressing him as "ali". He's white, as far as I'm concerned, and doesn't appear a mohammedan in the least. He's even an ethical vegan - yet you call him "ali". I can't fault you for misspelling his name, as, unlike "ali", "Alee" is a very rare name, but yeah - he's still Alee. ;)

@simonjohnson2897 3 года назад

Woops! I think I phonetically transposed his name. My apologies

@LeoInterHyenaem 3 года назад

@@simonjohnson2897 Indeed, you did. 😜

@JamesBond-qw3jw 2 года назад

Thank you for this review, there's a ton of information I really need to know, formerly I owned a Giant xtc-slr 3. with SLX gorupset, my wife has a scott 26 and I feel its a lot better than my Giant and both bikes since its a mountain bike is so slow compared to my Cannondale CAAD8 which I modified to an ULTEGRA GROUPSET, and I was really happy with roadie for it's Topspeed , I feel like my energy is wasted witht the gearing of my Giant, so Hear goes my actual question hope you can help me. My combination is 700c tires with 11-34 cassette, with 54-36 Crankset 11 speed what is my gear inches for my roadie? thanks a lot ! The reason why I'm asking is that I'm preparing for a nother build, btw can you talk about BLUE LUG custom bike builds and why they choose to use brands like surly, MASH, Breadwinner, VeloOrange, CRUST, ALL CITY, RIVENDELLE, and AFFINITY CYCLES can you tell me about those brands and geomentry?

@joemurray3082 3 года назад

Outstanding as always. I just wish any of these were available in the US!

@pkxpress 3 года назад

I just ordered the Canyon Grail AL 7.0 Thursday and it is due to hit my driveway Sunday. The website says it won't be in stock until the end of May. Just keep checking the website everyday for updated stock info.

@BBQJeep 2 года назад

Great video! You should think about reviewing and adding this frameset to your book: The Fearless Warlock

@zolopo 3 года назад

I like the Salsa Timberjack but Salsa’s frame warranty makes me unsure. What is your opinion on this? Thanks!

@akitainu2479 3 года назад

Hi I’m a aspiring Bikepacker from Germany and found you’re Videos very informative and help for a beginner that doesn’t understand much about the subject. Thanks to you’re advice I bought a salsa Fargo apex 1 and I’m planning to upgrade the drive train to a belt with internal Rohloff hub :) the only thing missing now is a front dynamo hub with a good light and usb charger. I want to Beginn a massive journey next year and travel from my home city of Hannover to the very top of Norway. I have I lilttle concern mounting Paniers to a front rack because of the carbon fork (despite the THICC construction). Any Advice that y can give me to maximize my carry capacity on the front ?

@keremmoral6913 3 года назад

Hi....Very nice video;thank you!What do you think about the e-fat bike which have Shimano steps 8000 for to use packing bike?

@BazDawah 2 года назад

Thank you..keep it up... Curious to know your thoughts on the Marin four corners as it's a very popular bike in North America and considered for gravel / touring / backpacking

@davidhale1568 3 года назад

Interesting choices

@TheLoftmeister 3 года назад

REally nice video. I am currently looking into a either titanium or carbon gravelbike from Planet X. Do you have any experience with those ?

@png.giorgos6459 3 года назад

Amazing work! You share invaluable information in all of your videos. Thanks both for that and taking us with you around the world. Starting on bike touring these days, you can find endless technical information about bikes and gear in general but there is one subject that I would like to know more, specially from someone with your experience. Simply food... what do you eat out on the road while cycling for months or years at a time?

@Cyclingabout 3 года назад

I just eat normal food like at home. Nothing special. I have an extensive list on my website: www.cyclingabout.com/guide-bicycle-touring-vegan-travel/

@bennetthasty7886 3 года назад

Great picks! But I do love Priority’s gravel Apollo it has an internal gear hub & Gates carbon belt rather than chain you should check it out I’d love your thoughts on it

@kantarolemon 3 года назад

Great choices! How do you rate the Focus Atlas by the way?

@michaelrabago5539 3 года назад

Can you review the VAAST A1 gravel bike with 27.5 wheels it is a magnesium bike would like to get your view if this would make a good bike packing bike.

@wildsurfer12 2 года назад

I’m not a bike packer, but I do like how you say “bike packing bikes.”

@g.d.1722 3 года назад

I am anticipating your review of the new/updated Ritchey Outback Break-Away as I consider it the one bike to do it all. I would be very interested in your views on it.

@hellyasse6305 3 года назад

I wated that review of the decathlon bike so much

@Tralfamador75 3 года назад

Nice comparisons! I has a 2020 Breezer Radar Expert and I like it (maybe not a light one but I think it's not sluggish at all; if you think that just try my city/trekking bike :-D ). My question is just for curiosity: which bike to see next to Riverside 920? Thx.

@Average-J-O-E- 3 года назад

I love your videos please keep making your awesome content watching you travel through Iran was probably the best videos I've ever seen I love your video on Iran shows just how misunderstood the people in landscape truly are yes the government's crazy but don't judge the country and People based on their leaders... and keep doing your tutorial content on everything that you cover you are superbly intelligent and thorough and when you cover the topic whether it's a drive system or resistance energy lost on power generating system you are very thorough and spot-on keep doing what you're doing I wouldn't change a thing oh and I loved your video about traveling to dangerous countries and how to do it safely great video thank you for being you

@Cyclingabout 3 года назад

I'm glad you like my content! Thanks for following.

@tomar5e115 3 года назад

Notice you have an Aussie accent, have you got recommendations for bikes available in Australia?

@VictorLombardi 3 года назад

Hey -- Great video. Love the idea of the guide. FYI when I saw the image of the book I clicked away. Looking at it again I see it's a PDF which is great. That image might be hurting sales?

@Grandpierrefull 3 года назад

Nice vid man ! Im gonna take bombtrack arise tour (its a Touring one)

@Grandpierrefull 3 года назад

finally I will take the Koga W-s, I am 2,02 meters tall and the frame will better fit to my size :)))

@ricardorivera6359 2 года назад

What do you think of the Poseidon redwoods, would you recommend it to ride on the street and also in gravel and possible simple MTB trails, or for bikepacking, I would change the wheelsets to 29 or 700 because I have the wheelsets. It would be a good option for Puerto Rico. half gravel half asphalt.

@jeffreyrule8143 3 года назад

Thank you.

@stevekelly6544 2 года назад

I’d love to hear you do a review on the Fezzari Shafer gravel bike-

@harveyjoneswoodsman5956 3 года назад

For the price I would definitely go with the Poseidon redwood

@0269178 3 года назад

Im on the website of Jamis and the S3 does not include GRXdi2 but Shimano GRX RD-RX400. great video btw thanks for all that work!

@brianferris1233 3 года назад

🌲🌲🦅🌲thank you for sharing your video I appreciate it 🌲🎥🌲🦌

@ricardorivera6359 2 года назад

what do you think of the redwoods with the handlebar (surly's corner bar) would be a good option. because there would be some difference in the height of the drops

@advmotorrad 9 месяцев назад

Dont you think that GAINT TALON series fits in this catagory too? Or any Gaint bicycle which you recomand

@sahasrangshuutube 2 года назад

Is it advisable to do longer Brevets or cross state ride in Checkpoint ? or Domane is better ? What is your opinion about Scott Addict GRavel.

@vahpr Год назад

I’ve been riding the Grail since it came out last season. Love the 2x but shifting the front becomes difficult, bike mechanic says it’s cable routing, dirt. Also the rear brake system seems to have developed a leak, needs bleeding again after 2 months. Nice bike though and hard to beat the price.

@philipdavis7521 3 года назад

This is wonderful thanks, its given me yet more bike lust. Just one suggestion for the future - a petite female friend was looking for a gravel/bikepacking bike and it was really tough to find something suitable. She ended up going the expensive custom route as there seemed to be nothing suitable off the peg. So perhaps something on bike suitable for the very small (and very large) rider, as well as those who are a little oddly proportioned would be helpful.

@Cyclingabout 3 года назад

FYI - I keep lists of bikes for small and tall riders: www.cyclingabout.com/list-of-touring-bikes-for-smaller-cyclists/ www.cyclingabout.com/list-of-xxl-xxxl-bikes-for-tall-cyclists-62-63-64cm/

@outsidelife5411 3 года назад

at 1:00am I am watching bike packing vids and gears. Would be fun to bike pack.

@durianriders 3 года назад

Good vid Alee. 2x FTW! Pragma Gravel Breaker my fav with 50mm tires. Im biased though ;) 7.9kg with pedals and pretty cheap build kit.

@Cyclingabout 3 года назад

Impressive weight for a grav bike with fat tyres. 🤘🏼

@stefanoangelucci2396 3 года назад

Great video, thanks a lot :) but i cannot find the riverside 920, do you have a link to the retailer?

@fooboomoo 3 года назад

It is from Decathlon

@tuaaler 3 года назад

Have you ever tried a Jones Bike? Very upright and the geometry makes it easy to climb sitting which is great for people with bad knees and can't get out of the seat.