The Best Bikepacking Bikes of 2021 (and 2022)

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What are the best bikepacking bikes of 2021? Despite industry setbacks, we still managed to announce 80 new bikes this year and review 20. In this video, Neil walks through our six favorite bikepacking bikes of the year and the top three audience picks. Plus, we preview the most intriguing rigs of 2022.
Outline:
Intro - 0:00
Top bikepacking bikes of 2021:
Tumbleweed Stargazer - 0:47
Ibis Ripley AF - 1:44
Tanglefoot Moonshiner - 2:19
Otso Fenrir - 2:55
Salsa Timberjack - 3:36
Fairlight Faran 2.0 - 4:26
BIkepacking Collective Awards - 4:59
Bikes to keep an eye on:
Chromag Surface Voyager - 6:42
Palago Stavanger - 7:37
Ibis Exie - 8:03
Stayer Groadinger OMG - 8:43
Mason Raw - 9:22
Rocky Mountain Element - 9:47
Mentioned Links:
Logan’s Tumbleweed Stargazer Review - bikepacking.com/bikes/tumblew...
Neil’s Tumbleweed Stargazer Review - bikepacking.com/news/tumblewe...
Virginia’s Ripley Reivew - Coming Soon
Joe’s Tanglefoot Moonshiner Review - bikepacking.com/bikes/tanglef...
Otso Fenrir - bikepacking.com/news/introduc...
Miles’ Salsa Timberjack Review - bikepacking.com/bikes/2021-sa...
Neil’s Salsa Timberjack Review - • 2021 Salsa Timberjack ...
Logan’s Fairlight Faran 2.0 Review - bikepacking.com/bikes/fairlig...
Logan’s ULTD Review - bikepacking.com/bikes/kona-su...
Neils’ ULTD Review - • Kona Sutra ULTD Review...
Logan’s Why El Jefe Review - bikepacking.com/bikes/why-el-...
Do you enjoy our videos, routes, and articles? Help sustain this resource by joining the Bikepacking Collective: bikepacking.com/join/?...
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@BIKEPACKINGcom 2 года назад

Do you enjoy our videos, routes, and articles? Help sustain this resource by joining the Bikepacking Collective: bikepacking.com/join/?

@hgodfrey 2 года назад

What about the On-One Rocky Road? A titanium Bikepacking bike with a carbon fork and sram 12sp for not much over £1000. It’s hard to know why this bike is being completely ignored, except it’s British!

@chrislonsberry1974 2 года назад

Great review! Looking hard at the Tumbleweed.

@benjamingarrison4362 2 года назад

Neil, you such a great presenter. I dig watching your videos. And that shirt...

@ElevationEveryWeekend 2 года назад

Nice list. I am going to advocate for the Salsa Beargrease as a Fat option. I actually have mine currently set up 29+ with Surly Corner Bar (and some aero bars), it is SO good! Incredibly versatile four season bike.

@clintevans1982 2 года назад

I used a Specialized Chisel for the Idaho Hot Springs Tour last June. Great value for an entry level bike.

@postridebeers 2 года назад

Pretty hyped on my Fearless Warlock. Was able to score one “used” from a guy that rode it under 500 miles on rail trails. I’ve since ridden it on a mix of gravel, easy trails and even some chunky mountain bike trails. It’s handled it all. Climbs well, is comfortable on trail, responsive enough on road, and feels confident when loaded down.

@NanoDex 2 года назад

Cool bikes! I ride a Surly Krampus 29+ on Knards 20mi a day bike commuting through a variably crappy bike unfriendly route in the Chicagoland area. I like to pretend I'm on a tour or I'm practicing for one. Love the versatility, not nearly as slow as a fat bike. After years riding it I can roll 17-19mph just like any other MTB. Sure it can be a beast in the wind, but it makes me feel like a hero when I ride my efficient 38c grav grav and it reminds me to stop rushing through life. 29+ forever!!

@davidreidy5750 2 года назад

Still own my 2014 Surly Troll cause it does just about everything.It shined the entire NYS tour and countless overnight bikepacking trips.Plan on riding Philly-NYC soon.

@oldmanbucksaw 2 года назад

I’ve been riding a M/L Chromag Surface Voyager since last summer. It’s super versatile yet progressive. I’ve been riding tech single track with the dropouts pushed forward, and fire road epics with the dropouts pushed back.

@BIKEPACKINGcom 2 года назад

Great to know, Miles actually has one right now in for review and I'm a bit jealous. Love the M/L idea!

@Alex_564 2 года назад

The updated Stanton Sherpa looks like a good bike for backcountry xc & with decent enough frame space for bikepacking with a bikepacking fork(like the Bombtrack BPS). I also like the Fenrir after 16 months of riding Otso's Waheela S. Like their flip-chip design & how it rides; so an Otso with clearance for 29+ & slacker hta sounds real fun.

@mojosdad68 2 года назад

I really wanted a Jones plus, but getting one into Canada last summer was impossible so I ended up with a Surly ECR 27+ (29ers were sold out). It’s doing the job.

@shawnbowman4574 2 года назад

Bought a breezer inversion this past summer while looking for little more of a trail bike. Found on accident! Never see any views of these. Love the components...

@overland_adventure_nz 2 года назад

A Ritchey Ascent, Tom Ritchey knows more than most about getting the best out of atube set. I can't wait any longer for a test/review so have ordered one and it's due into wholesaler in a few weeks. I'm building it up with a mix of Shimano GRX and XT Di2 groupset, wheels are going to be 2.6"× 29"er

@coryvroom400 2 года назад

I am about to order one. I want a bike I can ride around the forest roads behind my house and take on a multi week ride with my wife and kid, but is still playful to ride. This bike sounds like it fits the bill!

@alex_n8863 2 года назад

I love my 2021 Spesh Chisel. It's about as fast down the tracks as a gravel/CX bike, yet can handle some rowdy trails. It's alloy, so not as precious about it taking a knock or two and climbs like a mother... Got some well fitting bags, but not had chance to take it for a long expo yet. It's a rocket though.

@doswheelsbetter8292 2 года назад

I have the older epic ht aluminum. I feel the same here.

@ceb4382 2 года назад

Jeff Jones makes a fine bicycle. I purchased one this year. It is the best bike that I've ever ridden when considering all day comfort combined with sheer capability.

@BIKEPACKINGcom 2 года назад

For sure, and the Jones Plus has been on our list in past years, these are newish bikes. That bike would certainly make the "All Time Best Bikepacking Bikes list.

@TurtleTipper78 2 года назад

Hog’ back is my 2021 highlight!

@luisdasilva1980 2 года назад

i recently bought a Kona Sutra Ltd 2022 (former Sutra Ultd 2021), love it !

@speedmeade1 2 года назад

The nordist sardinha. Got my hands on a m/l frame and coming off a e.c.r I was blown away at the bikes capabilities!

@pedalingnowhere 2 года назад

Agreed. that was in the 2020 awards :-)

@glenzigdan 2 года назад

Your riding footage is awesome

@BIKEPACKINGcom 2 года назад

Thanks!

@benjamingarrison4362 2 года назад

The Surly Ogre is a great affordable everything bike for me. I run a 700c x 42 for daily gravel/road rides. And then 27.5 x 2.5 for packing. Very affordable, durable and versatile. I'm really intrigued by the Otso Fenrir and am really excited to see one in the wild.

@jrreed6992 2 года назад

I agree my Ogre is my dedicated off road bikepacking machine. I roll on 27.5 x 3 inch WTB rangers

@coreygolphenee9633 2 года назад

Had one for a long time and just realized its too much for me looking at a skream ranger track bike that clears 45c

@lulzsec3047 2 года назад

Can you recommend me bike worth less than $200

@josephhirsch1796 2 года назад

I really enjoyed this review of the best bikes of 2021. I am starting to get into bikepacking and trying to make the most informative choice on a rig. I really like the Priority 6x, which is a belt drive bike that was designed by Ryan Van Duzer. What it is your opinion on belt drive bikes? I know you channel is primary focused on chain drive bikes. I love your content and it's very approachable to new people like me.

@swnorcraft7971 2 года назад

This is the bike I left a link for yesterday in my comment and today my comment is gone...........

@WanderingEyeOutdoorAdventures 2 года назад

Hey guys thanks for the great info! What is the best way to contact you guys to talk about a couple of your Bikepacking routes on your website? Cheers

@kenvansanford6323 2 года назад

Poseidon rosewood is a great backpacking 🎒 bike for under 1000. And able to put a 2.5 inch tire on is nice

@douglascarrphotography 2 года назад

Hi my question is in regards to the fork. As most of the bikes in your video has solid forks great for mounting points but how would the ride be like on say a gravel bike or hard tail with solid fork behind a Mr Ripply on the track in the video. Can a solid fork go down places where the Trek 1120 goes. I personally prefer hard tails because of the straight bar but want to get into adventure bikepacking so no tar roads only tracks and I’m in Norway. Thx looking forward on your pro opinion 🚵‍♀️

@samuraioodon 2 года назад

I have preordered wilier Jena gravel bike. Want to use as road/gravel/backpacking. Still waiting patiently for frameset to be available and shipped to USA.

@chuckrodgers4780 2 года назад

Hi Neil, Great selection of bikes for 2021. I see Virginia's AF has a neat custom Revelate lower frame bag. Do you know if there are any plans to produce these bags?

@BIKEPACKINGcom 2 года назад

That's the Hopper, check it here.... www.revelatedesigns.com/index.cfm/store.catalog/Frame-Bags/Hopper

@mrljgibson 2 года назад

Well I built up my own 2011/2012 Voodoo Bizango 29er for bikepacking using a second hand frame. Rear sliding dropouts, it could be adapted to a hub gear, and I'm surprised there aren't custom parts for those as it could be converted to 12mm rear axle, and theoretically a belt drive as it's twin sliding bolt rails, and keeping to an old but common hub width would make it easier to find parts when touring abroad. I built my own wheels using 32h hubs Shimano rear/Novatec front with Mavic rims, and new 120mm RockShox fork up front, bought from someone refitting a new bike. Fitted MTB style 104 hollow-tech cranks, a Zee rear derailleur and narrow wide chain ring. And the best parts I could find from a local manufacturer which is Superstar Components, which includes some fittings like clamps and pedals. Got Rockbros bags on it and it does what I need it to. No point spending a fortune on a bike you have to nanny.

@Mike-vd2qt 2 года назад

Chumba Stella Ti with Fox 34 Stepcast, Industry Nine wheels, Wolf Tooth and Thomson bits, Jones H-bar securing the XT parts together. Add a Brooks B-17 for the butt. With i-30 rims you can run 2.25" - 2.6" tires in the Stella frame to cover most terrain.

@BIKEPACKINGcom 2 года назад

Yeah, that bike is great, I owned one and did the Tour Divide on it in 2015, such a solid bike. I always loved that beefy down tube!

@livinlarge1247 2 года назад

Was looking at the 1120 Trek with the racks. Bikes all set up to go. I don't like guessing what rack fits where, brakes sticking, squashing and rearanging cables. I'm not too brand specific, just a fan of no headaches. Agreed your last statements on the balance shocks & travel. My current bikepacking is an old Specialized FSR XC Pro with 120 in front & 100 or so in back (I think it has two mounting positions in back 90/75: you ever see this?) Anyway it rides plush & decent with those fasttrack tires & I have a pump that does the shocks & tires...good bike...but heavy, and the cables are a headache, and the 3x never shifts good up fron t

@chevpowr Год назад

just picked up a tumbleweed stargazer frameset! Now i need all the components. Hopefully you have a wheelset video coming out for me :P

@josh33172 2 года назад

One bike that people easily pass up and I really understand why....the pricepoint lacks some value, but it's the Ridley Kanzo A. It's not a bike I own, but I do own the Ridley X-trail which is exactly the same frame just lacking the refresh of GRX, gravel bars and a slight upgrade to the wheels. Where people sleep on this is that it's an aluminum frame that you don't have to worry about scratching up with bikepacking gear, but the more important feature is that it swallows 700x50 or 27.5x2.3 with no problems. The front triangle is massive even on a size small (which is what I own) and I can fit a half frame bag and 2 water bottles inside the frame and mount a 3rd under the downtube. It's really an overlooked bike that is quite simple but is actually quite good!

@Femdelacrem 2 года назад

Was hoping to see more belt drive bikes, just seems like a great option for a long time in the saddle. Hope more bike companies would release options without having to go custom

@Colleenann61 2 года назад

Love my Priority 600X with the Pinion Gear box and Gates belt.

@swashfrogsailor 2 года назад

While I’m still awaiting my steel Tout Terrain Outback XPlore 275 with Pinion gearbox and Gates Carbon Drive, I picked up a (barely) used steel Tout Terrain Metropolitan with Rohloff hub and Gates Carbon Drive. It’s probably safe to say that the chain-driven derailleur bikes in my existing quiver will be the last I ever buy. I’m a belt-drive convert. I briefly considered a Tumbleweed with Rohloff a while back, but discarded that idea when I became aware of Tumbleweed’s stance on belts. Call it irreconcilable differences.

@BIKEPACKINGcom 2 года назад

I agree, I'll see what we can do for 2022, belt drives are wonderful, Pinions too. Not enough bikes are built with them.

@coreygolphenee9633 2 года назад

E bikes are going to make that a thing for sure

@swnorcraft7971 2 года назад

@@Colleenann61 This is the bike I left a link for yesterday in my comment and today my comment is gone...........

@FabianThithi 2 года назад

nice shirt bro!

@MrSamucbr 2 года назад

Hey! I just started looking for a bike to do some bikepacking but I’m pretty lost, what would be the category and the type of bike if my idea is 80% road-decent road and 20% off-road, am I looking for a gravel bike? Great content btw! I’ve spent half day looking at your vids

@BIKEPACKINGcom 2 года назад

Hi Samuel, thanks for watching. So it sounds like you are doing more road. You could consider a road based geo bike with larger tire clearance. There are so many bikes out there and your budget will play a big factor. The Palago Stavanger would work really well for you, or another option could be the Surly Midnight Special.

@CrazyDiamond.critter 2 года назад

I'm liking that Salsa Timberjack...

@joeumbrell8774 2 года назад

Ritchey Ascent gets my vote. Poseidon X is a close second.

@stephenhammond3656 2 года назад

Entry Level Bikepacking Rig?? - I can recommend the Surly Bridge Club :) Has all the mounts you need, (I need) I prefer flat bar to drop, I run 27.5 @2.6 Vittoria Mezcals for my rides.....really like it!

@danem.9571 2 года назад

Just got the 2022 Giant Roam! Not going to lie. It’s awesome at its price point. Great for Bikepacking all the awesome towpaths in Ohio.

@willemmeijers2555 2 года назад

Can you do a review on the Brother cycles Big Bro? It seems a beautiful bike to me!

@coreygolphenee9633 2 года назад

I've read Mos article and thats route I'm going currently shopping a skream ranger that clears 45c gravel tires

@dferrerll 2 года назад

what is your thoughts on Electric gears like AXS for bike packing? not ideal since probably needed to charge after 2 full days?

@BIKEPACKINGcom 2 года назад

short answer, it depends :) long answer can be found here .. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-rb1Mxnt9-OU.html

@mathieuterriault8327 2 года назад

My 2016 devinci hatchet xp is amazing. Could you do a review plz? Ty

@miguelflores3117 2 года назад

No love for the Specialized Diverge or diverge Evo?

@hmstjohn6236 2 года назад

I’m very interested in the Trek Checkpoint SL 7 eTap

@albertafoodie8265 2 года назад

Sonder Frontier is a great bikepacking bike at a fairly affordable price or just as a frameset.

@Away.Aweigh.A.Way. 2 года назад

Personally, I am really excited for the Canyon Grizl

@Seth-kt9lw 2 года назад

Can you review the priority 600x?

@coreygolphenee9633 2 года назад

A tricked out 90s mtb is still the best way to go

@volition5559 2 года назад

where can I get the red animal patches y'all put on your packs?

@BIKEPACKINGcom 2 года назад

We are currently sold out, but stay tuned to the website for more updates on merch, we should have more sometime in Feb.

@MachineSwede 2 года назад

I don't really see a ton of people promoting the Santa Cruz Tallboy for bikepacking, but with the suspension setup and overall build I feel like it would be a solid option. I'm mainly curious if anyone has experience with this as I have a VPP Tallboy myself and will be looking to get out there with it. Any comments?

@BIKEPACKINGcom 2 года назад

We actually did a written review on this bike, Logan really liked it. You can find his thoughts here: bikepacking.com/bikes/santa-cruz-tallboy-review/

@swnorcraft7971 2 года назад

Yesterday I posted a comment that is not here today. I can only guess that it was deleted because I left a link to the website where I bought my bike. I'll not mention the brand or post the link today. I will say that I received it the first of April this year. It is a bikepacking specific bicycle with 29" wheels, a Wren air suspension fork, a Pinion C1.12 gearbox and Gates Carbon Drive. It is a hardtail and has many braze ons for adding gear. Tektro hydraulic brakes. It is a joy to ride, have loved every minute of it. I would really like to know why my comment from yesterday was deleted. Was it the link? You asked at the end of the video for comments about what bikes looked great in 2021. Mine looked and still looks great in 2021. Thanks for sharing...........

@BIKEPACKINGcom 2 года назад

Sorry that happened, we are not sure why it's gone, but we certainly didn't remove it. I think the Priority 600x looks great and it would be nice to get a leg over it.

@BIKEPACKINGcom 2 года назад

bikepacking.com/news/priority-600x-adventure-bike/

@josh.t24 2 года назад

dude where did you buy hat? its so cool!

@BIKEPACKINGcom 2 года назад

we hope to have more merch available in feb.

@GoodkatNW 2 года назад

What are your thoughts on Priority bikes? 600x and Apollo

@BorneoAgent 2 года назад

Ditto this comment! Eyeing a Priority 600x as an alternative to the Salsa Cutthroat for doing the GDMBR

@bennetthasty7886 2 года назад

Any idea how good Restrap bike bags are I believe they are a British company?

@akbk2505 2 года назад

"You love bikes, we love bikes". Allright!

@BeeferSutherland603 2 года назад

Do any experienced bike packers think the Polygon Premier 5 would be a good bike to use for that activity?

@kpj5 2 года назад

Not one bike I can get in Europe 😝😂 love salsa

@glengullickson6538 2 года назад

Surprised no Surly bikes in that list.

@26realmc 2 года назад

Still no pinion models?

@Bikecampcook 2 года назад

A decent 29 hardtail MTB with 45mm Gravel tyres. The right gearing. The right position for all day riding. Flat bars and not to mention a decent spec will also make it bombproof just imagine a beefed up gravel bike.

@Sutta92 2 года назад

Sorry for the off topic question but what's that shirt? I need it in my life haha

@BIKEPACKINGcom 2 года назад

haha, I actually got it at the Old Navy, it was something like this but I'm not seeing it anymore. oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=706118002&cid=1010005&pcid=1010005&vid=1&cpos=4&cexp=2223&kcid=CategoryIDs%3D1010005&cvar=16849&ctype=Listing&cpid=res21120309433321876653154#pdp-page-content

@rachelkamradt9836 2 года назад

Where did you get that shirt? Want

@bruce2keys270 2 года назад

Priority 600X with the Pinion Gear box and Gates belt ! 80 new bikes this year and review 20 and all chain driven.

@mikeynaziri 2 года назад

Best level entry bike is the one you can afford… as long as your riding who cares

@flybyguy1450 2 года назад

No Stanton Sherpa?

@black_eagle 2 года назад

I'm a newbie with a Trek Marlin 6 from 2018 that cost me around $600. Is there anything wrong with this bike for bikepacking? Seems pretty good to me. Why pay thousands of dollars for these nicer bikes? What major benefits am I getting? Thanks.

@lucasblack7333 2 года назад

Marlin frames are great but the longevity of components drops a lot from a 1000-1500 bike to less than 1000. You could bike pack on your bike and have a great time though. I’d suggest getting a thick pair of grips because the forks on a marlin dont absorb tons of vibrations and your hands will hurt after an hour,

@mazditzo 2 года назад

Ecr ... 😀 Simple and reliable ... Heavy af tho

@coreygolphenee9633 2 года назад

Surly really are just girders with forks its the Ford f350 approach to comfort

@nosegrindv4951 2 года назад

my lifes goal is to afford a Topstone carbon lefty.

@atropineman3541 2 года назад

Anything under $2000?

@BIKEPACKINGcom 2 года назад

Yep, Salsa Timberjack, that Farilight Faran 2.0 framset is great value and although its 3199usd the Ripley AF is a tremendous value.

@huantrahuongson 11 месяцев назад

It went together easily in less than an hour. ru-vid.comUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L Make sure the front fork is forward or the pedals will hit the front tire. Tires are both a little soft so it needs air before I ride it. The rear wheel didn't come with a clamp regular bolts hold it on. The front had the clamp. No scratches out of box. Rims are a little off with a slight wobble. They could have spent more time with the spoke tool fixing the run out. So far out of the box I'm happy with it. I did replace the pedals with a nice aftermarket set. After riding it a bit my A$$ is a bit sore so I ordered another seat. Overall I'm nearly 60 and didn't ride a bike in 30 years. I like my new 29" Schwinn. It will be used for casual rides with my friend.

@Thomas-fy9yc 2 года назад

Nice video, but concerned about any list that leaves the Cutthroat off…🤔

@BIKEPACKINGcom 2 года назад

Great bike, but it's not new to 2021.

@captaincommodore8901 2 года назад

I think the new Decathlon bike packing bike is missing.

@BIKEPACKINGcom 2 года назад

It didn't make the cut after two of us tested it this year. Here is my review. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QwaGnGQpJto.html

@bartmullin8018 2 года назад

My 2018 Surly Karate Monkey with Moloko bars; bars make bike So versitile (!). Steel by far, is the best for any purpose if you don't have Titanium money. Aluminium is too harsh of a feel; esp. on an all-day/bikepacking rig (!). Drop-bars Only belong on road or CX bikes; Lame for true mtb./bikepacking use and not enough bar to hold onto in rough terrain (e.g. rock gardens, nasty jeep-roads, etc.) and a weird hand position... Lastly, F.S. bikes are lousy for bikepacking, no room in the front triangle and no eyelets on the frame for front and rear racks (Practical items deemed 'uncool' by bike fashionistas who are also masochists...).

@earthstick 2 года назад

I don’t see the point of these shallow drop bars. May as well use bullhorn bars and fit the break levers on the end of the bullhorns. All the benefits of riding on the hoods and the best access to breaks. Someone needs to make wide bullhorns with a 31.8/25.4 clamp section, internal cable routing, long reach, 20mm i.d. ends. 50+ cms wide.

@LeossJ433 2 года назад

no surlys at all jeez

@joeylewis1075 Год назад

The proper answer for the best entry-level bike is the bike you can get your hands on. If a mountain bike from Wal-Mart is all you can afford, then that is the perfect bike for you. Just get out there and enjoy your life. If you want to upgrade later, you can save up for it. And if anyone on the trail is a jerk about you having a Wal-Mart bike, that just means that even when they are out in nature doing what they say they enjoy, they are still miserable.

@shampooless1138 Год назад

True , but Walmart tend to break all the time . I say test out the bike on a short trail first before you go to long trails , because the last thing you want is breaking down in the middle of a long trail .👍

@joeylewis1075 Год назад

@Shampoo Less11 true that. But very few people are entering bikepacking ready to take on the great divide.