As always, I focused on products aimed at bikepacking and ultra-distance cycling during my visit to Eurobike 2019. I noticed some promising trends in the industry and in the show itself, plus lots of interesting products to peer at and fondle.
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Options for keeping devices charged when cycling long distances, including dynamo-powered, battery-powered and mains-socket powered USB chargers.
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Cyclists need active (powered) lighting to illuminate the road ahead, to attract drivers’ attention and to allow drivers to judge their position & speed.
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Advice on headlights for long-distance cycling, including dynamo-powered and battery-powered options.
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Advice on choosing wheels for long-distance cycling, including explanations of the differences between various hubs, spokes and rims.
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Mechanical resistance accounts for 4-8% of the total resistance of typical long-distance cyclists. How to minimize this type of resistance is discussed.
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The variety of equipment used in bikepacking races means that the range of equipment costs is large, but estimates for reasonable options are given.
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