Moto Adventure
It's no secret that the iconic motorcycle brand has been moving in a new direction. These bikes are very limited in some respects, quite a few don't have much clearance for a really wide tyre (despite the continual statements that discs afford wider tyres to be fitted), some have barely any clearance for reasonably wide tyres plus mudguards or indeed have no proper guard mounts or eyelets for a pannier rack either.
A lot of off-road gear focuses more on breathability or the ability to wick away moisture. The expensive bikes tend to be heavier and more specialized, and their performance and weight are often intimidating for new adventure riders. A carbon fibre frame and fork keep the weight low and, as we'd expect from an adventure bike, the head angle is slacker than that of a road bike.
Don't confuse a gravel and adventure bike with an endurance road bike like the Cannondale Synapse or Saracen Avro. A rule of thumb that most riders will agree with is, if you frequent the rough stuff, the lighter the better. A smooth powerful bike is set up for taller riders over 5ft 10″ (hint get thicker soles on your boots if you cant flat foot on one side).
Constructed with sports-style riding geometry which is less severe than that of a road bike and featuring wider, high volume tyres, your new adventure companion is ready for anything you choose to throw at it. With 230 mm of ground clearance and 150 mm of rear suspension travel, the TRK 502 promises to be no slouch off-road too.
We also restricted the list to reasonably priced Adventure Bikes, so you won't find any Ténéré 660's, Transalps', F800GS' or Tiger 800's that cost $10,000 or more. Co-Hosts - Sam Manicom, Graham Field, Shirley Hardy-Rix, Brian Rix, Grant Johnson and Adventure Rider Radio host Jim Martin.
It's not the fastest bike I have, but it's fun and adaptable, and a great change-up from my every day road bikes and touring bikes. What we have here is one of the best adventure bikes on the market - and if you're looking to have a serious adventure, riding one of these will pay dividends.
Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates from Adventure Rider Radio. The Triumph Tigers are the ultimate dual sport adventure motorcycle range that allows you to experience every moment. Every bike in the new Tiger family is born with the true spirit of adventure.
Riders depart from Middlecreek Campground Saturday AM for Gray Pines Group Campground, Stonyford. I still love riding KLR's even after riding adventure bikes for many years. The point from these two scenarios is that the term adventure riding†can mean totally different things from one rider to the next.
If you are just sticking to gravel and smooth dirt roads, it will be fine. Get directions » ) Our experienced and trained staff will teach your child all about bike safety including how to use hand signals, road positioning, turning, and proper helmet usage. Most bikes marketed or suitable for adventure riding have a number of companies producing aftermarket equipment to deck-out your machine for adventure riding such as long range tanks, pannier racks, screens etc.
But it is a heavy bike for the middle-weight class with not a lot of suspension travel and a 17″ front wheel. We are also able to provide hired riding gear at affordable rates, or we can help you with most new gear requirements, by prior arrangement. For a start, gravel and adventure bikes aren't simply rebranded cyclo-cross bikes.
It's not the fastest bike I have, but it's fun and adaptable, and a great change-up from my every day road bikes and touring bikes. What we have here is one of the best adventure bikes on the market - and if you're looking to have a serious adventure, riding one of these will pay dividends.