How to Make Your Bike a Multi-Purpose Machine
Whilst adventures might be off the cards for the time being, here’s how to make the Tailfin work for regular, stay-at-home chores as well as ensuring you can make the most of time on the bike….
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Adventures on the Horizon: A Guide to Better Route Planning with Ben Davies
In this blog, worldwide adventurer and serial TCR veteran Ben Davies talks us through his top tips for route planning your next adventure. From a man who managed to navigate the entire way from Alaska to Ushuaia, he knows a thing or two this subject matter….
Do aerodynamics matter in bikepacking?
Bikepacking tends to happen at slower speeds where watt saving and aerodynamics are often seen as less important. Francis Cade heads the Boardman Performance Centre wind tunnel to make some interesting discoveries about different bikepacking setups….
Race-proven – How the Tailfin AeroPack measures up when it matters
The AeroPack was been engineered to race. Does it deliver the goods?…
The Ultimate Gravel Bike Build
Gravel riding has taken the world by storm, and for good reason – what could be better than a muddy ride through bridleways and gravel trails. No cars. A clear path ahead. Unchartered territory.
At Tailfin, we wanted to take our engineering passion and challenge ourselves to put together the world’s best adventure bike. A dream gravel rig that can go anywhere, do anything and leave you smiling ear to ear….
A Day in the Peak District
A change of scenery is needed every now and again, and having somewhat exhausted photo opportunities in our local area we decided to head up north for a day out in the breath taking Peak district National Park….
Conquer the Winter Commute: Tailfin’s Tips, Tricks and Insights
The slog of the winter commute is here again, right on your doorstep, and it can feel like a truly daunting task as you look out the window every morning. More often than not, we are met with the unenviable…
TCRNo6: Ben takes the AeroPack to a top 10 finish
This year, our ambassador Ben Davies, finished the Transcontinental Race (TCRNo6) in an incredible 10th place, out of a starting field of 254. We asked him about his experience and how he got on with a pre-production prototype of the…
Testing the AeroPack on the West Coast of Ireland
Summer is the season for long-distance cycling: the days stretch out and miles ridden claim their hours. Ultra-endurance races are taking place around the globe. I’ve escaped the concrete of my city home with my partner – Joe, and my…
Becoming an Ultra-Endurance Racer
What does it take to ride an endurance bike race? We spoke to Ben Davies, long distance bike racer and tourer and Tailfin ambassador, before he headed off to TCRNo6 earlier this year. What’s your favourite bike that you’ve ever owned…