The 13 BEST Touring Bikes For 2022!

After analysing more than 270 bikes in my buyer's guide, here are the best touring bikes for 2022!

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0:00 - Intro
0:55 - How Did I Select The Best Touring Bikes?
4:59 - Introduction to Long Distance Touring Bikes
5:18 - Long Distance Bike #1
6:07 - Long Distance Bike #2
6:52 - Long Distance Bike #3
7:42 - Long Distance Bike #4
8:22 - Long Distance Bike #5
9:21 - Introduction to Trekking Bikes
9:39 - Trekking Bike #1
10:21 - Introduction to Light Touring Bikes
10:40 - Light Touring Bike #1
12:01 - Light Touring Bike #2
12:53 - Light Touring Bike #3
13:22 - Introduction to Off-Road Touring Bikes
13:38 - Off-Road Touring Bike #1
14:37 - Off-Road Touring Bike #2
15:20 - Off-Road Touring Bike #3
16:37 - Off-Road Touring Bike #4
18:00 - Summary

[ralfhedin]

One of my favorite videos every year, although I haven't yet done any bike touring. Dreaming takes me a long way and these yearly videos takes me closer to buying a touring bike and just go for it. 👍

[larrymcardle]

I never imagined that I'd be intrigued by a bike by Decathlon, but that Riverside Touring 900 has a lot of great components. Kudos to them for bringing some legitimate competition to the marketplace. I only wish the racks were black rather than silver.

[ElevationEveryWeekend]

Nice list! For 2022 I have converted my Salsa Beargrease to be my day adventure tourer. I went 29x3 on wheels and tires, and added the Surly Corner Bar and a set of aero bars. It’s been super fun in mixed riding around town, excited to get it in more remote areas!

[teslafudge]

I have not found a single bike of interest that is not sold out or back ordered. This bike market is crazy! Great video as always, appreciate all the work and science you put into these videos. If you could have any weird, unreasonable dream bike, what would it be?

[RollingExistence]

Just wanted to say thanks for your work, we're currently 7, 500 miles into an around the world trip on bikes modeled after your guide 'How Would I Custom Build A Round-The-World Touring Bike in 2019?'. Loving our Surly Ogres with Rohloffs and Son 28s, just wish we could do belt drive!

[scoops]

Anyday a cyclingabout video comes out is a good day. Thanks Alee!

[theordinaryathlete]

As someone who is just about to pull the trigger on my next bike this is a really useful and very well made video, with some little gems in there that I would never normally have even considered. Thanks.

[spiralable]

After doing extensive research and being a bike nerd for over 35years. I purchased a Priority 600 with pinion gates setup. Its the cheapest bike with pinion. Ive added redshift post and stem. Re laced the rear wheel. And absoultely love it.

[setig]

been cycling for 35 years, i find cyclingabout my go to site, lots information (overviews and focused), Thank you

[Clownconspirator]

Dude thanks for making this video! I watched it a month ago and learned of the Masi, and after careful consideration bought it. I was hesitant about the lack of information online. I just got it yesterday and took it for a 26 mile test ride today and it is frickin awesome. The price is actually amazing when looking at the components. The tubus racks are another amazing touch. I also love the bar end shifters-- also the bike is just flat out beautiful with a lot of small Masi details that stick to their tradition.

[StarEssences]

These are the kind of videos, for those who are at least, half serious about getting into bike touring, should listen to. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with others in order for new comers to make better choices in what exact bike for their type of riding need and style should purchase. Saving on time and cost in the long run.

[MrJonas]

Thank you for warning against the Sram SX derailleur! I'm a mechanic and I can't even guess how many of those we've warrantied or thrown in the bin.

[superwag]

I used my 22 year old aluminium frame and made my own 26 inch tourer which everyone wows about. I just used the components on Toms bike trip and the bike is killer. It has more than 200, 000km on it now. Must have cost 1 grand max including tubus racks and shimano components and dynamo. Sweet

[gregknipe]

I have watched this a few times now, going back for information that answers questions that come to mind as I rebuild and source the correct products, due to your reviews. thank you. for everything.

[theandonly]

This information is excellent. It is also invaluable when building up or purchasing an older frame for touring, which is what many of us poorer touring enthusiasts have to resort to. I ride a 1980's model mountain bike with some key modifications. It has served me well for almost ten years and there is no end in sight. You'd be hard pressed to find a bike like this on the current new bike market.

[philhouck]

Anyone considering touring should take a look at Rene Herse tires. These are some of the world's best tires and they provide a comfortable ride. One thing I didn't see in this video is a discussion of how comfortable a touring bike must be. Comfortable riders are stronger riders because they are dealing with less vibration that saps energy. Even the best scenery in the world means little if the rider is in pain.

[bobtom]

could you please recommend some budget touring bikes? Your recommendation is way beyond my budget...$2000 or more definitely will buy a good one, but it is prohibitive

[harryo]

I have my 1985 Dawes Ranger, LWB, 531 reynolds, relaxed geometry, light, tan Schwalbe table top 2.35s tyres to smooth out gravel and bumps.

[davidalderson]

Bike reviews don’t get much better than the cyclingabout efforts on YouTube, as well as his journal work he has in PDF format. ✅ added in the constant cycling effort worldwide and there is a level of been there done it to gain the knowledge to help chose even if you chose different.

[robertodelbusto]

As usual great video, I would like see a similar video specific to belt drives!