Hey all.  I jumped into cycling by purchasing a Trek FX3 before realizing that I would get so into biking and specifically bikepacking.  This commuter bike is being pushed to its limits and I am considering purchasing a new bikepacking specific bike.  It seems that there are two major types of bikepacking bikes:  either gravel bikes or mountain bikes.

My major question for those avid bikepackers is: what style of riding to you find yourself in most frequently?  And would you suggest the Trek 1120 or the Salsa Cutthroat to someone looking to upgrade their ride?

Thanks!

Hey everyone, I?m Brian.  I?m a Chef and spend a lot of time in the kitchen under fluorescent lights.  Last year I told myself I need to get outdoors as much as possible so I bought my first bike in over 15 years and have outfitted it for a bikepacking trip down the C&O canal (185ish miles).  I?m excited to get out there and the canal seems like it?s the best beginner bikepacking route because there are hiker/biker campsites every 5miles with well pumps and portapotties.  It?s also flat as a board... what could go wrong!?


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