Bike Touring News

"Have gotten a complete bike and a frame from Bike Touring News and have had nothing but great experiences. Recently had a wheel trued up following an impact from a car and realized I haven’t left a review. Prices are fair and Ryan is always helpful and thorough. Great shop."

"Surly Cross Check repurpose: I used the Cross Check for several years as a commuter bike. When I stopped going to an office, I wanted to repurpose it as a fun utility bike. Ryan made several recommendations on how to convert it to a gravel bike. He removed the fenders and racks and replaced the wheels and tires with lighter hubs and wider tubeless tires. It dramatically reduced the bike weight and completely changed the feel of riding. It has been more than four years since we made the change, and the Cross Check is my favorite bike. I have other bikes that are great and fun, but the Cross Check as a gravel bike is perfect for rides where I do not know exactly what I am going to ride, it rolls fast on pavement, handles well on the hard pack trails and single track and is fun on the greenbelt. The great part is, that Surly bikes are bomb proof. The components that Ryan recommended deliver solid performance at a great price. Thanks again for creating such a great ride! Bruce"

"Ryan and the shop are an absolute resource to anything you need bike packing/touring. He’s the most helpful person ever and a wealth of knowledge. Definitely go here and support someone who’s out there using everything they sell."

"I recently ordered a new Surly online from Bike Touring News. I called them and Ryan was super helpful getting the right frame size over the phone. We spent half an hour talking through options, with me measuring my old bike at home. Suffice to say the fit of the new bike is spot on. It arrived in a week later in perfect condition. Very happy customer and will likely look to Bike Touring News for all manner of touring specific gear. Gotta find a way to visit Boise so I can check out the shop in person!"

"BTN is hands down my favorite bike shop of all time. Specializing in bike touring and utility, this shop has everything you need, and nothing you don’t. I feel like I’ve died and ascended to bike touring heaven every time I step inside, it’s the ultimate gear euphoria. Ryan and the shop team are the kindest and know their stuff. Ryan specifically helped me piece together a sweet build and was always generous with his time and knowledge. If you need anything, bike or gear, for touring or commuting look no further than BTN."