When bikepacking, you spend long hours in the saddle, navigate unfamiliar routes, and sometimes have to make small repairs far from any bike shop.
Well-chosen bike accessories therefore contribute as much to comfort as to the reliability of the bike throughout the journey. A comfortable saddle helps endure long days of pedaling, flat pedals offer good grip on roads and trails, while a spare inner tube or a reliable lock help deal with common situations, from a puncture to a stop in front of a cafe or shop.
With the experts from Routes & Roads, let's discover which accessories are useful for bike travel, what criteria to consider when choosing them, and which CLUXX brand solutions are best suited for gravel, touring, and bikepacking.
Table of Contents:
Comfortable Saddle
Reliable Pedals
Smartphone Holder
Spare Inner Tube
Bike Lock
Mudguards
Kickstand
Conclusion
Comfortable Saddle
When bikepacking, you spend several hours at a stretch in the saddle. Its choice therefore directly influences comfort throughout the journey. A saddle whose width or shape is not suitable quickly causes pressure points, which become particularly painful over a multi-day itinerary. For gravel, touring, and bike travel, it is best to choose a bike saddle adapted to your riding position, the duration of your rides, and your body shape.
The CLUXX range includes the Gravio 450 and Gravio 550 trekking models, as well as the Stradio 100, 200, and 300 series, which are distinguished by their level of cushioning and type of padding.
The CLUXX Gravio 550 saddle was designed for long rides on varied terrain. Available in several widths, it incorporates an anatomical channel that reduces pressure on soft tissues during long stages. Its padding offers an excellent compromise between support and comfort, making it a particularly suitable saddle for gravel, bikepacking, and bike touring.
CLUXX bike saddles are designed for your riding comfort
The Stradio 300 is the most comfortable model in the CLUXX road range. Unlike the Stradio 100, with its classic padding, and the Stradio 200, with its gel inserts, the 300 version combines memory foam and gel inserts. This combination better distributes loads and improves comfort on long road rides while maintaining a sporty position. This makes it an excellent choice for road cycling, sporty travel, and fast bikepacking.
CLUXX Gravio 550 Saddle
Reliable Pedals
When bikepacking, you often have to carry your bike over an obstacle or walk on gravel, forest trails, and city streets. This is why many travelers prefer flat pedals, which allow them to ride with classic hiking shoes while remaining comfortable during walking sections.
The CLUXX range includes models adapted to different uses: Rally 100, Rally 200, Rapid 100, Rapid 200, Rocket 100, Rotiva 100, Rovia 100, as well as the composite models Ronde 100 and Rally 300G.
Depending on the models, the body is made of forged aluminum, extruded aluminum, or high-strength composite material, while the axles are made of chromoly steel or boron steel. Some models are also equipped with steel pins that improve shoe grip, even on wet or uneven surfaces.
CLUXX Rapid 200 Flat Pedals
CLUXX Rapid 200 Pedals
The Rapid 200 are an excellent option for gravel, mountain biking, and multi-day bikepacking. Their wide aluminum platform offers very stable support, while the steel pins ensure excellent grip on gravel, stones, and wet sections. Their slim profile improves bike control while promoting efficient power transfer.
CLUXX Rally 300G Pedals
If your route alternates between travel sections and urban commutes, the Rally 300G deserve your full attention. These are hybrid pedals: SPD cleats on one side and a wide composite platform with pins on the other. This configuration allows you to use both clipless cycling shoes and classic shoes, without changing pedals. A particularly practical solution for trips with frequent stops and walks.
CLUXX Rally 300G Hybrid Pedals
Smartphone Holder
When bikepacking, the smartphone often becomes the primary navigation tool. It allows you to follow a route on Komoot, Ride with GPS, or other applications, check the track, locate shops, water points, or places to spend the night. A reliable bike phone holder keeps the screen in your field of vision without stopping at every change of direction.
The CLUXX Phone Holder in aluminum is compatible with smartphones from 4.7 to 7.2 inches. It attaches to handlebars with a diameter of 22.2 to 31.8 mm, while its rubber inserts limit vibrations and protect the device from scratches.
The CLUXX Phone Holder aluminum mount allows for quick smartphone removal
Its quick-release system allows you to remove your smartphone in an instant during a stop along the route. The mount can be installed horizontally or vertically, is compatible with the Garmin standard, and comes with a GoPro adapter. This makes it easy to install multiple pieces of equipment on the handlebars, such as a GPS, an action camera, or lights, without modifying the entire mounting system.
Spare Inner Tube
Even with tubeless wheels, a spare bike inner tube remains essential for bikepacking. In case of a large tire cut, damage to the tubeless rim tape, or the valve, it allows you to quickly get your bike back in good working order and continue your journey. It takes up minimal space, weighs very little, and can save several hours on the road. This is particularly valuable for a bike tour or cycling trip, where the route may cross isolated areas, far from any bike shop.
The CLUXX range includes inner tubes for road bikes, gravel bikes, urban bikes, and mountain bikes, in the most common sizes. Depending on the models, they are equipped with a Presta or Schrader valve to adapt to different types of wheels and rims.
Always carry a spare inner tube
Bike Lock
When bikepacking, the bike is regularly left unattended: in front of a shop, a cafe, a campsite, or a point of interest. No lock guarantees absolute protection against theft, but a well-chosen bike lock significantly complicates the task of thieves and allows for more peaceful breaks. The CLUXX range includes cable, chain, and U-locks.
CLUXX Keeper 85C Lock
For bike travel, the Keeper 85C is one of the most practical solutions. This 85 cm chain lock is made of titanium-reinforced hardened steel and equipped with a combination system. You therefore don't need to carry a key or worry about losing it in a pannier.
A reliable bike lock is essential for every cyclist
It is ideal for quick stops, for example in front of a shop, a cafe or a tourist site. However, if your itinerary crosses large cities and you plan to leave your bike unattended for a long time, it is preferable to supplement it with a CLUXX U-Guard U-lock.
Mudguards
When bikepacking, weather conditions rarely remain the same. After rain or on forest trails, water and mud quickly dirty clothes, drivetrain, and panniers. A set of bike mudguards helps keep the bike cleaner and allows for more comfortable riding, especially when there are still several hours of riding ahead.
The CLUXX Scape range includes a front mudguard and a rear mudguard, sold separately and designed for mountain bikes with 24 to 29-inch wheels. The front model attaches to the fork steerer, while the rear model mounts to the seatpost. The Quick Release system allows them to be mounted and dismounted in an instant without tools, to quickly adapt the bike to changing weather.
Mudguards are particularly useful accessories for bikepacking
The rear mudguard features a Double Adjust system, which facilitates precise adjustment and prevents any contact with the wheel during movement. Its reinforced rubber edge improves protection against splashes and limits the risk of damage in the event of a fall or during transport.
During a multi-day bike trip, mudguards help keep not only clothes clean, but also panniers, whose contents are often difficult to dry after rain. That's why they are particularly useful on routes alternating asphalt, gravel, forest paths, and dirt tracks.
Kickstand
For leisurely trips, urban rides, or with a bike loaded with panniers, a bike kickstand makes stops much more comfortable. It allows you to quickly park your bike in front of a shop, a campsite, or a point of interest, without having to lean it against a wall, a tree, or a barrier.
The CLUXX range includes the Roxter, Roxter 2.0 and Supra kickstands. All these models offer tool-free height adjustment, while their mounting system varies depending on the frame type and intended use.
A kickstand provides better bike stability during stops
CLUXX Supra Kickstand
For bikepacking, the Supra is the most interesting model. Unlike the Roxter, which attaches to a single rear stay, the Supra attaches to both the chainstay and the seatstay. This design better distributes loads and ensures better bike stability when stopped, which is very important when multiple panniers are installed on the frame and rack.
Compatible with frames where the gap between the chainstay and seatstay does not exceed 160 mm, this kickstand is a particularly useful accessory for bike touring, multi-day trips, and daily commutes with frequent stops.
Conclusion
When bikepacking, accessories directly contribute to the comfort of the journey. The better they are suited to your practice, the more you can focus on the pleasure of riding rather than managing minor unforeseen events.
At Routes and Roads stores, you will find a wide selection of CLUXX bike accessories for road bikes, gravel bikes, and mountain bikes. The store's experts will help you choose the equipment best suited to your bike, your routes, and your riding style, so that every outing - from daily commutes to multi-day bike trips - is as comfortable as it is reliable.
