# Rugged Travel-Ready Bicycles The Stanforth Conway Touring Bike is Well-Equipped By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-02-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stanforth-conway-touring-bike References: [blessthisstuff](https://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/vehicles/cycles/stanforth-conway-touring-bike/) & [stanforthconway](https://www.stanforthconway.co.uk/) The Stanforth Conway Touring Bike comes as a [rugged piece of equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/void-marauder-gravel-bike) that will enable avid cyclists with a piece of equipment that will easily allow them to partake in bike-based travel. The bike features a Reynolds853 steel frame along with a [Shimano](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosaic-gt2x-radavist) 105/Ultegra transmission, a [Brooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brompton-x-bear-grylls-explore-bike) Cambium C17 saddle and TRP Spyre disc brakes. These features make the bike ideal for those who want to hit the road and explore on their bicycle rather than traverse the landscape on foot or by another kind of vehicle. The Stanforth Conway Touring Bike was developed in collaboration with Sean Conway and speaks to the growing popularity of "bikepacking" as more consumers seek out active ways to explore. Image Credit: Bless This Stuff ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Bikepacking:** The growing popularity of bikepacking presents opportunities for the development of rugged and travel-ready bicycles. - **Active Travel:** The rise in active travel creates opportunities for the production of well-equipped touring bicycles that cater to avid cyclists. - **Outdoor Recreation:** The demand for rugged bicycles expands the outdoor recreation industry and opens doors for innovative bike designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sports Equipment:** The sports equipment industry can capitalize on the demand for rugged and travel-ready bicycles by designing and manufacturing suitable products. - **Tourism:** The tourism industry can tap into the growing popularity of bikepacking by offering guided bike tours and adventure travel packages. - **Cycling Gear:** The cycling gear industry has the opportunity to innovate and develop specialized accessories tailored for bikepacking and active travel. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-End Touring Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-titanium-touring-bicycle.md) - [Adventurer-Approved Folding Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brompton-x-bear-grylls-explore-bike.md) - [Vintage Car-Inspired Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosaic-gt2x-radavist.md) - [Cargo-Toting Urbanite eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialized-globe-haul-st.md) - [Versatile Touring eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touring-ebike.md) - [Comfortable Trekking E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pathlite-on-8-suv.md) - [Well-Balanced Urbanite eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannondale-adventure-neo-allroad.md) - [Cyclist-Friendly Camping Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biking-camper-van.md) - [Adventurous Folding Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flatbike-change-adventure.md)