The mountain bike is versatile: it is suitable for sports on the trails, cuts a fine figure when traveling and, with slight modifications, is also a loyal companion as a city bike. The mountain bike is also a constant inspiration for new types of bike. As the most recent example, it is hard to deny the influence of the mountain bike on the gravel bike trend.

The MTB was also the inspiration for the new type of adventure bike. For example, wide plus-size tires, disc brakes and good-natured geometries are evidence of this. Anyone who now says that you can experience an adventure on any bike is undoubtedly right. But the 2019 bike market has a few models that are particularly suitable for going on an adventure ride with bag and baggage.

An absolute classic of the adventure genre is the Salsa Fargo. You could of course attribute the bike to the bikepacking or off-road touring genres, as the manufacturer does. The basis is a steel frame with a carbon fork with countless threads for attaching luggage. The clever dropout makes the iconic frame compatible with many drivetrain variants and for those who like it really classy, the Fargo is also available in a titanium version. With the 29er wheels in 2.6" width, you'll need plenty of leg power on the climbs, but you should also be prepared for rough terrain.

The "1120" is brand new from Trek. The US manufacturer clearly labels the new model as an adventure bike that clearly borrows from mountain bikes. The raised, right-hand chainstay, which provides plenty of tire clearance, definitely comes from the "Stache" hardtail. Disc brakes, 1x drivetrain and the very generous, voluminous 29er tires with a width of 3 inches are also MTB attributes. The self-confident orange racks at the front and rear literally call out to be loaded with luggage. Trek advertises the bike as being suitable for exploring the remotest corners of the earth or simply for having fun on a weekend tour.

If you're looking for an adventure bike, you won't just find them from US manufacturers. The Swiss manufacturer MTB Cycletech has a long tradition of touring bikes. And if you want to go on tour with an MTB-inspired bike, MTB Cycletech is definitely the right place for you. The Raw is a steel-frame beauty that blurs the boundaries between off-road and road. The clever frame geometry with a flat steering angle and short chainstays is definitely inspired by mountain bikes and combines stability, maneuverability and comfort. Incidentally, the Raw is one of the first bikes to be Gates belt-compatible and can be fitted with fat 2.4 tires. In the highest-quality version with Pinion gearbox, there should be no limits to even the most extravagant adventures.

Rapha also has its eye on the clientele who go on short or long tours by bike, including overnight stays outdoors. To this end, Rapha has come up with a clever combination of sleeping bag and jacket. The jacket, like the sleeping bag, is filled with down and has a water-repellent coating and can be worn for cycling as well as sleeping. The sleeping bag is slightly thinner in the jacket area and the pack size of the jacket and bag has been reduced so that they fit into a roll on the handlebars. A particularly practical feature of the sleeping bag is that it can be opened in the foot area. This allows you to effectively regulate the temperature of the sleeping area or prepare your coffee in the morning while still wrapped up warm.