What to look for in a Touring Bike
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- Опубліковано 16 жов 2017
- Thinking of buying a bike for bicycle touring? This video covers what to look for in a long distance Touring Bike. Focusing on the classic or traditional touring bike, I mention the key features to look for, as I talk about the bike top through to bottom.
The touring bike shown in the video is a Stanforth Skyelander. You can find out more info about it here - www.stanforthbikes.co.uk/prod...
Yeah I would agree with Thierry, mudguards are essential. I dont understand why so many cyclists dont use them. I can understand on a road bike considering the weight issue but I used to have the little short mudguards made from aluminium on my road bikes and they weigh almost nothing and they only need to be secured by a single lug so they can be fitted or removed in a jiffy. Better than having a line of shit that does look like you have shit yourself all up your back, that is just misery in the wet.
Thank you for the information. I'm planning to buy my first bike as I wanted to do bike touring. Very informative
These "simple cantilevers" are Avid Shorty Ultimate and are among the highest quality cantilevers you can get today! Great choice! Great video too, I really enjoy the "British" looks of this bike, I personally can't do drop bars but you Brits have a thing or two when it comes to bike styling and these drop bars with classic shifters look amazing!
Good job, I only ride steel, the long wheelbase on a true tourer makes for a stable ride when loaded.
I have a Fuji Touring travelled 12,000 kms without a problem
Thanks for the info Dave especially what to look for re geometry.
Surprisingly informative video. Really well explained.
I got the Brooks all weather carved one and I like it. I even bought another for my other bike.
Lovely bike. However I think it could do with some decent mudguards. Thanks for the overview.
Like always great video, excellent information thank you. Paul
Always great to hear that friendly Australian accent ! Thanks for the vide-o!
I would have liked to hear about gear ratio and number of teeth in the back cassette to tackle those inclines.
Great video, sound advice.
Good down to earth advice, especially regarding wheels. Aluminium frames have a tendency to flex after years of touring with a full kit, and forget trying to get one fixed in an undeveloped country.
Dave, great informational video! I'm going to purchase a Trek 520 for bike touring. I'm currently using a Specialized Cross Trail, but it is not built for touring. Thanks again for making the video! Good riding, mate!
Dave enjoyed the video particularly as I own a Roberts Tourer made for me. Not that I feel that its necessary as an off the peg Tourer can be adapted quite easily to fit you. Interesting to hear your views on the Brookes saddles because funnily enough I have two B17 Narrow fitted to two of my bikes and I struggle to get comfortable on them both. I am just hoping that if I persevere long enough they will mould to my body shape. Like your bike mine was fitted with XT components but my front chain set is a 44t triple and I am intrigued at the size of your biggest chain ring as I didn't realise you could get a larger one to fit the crank
When I was into my touring bikes there were a few things that I required.
Nice !! I want that bike .. Add some fenders and you're ready
really interesting sir! Thank you.
Very like my Jamis Aurora. The only things I've had problems with were aluminium. The rear rack broke at a weld, the rear mudguard broke in two and a cheap Sidestand I added, fell to bits. Glad I didn't buy the fully aluminium touring bike from Evans.