Bike Forums - TouringHave a dream to ride a bike across your state, across the country, or around the world? Self-contained or fully supported? Trade ideas, adventures, and more in our bicycle touring forum.Rockhopper for Touring- September 22, 2008 I would like to know if the Specialized Rochopper is a nice bike for touring. I know that doesn't have a touring frame, is not steel, and has front suspension, but I don't want to make only nice roads...I want to go to some mountain tracks too, that's way the onoff front suspension, maybe it's...http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=468545&goto=newpost AustraliaNZ - the plan!- September 22, 2008 Our plans for Australia and New Zealand are starting to take shape. Posted here for information and any advice people would care to offer. After the replies here to our thread about budgeting and some other information we gathered I think we will be fine on A$50 a day, hopefully less but we'll have...http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=468528&goto=newpost Efficacy of front discs only- September 22, 2008 I was just reading a thread about the Kona Sutra. There was some controversy about the disc brakes on a tourer, and the problems they pose for mounting a rear rack. I got to thinking - since the front brakes do most of the braking (read Sheldon's article on braking if you haven't), why not put...http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=468488&goto=newpost A novel about a bike tourist- September 22, 2008 http:www.ronmclarty.combooksrunningdescription.asp "Meet Smithson "Smithy" Ide, an overweight, friendless, chain-smoking, forty-three-year-old drunk who works as a quality control inspector at a toy-action-figure factory in Rhode Island. By all accounts, especially Smithy's own, he's a...http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=468449&goto=newpost My first tour. Route suggestions Kansas, OK, AK.- September 22, 2008 This will be my first tour ever. 4 hour rides are about the longest i've been on, but i'm usually loaded with somethings... oh and i ride everyday for atleast a couple hours (i really love to ride, being in a car makes me sad) I'm a young guy, 23, so i know all of a sudden i'll be riding past my...http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=468412&goto=newpost MKS Touring vs. Riv. Grip Kings- September 22, 2008 I wrote a review comparing MKS Touring pedals and the Riv. Grip Kings. If you're interested, check it out here: http:epicureancyclist.blogspot.com200809tale-of-two-pedals.html also a little video tour of the Minnehaha Small Saddlebag ...http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=468381&goto=newpost Change from 74BCD to 58BCD- September 22, 2008 I wanted some lower gears for my old legs,but really wanted to keep my old crank.So I looked into the quad ring adapter thing that takes Suntour Regina freewheel gears.Good idea,too hard to get gears for.So I figured,whoever made that thing is human,so am I,so I can make one too! Got a piece...http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=468365&goto=newpost first tour, first day- September 22, 2008 Hi all, I will begin my first tour in about six weeks' time. I am hoping people can give me some general advice about what to expect and how to stay positive on the first day. I imagine that poor weather, getting lost, finding that equipment isn't suitable and other inconveniences could be...http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=468350&goto=newpost Steel frame help- September 22, 2008 I'm looking for a frame I can tour on (35-45lbs. loads) and still have fun riding on the road, something fast and nimble. Here's what I'm looking at: -Surly Cross-check -Soma Speedster -Soma Double Cross -Gunnar Crosshairs Any experience, suggestions Thanks.http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=468342&goto=newpost Which Frame is Stronger- September 22, 2008 Surly LHT or a Rivendale Atlantis Big rider and lots of gear. Just asking.http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=468335&goto=newpost |