Heltor Chasca
Out-riding the Black Dog
Not something you should ask me.
I have 4 bikes and I am divorced. But damn am I happy in this 5 minutes.
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Not something you should ask me.
I have 4 bikes and I am divorced. But damn am I happy in this 5 minutes.
Spot on fella.
Heltor Chasca
Out-riding the Black Dog
You are on your own my man.
That list is way too short to even convince me you are serious about this whole adventure thing.
When do we leave?
That list is way too short to even convince me you are serious about this whole adventure thing.
When do we leave?
As soon as she kicks me out, I'll let you know.
Bodhbh
Guru
Bottom line - it looks a good deal. I was about to post an 8 speed Nexus might not give the range you want for loaded touring, but see you've already jumped...My experience of touring on an 8 speed Nexus was limited to the welsh end to end, but over 250miles there was about 40mins of pushing and it spinning out over 25mph but you can live with that probably....someone will come along who tours fixed or on a 3 speed Sturmy Archer.
Crankarm
Guru
- Location
- Nr Cambridge
You dodged a bullet on that one. Right decision, but made out of your control.
The Nexus hub is not so good. Better off with an Alfine 8spd hub such as on the Cube Hyde race which also has belt drive and is a better and lighter bike ...........
I'm starting to realise that now, things look so much better through an alcoholic haze.
I've been looking at the Alfine 11 speed hub since then, any thoughts?
Crankarm
Guru
- Location
- Nr Cambridge
Not as robust as it's older 8spd brother but I am sure those with them could advise more fully. Can't think of who has them on here. Vinnychof on YT has a very nice Cube Hyde Race Alfine with belt drive. Loves it. Has done some good vids on it.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YT9qrzj0So
HobbesOnTour
Guru
- Location
- España
I seem to have missed all the excitement!
On your other thread I was in agreement with speccing out your MTB for touring, or getting another equivalent bike to do the same.
My suggestion here is just as boring
Stick with your plan. You have your fast bike, now get your touring rig together.
Starting out, the reality of touring on a bike can be very different to the imaginings of the wannabe tourer. What you think you want or need might be very different to what you discover you want or need.
The advantage of using what you already have are:
Familiarity. You know your bike. Any modifications you make expands your knowledge - not a bad thing on a tour!
Cost: You get what you need or want - not paying for extras that you don't.
Satisfaction. You did it yourself.
Reversibility. You don't like the results? Go back to the way things were..... and then buy a new bike.
Just to point out.....
Why are you looking for a new bike for touring when you don't have these? (Not the lawyer nor Girlfriend - I suggest you get your gear before both of those lay claim to your finances! )
It's the last day of June. When exactly do you plan on taking your first trip? Winter time?
Seriously, if you want some advice, beg, borrow or steal a tent (not really steal!), throw some things into any kind of a bag that you can strap on your bike and head off down the road for an overnight trip. Try to find a bike friendly campsite not too far down the road and pitch your begged, borrowed tent, walk around and have a look at what others are doing/using. Have a chat. Enjoy yourself!
If you wait until you have the "perfect" bike, you still won't head off until you have the perfect tent and the perfect sleeping bag and the perfect stove and the perfect cookset and the perfect.........
You see where I'm going.
For what it's worth, my philosophy is to follow KISS because I'm the second S. I wouldn't use a hub gear because if it goes wrong it requires specialist skills (and tools?) to fix.
I've also found that as much as I love my bike, when on a tour I hardly think about it. The other things (gear, route, attitude) are are far more important in being able to enjoy the trip.
I look forward to discussing the merits or otherwise of different tents, sleeping bags etc. with you in future!
On your other thread I was in agreement with speccing out your MTB for touring, or getting another equivalent bike to do the same.
My suggestion here is just as boring
Stick with your plan. You have your fast bike, now get your touring rig together.
Starting out, the reality of touring on a bike can be very different to the imaginings of the wannabe tourer. What you think you want or need might be very different to what you discover you want or need.
The advantage of using what you already have are:
Familiarity. You know your bike. Any modifications you make expands your knowledge - not a bad thing on a tour!
Cost: You get what you need or want - not paying for extras that you don't.
Satisfaction. You did it yourself.
Reversibility. You don't like the results? Go back to the way things were..... and then buy a new bike.
Just to point out.....
Why are you looking for a new bike for touring when you don't have these? (Not the lawyer nor Girlfriend - I suggest you get your gear before both of those lay claim to your finances!
)It's the last day of June. When exactly do you plan on taking your first trip? Winter time?
Seriously, if you want some advice, beg, borrow or steal a tent (not really steal!), throw some things into any kind of a bag that you can strap on your bike and head off down the road for an overnight trip. Try to find a bike friendly campsite not too far down the road and pitch your begged, borrowed tent, walk around and have a look at what others are doing/using. Have a chat. Enjoy yourself!
If you wait until you have the "perfect" bike, you still won't head off until you have the perfect tent and the perfect sleeping bag and the perfect stove and the perfect cookset and the perfect.........
You see where I'm going.
For what it's worth, my philosophy is to follow KISS because I'm the second S. I wouldn't use a hub gear because if it goes wrong it requires specialist skills (and tools?) to fix.
I've also found that as much as I love my bike, when on a tour I hardly think about it. The other things (gear, route, attitude) are are far more important in being able to enjoy the trip.
I look forward to discussing the merits or otherwise of different tents, sleeping bags etc. with you in future!
Crankarm
Guru
- Location
- Nr Cambridge
OP is a dreamer or a wind up merchant. People generally just go on a tour without so much as a fraction of the drama this guy is creating. He is just trying to tell us he can, or in reality can't, afford to get drastic with the plastic and buy a new bike. Wooohoooo for him.
Thanks for all the tips, I'm sure I'll be back for more in the future.I seem to have missed all the excitement!
On your other thread I was in agreement with speccing out your MTB for touring, or getting another equivalent bike to do the same.
My suggestion here is just as boring
Stick with your plan. You have your fast bike, now get your touring rig together.
Starting out, the reality of touring on a bike can be very different to the imaginings of the wannabe tourer. What you think you want or need might be very different to what you discover you want or need.
The advantage of using what you already have are:
Familiarity. You know your bike. Any modifications you make expands your knowledge - not a bad thing on a tour!
Cost: You get what you need or want - not paying for extras that you don't.
Satisfaction. You did it yourself.
Reversibility. You don't like the results? Go back to the way things were..... and then buy a new bike.
Just to point out.....
Why are you looking for a new bike for touring when you don't have these? (Not the lawyer nor Girlfriend - I suggest you get your gear before both of those lay claim to your finances!
It's the last day of June. When exactly do you plan on taking your first trip? Winter time?
Seriously, if you want some advice, beg, borrow or steal a tent (not really steal!), throw some things into any kind of a bag that you can strap on your bike and head off down the road for an overnight trip. Try to find a bike friendly campsite not too far down the road and pitch your begged, borrowed tent, walk around and have a look at what others are doing/using. Have a chat. Enjoy yourself!
If you wait until you have the "perfect" bike, you still won't head off until you have the perfect tent and the perfect sleeping bag and the perfect stove and the perfect cookset and the perfect.........
You see where I'm going.
For what it's worth, my philosophy is to follow KISS because I'm the second S. I wouldn't use a hub gear because if it goes wrong it requires specialist skills (and tools?) to fix.
I've also found that as much as I love my bike, when on a tour I hardly think about it. The other things (gear, route, attitude) are are far more important in being able to enjoy the trip.
I look forward to discussing the merits or otherwise of different tents, sleeping bags etc. with you in future!
