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Hi,
I currently am using a Felt racer and have realised that i have done all I can to set it up as a touring bike with a nice easy gearing, fatter tyres and a rack.
I go for day rides and have done a few 100 milers and a London - Paris. Not worried about top speed, more about comfort and getting off the bike at the end feeling OK.
So I am looking at the options for buying a touring bike. Problem is I dont have much spare cash- certainly not to spend £1500 on a Super Galaxy. Looking at various Galaxys on ebay but a 10 year old one is still £500+
My present bike was £800 when new but I got it for £120 in good (ready to go) condition, so although I can see cycling is not expensive as far as sports go I am really looking at any way I can get sorted out with a good Touring bike for minimum cash. I cannot see any option but the new V expensive or second hand ebay but still quite a lot routes. While there are other makes other than Dawes they seem to be in the same price range. Any other alternative options out there?
I currently am using a Felt racer and have realised that i have done all I can to set it up as a touring bike with a nice easy gearing, fatter tyres and a rack.
I go for day rides and have done a few 100 milers and a London - Paris. Not worried about top speed, more about comfort and getting off the bike at the end feeling OK.
So I am looking at the options for buying a touring bike. Problem is I dont have much spare cash- certainly not to spend £1500 on a Super Galaxy. Looking at various Galaxys on ebay but a 10 year old one is still £500+
My present bike was £800 when new but I got it for £120 in good (ready to go) condition, so although I can see cycling is not expensive as far as sports go I am really looking at any way I can get sorted out with a good Touring bike for minimum cash. I cannot see any option but the new V expensive or second hand ebay but still quite a lot routes. While there are other makes other than Dawes they seem to be in the same price range. Any other alternative options out there?