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Location: Vancouver, BC
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Location: Vancouver, BC
Check out Dawes for example:ivanmathew said:Thanks for the tip about the Surly, what are some of the better touring bike brands in the EU?
ivanmathew said:I was thinking that, I'm assuming granny gears will save me a lot of standing during my climbs? That being said, does anyone else find themselves standing with climbs when they've got a couple panniers at the back?
ivanmathew said:Nice bike! Looks like you give her a lotta love. But, I hope you don't whizz around cottage country Ontario in a yellow jersey on her.![]()
ivanmathew said:Do you know of any compatibility issues of attaching racks to road bikes?
ivanmathew said:How wide are the tires you're using for trips? Any one else have any tips on tires as I'm going paved the entire way but it's a lot of climbs/descents.
andym said:Hmm. Most people touring with flat bars use barends, and as I suspect most touring cyclists spend most of the time on the top of the bars or on the hoods I don't think there is really that much of a difference. You could argue that a more upright position means that you have less weight on the wrists and less need to change position (and yes I know you should support your weight from the core muscles but I suspect most people don't). And before anyone says it a more upright position has its downsides as well.
samid said:With drop bars, assuming the "normal" position is on the hoods, the "on the drops" position is not only different - it gets you lower, which is very helpful if you're riding against a headwind. Then there's the "on the hooks" variant for when you're feeling sporty, and "on the tops" for when you're cruising looking for a pub. I did ride (not toured) on an MTB with barends at some point, and found them a poor substitute for drop bars. To each his/her own though, I'm not preaching, just explaining why I myself prefer drop bars for touring (and I admit that my cycle touring experience is very limited). (Note also that all drop bars are not made equal - some are much more comfortable than others.)
simon_brooke said:I choose to tour with a trailer rather than panniers...
samid said:I replaced the rack with a Tubus Cargo (highly recommended BTW) - and the problem disappeared.
snorri said:Even within the 'touring' section of cycling there are many variations in interest, and the advice you can gain from others is limited, practical experience is a better guide ... What I think I am trying to say is, just get out and do it with the equipment you have to hand. You will discover which branch of touring appeals to you and gradually learn which bike and kit best fits your needs. My first tour taught me that a "fast" bike flexes worryingly when carrying sufficient luggage for a two week tour!