I've never understood what a "Touring Bike" is ..... until now

[HobbesOnTour]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybblCKnusCQ




and


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_tAzpPjy-0


Edit: It seems the video can't be played on other sites but if you click the links you'll see them.
Edit tot he edit: I've posted originals, not from my watch later list

It appears to be lacking a roof, is set up for a gas stove and has disk brakes so that knocks some points off for me

An interesting concept, though.

What say you all?

 

[ColinJ]

It is certainly an interesting idea!

(The videos are doing something odd on my system. I am reading the comments and suddenly I get dumped into a different video talking about internet tech stuff!! )

 

[HobbesOnTour]

It is certainly an interesting idea!

(The videos are doing something odd on my system. I am reading the comments and suddenly I get dumped into a different video talking about internet tech stuff!! )

Here's my original source for the videos.
https://bikepacking.com/news/check-out-the-cercle-concept-bike/

I had no problem looking at them

 

[ColinJ]

I watched the videos on YouTube but then it decided to take me off elsewhere afterwards. I was trying to see if there was some sort of autoplay and a playlist, but couldn't see anything.

They work fine over on bikepacking...

 

[Jameshow]

Needs a better tent for more rainy climates??

 

[HMS_Dave]

It's a very unique and interesting concept and i do like it. But, The tent style cover doesn't look like it would provide much shelter in all but the most ideal of conditions and it would be a shame with this entire frame being designed around that concept that you would then need to pack another tent. Perhaps this is intended mind because in windy conditions, maybe the design is unstable? Speaking of which, in strong side winds, i wonder how stable is it to ride? That is like a huge sail.

 

[Andy in Germany]

I like it: it would be nice to keep the bike dry when it rains, and to have somewhere to sit when cooking or eating.

But as with @HobbesOnTour I think it's a bit too complex: lots of moving parts. If the bed hinge breaks when you are on tour then it can cause real problems, and that steering post looks very intricate.

Also all that complexity means more weight.

 

[Cycleops]

The videos are not available on my android or iPad.
Okay, I got it now. Interesting concept but far too complicated and heavy.

 

[cyberknight]

ok for a light twiddle to the nearest park , it looks a bit like " glamping " on a bike .

 

[HarryTheDog]

The guy in the video looks very tall , a short arse like me is probably not going to be able to ride that bike and I doubt it would come in different sizes because of the circle.

 

[HobbesOnTour]

A bit more information here and some other bike/camping options with the last one being a bike/boat/camper hybrid - now that would be living the dream!

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wGvlhG8yhk

 

[Milkfloat]

I watched the videos on YouTube but then it decided to take me off elsewhere afterwards. I was trying to see if there was some sort of autoplay and a playlist, but couldn't see anything.

They work fine over on bikepacking...

It is because the OP linked to the watchlist in the URL, it is taking you to your watchlist. The internet tech stuff is actually videos you decided to add

 

[HobbesOnTour]

Sorry, I can't resist! ❤️

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHpCEUSWt7Q

 

[HobbesOnTour]

It is because the OP linked to the watchlist in the URL, it is taking you to your watchlist. The internet tech stuff is actually videos you decided to add

I hope it's not my watchlist!

I've edited the links to save my embarassment

 

[tom73]

Coming to a dragons den near you.
I'll save them time now .... I'm out