Ridgeback world voyage touring bike?

[PedroManzanera]

Hello,

I'm am looking to do my first long (ish) tour this summer, I'll be riding from Manchester to my parents house in alicante (Spain) And I was thinking of getting a steel frame tour bike.

Since my budget for the whole thing is not massive I don't really want to spend a lot of money so I have the opportunity of buying a ridgeback world voyage from 2009 for £300. The question is, is the bike worth it? And, will it be good enough for that kind of trip?

Probably the questions are a bit stupid but I'm quite new in touring and would like some advise to make sure I'm not getting the wrong thing
I'll leave a photo, I suppose it'll help

Thanks everyone!
Pedro

 

[PedroManzanera]

In addition the bike comes with schwalbe marathon tyres fairly new

 

[Drago]

That's a bit steep for a bike that could be acquired for £425 when new 8 years ago, which is what I paid for mine. Retail was about £550-600, but many outlets were undercutting that significantly. Whether you feel it is worth it only you can answer, but I'd be bidding them a lot lower than 3 ton.

 

[the snail]

Reasonable price imo if it's in good nick, and perfectly capable touring bike. RRP is about £850, you can buy new for £600-700 for old stock - bike prices have gone up quite a bit in 8 years. Newer ones come with a velcro strap to keep the pump in place and stop it coming adrift and going into the spokes.

 

[raleighnut]

Ideal bike, as for price it depends what sort of condition it's in.

 

[Dirk]

Good touring bike, will do the job and more.
Price seems a bit steep for an 8 year old bike.
I bought a brand new Voyage in 2015 (rrp £799) for £500.

 

[Drago]

They are great bikes. I only parted with mine as when I bought my Pinnacle a couple of years later I found that more suited to light, fast touring, that I was doing at that time. For the journey the OP is proposing the Ridgeback would be well suited.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Hello,

I'm am looking to do my first long (ish) tour this summer, I'll be riding from Manchester to my parents house in alicante (Spain) And I was thinking of getting a steel frame tour bike.

Since my budget for the whole thing is not massive I don't really want to spend a lot of money so I have the opportunity of buying a ridgeback world voyage from 2009 for £300. The question is, is the bike worth it? And, will it be good enough for that kind of trip?

Probably the questions are a bit stupid but I'm quite new in touring and would like some advise to make sure I'm not getting the wrong thing
I'll leave a photo, I suppose it'll help
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Thanks everyone!
Pedro

If if it's the right size and it looks in good order, then go for it. Yes you could probs pick-up a newer one for some more bucks, but limited budget means limited budget.
They are very good bikes. Add low-rider panniers for extra load and you could go go around the world without issue.
Perfect for your needs.

 

[PedroManzanera]

Thanks everyone for the responses, very helpful!
I'm going to try it this Saturday and if size is right (I think it will be, 56 medium frame and I am 6') I'll get it.

It might be a little overpriced but I'm sruggling to find steel frame for around that price in my area so as long as it does the job well I don't mind paying 50 pounds over since it's my best option.
Plus I already pushed the price down from the 350 he originally wanted!

Thanks again!