Share your tourer

[psmiffy]

I don't have a tourer, but the bikes and scenery in this thread are really tempting me. Just one (silly) question, don't panniers over the front wheel affect the bike's stability at all?

I have between 5 and 7kg in each front pannier depending on the day of the week and time of day plus normally a 2kg bottle of pop on top of the rack - handles well - just have to be a bit choosey about the forks

 

[andrew_s]

Could you repost, I can't see your pic.

It's a googleusercontent URL for the photo, and won't show if you aren't logged on to your google account (or don't have one)

 

[Crackle]

This September, Capel Curig.

 

[tyred]

I usually tour on a 1975 Viscount Aerospace built with modern wheels/hubs and wide range cassette and 50/36 chainset
Mayo Coastal Route by braveheart1979, on Flickr

Trá Dumha Ghoirt, Achill Island by braveheart1979, on Flickr

I have also done a few tours on a Muddy Fox Courier I built with a Shimano 8 speed hub which I built as a utility bike (hence I left the horrid 80s paint scheme as an anti-theft device) but find it makes a decent enough tourer.

Moville, Co. Donegal by braveheart1979, on Flickr
Benone Strand, Co. Derry by braveheart1979, on Flickr

I have also toured on an early 80s 3 speed on occasion which works quite well so long as there is no crazy climbing involved.

Record 3 Speed by braveheart1979, on Flickr

 

[mike chadwick]

Britainy July 2016
At the start of channel to med ride

 

[Polite]

There are some cracking bikes here, and wonderful scenery. For me, cycle touring is the ultimate travel/holiday/ride and I'm pleased that there are so many here with the same passion and enthusiasm.

Possibly, in a couple of winters time, I'll attempt the Pacific Coast from Vancouver to Mexico on a Surly Disc trucker with flat bars:

so I'm sharing (HOPEFULLY) my next bike with you.

I'd like to cycle from Vancouver down to Seattle then Portland and finally San Francisco. My only concern is, anecdotal, that US borders don't like you coming into US from Canada though don't know how true this is.

 

[Blue Hills]

My only concern is, anecdotal, that US borders don't like you coming into US from Canada though don't know how true this is.

Intrigued. Why would that be?

Including canadians and folks without bikes?

 

[wood_dweller]

My first touring bike was Hawk road bike with Campagnolo 2x9 drivetrain. I was going ultralight to save me knees - still with 52/42 crankset and 13-23 cassette it was hard

Another touring bike was modded Gazelle Randonneur Trophy. This was ma longest tour - slightly above 4000 km - so I took more luggage this time.

And another bike is drop bar converted Fuji Sundance with 2x10 drivetrain

Bikepacking with prototype of my DIY saddle bag

My newest bike is 29er with Salsa Woodchipper bars. Now DIY bag and DIY ultralight rack/bag suppport

I also have Brompton, which is going to be converted to bullhorn bars in future. I heard it can be taken as carry on luggage..8) It is going to be my "flight" bike.

 

[snorri]

I don't have a tourer, but the bikes and scenery in this thread are really tempting me. Just one (silly) question, don't panniers over the front wheel affect the bike's stability at all?

Yes, but in a good way, makes the bike feel more solid, less twitchy. The best part is the increase in aerodynamic drag which slows you down giving you more time to appreciate the area in which you are touring

 

[Spinney]

To all the folks who have apparently cycled up some huge cols with heavily laden bikes...

 

[JtB]

Mayo Coastal Route by braveheart1979, on Flickr

Many thanks @tyred for sharing that photo. My mum was from Ballina and that photo brought back memories from my very early childhood.

 

[tyred]

Many thanks @tyred for sharing that photo. My mum was from Ballina and that photo brought back memories from my very early childhood.

That was part of the second stage of cycling the "Wild Atlantic Way" - riding the coast from Donegal town to Westport. I had already done the rest of Donegal coast earlier in the year. I will hopefully make my way back to Westport in April when the days are getting to a decent length to continue to complete Mayo, Galway and Clare.

Mayo is a lovely part of the country.

 

[jags]

2016 tour:
http://webm8.com/france2016/blog/iphone-2/0012.htm

2012 tour:
http://www.webm8.co.uk/riddler/photographs_other/transam-2012/day-0034/0022.htm

that is some set up,credit card tour obviously.

 

[Simon_m]

that is some set up,credit card tour obviously.

Well, there is actually a support van with all out kit. The same as the TransAm trip. Just found we enjoyed touring a lot more that way. The cost was low as we had 7 other riders with us. Mixture of camps and hotels.

 

[fixedfixer]

I also have Brompton, which is going to be converted to bullhorn bars in future. I heard it can be taken as carry on luggage..8) It is going to be my "flight" bike.

Sounds like a great idea, have you put the 'hand luggage' option to the test? It's something I wouldn't mind doing when I've sold the Airnimal Rhino and purchased a Brompton with the funds.