touring bike heaven

[jags]

so if you guys had a pot of money to spend on a touring bike decked out with the finest groopset/wheels/saddle/bars/stem/basically the lot panniers /racks ,what would be your dream machine ,might as well dream here as in bed..

 

[Rhythm Thief]

Hmmmm, probably a Mercian King of Mercia.

 

[ufkacbln]

For our 25th Wedding Anniversary we bought a pair of Thorn Ravens (Nomad and Tour) as our "presents" to each other.

Whilst I can see a couple of upgrades, I am fairly happy with both machines.

 

[snorri]

Koga Miyata World Traveller with Rohloff hub.

 

[Amanda P]

Panamericana Tout Terrain.

(I've got a tourer I'm very happy with, but there are some lumpy places I'd like to be able to get to without loosening my teeth).

 

[Tim Bennet.]

Same again I think; it's worked perfectly for the passed 25 years, no reason to think the same thing wouldn't work just as well in the future.

 

[mikeitup]

re:

mmm.... not an easy choice.

If I had the dosh I would pay a visit to Chas Roberts for my dream bike!

 

[vernon]

I've got the frame - a Dave Yates Hosteller
I've got the saddle - Brooks B17
Ive got the saddle bag - Carradice Nelson

Just need the rest

Meanwhile my Dawes Galaxy keeps on rolling.

 

[Andy in Sig]

I've got my dream machine: it's a HP Velotechnik Street Machine fitted with disc brakes and a Rohloff hub. Got to be a contender for the ultimate touring bike title.

 

[mcfcbird]

Koga Miyata World Traveller with Rohloff hub.

Ditto!

Or at least a 26" wheel custom signature series with identical spec.

Wouldn't part with my 700c Dawes though...

 

[theloafer]

had mine last 15 years custom made caygill..thoughit is in need of some tlc at the moment

 

[snorri]

Wouldn't part with my 700c Dawes though...

You know, that is my real problem.
How could I possibly go cycle touring on a new bike and leave my old Dawes at home lonely in the shed?

 

[Cathryn]

I agree. I've thought about whether or not I'd like a Hewitt for my next important birthday (which is ages away) but decided no. Liesl's pretty much my perfect bike.

I might respray her yellow though.

 

[jags]

were dreaming here guys go for it ,my own choice would be touch button gear changes if dura ace made a touring groopset,phil wood hubs, chris king head set,to be continued ill be back

 

[Cathryn]

I'd rather spend the money on my next tour, to be honest!!