I have biked a fair bit but I am not that knowledgeable about them, so would appreciate any advice which of my bikes I should tour on. When Covid possible I could be away a week or two and intend to camp.
I am a lightweight camper and my gear weighs 6.5Kg without food and water. I guess I could try both over a few days and see how i get on. I am a experienced hiker having wild camped several thousand miles. I have a Bob Jackson road bike with a Reynolds 531 frame( not sure about the Reynolds exactly as the badge is worn).
A few years ago I did use it to do Triathlons; (Elite vet).It has been modified and has a three chain ring and derailer mountain bike style. I needed more gears as I do get up in the Yorkshire Dale hills. I have much more modern Carrera Crossfire 2 as I do go off road a bit. I have panniers and handle bar bag. I lean towards using the Carrera as the gears are smoother but wonder about its extra weight. Wherever I go it is likely to be hilly.
I am a lightweight camper and my gear weighs 6.5Kg without food and water. I guess I could try both over a few days and see how i get on. I am a experienced hiker having wild camped several thousand miles. I have a Bob Jackson road bike with a Reynolds 531 frame( not sure about the Reynolds exactly as the badge is worn).
A few years ago I did use it to do Triathlons; (Elite vet).It has been modified and has a three chain ring and derailer mountain bike style. I needed more gears as I do get up in the Yorkshire Dale hills. I have much more modern Carrera Crossfire 2 as I do go off road a bit. I have panniers and handle bar bag. I lean towards using the Carrera as the gears are smoother but wonder about its extra weight. Wherever I go it is likely to be hilly.