Questions tagged [touring]
Touring usually means very long multi-day (or multi-week) rides carrying a lot of gear (camping, cooking, clothes, etc) on the bike. Can also apply to unloaded/creditcard touring involving using hotels/motels instead of camping.
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Upgrading 2021 Giant Roam 2 Disc (wheels, groupset, chain)
I'm planning to upgrade my 2021 Giant Roam 2 Disc. Not looking at high-end components. Hope someone could verify if these parts will fit? Also appreciate recommendations for wheels. In case I missed ...
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On road repair for hydraulic brakes
What are the possible on-road modes of failure for hydraulic bicycle braking systems, and what can a touring cyclist do to be prepared for their eventuality? What can one carry as an emergency backup ...
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How do I deal with a dog chasing me when I'm touring?
Once I was riding my road bike down a rural road. I heard barking over my shoulder and saw two dobermans running toward me. I can't think of a time in my life that I felt more endangered.
I reacted ...
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Will trailer be my best option? If not, what is?
I need to take a backpack with me that's literally wider than my body and about as tall as my torso and neck, it weighs around 15-20kg.
What I'm concerned about is roads that aren't so good or places ...
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How do I find charging stations for an e-bike tour in France?
I have to travel to a village in the northern Vosges, and I want to go by train to somewhere close to the German-French border and do the last leg of the journey by e-bike. A convenient station would ...
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Outboard bearing bottoms bracket (hollowtech II) - assessment of wear and lateral play, lifespans & when to replace?
I have a road-version hollowtech II bottom bracket (shimano 105 model - BB-R60). over the last couple of days i noticed a very slight clicking feeling as i pedalled.
removing the crankset i find ...
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Most effective way to improve cantilever brakes
I have a Dawes Super Galaxy touring bike with cantilever brakes, and I'm a bit worried about the stopping power of the brakes when I start loading the bike up with kit to go touring. But I don't know ...
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magazines/webpages about city/commuting/folding bicycles
In any shop you can find magazines about sport road or MTB, same about webpages or forums.
However, I find really difficult to find good pages about bicycles focused in daily mobility/transportation. ...
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Touring load weight distribution
What's the best way to load a touring bike, to increase stability and balance? Assuming a standard two-rack-and-panniers setup, where should I put most of my weight? I have a camping load, about 50 ...
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I'm going to take my bike with me on a plane. Do I really need a special bike travel bag to have it transported safely?
I have a road bike that I want to bring with me to the place I will be flying to.
I know that there are bags that are designed especially for this kind of situation: the bike travel bags such as the ...
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Bike bag options for commuting to and from Airport
I've got a quick trip later in the year to Italy and I'm considering biking on my full sized road bike to/from the airport at both ends of the trip. I'll have my trusty Chrome Industries Rolltop 37 ...
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Touring bike with good support network in India
I am planning to tour India. And I have heard many of the US brand bikes don't have support in Tier-2 cities in India. I am worried, if I get struck with out being able to get any spares or a good ...
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How many years an aluminium frame lasts in a touring bike?
How long does an aluminium frame lasts in a touring bike?
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So far I preferred aluminium vs. steel for many reasons, but if steel lasts significantly ...
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Is it possible to do 50 km distance without any previous training?
I'm considering to do a 50-55 km distance on a mixed surface. Mostly asphalt and gravel, maybe even a little bit of sand. Haven't done any training or exercise, basically been sitting at home all day, ...
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Where can I get this style handlebar?
Does anyone know where I can get handlebars like this? Thank you.
Note - the stem is clamped to the lower "top" and not the normal one.
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Hi! Im looking to ID a rebuilt touring bike with serial number
Just bouncing around the net looking for answers and I found this site. Hoping there are some die-hard bike historians among you :)
I bought this from a fellow who rebuilds and repairs bikes. He says ...
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Maps for cycling routes in Scotland and Yorkshire
I am starting to plan my next cycling vacation, with finger crossed that it can really take place. My intention is to cycle in Yorkshire and Scotland.
When using Google Map, cycling option, how much ...
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how long does it take to break in a brooks saddle (b17)
I'm going on a 2 week touring trip and looking to buy a comfortable saddle that will be make my rides pleasant and efficient.
I have about a month to break in the saddle.
How long should I spend ...
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I'm an absolute beginner in bike touring, about to buy a bike. Is it worth it to hire a bike fitting service before the purchase?
I'm an absolute beginner in bike touring, about to buy a bike. Currently I'm using local shared bikes and I always wanted to start my adventures on a bike, camping and so on.
Given this, is it worth ...
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Is Touring in a highway more safe than travel in a Car, Autobus or Motorbike?
Please share your past experience on touring. I have my own past experience but running only on my city.
I am on bicycle since I was 11 years old. I used it for moving in my city and I still do.
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Charging eBike Battery with Solar
I need some advice / info on solar charging an eBike battery. We have two RadRovers from Rad Power Bikes. They are powered with a Panasonic Dolphin 48V, 11.6Ah Lithium-Ion battery https://www....
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Are there safari cycling experiences in South Africa?
I am looking for first hand experience with cycling among wildlife. Preferably in South Africa but answers from anywhere in Africa would be suitable too.
Is it even possible?
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Can I use mtb rigid fork in touring frame?
I am looking to change my fork because of some issue(broken). My problem is my headtube is the standard ec34, which is why I can't use tapered fork. So, I am looking at some mtb rigid fork, which have ...
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Drop barends on cruiser handlebar
Suppose you take a cruiser handlebar:
And attach drop bar-ends like these to the middle section:
What are the problems that might arise? Assume this is for touring long distances.
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Touring with kids - tag along and kids trailer behind same bike
I am wondering if anyone has experience of pulling tag-along and then kids trailer? Would that be possible to tag a kids trailer to a 20 inch tag along?
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I’m intending doing the UK C2C and wondered what would be the most suitable bike to buy? [closed]
Bike choice £1000 Coast to coast ride in the UK.
Been riding a Ridgeback Voyage but too heavy.
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Vintage 70's Bike info?
I was given a vintage touring bike recently. It's steer tube badge says D-114 made in Japan. I can't find any info on it and was hoping someone may have some info on the brand or bike.
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How to mitigate the risk of riding on highways
I'm planning a single-day ride between the cities of West Palm Beach and Orlando, Florida: roughly 180 miles. I'm trying to plan my route for safety. However, there are no routes to Orlando free of ...
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Cube Travel Pro - First Tour (HELP)
I need a bike for my first ever bike tour, and desperately need some help...
I'm quite new to the "bike world", and have a hard time understanding all the technical jargon.
After some ...
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What are the advantages of a custom frame for a touring bike?
I'm building a new bike for touring while traveling, so I want a break-apart frame with S&S couplers, like the Salsa Vaya Travel, or another steel touring frame retro fit with couplers. I want a ...
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Narrow or comfort saddle?
I have just purchased an e-bike that came with a wide "comfort saddle". I am used to riding a hybrid with a narrow saddle, and that seat was very comfortable on long trips. Should I replace ...
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Aspects for choosing a bike to ride across Europe
I've been planning to do an "Orient Express" tour for a while now and I realised it would be a good idea to ask for advice regarding choosing the bike.
I was born in a mountainous area and ...
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Touring tires and fixing flats
I am riding the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail (FKOHT) in February 2021. There will be flats. The ride is unsupported. Most riders say they have at least two flats on the ride, some riders have ...
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Bike transport while touring - would a folding bike be better?
So I’m thinking of touring with my lovely self made diamond bike with 28” wheels that I built from used bike parts. I love to ride on something that I built but I wanted to be able to tour a lot and ...
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CDF touring build with mtb crankset and road shifters
I want to build a genesis croix de fer bike. The usage of this bike will be touring, with rear and front panniers, for an approximately 6 month autonomy travel.
I am starting from zero, so there are ...
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What's the idea behind the no-feeding-in-the-last-20-km rule?
I'm trying to understand the reasoning behind the no-feeding in the last 20 km rule. In the Tour de France 2020 Julian Alaphilippe lost his lead due to an infraction of this rule.
Might it be:
The ...
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How can I prevent bicycle theft while bikepacking?
I’m planning a multi-day gravel ride with a few friends. We would have to sleep in public campgrounds, which are also full of people because of the camping season. What is the best way to secure our ...
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Has a BMX bike ever been transformed for touring?
BMX frames are notoriously small and nimble for acrobatics. I was curious if the same frames and the same 20" wheel bikes were ever used for touring.
Obviously the single-gear and the low-seat ...
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Is it possible to construct an overnight shelter using a bike as the upright?
Next year I might find myself needing a lightweight touring/camping shelter, suitable for overnight stops at camspites and at the roadside. One option is a single-hoop bivvy tent (example) but many ...
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Should I use a Trek Domane SL5 for touring?
I am planning for one week/ two weeks long bike touring, mostly on the road with a moderate amount of riding uphill (mainly in Japan).
My weight is around 60kg. All of my touring gear won't exceed 10 ...
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How hot / humid does it have to be for cycle touring to become unenjoyable?
This November, if restrictions loosen enough to allow it, I am planning on going on a month-long cycling trip from New South Wales to Queensland. That would mean I would be going deeper into the humid ...
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Minimum mountain bike trekking/touring equipment
Consider a one week trip in nature, with bikes. Daily routes are to be about 60km with 2000m total elevation change per day (climb, then descend). The group is of 2-5 people. Weather is summer (maybe ...
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Why do cyclists use thin bottles?
I got very frustrated when shopping for bicycle bottle holders because I almost wasn't able to find thick ones (ie, larger, longer, or higher capacity). I just found some and immediately ordered them, ...
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Alternatives to cycling shoes for touring with big/wide feet
There are loads of questions on here about cycling shoes for wide feet, but most of the links are years old and broken, and most of them are suggestion for cycling specific shoes. I've all but given ...
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Cycle touring. First chain failure. Thoughts on cause?
Was pedalling up steep hill on gravel road. No gear change. Just seemed to go mid push. Was very steep and out of saddle....had to push the remainder of way! 🙈
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Too heavy for Trek Checkpoint SL5?
I've been doing some reading about all-road / adventure-ready bikes and I'm leaning toward the Trek SL5. I weigh 265lbs and the official specs say the total weight limit for bike, rider, and cargo is ...
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What bag should I buy first for my gravel-touring kind of bike?
I have bought a new bike, and I would like to start equipping it with bags, as I plan to do bicycle tours in the future. At the moment, however, I only do day tours, and I would like to buy a bag that ...
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Is there a downside to spoke protectors?
A few weeks ago, the derailer on my touring bike caught on the chain and ripped itself off the frame. (See the link below for more info on the incident.) The spoke protector was cracked in half by ...
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Using an 8 speed cassette on an 10-11 speed Tiagra FH-RS400
I'm trying to build a new set of wheels for touring trip (2 months) I have planned and can only find a Tiagra FH-RS400 hub. The issues is that my shifters are Claris 3x8 ST-2403-L and cannot support ...
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Trek Domane panniers
I have a 2018 Domane SL5. I would love to get into bike touring and I love this bike. It is very comfy to ride and I can imagine that it would be great for the distances I'm planning to cover on my ...
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