Originally Posted by ChiliDog
Hey Chip, what mods would you make to a Pocket for touring?
Would it be cost-effective enough to justify, or would you just go up to a Road or something else?
I would go to a trike with 20" wheels for one. The availablility to mount sturdy racks on other trikes with conventional wheelbase/dropout position would be the another criteria. The Pocket is great for what it was designed. Other trikes are more versatile once you step away from that limited design criteria. For example, one circumstance which could be extremely uncomfortable on a Pocket would be higher speed downhill with a substantial load on board. The trike will carry it fine, but the handling will not yield the sense of security found in a wider, longer trike. Also worth considering is indirect steering--the difference is substantial.
If you do plan limited touring with the Pocket, I would advise the use of paniers and pack heavier stuff down low.
Chip
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