Converting a Schwinn Tourist Flat Bar Road Bike For Riding on Gravel
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Converting a Schwinn Tourist Flat Bar Road Bike For Riding on Gravel
Hi,
I have a Schwinn Tourist. Its a flat bar with ALU frame and bottom of the range (Altus) components. It has a very upright geometry so may make for good gravel riding (see https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=...48132919663592)
Would it be fool hearty to try to ride it on gravel given it was not designed to? I now most Gravel bikes are steel but this is a pretty heavy ALU frame with decent welds.
I'm thinking of putting in some beefy 28mm tires, getting a 32-12 cassette to make it more suitable for riding on gravel. Anything else I should consider doing to it.
Currently its lying in the garage so I thought I would put it to some good use.
Thanks!
I have a Schwinn Tourist. Its a flat bar with ALU frame and bottom of the range (Altus) components. It has a very upright geometry so may make for good gravel riding (see https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=...48132919663592)
Would it be fool hearty to try to ride it on gravel given it was not designed to? I now most Gravel bikes are steel but this is a pretty heavy ALU frame with decent welds.
I'm thinking of putting in some beefy 28mm tires, getting a 32-12 cassette to make it more suitable for riding on gravel. Anything else I should consider doing to it.
Currently its lying in the garage so I thought I would put it to some good use.
Thanks!
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Get something like Schwalbe Marathon Mondials to ride it on gravel.
I have an aluminum urban bike converted to gravel road/adventure duty, so it can work.
You should go with classic North Road bars like the Origin8 ClassiqueTour. I find narrow bars work better in getting the right feel on hardpack and gravel.
I have an aluminum urban bike converted to gravel road/adventure duty, so it can work.
You should go with classic North Road bars like the Origin8 ClassiqueTour. I find narrow bars work better in getting the right feel on hardpack and gravel.
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Get something like Schwalbe Marathon Mondials to ride it on gravel.
I have an aluminum urban bike converted to gravel road/adventure duty, so it can work.
You should go with classic North Road bars like the Origin8 ClassiqueTour. I find narrow bars work better in getting the right feel on hardpack and gravel.
I have an aluminum urban bike converted to gravel road/adventure duty, so it can work.
You should go with classic North Road bars like the Origin8 ClassiqueTour. I find narrow bars work better in getting the right feel on hardpack and gravel.
Why those particular tires? Do they hold up well or is more to do with the thread pattern, inflation or width?
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I chose the Dureme because they hold up well, the thread grips hardpack & gravel nicely without sacrificing ride quality on pavement and the tire width contributes to their stability.
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I'd get the fattest tires that will fit, maybe 38mm and ride it. It's a cheap bike but it will still go on gravel with decent tires. Schwalbe Mondials would work.
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