Giant OCR3 for touring
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Giant OCR3 for touring is it possible
I am Getting ready to do my first tour I own a brand new OCR3 Bike and because of financial situation can not afford another bike could i do loaded touring on this bike or am setting myself up for disaster
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Originally Posted by ejkeat83
I am Getting ready to do my first tour I own a brand new OCR3 Bike and because of financial situation can not afford another bike could i do loaded touring on this bike or am setting myself up for disaster
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Originally Posted by ejkeat83
Thanks for the tips im really stoked about my first trip and was hoping i could do it thanks again
Then asymble a good camping kit and bike emergacy kit and figgure out how to get it all on the bike. This wouldnt be as critical with a full on tourer. Practice your camping skills until you are comfortable with the gear you have. A few short shakedown trips are the best way to see what works. Well thats whai i plan to do...
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I bought my daughter an OCR 3 for her first road touring, due to its size and general availability where we live. I modified the ubolts that came with a low rider and mounted one on the front, and as you know it took a rear rack fine. Its worked fine, and is a good enough for touring my only suggestion is to get good tough tires that will fit the front fork, its rather tight. That said we found a touring frame and made up bike that is much better suited for touring, her comment was the new bike is an easier bike to ride with gear. We have since striped down the OCR and its now here fast road riding bike, skinny tires and all.
Have fun on your trip I am sure it will change your life!
Have fun on your trip I am sure it will change your life!