Originally Posted by
Bike'n'write
Good evening to you all,
Now that this post has become more congratulatory than anything else (of which I give you congratulations on as well), I thought I could steer this conversation to assist me.
I have been a road cyclist for the last three years, and have been considering getting a Bike Friday World traveler. I have been doing a lot of reading about them, and think that they might be the right fit for me.
Here are my questions:
Would anyone recommend getting this bike for touring long distances?
Are they dramatically slower than a typical road bike?
Can they handle the weight of panniers?
Thanks guys
1: Absolutely YES!! Check BF's website for ride reports from long distance owners
2: Only if the gearing is still 53/39 rather than something like 60/50 to make up for the small wheels. Some BFNWs use the Capreo system to account for this.
3: Absolutely YES, if fact they handle panniers better than full size tourers because the smaller wheels are stronger and the load sits lower, improving the balance of the ride for the rider.