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Old 12-26-10 | 12:59 PM
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From: Somerville, MA and Catskill Mtns
A "fully loaded" tourer should have:
  • braze-ons for fenders, front and rear racks, front low rider rack, at least two (preferably three) bottle cages, pump peg, and possibly even braze ons for storing extra spokes
  • long wheelbase to prevent heel strike against panniers bags (and for a smoother ride)
  • thicker tubing than racing bikes (to handle the extra weight)
  • relaxed geometry
  • room for wide tires with fenders
  • cantilever brakes for robust stopping power
  • strong wheels (either strong double-wall box-section rims or high spoke count)
  • wide-range gearing to handle any climbs with a full load

Seconding Bluesdaddy's comment abou Shoguns, Here's a picture of a 1984 Shogun 2000, a representative example of the 1980s Japanese tourers. It has most of the above attributes:


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