Thread: Can road bikes handle a 2.000+ km trip?
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Old 12-02-13, 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by prostuff
I will definitely not get a trailer.

Lol.
I wouldn't be so quick to rule out a trailer. A BOB trailer allows you to carry a lot (70lbs capacity IIRC correctly), barely affects the handling of the bike, particularly once you've got rolling, puts little or no strain on the wheels, and you can ditch the trailer for side trips or at your destination.

I can't vouch for this set up, but it would appear lighter and faster: http://www.extrawheel.com/en/14/photo_gallery/
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