Originally Posted by
fietsbob
You got Surly LHT 26" in rim and disc versions in UK?
There is the Thorn Bikes at SJS cycles , another made for touring with full gear load , bike..
they're located over there... compromise what you are willing to spend.
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I'm in Norway not UK, I just used this currency because people can relate to it.
Originally Posted by
dabac
Unless you're heading well away from civilization, you're overthinking this. Yes, there might be a "best" touring bike for you. But you won't hit that on your first attempt anyhow, since you don't know yet what you like. Pick any reasonably sensible combo and get riding. It'll work out. There will be repair options along the way.
Maybe you're right, I'm quite paranoid. But some preparation has it's place.
Originally Posted by
Snuts
+1
It all works. You make it work. Get what you think is a good bike. Try a few day trips, then over nighters. By then you will have yourself pretty much sorted out. Then do-it! Next year you will have a better idea of what works for you.
Touring gets to be a very personal thing, based on what is important to you, alone.
Best wishes, enjoy.
-Snuts-
(on tour)
Thank you. There is a fine balance with preparation and spontanity, I guess.
Originally Posted by
saddlesores
is this really what you understand, or just something you read on the intertubes?
why do you think you must have these three?
Of course I don't fully understand it, but I'm inexperienced in this field thus I have to get information from somewhere. I.e. in this article ( bretonbikes.com/homepage/cycling-article-blog/66-wheels-for-cyletouring-700c-vs-26 ) he states that 700c wheels started breaking apart after 1 month, now that's not something I would want to happen.