Originally Posted by
hazben1
The idea of at least trying the Hybrid for touring is not a bad idea. I think I could put a rack on it. As long as it is a short 2-3 day ride if it isn't working I would not be stuck too long with it.
What size and model tires would you'll recommend?.
I'm a big fan of the 32~37mm diameter tires on 700c wheels. More dirt, more diameter is a bit safer.
My drop bar MTB uses 1 3/4in tires (44mm) on 26in wheels. I use that pavement, dirt, whatever. I don't have a tire pressure gage, so I just inflate them to about 45~50psi and leave it unless I have a flat.
I have a friend who works for CONTINENTAL, so I get a super price on those. Touring plus. No complaints. I had some Panaracer Palseas that never gave me problems. Lots of people seem to be big fans of Schwalbe.
About a year ago I was on a single night trip with a couple of friends who were BRAND NEW to touring. They had a couple of up right, 700C touring bikes. Maybe FUJI or something. 32 or 28mm tires. I took them on a mostly dirt route. We hit a longish, not very steep down hill. Really loose gravel. One of was going much faster than he should of and his front wheel washed out. UGH. An ambulance came and scooped him up. Bad scene.
I guess I'm saying know your limits. Know your gear. Error on the slow safe side.
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I really like the short trips. One or two nights. Good stuff.
Cheers!