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11-29-17 | 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by MarcusT

Thanks for the input.
I say full fledged touring bike, because I'm looking for:
Front and rear rack compatible
3 water bottle bosses
36 spoke wheels
perhaps a dynamo
Last year, I converted my MTB to touring and was quite happy, until the rims started to warp ( I don't mean out of true. I mean the rims themselves warped). Trying to find quality 26" wheels for V brake is quite the challenge.
At least, I have time until the season starts .
Cheers

What were your original rims? A wheel rebuild with a better quality rim might be the way to go if you are happy with your current setup. That would leave more money for touring.

Here is a picture of my current "touring" build for longer distances. I too have grown in the middle and don't bend so well in the back.

I have had it on a couple of 45 mile overnight trips for shakedown, but seeing how I am still gainfully employed longer trips haven't happened... yet.

Aaron

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