Joined: May 2007
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From: Highland Park, NJ, USA
Bikes: "Hildy", a Novara Randonee touring bike; a 16-speed Bike Friday Tikit; and a Specialized Stumpjumper frame-based built-up MTB, now serving as the kid-carrier, grocery-getter.
Surreal, you're quite correct. I think we may lose sight of that from time to time (I know I do). I think that it's kind of a given, but it's always good to point out.
On the other hand, there are bikes that definitely make the experience a lot smoother! And on yet another hand, there's a big part of me that wants to try a tour with my cheap folding bike and a stuffed backpack.
Anyway, the OP is looking for the best bike for a NZ tour. Back to the thread?