Looking for advice on a touring bicycle
 

Hi,

I'm looking for advice on two touring bicycle I'm looking forward to get,
It's either the tour de Fer 10 or 20 2017 model for my bicycle trip which is going to last a month.

Looking more your profession advice or more ideas on what other bicycle should I look at?

Thanks in advance..

I absolutely love seeing euro touring options. These are two really cool bikes and how they are spec'd for the money is neat as they are a little different than US options at those prices.

$1250usd for the 10
$1875usd for the 20

The 10 is nice. A great rear rack and fenders come stock. The drivetrain is solid and the bike looks really well thought out.

The 20 is clearly a higher level build. Front rack, a quality dynamo hub, front and rear lights, higher level steel tubing, higher level drivetrain, and better quality brakes.


Totally depends on if you plan on needing what the 20 offers. I wouldnt need a tiagra over sora drivetrain or front and rear light built in. Id rather actually have my own lights and they not be wired for a touring bike.
The front rack is nice, but its about $90usd. That can be easily sourced after purchase.
The dynamo hub is really nice though and you could easily set it up to charge electronics. I would find that valuable.




Regardless of bike, the gearing isnt close to proper for me. I would want a smaller granny 3rd ring. 30-32 isnt at all easy enough for me when riding hills with gear.