trek 1000 for touring
08-11-01, 08:07 AM
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I believe you can fit a luggage rack to this low-end road frame, and you can fit 25mm, possibly some 28mm tyres under the brake calipers.
This is OK for a weeks hostel-style touring, but you will be pushing it on a continental tour.
You can do it, but you will need to be ruthless with your luggage, and travel ultra-light. Check out some of the ultra-light hiking sites to see if you could travel like this.
You would be better off getting a proper touring bike or a roadified MTB.
This is OK for a weeks hostel-style touring, but you will be pushing it on a continental tour.
You can do it, but you will need to be ruthless with your luggage, and travel ultra-light. Check out some of the ultra-light hiking sites to see if you could travel like this.
You would be better off getting a proper touring bike or a roadified MTB.
08-11-01, 12:17 PM
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why the bigger tires? they have 25 on them now. The way had it figured was the smaller the tire the less rolling resistance. A Little easier going.
what about using a BoB trailer?
what about using a BoB trailer?
08-13-01, 11:44 AM
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heybulldog,
See the topic labeled "Touring Bikes" further down in this section for a discussion of some of the requirements needed for a cross-country tour.
SteveF
See the topic labeled "Touring Bikes" further down in this section for a discussion of some of the requirements needed for a cross-country tour.
SteveF
