Converting Road bikes for touring
09-03-09 | 01:59 PM
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Be sure any bike you consider fits you perfectly. Older road bikes convert easily. What is the existing gearing?
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09-03-09 | 02:12 PM
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Hey Barrett, my road bike is my commuter right now and it fits me like a glove. I'm not sure what the gearing is, but it's most likely too high. Also it has only 2 rings on the crank, if you hadn't guessed that already
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09-03-09 | 05:23 PM
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Good news.
I would consider an upgrade to this crankset: https://www.velo-orange.com/suoldlotr.html You may also need a new bottom bracket depending on what is on the bike now.
Do you have down-tube shifters?
You will also need a front delailer that will shift a triple crankset. Several types will work, I suggest the IRD Alpina: https://sheldonbrown.com/harris/derailers-front.html (scroll down).
Beyond that you will need racks, bags & fenders. Be sure you have good tires and all the spares and safety equipment as required for your travel plans.
Michael
I would consider an upgrade to this crankset: https://www.velo-orange.com/suoldlotr.html You may also need a new bottom bracket depending on what is on the bike now.
Do you have down-tube shifters?
You will also need a front delailer that will shift a triple crankset. Several types will work, I suggest the IRD Alpina: https://sheldonbrown.com/harris/derailers-front.html (scroll down).
Beyond that you will need racks, bags & fenders. Be sure you have good tires and all the spares and safety equipment as required for your travel plans.
Michael
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
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09-04-09 | 07:52 AM
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Good news.
I would consider an upgrade to this crankset: https://www.velo-orange.com/suoldlotr.html You may also need a new bottom bracket depending on what is on the bike now.
Do you have down-tube shifters?
You will also need a front delailer that will shift a triple crankset. Several types will work, I suggest the IRD Alpina: https://sheldonbrown.com/harris/derailers-front.html (scroll down).
Beyond that you will need racks, bags & fenders. Be sure you have good tires and all the spares and safety equipment as required for your travel plans.
Michael
I would consider an upgrade to this crankset: https://www.velo-orange.com/suoldlotr.html You may also need a new bottom bracket depending on what is on the bike now.
Do you have down-tube shifters?
You will also need a front delailer that will shift a triple crankset. Several types will work, I suggest the IRD Alpina: https://sheldonbrown.com/harris/derailers-front.html (scroll down).
Beyond that you will need racks, bags & fenders. Be sure you have good tires and all the spares and safety equipment as required for your travel plans.
Michael
The bike does have downtube shifters. They're both tension shifters, so it shouldn't be a problem getting it to work with a triple crank.
09-04-09 | 08:03 AM
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Follow up question for you Mike: I took a look at the bike yesterday and saw that I actually only have 1 set of eyelets meant for fenders.
Is it going to be hard attaching ummm... fork panniers?Not sure what to call them. haha
Is it going to be hard attaching ummm... fork panniers?Not sure what to call them. haha
09-04-09 | 08:11 AM
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Bikes: Ridley Helium SLX, Canyon Endurance SL, De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Schwinn Paramount (1 painted, 1 chrome), Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2
I would use the rear eyelet for the rear rack. You can attach the fender to the seat stay (near the brake) and down by the crank. It's the rear attachment that might require some tinkering. You can use clips to attach these supports to the bike. Search this forum for ideas.
At the front, look here for rack options: https://www.oldmanmountain.com/Pages/...rontRacks.html and here https://www.oldmanmountain.com/Pages/...AxleFront.html
I would attach the fender to the eyelet, and select a rack that mounts on the axle.
Michael
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
09-04-09 | 12:19 PM
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Also you can use P-clamps if the bike doesn't have rack mounts. At Home Depot they're called "rubber insulated clamps" and are made by Calterm. That way, you can use any rack you want.
Another option is to get a trailer. If you haven't bought panniers already, the cost may be comparable and you can carry more (or just bulkier) gear.
Another option is to get a trailer. If you haven't bought panniers already, the cost may be comparable and you can carry more (or just bulkier) gear.
