New to touring, setup advice please!
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New to touring, setup advice please!
Hello!
I am looking for suggestions on what kind of bike set up would be best for my particular situation. I am actually in the process of building a lightweight(ish) trailer camper to be pulled behind my bike. When its done and fully loaded with gear it'll probably tip the scales around 150-200lbs depending if I want to put solar power in it or not. I know, I know, panniers and tent camping would be lighter and easier and is tried and true. But I guess this is just one of those things that I want to do just because the idea hit me and I won't be satisfied until I try! Plus, It should end up being way comfy, which will be appreciated after a long day of pulling it lol.
Here are some sneak peaks of the progress so far, not to get too off topic:
So, I am wanting some advice on what kind of bike set up would work best to pull that guy. My normal terrain I am assuming would most likely be tarmac, but I may also find myself off the beaten path on dirt or unpaved roads. Hauling a trailer I can't imagine I will be trying to go anywhere worse than a dirt/unpaved road. obviously hills are a concern. As well as proper braking for downhills. Assuming disc brakes front and back.
Thanks!!
I am looking for suggestions on what kind of bike set up would be best for my particular situation. I am actually in the process of building a lightweight(ish) trailer camper to be pulled behind my bike. When its done and fully loaded with gear it'll probably tip the scales around 150-200lbs depending if I want to put solar power in it or not. I know, I know, panniers and tent camping would be lighter and easier and is tried and true. But I guess this is just one of those things that I want to do just because the idea hit me and I won't be satisfied until I try! Plus, It should end up being way comfy, which will be appreciated after a long day of pulling it lol.
Here are some sneak peaks of the progress so far, not to get too off topic:
So, I am wanting some advice on what kind of bike set up would work best to pull that guy. My normal terrain I am assuming would most likely be tarmac, but I may also find myself off the beaten path on dirt or unpaved roads. Hauling a trailer I can't imagine I will be trying to go anywhere worse than a dirt/unpaved road. obviously hills are a concern. As well as proper braking for downhills. Assuming disc brakes front and back.
Thanks!!
