Functional bikes. Not Porn not Anti

Pls moar (better)pics and some details

If you still get hotspots try runers/walkers insoles.
Large platform clip on pedals like time mx will let you use your bike with normal shoes,
and help you on the long commute.

Thanks guys - I'm looking at these - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/153052510451?ViewItem=&item=153052510451

Those Shimano XC5 also look like a shout - I'll see if my LBS can order some in for me to try out.

Parts and pics in the link..

https://cashmoneymasterplans.blogspot.com/2018/06/wolf-mother-bike-check.html

If your feet fit Sidis and you buy the models with replaceable tread then you have shoes 4 lyfe.

so cool https://www.pedalroom.com/bike/surly-longhaul-trucker-37369

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I like the idea of a cycle truck, but I have to wonder how much capacity that provides over the top setup (arguably more convenience admittedly)

Yeah , looks more set up for the city / daily riding as oppose to touring

You can carry much more and front wheel is stronger as well, so heavier things are no problem. But it is a slower ride for sure.

I miss mine a lot when hauling stuff round the city.
A rigid 29er with a sturdy rack will get you far enough tho.
Or sick bars and a good back pack

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Not bad at all,proper rat!

any recommendations for a 1/8th low trail fork? considering a rack/panniers option for my ti bike

Needs to be disc with guard mounts and clearance for 32mm+ with guards. Internal cable/dynamo routing is a bonus

thorn?

Any specific one?

https://www.flickr.com/photos/30361758@N08/with/3156431486/

Depend on your head angle innit, a fork is not low trail by itself. Thorn do 52mm offset forks which should help. You could spec a slightly shorter fork too if possible. 10mm shorter = roughly 1 degree steeper.

http://yojimg.net/bike/web_tools/trailcalc.php

Edit: Thought that was Scoble's Oak for a second ^^^

Readers. Currently riding them up through the Balkans for the next few months

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Looks alot like @edscoble (old?) Oak, just needs one of those Cyril Sneer SMP saddles

edit: as @Silly_Savage said #doh

That LHT is rad

Both bikes ace! Envy a months trip. Handlebar bag info on the rockhopper? Looks supported and unusual.

my HT angle is 72 -is that better or worse for front handling?

i know SFA about this stuff - just wondering about how smart it is to run some front panniers/rack on a tour.

Rack attachment doesn't look very functional...

Le Monde and a baguette probably wouldn’t push things too far.