Can anyone can offer up a decent touring bike for an upcoming trip I have to Asia and South America? It needs to be fairly robust (kind of goes without saying for touring right?) as I'll be packing it all on there. Front and rear racks (or at least mounts and I can sort them out) essential!
I ride a 58cm road bike so something in that region would be ideal. And in fact, it doesn't need to be a whole bike as I'd happily put something together myself with the right core.
Open to suggestions too as I ride a lot of other bikes but long distance touring hasn't really featured in my life yet so offers and advice are welcome!
Dear Forum
Can anyone can offer up a decent touring bike for an upcoming trip I have to Asia and South America? It needs to be fairly robust (kind of goes without saying for touring right?) as I'll be packing it all on there. Front and rear racks (or at least mounts and I can sort them out) essential!
I ride a 58cm road bike so something in that region would be ideal. And in fact, it doesn't need to be a whole bike as I'd happily put something together myself with the right core.
Open to suggestions too as I ride a lot of other bikes but long distance touring hasn't really featured in my life yet so offers and advice are welcome!
Yours Sincerely
Zack Esq.