My wifes and my setup using Specialized Rockhoppers they are used on and off road and so far have proved very versatile.
dynamo hub, bar ends and Brooks Saddle are among a few alterations.
Mountain Bike For Touring ?
Re: Mountain Bike For Touring ?
As an owner of good quality MTBs and tourers I would never choose to tour on an MTB.
Serious off-road stuff aside, I'd say that a good tourer is nearly as good off road as an MTB, and much better on-road.
Serious off-road stuff aside, I'd say that a good tourer is nearly as good off road as an MTB, and much better on-road.
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Re: Mountain Bike For Touring ?
I use my mountain bike and I love it, though when I go abroad and rent one it is not as comfortable or at least it doesn't feel as comfortable. Good luck what ever you choose to do
Re: Mountain Bike For Touring ?
blackbike wrote:As an owner of good quality MTBs and tourers I would never choose to tour on an MTB.
Serious off-road stuff aside, I'd say that a good tourer is nearly as good off road as an MTB, and much better on-road.
I'd agree with you for modern MTB frames which are incredibly adapted to heavy-duty off-roading. However early 90's MTB frames are pretty similar to tourers with the exception of wheel size. If you are shorter then the 26" wheel actually allows a better-proportioned frame. Most road frames for me at 170cm have either extreme reach or toe overlap.
The main benefit of the older MTB frame as a tourer is the ability to take any tyre from 25mm all the way up to 58mm, depending on terrain.
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Re: Mountain Bike For Touring ?
Hi,
Cheap and chearful, but fully operational.
Cheap and chearful, but fully operational.
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