My friend and are are leaving this week for a tour from Johannesburg to Nairobi via Botswana, Zambia, Malawi and a train across Tanzania (due to time constraints).
We are choosing bikes to take but have heard conflicting advice about what is best. We found 2 Giant Elwoods. One is a size too small but is much cheaper. If we raise the seat high enough, would this work?
We also considered buying road bikes with lugs to attach rear racks and putting on thicker tires (26Cs, maybe?). We don't know much about taking road bikes touring however. Advice?
Finally, if anyone knows anything about the road/traffic conditions on this route, any advice would be priceless.
Thanks,
Josh
