rburger Posted January 4, 2018 Share Good day Is there any members that is doing bicycle touring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi-h Posted January 4, 2018 Share search the routes & trails & bike travel forums, a few guys have posted up there. where, when and how far do you have in mind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velouria Posted January 4, 2018 Share Good day Is there any members that is doing bicycle touring?Hi have a mate that puts together tours here in the Cape. Check out http://capecycletours.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyYou Posted January 4, 2018 Share Ask Johann for advice, if you need any http://johannrissik.blogspot.co.za/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moriarty Posted January 4, 2018 Share I am in Pretoria (Moot) and keen to do some tours but it's been difficult to coordinate with other riders, what did you have in mind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rburger Posted January 4, 2018 Share Thanks for all the help It will be my first time and i am also in Pretoria (Centurion) i want to know what bike i must get or can i use my soft tail marida I also need to get all the gear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moriarty Posted January 4, 2018 Share You can definitely use the dual suspension, of you're going mostly on gravel roads or jeep tracks you'll be more comfortable (with the bumps), and you can carry your stuff in a seat pack, handlebar pack, frame bag, small backpack or all of these. You don't actually need a lot of gear, although if you want to stick to camping you might need a bit more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rburger Posted January 4, 2018 Share What about a small bicycle trailer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moriarty Posted January 5, 2018 Share I personally wouldn't go that route as it limits your ability to go off road, the only real advantage is if you are really taking a LOT of stuff with you, my first bicycle tour many years back was with a trailer but a bad stretch of road broke the axle and lead to serious re-planning............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rburger Posted January 5, 2018 Share Ok cool thanks for all the advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi-h Posted January 5, 2018 Share I personally wouldn't go that route as it limits your ability to go off road, the only real advantage is if you are really taking a LOT of stuff with you, my first bicycle tour many years back was with a trailer but a bad stretch of road broke the axle and lead to serious re-planning............ Toured with a trailer in 2010 and had a pleasant experience... With the correct trailer you can easily ride gravel roads and most singletrack barring sections with tight switchbacks, roots and rocks. I did not do a point-to-point tour, so what I liked is that I had a perfectly normal MTB for day trips and evening commutes once you setup camp and detach the trailer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moriarty Posted January 5, 2018 Share Toured with a trailer in 2010 and had a pleasant experience... With the correct trailer you can easily ride gravel roads and most singletrack barring sections with tight switchbacks, roots and rocks. I did not do a point-to-point tour, so what I liked is that I had a perfectly normal MTB for day trips and evening commutes once you setup camp and detach the trailer. setup.JPGYes, point taken, there are some really good trailers available these days, at a price of course. My point about off road was more aimed at situations in which you would actually have to get off and carry your bike (or lift it over a locked farm gate), in my view to really explore South Africa you need this as an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rburger Posted January 6, 2018 Share Toured with a trailer in 2010 and had a pleasant experience... With the correct trailer you can easily ride gravel roads and most singletrack barring sections with tight switchbacks, roots and rocks. I did not do a point-to-point tour, so what I liked is that I had a perfectly normal MTB for day trips and evening commutes once you setup camp and detach the trailer. setup.JPG I also think i will maybe start off with a trailer where can i get one in gauteng? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Albert Cycles Posted January 6, 2018 Share I think you will have to import it as I did with mine .Google BOB trailers .The Ibex has a shock and the Yak not . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rburger Posted January 6, 2018 Share I see Topeak also have one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rburger Posted January 6, 2018 Share https://bike-addict.co.za/collections/touring/products/topeak-journey-trailer-with-waterproof-dry-bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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