CaptainKipper Posted April 13 Posted April 13 I just picked up a Surly Long Haul Trucker for exactly this purpose. Super basic bikes purpose built for touring and built to withstand the apocalypse. Long chain stays, comfortable geometry, steel, good tyre clearances that give you tyre options, simple components, mounting points for fenders bottles and racks and and and. Won't win a beauty contest but gets the job done. And all for R4k. What's not to like? nonky, Mook and Zebra 2 1
Prince Albert Cycles Posted April 14 Posted April 14 6 hours ago, CaptainKipper said: I just picked up a Surly Long Haul Trucker for exactly this purpose. Super basic bikes purpose built for touring and built to withstand the apocalypse. Long chain stays, comfortable geometry, steel, good tyre clearances that give you tyre options, simple components, mounting points for fenders bottles and racks and and and. Won't win a beauty contest but gets the job done. And all for R4k. What's not to like? Photo pse
Mountain Goat Posted April 14 Posted April 14 https://everydaycyclesupplyco.com/collections/adventure-touring/Adventure+Touring?page=2
Shebeen Posted April 17 Posted April 17 On 4/13/2024 at 11:10 PM, CaptainKipper said: I just picked up a Surly Long Haul Trucker for exactly this purpose. Super basic bikes purpose built for touring and built to withstand the apocalypse. Long chain stays, comfortable geometry, steel, good tyre clearances that give you tyre options, simple components, mounting points for fenders bottles and racks and and and. Won't win a beauty contest but gets the job done. And all for R4k. What's not to like? @CaptainKipper yes. this bike doesn't exist without photos. @cvdup maybe not what you're looking for, but decathlon classify this as a "touring bike". i don't see why, no visible mounting attachments for one and a suspension fork. https://www.decathlon.co.za/mountain-bikes/329414-54169-29quote-touring-mountain-bike-explore-540-blue-black.html
CaptainKipper Posted April 17 Posted April 17 @Prince Albert Cycles and @Shebeen I'm not near it at the moment to give you pics, but its a stock bike for now, circa 2010/2012. I have gathered a few bits n pieces but being in Dubai makes it tricky. It will remain stock for a while until I figure out what works for me and what doesn't. Google will show you. Shebeen 1
cvdup Posted April 17 Author Posted April 17 4 hours ago, CaptainKipper said: @Prince Albert Cycles and @Shebeen I'm not near it at the moment to give you pics, but its a stock bike for now, circa 2010/2012. I have gathered a few bits n pieces but being in Dubai makes it tricky. It will remain stock for a while until I figure out what works for me and what doesn't. Google will show you. Would love to see your bike and setup when done
cvdup Posted April 17 Author Posted April 17 I now have a new favourite - Kona Sutra SE. comes standard with racks and a Brooks Saddle. not badly priced, but shipping is outrages. Will have to make another plan CaptainKipper, Zebra, Prince Albert Cycles and 1 other 2 2
CaptainKipper Posted April 18 Posted April 18 Yeah, I like them too but not available in SA. Importing would be only option and it would be an expensive exercise. Like the LHT, they have a cult following.
cvdup Posted April 21 Author Posted April 21 On 4/19/2024 at 1:05 AM, CaptainKipper said: Yeah, I like them too but not available in SA. Importing would be only option and it would be an expensive exercise. Like the LHT, they have a cult following. 500 Euros to import. Madness
CaptainKipper Posted April 21 Posted April 21 Found this nicely sorted touring setup: https://www.gumtree.co.za/a-road-bikes/blouberg/fahrradmanufactur-tx+400/10012728377951011034307309.
Mamil Posted April 21 Posted April 21 34 minutes ago, CaptainKipper said: Found this nicely sorted touring setup: https://www.gumtree.co.za/a-road-bikes/blouberg/fahrradmanufactur-tx+400/10012728377951011034307309. I wonder why he left all that space in the frame and the down tube and opted for the panniers on the forks.
NickGM Posted April 22 Posted April 22 On 4/17/2024 at 10:09 PM, cvdup said: I now have a new favourite - Kona Sutra SE. comes standard with racks and a Brooks Saddle. not badly priced, but shipping is outrages. Will have to make another plan https://road.cc/content/news/kona-bicycles-winding-down-and-sale-307945 The industry is fine though nonky 1
cvdup Posted April 22 Author Posted April 22 1 hour ago, NickGM said: https://road.cc/content/news/kona-bicycles-winding-down-and-sale-307945 The industry is fine though Saw that this morning. Sad
cvdup Posted April 22 Author Posted April 22 On 4/21/2024 at 7:39 AM, CaptainKipper said: Found this nicely sorted touring setup: https://www.gumtree.co.za/a-road-bikes/blouberg/fahrradmanufactur-tx+400/10012728377951011034307309. Missed this. See it is close to me, so might just go check it out
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