Touring Bike

[CaptainKipper]

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? 

[Prince Albert Cycles]

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]

https://everydaycyclesupplyco.com/collections/adventure-touring/Adventure+Touring?page=2

 

[Shebeen]

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]

@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.

[cvdup]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Found this nicely sorted touring setup:

https://www.gumtree.co.za/a-road-bikes/blouberg/fahrradmanufactur-tx+400/10012728377951011034307309.

 

[Mamil]

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]

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

[cvdup]

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]

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

[harryhcs]

I bought myself a 1998 mtb for R1000. Put a new 8 speed on and new tyres and its good. I dont see the point of spending so much money on such a simple bike.