CaptainKipper Posted April 13 Share 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? Zebra, nonky and Mook 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Albert Cycles Posted April 14 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Goat Posted April 14 Share https://everydaycyclesupplyco.com/collections/adventure-touring/Adventure+Touring?page=2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted April 17 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainKipper Posted April 17 Share @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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvdup Posted April 17 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvdup Posted April 17 Share 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 BuffsVintageBikes, Zebra, CaptainKipper and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainKipper Posted April 18 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvdup Posted April 21 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainKipper Posted April 21 Share Found this nicely sorted touring setup: https://www.gumtree.co.za/a-road-bikes/blouberg/fahrradmanufactur-tx+400/10012728377951011034307309. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamil Posted April 21 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickGM Posted April 22 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvdup Posted April 22 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvdup Posted April 22 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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