Pikkie Posted December 9, 2009 Share Hi there hubbers Me and a friend will be setting off on a bike tour on the 26th of December. I would like to know from you a few do's and dont's if possible. Like do you do it with rigid bikes or hardtails(probably depend on terrain covered).we will be doing mostly open tar and farm roads... which panniers do we use?are we allowed to ride on national roads?like the n2? And then I'd like to know if anyone has some cheap bike parts for sale or to spare,starting to put together a bike for another trip later... Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyathi Posted December 9, 2009 Share Give us an idea of where you cycling/touring to. The route! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Posted December 9, 2009 Share Hey Pikkie We are planing on a bike hike as well, never done it before, so really looking forward. Where will you guys be cycling? Ciao Pink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat-i Posted December 9, 2009 Share Hi there hubbers Me and a friend will be setting off on a bike tour on the 26th of December. I would like to know from you a few do's and dont's if possible. Like do you do it with rigid bikes or hardtails(probably depend on terrain covered).we will be doing mostly open tar and farm roads... which panniers do we use?are we allowed to ride on national roads?like the n2? Thanks hey pikkiei've toured some with rigid (form joburg to capetown, and from amsterdam to paris), and some with hardtail (from capetown to agulhas, through baviaanskloof, and around ireland)i prefer the rigid, but just because it's got holes to properly fit the pannier racks. the hardtail doesn't have those, and the rack came loose on a downhill in baviaans. which panniers? any that you can get hold of - they not that easy to get your hands on in south africa. i never needed front panniers. take a handlebar-bag - for the map as well - and a small backpack for things that you really don't want to loose. why do on national roads? chances are there will be far more interesting routes? people are incredibly friendly towards bicycle tourists ... i've been invited to sleep in peoples houses, join their spitbraai-party, pitch my tent in the back garden wow ... i think it's time i get that atlas out again where you going??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmonooit Posted December 10, 2009 Share I had Karrimor panniers before they got 'redistributed' - needing to kit up again since planning some touring next year myself. I got then from Evans in the UK (from the store in Wandworth), and a handlebar bag and neat backpack that clipped on to the rack, but dont see those on their on-line shop. Never seen anything for touring in bike shops in SA.I see our fav CRC carries the Topeak range?http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Categories.aspx?CategoryID=549My Cannodale F500 with headshock has holes for a rack at the back of the frame, but I have seen other tourers with front racks as well, keeping all the weight low helps the C of G and a stable ride I guess. but I am going with this bike. kosmonooit2009-12-10 01:59:40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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