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Forum: Touring
06-23-20, 05:29 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,387
Posted By ulstoft

I can say with all humility that I do not want to...

I can say with all humility that I do not want to build my own bike from scratch right now. I have never done it, but could imagine doing so perhaps with a little help on a few bits.

It did cross...
Forum: Touring
06-23-20, 05:17 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,387
Posted By ulstoft

I have been thinking about this quite a bit. The...

I have been thinking about this quite a bit. The base model bike I am being offered it essentially an expedition bike. I am reluctant to start converting it into a road touring bike. To make a long...
Forum: Touring
06-23-20, 05:00 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,387
Posted By ulstoft

It will be a real luxury having this kind of...

It will be a real luxury having this kind of gearing :)


Okay thanks. Based on all the comments, I have decided to go with the 11-34. It is not a too difficult a decision because the cassette can...
Forum: Touring
06-23-20, 04:33 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,387
Posted By ulstoft

I think you are right. I got away with loaded...

I think you are right. I got away with loaded touring on 32s, but it does not mean they had a good safety margin.


Okay good to know thanks. I was a little worried about the top end. I certainly...
Forum: Touring
06-19-20, 04:06 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,387
Posted By ulstoft

Yes me too, but for touring schrader is more...

Yes me too, but for touring schrader is more widely available both in terms of tubes and pumps. But I always carried around adaptors so that I could use a schrader pump with my presta valves.
Forum: Touring
06-19-20, 04:00 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,387
Posted By ulstoft

Yes that is what I meant sorry and why I kept...

Yes that is what I meant sorry and why I kept increasing the cassette on my old Cyclocross from 11/32 all the way up to 11/36. But even with 50/34 and 11/36 I felt I was expending more energy than...
Forum: Touring
06-19-20, 03:35 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,387
Posted By ulstoft

Yes that is true. It is a pre-made frame from...

Yes that is true. It is a pre-made frame from Taiwan and it keeps the cost down. But I could also have a custom frame made if I want to spend the extra. I do not begrudge anyone using frames from...
Forum: Touring
06-18-20, 05:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,387
Posted By ulstoft

I will check it out. Thanks for the tip. ...

I will check it out. Thanks for the tip.



I looked at Thorn closely and will look again. I did not see that one bike that jumped out at me. With the builder I'm speaking to now, I have wide...
Forum: Touring
06-18-20, 04:53 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,387
Posted By ulstoft

I have broken 700c spokes before while touring,...

I have broken 700c spokes before while touring, but then I just moved to a much stronger wheels with more spokes. The last wheels I used for touring are called 'Hope Alpha 400' and they nearly...
Forum: Touring
06-17-20, 05:29 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,387
Posted By ulstoft

Custom Expedition Bike: Specification

Dear Touring Community,

I am investing in an expedition quality touring bike. Initially, I will use the bike on a UK tour, roads and canals plus some light off-road, mostly in remote areas of...
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