Originally Posted by
kingston
Sounds like a great rando bike, kinda ok at everything. Limited choices on 650c tires these days, but otherwise seems quite good for long distance.
You probably could use 559 wheels/tires to get something a little fatter if desired. Brake pads would need to drop 6mm. High performing tire selection in 559 isn't great, but there are a few tires that may fit the bill. And you could probably get 28mm or 32 mm tires to fit. Recumbents require a little fatter tires than DFs, for equal conditions.
Originally Posted by
kingston
Thanks for all the advice on what to wear. That's very helpful. Sounds like my normal cycling kit is the way to go for now. I'll experiment with a few different bottoms to see what works the best. I have another helmet with a bigger visor, so I'll give that a try too.
Yeah, for the most part, the clothing you already own is the way to go.
Originally Posted by
kingston
The OFA bag that came with the bike is a little smaller than I'm used to, so I'm debating getting the brain box or a rear rack so I can use one of my trunk bags.
I would recommend either a brain box or perhaps some supplemental bags like these:
For under the main frame tube:
https://t-cycle.com/collections/fast...ack-frame-pack
On top of the main frame tube (good place for snacks):
https://t-cycle.com/collections/fast...ash-frame-pack
These are also very nice in combination with a seat back bag (if you like to carry a lot of stuff):
https://www.radicaldesign.com/universal-racer or
https://www.radicaldesign.com/banana-racer
Or even these (although they are bit much for most rando riding.):
https://www.radicaldesign.com/banana-s