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Forum: Mountain Biking
01-06-22, 07:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 743
Posted By martonkaa

Scott windriver tire clearance

HI! I have a vintage scott mountain bike, windriver sports. Right now I'm using with 26x2,1 Schwalbe Billy Bonkers. Anyway, I can't find out how much wider I can go. In the front the space is plenty,...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-30-21, 11:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,298
Posted By martonkaa

Singlespeed Randonneur build advice

Hi.I want to build a unique machine for randonneuring/long distance light touring.Right now I use my specialized awol for that purpose, but i want to build something more road specific, single speed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-26-15, 04:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 859
Posted By martonkaa

Selle SMP for Specialized AWOL? I need a better allround saddle for adventuring.

My stock saddle on my Specialized AWOL deluxe is relatively comfortable, but too thin for me. I've checked reviews about selle SMP extra and hybrid. However my bycicle is not an MTB nor a road bike,...
Forum: Touring
05-17-14, 04:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,677
Posted By martonkaa

Prolong steel frame life

Ok I just got my first steel bike , Specialized AWOL Deluxe, which will serve me in my month long tour in Transilvania. What is the most you can do with a fresh bike to save it from rust? I will rode...
Forum: Touring
04-23-14, 02:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,091
Posted By martonkaa

Sorry, you're right. Here are the two ...

Sorry, you're right. Here are the two Expedition - Ridgeback (http://www.ridgeback.co.uk/bike/expedition#details)
Voyage - Ridgeback...
Forum: Touring
04-23-14, 10:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,091
Posted By martonkaa

Why is it more expensive? Is it reasonable?

I've visited ridgeback's website and looked on the world series, they are pretty good bycicles . It seems nobody commented about the new 2014 series, especially the Ridgeback Expedition. I wonder...
Forum: Touring
04-20-14, 04:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,261
Posted By martonkaa

The parts seem realitvely new, but I can't name...

The parts seem realitvely new, but I can't name them. Anyway, my biggest concern are the tires. They look very thin, I was made up my mind to buy something very reliable which I can use on even...
Forum: Touring
04-20-14, 04:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,261
Posted By martonkaa

Found this for sale...

I've just found this beauty on sale . It's a 1990 Kona Myata Randonneur extra. I think it's my ideal frame size : 57cm (I'm 185 cm tall, of course I know I have to try it before I buy) Problem is...
Forum: Touring
04-14-14, 07:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,074
Posted By martonkaa

Lock-off suspension fork

I know it's hard to understand why I ask this, I live in a country where decent rigid fork bikes are very rare.I recently found a way to attach rack to the suspension fork : Raider Front - Zéfal...
Forum: Touring
04-14-14, 02:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,264
Posted By martonkaa

Which one would you choose?

I'm going to the biggest bike shop in the capital. I'm looking for a long distance tourer , it's a german trekking style bike.
Which one would you choose? They are almost at the same prices, design...
Forum: Touring
04-12-14, 10:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 628
Posted By martonkaa

Rigid fork "Trekkign" bike specs

Bergamont Vitess 6.4 Gent 2014 (http://www.bergamont.de/en/bikes/trekking/lite/vitess-64-gent/)

How good are those specs for 1050 dollars?
Forum: Touring
04-10-14, 01:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,091
Posted By martonkaa

Wider tire for a touring bike

I try to find a decent tourer within my budget.I'm thinkin about these
Raleigh Gran Tour Touring Road Bike | BUY NOW Ł549.99...
Forum: Touring
04-08-14, 03:08 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,918
Posted By martonkaa

Kona Dew plus 2013-2014, any difference?

I'll buy a Kona Dew plus but I really don't know which one should I pick. Are there any difference instead of the color?
KONA BIKES | 2014 BIKES | COMMUTER | DEW PLUS...
Forum: Touring
04-07-14, 01:01 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,351
Posted By martonkaa

Anyone who own a Kona Dew plus

I tried to find the best bike for my goals and in within my possibilities. Everyone said the Kona Dew is a very good quality bike, the dew plus is even better, , I see a lot of holes for lowrider...
Forum: Touring
04-06-14, 09:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,632
Posted By martonkaa

Front rack for suspension fork

The title tells everything. Are there any good options to fit a front rack and not affecting the suspension, or anything?
I don't know what it is in english, a luggage rack but not above the wheel...
Forum: Touring
04-06-14, 01:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,025
Posted By martonkaa

Yes ,still i dont understand why. A bike reviewer...

Yes ,still i dont understand why. A bike reviewer here in hungary said that for the price of a entry level US style touring bike,you get a very good straight bar trekking bike with good quality...
Forum: Touring
04-05-14, 06:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,025
Posted By martonkaa

I understand I'm a bit silly in these things....

I understand I'm a bit silly in these things. Thanks I didn't know that. Fourtanetly it has a rigid version CUBE Delhi RF (http://www.cube.eu/en/bikes/tour/delhi/delhi-rf/) but I can't find where I...
Forum: Touring
04-05-14, 06:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,451
Posted By martonkaa

Cargo bikes for touring ,commuting?

I've recently came across the utility bike or cargo bike category, Like the Kona ute or minute. OK the Ute seems too much :lol: but the Kona minute? It seems relatively light, also I can image it...
Forum: Touring
04-05-14, 05:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,025
Posted By martonkaa

Yes but that way you can't try out these...

Yes but that way you can't try out these bikes.... I understand anything is possible, but I rather not spend a fortune on shipping rates and buy something without trying it.
Forum: Touring
04-05-14, 05:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,025
Posted By martonkaa

Also they make it with a front telescope which is...

Also they make it with a front telescope which is good for lighter terrain
Forum: Touring
04-05-14, 05:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,025
Posted By martonkaa

Look at the European trend, European brands, European "Touring Bikes"

After trying to find a decent tourer (which I can use for commuting) I've realized the trends here are completly different than elsewhere. I don't know why, but traditionally good companies and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-05-14, 07:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 30,260
Posted By martonkaa

Trek CrossRip, how bad is it?

Nella kerékpárbolt (http://www.nella.hu/2013/Links/City/crossrip.html)

Unfourtanetly, I'm a noob in specs, but I've seen some reviews about it . A lot of people complaining about the specs,...
Forum: Touring
04-05-14, 06:12 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 816
Posted By martonkaa

Kona commuter bikes, any good for a month long journey?

In my area Kona may the best brand for the price, and I came across their commuter bikes : KONA BIKES | 2014 BIKES | COMMUTER (http://www.konaworld.com/commuter.cfm)

I think they are...
Forum: Touring
04-05-14, 04:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,031
Posted By martonkaa

Finally found some good all-purpose bikes

Recently, I tried to find some real bikes sales, and I came across some very good bicycles. Question is how good they are for the price, also I ask how good are the specs because I'm a complete noob....
Forum: Touring
04-03-14, 12:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,381
Posted By martonkaa

http://www.giant-bicycles.com/_generated/_generate...

http://www.giant-bicycles.com/_generated/_generated_us/bikes/models/images/2000/2014/Revolt_2.jpg
It slightly different from a "traditional" cylcocross frame, very unique.... but I don't know how...
Forum: Touring
04-03-14, 11:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,381
Posted By martonkaa

I see... but brands like thorn and tout terrain...

I see... but brands like thorn and tout terrain are not available in hungary.You said that cross bikes are a joke. I don't know what do you mean by cross, the cross-trekking or the cylcocross which...
Forum: Touring
04-03-14, 10:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,381
Posted By martonkaa

traditional touring bike vs trekking vs cyclocross

Ok ,I made a lot of progress researching articles, reading reviews, asking other people. I want a bike for loaded touring, as well as commuting. It's a pity hungarian bike dealers have very tiny...
Forum: Touring
04-02-14, 05:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,715
Posted By martonkaa

Any better suggestions around 1000 usd? There's...

Any better suggestions around 1000 usd? There's the Ridgeback Tour 2013 Touring Bike | Evans Cycles (http://www.evanscycles.com/products/ridgeback/tour-2013-touring-bike-ec043421) or...
Forum: Touring
04-02-14, 03:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,062
Posted By martonkaa

Used frames for building a touring bike?

Because of my limited options here in Hungary, I wondered, I should make my own touring bike, or gather the parts. Do you think used frames are a good option? I found this Giant Expedition nagyméret?...
Forum: Touring
04-02-14, 12:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,715
Posted By martonkaa

Giant Revolt 2

Revolt 2 (2014) - Bikes | Giant Bicycles | United States (http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/bikes/model/revolt.2/14818/66245/)

I'm really like this bike. It has places for rack and mudguards,...
Forum: Touring
04-01-14, 03:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 995
Posted By martonkaa

Help please, my options are limited, bicycle for long journeys

Hi, I want to buy a bicycle which is capable for packaged tours, as well as daily use in the town. It would be nice if it can go trough wooden trails or grass fields with ease. I read tons of...
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