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Forum: Touring

06-07-22, 04:27 PM

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Which Touring Bike do you recommend?

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Posted By Yan

I've used brifters, bar ends, and downtube...

I've used brifters, bar ends, and downtube shifters. Right now my touring bike is set up with bar end for the rear and downtube for the front. I use bar end shifters for touring because they can be...

Forum: Touring

06-06-22, 05:09 PM

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Which Touring Bike do you recommend?

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Posted By Yan

You are way too optimistic about parts...

You are way too optimistic about parts availability. Here (link (https://shorturl.at/egBE9)) is someone who posted TODAY, saying they can't find a replacement wheel in Georgia (the country), and are...

Forum: Touring

06-06-22, 02:25 PM

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Which Touring Bike do you recommend?

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Posted By Yan

You can't convert a bike from disk brakes to rim...

You can't convert a bike from disk brakes to rim brakes. Disk brake bikes don't have cantilever studs. You're stuck with disks. Don't try to stop your bike with a stick. You will probably seriously...

Forum: Touring

06-06-22, 01:51 PM

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Which Touring Bike do you recommend?

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Posted By Yan

Lay your bike on its side and drop a gallon water...

Lay your bike on its side and drop a gallon water jug on the spokes. In all likelihood if your wheels are well built the jug will bounce off and everything will be fine. Maybe a couple of turns with...

Forum: Touring

06-06-22, 09:18 AM

Replies: 50

Which Touring Bike do you recommend?

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Posted By Yan

None of these I'm afraid, as all have disc...

None of these I'm afraid, as all have disc brakes. Having to constantly protect the disc from being bent is not something I'm willing to deal with. Flying, throwing your bike into the back of a...

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