I'm an old bike racer, looking to tour
10-03-21, 10:46 AM
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I used to take leisurely daily rides through a state park next door. Often I would stop a talk to the bicycle touring travelers on that evening ride. It would appear that the ones using a simple trailer had the easiest set up for over night camping. These riders were doing long tours along well pave roads.
On the other hand, riders who were taking back roads or unimproved roads and camping in undeveloped areas were using panniers as a rule. Their set up was very compact with all thier gear tight and well secured to the frame.
On the other hand, riders who were taking back roads or unimproved roads and camping in undeveloped areas were using panniers as a rule. Their set up was very compact with all thier gear tight and well secured to the frame.
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10-03-21, 05:50 PM
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I used to take leisurely daily rides through a state park next door. Often I would stop a talk to the bicycle touring travelers on that evening ride. It would appear that the ones using a simple trailer had the easiest set up for over night camping. These riders were doing long tours along well pave roads.
On the other hand, riders who were taking back roads or unimproved roads and camping in undeveloped areas were using panniers as a rule. Their set up was very compact with all thier gear tight and well secured to the frame.
On the other hand, riders who were taking back roads or unimproved roads and camping in undeveloped areas were using panniers as a rule. Their set up was very compact with all thier gear tight and well secured to the frame.
I also tested out my semi loaded panniers on my Mercier. Nice solid ride. Hardly noticed the additional weight and no issues with heel strike on bags. I grew up in this era of bikes. Steel lugged franes are not whippy, and the geometry of a 1970 bike is more touring than racing. Long wheelbase, relaxed angles, I consider it the golden age of lugged steel. And the components are obviously time tested. MAFAC brakes, Nervar crank, Simplex derailleurs, 50 years old and going strong. An acquired taste from long hours in the saddle perhaps.
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10-03-21, 09:07 PM
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That's really good that already the bike feels good with panniers on. The trailer thing is certainly a possibility, I've never toured using one, but I certainly pulled kids in trailers and then those trail-a-bikes, rear wheel only things that attach to dad's bike.
bit of getting used to, but very quickly adapt to it.
As you say, especially if flat, they work pretty good and make it easier to use your equipment.
To have a fun time and get out is all that matters, so it sounds like it's something that can easily happen.
again, have fun getting it planned out.
and yes, a pillow is a nice plus. I always bring my camp one.
bit of getting used to, but very quickly adapt to it.
As you say, especially if flat, they work pretty good and make it easier to use your equipment.
To have a fun time and get out is all that matters, so it sounds like it's something that can easily happen.
again, have fun getting it planned out.
and yes, a pillow is a nice plus. I always bring my camp one.
