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Can I use mtb rigid fork in touring frame?
I am looking to change my fork because of some issue(broken). My problem is my headtube is the standard ec34, which is why I can't use tapered fork. So, I am looking at some mtb rigid fork, which have ...
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Is "touring bike" a common term in the USA?
Just researching some bikes online and, being from the UK, I cannot find any bikes on US websites called 'touring bikes', as we'd commonly call them in the UK. By this, I mean bikes which come with ...
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Can I put 700x32 tyres on my Avanti Blade?
I'm kitting out my 2006 Avanti Blade for some touring in Tasmania, and the tyres need replacing. Currently they've got some 700x28's on there, but I want to go a bit thicker for touring in case I need ...
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Are Bikesdirect.com bikes any good? [closed]
I need a new touring bike. I live in an area where such bikes are associated with exorbitant prices. Given that I am really attracted to buying my next touring bike from Bikesdirect.com and cut the ...
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Building a traveling bike, frames and components: where to buy in Europe [closed]
I am about to either buy either build a bike for medium-long travels, and I am struggling with differences between the european and american market offer (I live in France). Talking about the ...
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long distance touring: is high tensile steel silly?
I am planning a touring trip, let's say around 10'000 km, across Asia more or less.
I have no intention at all to buy one of those several thousands - worth touring bikes.
Apparently, on a lot of ...
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Size advice needed for Revolution Country Traveller touring bike
I'm about to by my first touring bike. I've got a very tight budget so I will probably order a Revolution Country Traveller from Edinburgh bicycle cooperation as it looks like it will suit my needs.
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Is there a cheap touring bike that is as light as a road bike
I want a touring bike that is as light as a road bike - basically I want a road bike with a touring bike geometry - ie around 10 or 11Kg, excluding pannier racks, and other add-ons. My price range ...
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How many years an aluminium frame lasts in a touring bike?
How long does an aluminium frame lasts in a touring bike?
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So far I preferred aluminium vs. steel for many reasons, but if steel lasts significantly ...
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26" vs 28" wheels for touring
I was told by a friend that 26" wheels are better than 28" wheels for touring. Is this true? What are the pro's and con's?
I'm told that 26" wheels are stronger for their spoke count. What are the ...
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Replacing 28in wheels with 26in
I'm told that when touring (carrying a big load) you're much better off to have 26" wheels than 28". But most second-hand bikes seem to come with 28".
Is it possible to replace the larger 28" wheels ...
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difference between rack mounts and fender mounts?
is there a specific way that bike builders build mounts/eyelets for racks for panniers and eyelets that hold fenders? I'm specifically thinking about eyelets on the rear dropouts. I know that if a ...
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What are the advantages of a custom frame for a touring bike?
I'm building a new bike for touring while traveling, so I want a break-apart frame with S&S couplers, like the Salsa Vaya Travel, or another steel touring frame retro fit with couplers. I want a ...
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