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I am thinking I might cycle to mid france next year to see my brother who lives there, I have a few probs though

my bike is a spicy 516 so not very light but I do like it, so because its a full sus panniers are out the window, so I am thinking it would be some kind of trailer

tyres no to big a deal as I would asume somthing slick/ semi slick

I dont have the money to change or buy another bike,

any advice would be great

thanks
craig


 
Posted : 10/10/2011 4:57 pm
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This is a great idea.

http://www.extrawheel.co.uk/cycle-touring-trailers/voyager-trailers.html

However riding all that way on a full sus is not going to be fun. You could pick up an old Kona HT for < £100.


 
Posted : 10/10/2011 5:00 pm
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Just take your time - it will be fine. slicks and firm the suspension up a bit. Maybe some bar ends. I have done loads of touring on MTBs admittedly hardtails


 
Posted : 10/10/2011 5:02 pm
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[i]its a full sus panniers are out the window[/i]

[url= http://www.oldmanmountain.com/ ]http://www.oldmanmountain.com/[/url]

or just go for seatpost mounted rack and travel light?


 
Posted : 10/10/2011 5:04 pm
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also

http://www.freeload.co.nz/

😀


 
Posted : 10/10/2011 5:09 pm