Hello Richard and hello Grant, in SA when i built my first then second Touring bikes, i purchased lots of Gear from Grant. Grant is ALLWAYS handy with good tried and tested advice and gears to go with. @Grant you may be wondering, am currently touring West Africa. Age is setting in, so I will soon be swithing to Trikes. Always nice hearing Grant talk about bikes and gear. As i always tell myself, keep pedaling 🚲😊
Yes my friend all you really had to do was to Beef up your wheels .I have a mountain bike frame made of cro moly with a Brooks B17 saddle. I ENJOY Watching your videos.
Your Fantastic videos are very inspirational 👏 I live in Australia and when you mentioned your age and you will cycle well into your 80s that sent a Powerful message to me to live ride enjoy life.
thanks for the education on biketouring vs bikepacking. I intend using my 29" mountain bike for my 100km adventure. I hope it doesnt disappoint. It is also beneficial to learn that there's bikeshops along the way. kindly profile them on your way so that they become resources for future travellers
Yes, if you look on cycletouring.co.za website, you will see the different bike packing and bike touring gear. You can even have a combination between the two if the riding terrain is not too hectic....
I never thought of the issue of weight before with paniers and touring. I just assumed the bike could take my weight and 'some' luggage. Thanks for this info.
@flyingmonkeys9774 yes, if you go over 25 kgs, a steel frame is the way to go...but short term bikepacking is what most people do and a normal MTB is perfect.
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Hello Richard and hello Grant, in SA when i built my first then second Touring bikes, i purchased lots of Gear from Grant. Grant is ALLWAYS handy with good tried and tested advice and gears to go with. @Grant you may be wondering, am currently touring West Africa. Age is setting in, so I will soon be swithing to Trikes. Always nice hearing Grant talk about bikes and gear. As i always tell myself, keep pedaling 🚲😊
Yes my friend all you really had to do was to Beef up your wheels .I have a mountain bike frame made of cro moly with a Brooks B17 saddle. I ENJOY Watching your videos.
Your Fantastic videos are very inspirational 👏 I live in Australia and when you mentioned your age and you will cycle well into your 80s that sent a Powerful message to me to live ride enjoy life.
Nice video. Thanks for sharing. 👍11
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thanks for the education on biketouring vs bikepacking. I intend using my 29" mountain bike for my 100km adventure. I hope it doesnt disappoint.
It is also beneficial to learn that there's bikeshops along the way. kindly profile them on your way so that they become resources for future travellers
Yes, if you look on cycletouring.co.za website, you will see the different bike packing and bike touring gear. You can even have a combination between the two if the riding terrain is not too hectic....
I never thought of the issue of weight before with paniers and touring. I just assumed the bike could take my weight and 'some' luggage. Thanks for this info.
@flyingmonkeys9774 yes, if you go over 25 kgs, a steel frame is the way to go...but short term bikepacking is what most people do and a normal MTB is perfect.
Can't you just replace the old rims with 36 spoke double wall rims?
Yes you can do, but I found the feel of the whole bike is different...the words nimble and quicker come to mind :)
What bike did you buy Richard? what was the price please?
TX 400, a German bicycle made for touring. You can use any bicycle if the gear weight is under 25 kgs...
@mikesmit6663 contact cycletouring.co.za for more information. The newer import prices will be more than what I paid.
Mike...thank you for your kind assistance....appreciated and it was awesome to meet you in a most unexpected way. God does amazing things!!!!