Bicycle Touring Inexpensive Gear
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 มี.ค. 2011
- Bicycle Touring Inexpensive Gear. Bike Bor Yueh rack, Nashbar ATB panniers, rack trunk bag, Planet Bike Cascadia fenders, Bell Lumina and Ipulse torch lights, Bell tire pump, Schwinn cyclometer bicycle computer. Giant Cypress
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Stopping by to let you know I completed a tour of 2000km through Germany, Holland, Belgium, France and England.
All done on a real tight budget, 8Euro Panniers, 3euro computer and managed to find some really cheap cycling clothing too costing just 16euro for the full outfit. Mostly Stealth camping cheap cook set ect.
Thanks for the inspiration, was a great trip and am so pleased to have done it.
Keep on Peddling
I toured on a beach cruiser with a springer front end and ape hangers. Heavy wire baskets on the back and carried my things in duffel bags that I threw in the baskets. Nobody told me I needed anything else to tour. I rode that bike all over the place for years. Funny thing is, when I tell people about it on bike forums, they act like I'm lying or it's impossible. People are wrapped too tight in the bicycle community. People spend a ridiculous amount of money on things they are told they HAVE to own in order to tour. I had as much fun on my really cheap bicycle as anybody has ever had on a $2k touring bike. People miss the point... it's about the experience, not about how much money you invest into the bike.
yes I toured for a week when I was at school some guy did it on an early 80s mountain bike and I on an over small racer for my age but we did it and ill never forget that holiday or the hills lol
Excellent comment!!!
I know how you feel HATE BIT POET I'm even more looked down upon by upright roadies and MTB guys both literally and figuratively because I'm a recumbent triker... and I plan on adding e-assist everyone seems to think we are lazy and cheaters... but I put all my effort into it... the only reason for e-assist in my case is the hills and a few sections of rural highway in my area that you have to travel to get to the nearest backroads or trails... which can be up to 20 miles depending where we are going...
LOL! Maybe you had as much fun while riding but I guarantee that I have had more time riding because I didn't try to short it on cost. Sometimes just doing something isn't enough... doing it right makes all the difference. You could skydive (once) without lessons or the cost of the chute if ya wanted to save some money, it seems silly to advocate for it though. I put over 4K miles on last year... what about you? - This is my primary gear:
Kitchen - photos.app.goo.gl/WnqJj7b6UxGNSvjg8
Bedroom/Bathroom - photos.app.goo.gl/Psj6sHpoiy7jq3JY7
Primary Sleep System - photos.app.goo.gl/s4ZwacKEVL7obUGv6
Garage - photos.app.goo.gl/wtBkagW4fbfQxnJn7
Cruisers are for stupid retards. You sir are a troglodyte.
This was so helpful thank you. I really appreciated you explaining the details with us. Looks like a great setup.
Same here Colin... my back kept me off the bike for years until my disk blew, healed and no longer caused any pain. Enjoy touring and thanks for stopping by my friend!
I have. Clipless no. I am a 100% comfort rider which includes many stops and activities off the bike. I don't wear bike shoes or shorts and use a comfy seat. These choices don't increase my speed or efficiency just my enjoyment level. Lots of other reasons why I don't clip in but it's not important. Find what works for you and go with it. Thank you so much for the compliment. Ride safe!
cool video, ride safely have fun
Very nice job! I love getting the information plus insights with no nonsense. Thanks so much. Keep making videos, please.
I was getting thoroughly demoralized reading about touring set-ups realizing that if I looked too much at them I was NEVER going to go touring as I'd never be able to afford to do so. I have done a bit just using my MTB with a rear rack and a pair of panniers. You have given me some good ideas as to how to improve my set-up without spending loads of money.
I can't believe I found this video. I'm planning a tour through the Swiss alps and I'm solving the exact same problems you've already solved! I thought I was clever for mounting a rear rack in reverse in the front, hehe. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences, this is great material.
Very cool. I have been riding an inexpensive Giant Escape 2 for commuting into work the last few years and for short treks on weekends. Really love it. I was going to buy an expensive dedicated touring bike for a cross country trip this Summer...but then decided to convert my Escape instead. It has a long chain stay & wheelbase, so it’s perfect for mounting racks & panniers.
It will certainly do it! Have a great ride and thanks for the great comment!
That's great! Some would say I'm "cheap" but I call it "value minded while being reasonably prepared". May the winds be at your back my friend!
Simple and direct from a regular guy. Loved it.
Thank you my friend!
Thanks for the suggestions! I love that Nashbar shop!
love the idea of front rack by using a rear rack. good idea
Very informative, thank you. I've recently gotten back into cycling after years of only an occasional ride, I have several beach cruisers because it's what I find most comfortable and single speed suits me, but I do have one touring bike I have been putting together and you have really motivated me. Thank you.
Glad to hear it my friend... you get it! Bicycle riding can be fun and enjoyable without the expense, speed and conformity to crazy expectations. Many downhills to you!
love the video, i'm in the process of converting my mountain bike to a tourer. not for any serious touring just days out, but i like the look of a tourer. i found your video very informative. i like the idea of everything being inexpensive. like you, i like to do everything myself, its much more satisfying. my bike is an old mountain bike which i stripped down repainted and rebuilt. again great video, hope you will post more in the future
Thank you for this video! I watched it and bought these same bags before my 5 day trip. They are huge! Your vid was extremely helpful.
Thanks! was losing faith in my Budget tour plans but this has restored my confidence.
Safe travels.
fantastic video sir really great information , im getting back into cycling after years of thinking i was finnished after back problems and totally love out on the road again going to start planning road touring soon ,good luck sir and stay safe and thanks ...colin [scotland]
Thank you so much for the kind words! I hope the front panniers work out for you. I'm a professional tinkerer and like to mod and adjust inexpensive items to meet my needs. As you may have suspected I am born and raised Yankee... Rhode Island. Left at 18 and did 20 yrs in the Air Force until I landed in Williamsburg VA where I still live with my family.
Well done brother, a lot of people got cut up with expensive brands when you have more options if you look around and have a little of creativity. Have a touring bike full equipped for a long haul does not cost much if you are smart when pick your equipment. Is about have fun, not how good you looks, lol. Thanks for sharing.
Many thanks for the video. I'm looking for a front rack for a short tour this fall and your video has given me some ideas. I like the idea of reverse mounting a back rack, but I'm not sure how I would secure it to the bike. I do appreciate your resourcefulness. Happy trails.
Very nice, thanks for giving us these tips. I use my bike as my primary means of transportation and travel here in Tucson, AZ. I have spent many nights ruffing it over the years and need to start doing some longer, more rewarding rides. I have 2 Giant Sedona's and I'm going to switch all the components from the 2013 to the 2009 because I like the frame style of the 09 much better than the newer series that Giant began producing in 2010. After that I am going to start outfitting it for long distance self contained travel. Video's like these have given me much to consider and are very helpful... Great job, I'll check out some of your other videos...
Scrappycat1966 Tucson! I'm jealous... love it out there.
Thank you my friend .Very informative.take care.
very helpful video! currently planning a trip from london to prague on student budgets, so cost cutting tips are invaluable
Thanks for the information. Great for newbies like me, just thinking of getting into the cycle touring sport.
You are welcome my friend. Thanks for stopping by!
Loved this video. Lotsa practical information and tips. Thorough examination of gear plus prices.
Thanks for the heads up.
Way to go... sounds like a great ride!
Thanks for the great tip!
That's good stuff. Thanks for helping us keep it inexpensive!
Whoa, that's incredible! Congratulations on such a great ride... now you have inspired me! I'm so happy for you and your achievement!
Thanks for the great info. I'm looking to get back into biking - if nothing else I'm going to start riding to and from work. This is a huge help to get me started buying what I need.
Great! Glad I could help and good luck my friend!
That's great my friend... enjoy your trip!
Your welcome my friend... have a great tour!
Awesome, I will be looking foreward to that!!
This is a great video!!! Very cool guy!!!
Thanks 4 the video,excellent info homie
that's it...and keep it like that..simple inexpensive easy...that's the core of a real cyclist! All other approaches are just show-offs!
+lromeroyt That's what I was shooting for LOL!
lromeroyt . companies want you to be unrealistic and greedy . get what you need , keep your money . don't get into debt . peace
excellent advice, thanx.
+fayth fernay Thank you!
Great info! thanks!
Thanks for watching!
"I wanna talk about my racks" :D:D Great touring bike sir.
Ha! Thanks bro!
You're welcome my friend. I'm glad it was helpful!
Good for you my friend! Mine had a plug I removed and popped in the mirror... just a few seconds. Sounds like you may have to remove your grip and cut the end off. It'll work. Thanks for stopping by!
Hey ... Take a look at the WALD MULTI-FIT PIZZA-BOX Front Rack. I just got mine and have not yet mounted it but it seems like it will be great for my HILL-TOPPER e-Bike battery pack and my USGI ECWS Modular sleep system (military bivy/bed-roll). Thanks for giving us permission to not spend an arm and a leg. It certainly does all add up. My touring conversion totalled over $300 and that does not include panniers. LOVE LOVE LOVE my BURLEY TRAVOY (though spendy).
Thanks so much for the kind comment and inspiration to get back to video making!
My pleasure! Thanks for that excellent question!
@karanUltimate Thanks for stopping by! I'm still riding my Giant. This mirror should fit on any standard bar end... it's adjustable for different diameters.
Good video, thanks.
Thanks for watching!
I love riding on unfamiliar roads at night. :)
Ha... lots of great tractor vids on the tube!
Great video, thanks for sharing! I'm thinking about doing some bicycling touring. Have your tried using a set of inexpensive set of toeclip pedals?
Start riding with no load at short intervals then increase your distance and time in the saddle. Your backside may hurt at first but will toughen up in time. You may buy several seats before u find the 1 for u. Once you can ride about 20 miles with no strain, start adding panniers and weight. You should be able to ride your daily planned weight and distance 3 days in a row before you set out on tour. These are just general guidelines... so many variables involved. Good luck my friend!
Great video. I wish you'd said more about installing a rear rack in the front. I've never thought of doing that. Seatstay and headtube angles aren't usually the same, so did you have to modify anything? I'm currently setting up a new touring bike and hoping my old Nashbar front lowrider rack will be compatible with disc brakes.
you have 2 same components that i've in my commuter bike;cycle computer "Schwinn" and headlamp "lumina" from "Bell",all in good conditions for 1000km and begging for more.Great buy :)
@luigifan809 Excellent question! I do a lot of night time riding on poorly lit, narrow roads and I'm a bit of a light freak. Also, although these lights have not failed yet... two is one and one is none! I've maintained aircraft for many years and just can't shake the concept of redundant systems. Thanks for asking and stopping by.
@BigRon092 Thanks and glad you visited!
@vedranre I agree... the stronger the wheel the better. These 32's are what I have and I'm pretty easy on them. The suspension also helps preserve the wheels a bit. For some reason these stock rims are fairly strong and have held up fine after thousands of miles. I will get better wheels in the future.
Nashb_r was sold to Perform_nce a while ago. I remember during the transition that the reps taking phone orders seemed quite upset. After that a lot of items disappeared and nearly all the prices went up closer to the buying company. Even the catalogs started looking the same.
Oh thank you my friend! I'm sure I'm not the first to do it but it made sense to me..
@selectTunes Well thanks for watching. I'm sure I wasn't the first to do it either. Have a great trip!
@miket1m Oh, no sweat. Sounds like a fun trip and one I want to travel in the future. Enjoy it!
Nice Rack.....
thanks so much that was very nice of you to reply back so quick
@andrwoo Hey thanks, I enjoy making them and have fun! Yeah, this is confusing... mine was called the "Elite" and has some different features such as a rain cover that stores in a bottom zippered compartment. It used to be advertised along side the "Deluxe" and then it disappeared. I can access my old order and it shows "item not currently available". The Deluxe looks like mine but I'm not sure what all the differences are.
I found the use of net on your rack interesting.
I am considering buying a rack at the moment and am debating whether to buy one with a spring or one without.
Bob UK If the spring is useful to you get it. Thanks for commenting.
nice shiny husquevarna lawnmower. 😜
Ha thanks!
@cyclist01222 Thankyou so much for this video.you and your videos are a great inspiration to aspiring new cyclists like me. :)
Warm greetings from India.
Hi. Really liking your videos. Just thought I would let you know. Nashbar has your rack trunk up right now for $25. Listed as Nashbar Deluxe Rack Trunk.
You're welcome my friend... thanks for visiting!
If you take a backpack, use a piece of fluted board/choroplast as backing to it, and bolt & bend some metal angle braces to it ...they'll work as great pannier/s.
thanks :-)
@cyclist01222 Thanks for your reply. It's a very cool setup that you have! You're lucky with your wheels, mine kept breaking spokes on the rear until I built the tougher wheelset.
Thank you for such a kind comment my friend... I really appreciate you!
Basically, when I toured before I put too much load on the back of the bike. I will spread out the loud a bit next time and put some up front or use a bike trailer. Another guy here on TH-cam has made some dry case panniers with Plano marine boxes. Thanks for your posting.
I have just purchased a B/Twin New Bike and want to equip it with all that essential to convert it into a1000 Km Cruiser bike.I am a Very Fit man of 77 years from New Delhi.
Cool. Good luck with it and have fun!
how do you feel about the Priority Bike as a Touring Bike? or which bike do you recommend?
Miranda Studio I have not had a good look at this bike but 3 speeds are usually inadequate for touring. A good range of gearing will keep you safe with smile on your face!
Thanks for stopping by!
hey cyclist1222 i read your review on amazon for the nashbar panniers and i might go ahead and get them after seeing your video. great video, and it really helps when you can see and hear someones experience with products. i bought the nashbar front panniers and they hold a lot of stuff. they seem kinda cheap but we will see how they hold up on this weekends trip. where are you from by the way?
Hex, flat and cross drivers, wrenches, plier and knife. Patch kit w/ levers, pump, nitrile gloves and cleaning wipes. I carry spare tube, zip ties, spare hardware, chain repair link and lube. When all else fails... duct tape. Thems the basics... thanks for watching!
Thanks for the kind words!
Thank you for the customer images on Amazon.com!
Well said my friend. Thanks for the kind words.
@TehShadower Usually due to physical limitations. I have several and must be upright or I can't ride.
Thanks for the kind comment my friend!
I won't use clipless pedals but, I've had good luck using toe clip pedals. Also, I'm cheap and won't pay for a pedals and shoes that cost more than my bike does. I stop a lot too and have found out that a smooth bottom shoe works great with toe clip pedals.
@Dametubes It comes with a mount... maybe yours was missing?
Thanks for a great video! I also made some notes on a touring bike I built @ vedranre - please take a look.
In my experience, wheels are often the weak link on many inexpensive off-the-shelf bikes. Touring bikes, more than any other kind, need super-strong wheels. My Fuji Touring came with substandard, poorly built wheels... I had to learn how to build wheels in order to have a proper touring wheelset. I think 32 spokes is typically ok for the front, but 36 or 40 (even 48!) is best for the rear.
I put 3,070 miles on a 1998 ( I'm guessing), Raleigh SC-200 in the 2 years I rode it. 2 weeks ago, I bought a 2008 Specialized Sirrus Sport that supposedly was only ridden for about 100 miles from my local bike shop. The suggested retail on the Sirrus was $850, I paid less than half of the 2008 price. A person traded it in for a Roubaix, the cheapest model is $1750.
I did a 160mile bikeride with only a backpack and let me tell you, it's not the best idea. I had nothing but the basics a coat and spare clothing in there and the weight from the shoulder straps cuts the blood to your arms. It was my first over night and long distance bikeride and it really slowed me down and well as being quite uncomfy. That said it was just a bog standard backpack so maybe if you get a really good cycling one (if they exist) it might be ok
Been over a year since you posted this ... Time for an update? ... I like your bar-ends and the fact that you can use that mirror WITH the bar ends attached ... What brand/model of bar-ends ? ... I am not just asking out of curiosity ... I have that mirror on order and would like to get some decent bar-ends. I also have some similar fenders on order but mine are ~48 mm (pretty sure) and I have 41mm tires so ... Yeah ... Spent between $50 and $60 bucks for mine ... Axiom, I think, like my rack.
The deep jungles of york county just off the transam. I've been thinking too... someday I will be doing!
Touring equipment does not need to be expensive or the latest technology. My tourer is built up mostly from old 1980's equipment and the various racks I bought cheaply. I did splurge on a Brooks Saddle and a Carradice Camper Longflap saddlebag though.
Martin harley That's right... thanks for the comment!
cyclist01222 - A bike mechanic told me that the top of the line XTR stood for eXpensive To Replace and that most pro riders just use the less expensive middle range group set because they work just as well and are cheaper to replace when you break them on MTB tracks.
Just remember that you can make a lot of your own equipment as there are " instructables . com " and some different ways of getting by cheaper. I made my own panniers as the material is available and far cheaper than the manufactured ones. I also made them to fit in the wind shadow of the back of my recumbent and only feel them starting out and up a hill. The less you spend on stuff that looks nice , it gives you more to enjoy your tour.
@@brucewmclaughlin9072 well spoken Bruce... I've got a recumbent trike and I have been creating some of my own pieces for it because of the exorbitant prices on things manufactured for recumbents... they think just because you spent a ton of your hard earned money to purchase the bike that you have a ton of disposable income to throw at everything...
You're welcome my friend!
will these mirrors mount on my Trek 3500 as i spoke to u about it earlier ? i just love them.any other aerodynamic shaped mirros if u could link me to ? and your video too :)
@bettytoo2 Bless your heart. Being budget conscience fosters skill and careful thinking.
what part of Va are you from? been thinking about doing a cross country ride.
Some do it but it can make you top heavy depending on what you carry. Bike rides better with a lower load. Also it's more comfy... backpack = sweaty back. That's why I don't even use a water bladder.
Could have mounted the rear rack onto the seatpost binder bolt. Bike Nashbar has random deals, just order from the internet site. Adjustable stems are surprisingly heavy, I always remove them and replace with a lighter stem.
Thanks for the tips!
good video, it gives me some more ideas to try,
Thanks glad I could help!