Cycling Forums - Touring and recreational cycling http://www.cyclingforums.com/ Do you ride your bike across your town, the state, the country or the world? Do you need advice for you next BIG touring adventure? en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:02:27 GMT vBulletin 60 http://cdn.cyclingforums.com/images/layout/misc/rss.jpg Cycling Forums - Touring and recreational cycling http://www.cyclingforums.com/ Is Trek 7300 FX Suitable for Tour http://www.cyclingforums.com/touring-recreational-cycling/471904-trek-7300-fx-suitable-tour.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:47:04 GMT Hello,

I would like to find out if a 2004 Trek FX would be acceptable for a tour I'm planning this Spring.

This is the bike:
TrekBikes.com Bike Archive | 2004 7300 FX

I've used it heavily for commuting and day trips in the Puget Sound area, and find it comfortable. My concern is whether it will be serviceable for a longer tour.

My plan is to get from the state of Washington to Kansas, via crossing Washington, the Idaho panhandle, Montana, South Dakota, then down through Nebraska. This will involve some mountain passes. Although I'll be camping most of the time (i.e. carrying a small tent and sleeping bag), I've done a lot of backpacking and so am good about keeping gear to a minimum weight.

My main concern is whether the current gearage will get me over the passes. I'm willing to take it slow and get passed by road bikes, but don't want it to be a miserable disaster.

One bike shop told me I should get a new touring bike, while another told me with proper pre-trip maintenance and refit (tune up, replace chain/cassette, handlebar extenders, etc.) I should be fine.

Anyone have any thoughts on this bike for such a trip? I have a feeling it'll get me where I want to go, but if I really need a new machine, I'll get one. ]]> Touring and recreational cycling Climer http://www.cyclingforums.com/touring-recreational-cycling/471904-trek-7300-fx-suitable-tour.html ?? Surly Long Haul rucker??? Discuss http://www.cyclingforums.com/touring-recreational-cycling/471870-surly-long-haul-rucker-discuss.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:23:43 GMT who is making good touring bikes in the US these days...Surly?:confused: who is making good touring bikes in the US these days...Surly?:confused: ]]> Touring and recreational cycling d_shorb http://www.cyclingforums.com/touring-recreational-cycling/471870-surly-long-haul-rucker-discuss.html Cycling through the Alps http://www.cyclingforums.com/touring-recreational-cycling/471735-cycling-through-alps.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:52:51 GMT Graz :) YouTube- Cycling through the Alps]]> Some excellent footage from Austria, Salzburg => Graz :)

]]> Touring and recreational cycling steve http://www.cyclingforums.com/touring-recreational-cycling/471735-cycling-through-alps.html New bike http://www.cyclingforums.com/touring-recreational-cycling/471724-new-bike.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:25:09 GMT Just took advantage of a great bargain from LBS. Bought a new '08 Norco KWEST with great component package. I'm going to use this bike as my primary cycle for commuting,training and long rides (not necesarilly touring though). I plan on riding virtually year-round and live in western Oregon. I'm trying to get some advice on panniers that won't be too large, but that I can still carry enough stuff to run errands, carry extra gear and small purchases with. I like the 'new' Arkel Dolphin 32's. They're smaller than the 48's and I like the construction of them both and they're waterproof. The brand appears to be very popular with the cycling community. Does anyone have any thoughts about these panniers or any others? Also, would like some ideas on good (not too expensive) headlight and tailight. Won't necessarily be riding at night, but would like to stay visible if that happens as well as be able to decently see what's in front of me. I'm not a seasoned rider (getting there though) and had a much less capable ride prior to this. I'm learning as much as I can about this activity and appreciate your help. ]]> Touring and recreational cycling eugenebikefool http://www.cyclingforums.com/touring-recreational-cycling/471724-new-bike.html Bicycle Bulgaria http://www.cyclingforums.com/touring-recreational-cycling/471664-bicycle-bulgaria.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:38:37 GMT Here are 2 photo albums of my bicycle tours in BG - summer 2009 ... many pictures ... and brokan English ...

http://borisbob.myphotoalbum.com/view_p ... &id=turtle


http://borisbob.myphotoalbum.com/view_p ... &id=turtle ]]> Touring and recreational cycling borisBob http://www.cyclingforums.com/touring-recreational-cycling/471664-bicycle-bulgaria.html Is there a good bike shop near Brussels for Touring bikes? http://www.cyclingforums.com/touring-recreational-cycling/471423-there-good-bike-shop-near-brussels-touring-bikes.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 09:33:34 GMT Hello, I am new to Belgium and hope to go on a cycling tour of Flanders for one or two weeks. I will probably carry about 20-25kg of gear. Can anyone recommend a shop in or near Brussels that has a good selection of touring bikes? Hello,

I am new to Belgium and hope to go on a cycling tour of Flanders for one or two weeks. I will probably carry about 20-25kg of gear.

Can anyone recommend a shop in or near Brussels that has a good selection of touring bikes? ]]> Touring and recreational cycling rorypjofarrell http://www.cyclingforums.com/touring-recreational-cycling/471423-there-good-bike-shop-near-brussels-touring-bikes.html