Hi,
I'm a total touring newbie, but I'm off to Italy for a month this summer and want to get a new bike for the trip.
I want the bike to be as light as possible with a good "granny gear" as I need all the help I can get uphill! The bike also needs to be as reliable as possible, so I don't want new fangled bits that'll be hard to fix or replace on route. I've heard that Trek are good for road bikes, are they also good for Touring bikes?
Would you get a women's bike? What are the advantages/disadvantages?
I've been told that smaller wheels will make uphills easier?
Is this true and are there any downsides to smaller wheels?
What about disc-breaks?
Or front suspension?
Any help and advice greatly appreciated!
I'm a total touring newbie, but I'm off to Italy for a month this summer and want to get a new bike for the trip.
I want the bike to be as light as possible with a good "granny gear" as I need all the help I can get uphill! The bike also needs to be as reliable as possible, so I don't want new fangled bits that'll be hard to fix or replace on route. I've heard that Trek are good for road bikes, are they also good for Touring bikes?
Would you get a women's bike? What are the advantages/disadvantages?
I've been told that smaller wheels will make uphills easier?
Is this true and are there any downsides to smaller wheels?
What about disc-breaks?
Or front suspension?
Any help and advice greatly appreciated!