I am planning to tour in Europe next year on a MTB with an Aluminium frame. I keep reading that it is better to use a steel frame because it is hard to get aluminium welded. Is aluminium more fragile than steel (on my frame it states that it is "heat treated")? Is it impossible to repair or does this just apply to very remote places where the technology is not available?
Also I have front suspension which I like but most tourers seem to use ordinary forks. I was intending to invest in an expensive Tubus "swing" rack which can be used with front suspension. Would I be better off converting to non-supension forks and getting a cheaper rack?
Advice/opinions would be appreciated.
Also I have front suspension which I like but most tourers seem to use ordinary forks. I was intending to invest in an expensive Tubus "swing" rack which can be used with front suspension. Would I be better off converting to non-supension forks and getting a cheaper rack?
Advice/opinions would be appreciated.