hey there everyone,
we are planning a cycle trip around europe next summer, for about 5 months(hopefully mostly wild and paid camping), taking in scandanavia, eastern and western europe... never done something like this... but thought it would be a great way to see europe... and a great experience.... from the good to the bad....
we have been looking at second hand bicycles.... in fact meant to be looking at one in a couple of days which is apparently an tourer (advertised) but might be a hybrid... by company called falcon.... never heard of it, but then again we are not experienced riders(on internet not much info either)
Just a couple of questions maybe to help us on our way
- how many gears are probably recommended, i know it could be a broad question, but need to learn somewhere i guess
- are hybrid bikes suitable for touring, or are they more designed for city use (as they seem more in our price range 150-200 pounds)
- possibly anything of major importance to look at when buying secondhand
- also anything about the brand falcon i guess, since looking at one soon
I have been looking around this forum, and cannot seem to find this info, so sorry if im repeating things that have already been answered.
But i must say i have found plenty of other things that should differently help, if we decide to do this.... which i am 90% sure
thanks people
peace
meg and h
we are planning a cycle trip around europe next summer, for about 5 months(hopefully mostly wild and paid camping), taking in scandanavia, eastern and western europe... never done something like this... but thought it would be a great way to see europe... and a great experience.... from the good to the bad....
we have been looking at second hand bicycles.... in fact meant to be looking at one in a couple of days which is apparently an tourer (advertised) but might be a hybrid... by company called falcon.... never heard of it, but then again we are not experienced riders(on internet not much info either)
Just a couple of questions maybe to help us on our way
- how many gears are probably recommended, i know it could be a broad question, but need to learn somewhere i guess
- are hybrid bikes suitable for touring, or are they more designed for city use (as they seem more in our price range 150-200 pounds)
- possibly anything of major importance to look at when buying secondhand
- also anything about the brand falcon i guess, since looking at one soon
I have been looking around this forum, and cannot seem to find this info, so sorry if im repeating things that have already been answered.
But i must say i have found plenty of other things that should differently help, if we decide to do this.... which i am 90% sure
thanks people
peace
meg and h