I'm a 19 and planning my first tour. I've been a runner and swimmer forever and have recently gotten into biking. I bought a cannondale road bike with a CAAD8 frame last spring. I'm looking to start big by riding across the country.
I'm wondering if anyone has experience touring on a road bike. I'm sure I can switch out the tires, but i'm mainly concerned about whether the bike will be able to handle a loaded rear wheel and whether or not the handling will be greatly affected?
I'm hoping to not have to buy a special bike for this tour since most of my riding will be with racing in mind, and i'm trying to save up for a higher end race or tri bike.
I'm wondering if anyone has experience touring on a road bike. I'm sure I can switch out the tires, but i'm mainly concerned about whether the bike will be able to handle a loaded rear wheel and whether or not the handling will be greatly affected?
I'm hoping to not have to buy a special bike for this tour since most of my riding will be with racing in mind, and i'm trying to save up for a higher end race or tri bike.