womans touring bike
tara1234
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Hi sorry for what is no doubt a massively repeated question but cant seem to find an answer relevant for me
So I am a thin, not very muscular (although getting stronger ) 5.8 women looking for touring bike. Will be doing mostly Europe around 4 weeks a time approx 50- 60miles a day not having to carry camping gear at the moment but possibly in future so don’t want to rule it out completely. Basically will be carrying absolute minimum in the way of touring stuff. Water , couple changes of clothes map etc.
So looking for bike suggestions- read loads about this and everyone seems to suggest buying this bike or that one and changing components .. However without wanting to be too crap this is totally outside of my range of experience ! I just want to get on a bike and ride it with out stressing too much about cranks derailleur’s chains etc hopefully one day I will be able to understand how to change all this stuff but at moment just want bike with wide range gears to get me up hills ( super fit / strong cycling partner to keep up with) light as possible , trouble free so nothing breaking snapping etc in middle of country. Under a £1000. Saw a trek 520 and cannondale T800 but cant find them on sale anymore so thinking they are not produced anymore but that’s the kind of thing I like the look of
Any help really really appreciated !
So I am a thin, not very muscular (although getting stronger ) 5.8 women looking for touring bike. Will be doing mostly Europe around 4 weeks a time approx 50- 60miles a day not having to carry camping gear at the moment but possibly in future so don’t want to rule it out completely. Basically will be carrying absolute minimum in the way of touring stuff. Water , couple changes of clothes map etc.
So looking for bike suggestions- read loads about this and everyone seems to suggest buying this bike or that one and changing components .. However without wanting to be too crap this is totally outside of my range of experience ! I just want to get on a bike and ride it with out stressing too much about cranks derailleur’s chains etc hopefully one day I will be able to understand how to change all this stuff but at moment just want bike with wide range gears to get me up hills ( super fit / strong cycling partner to keep up with) light as possible , trouble free so nothing breaking snapping etc in middle of country. Under a £1000. Saw a trek 520 and cannondale T800 but cant find them on sale anymore so thinking they are not produced anymore but that’s the kind of thing I like the look of
Any help really really appreciated !
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I recommend a Condor Heritage tourer. It will do fully loaded touring but is a lighter bike than some. It can be fitted with a variety of groupsets, including Deore for £949, which would give you wide range gears like a mountain bike. It is available in green or red. Good quality hand built wheels. It got 9/10 in Cycling Plus last year. Condor give you the a choice on all the other components. British designed, Italian made frame, bikes are assembled by Condor in London (and I reckon it is worth the trip to London to get fitted for one, they will courier the finished bike to you for £25 should you need that). It will be my next tourer!0
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Condor also make a lighter tourer - the Fratello, but it wouldn't be so good if and when you want to take camping gear, so the Heritage serves current and future use better.0
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Paul Hewitt has a good rep for touring bikes and will be able to spec and size the whole bike for you, including his handbuilt wheels.Facts are meaningless, you can use facts to prove anything that's remotely true! - Homer0
