Oct 5, 2004 · Touring - Have a dream to ride a bike across your state, across the country, or around the world? Self-contained or fully supported? Trade ideas, adventures, and more in our bicycle touring …

This is my only contribution and it isn't a great one. :) Heh, at least someone mentioned comparing pre vs. post war touring. British government film on cyclotouring in 1955.

1980 Motobecane Grand Touring - $250 My only qualm with it is the rust spots at the decal on the downtube, and I'm torn between keeping it for posterity or completely redoing the paint. By the …

Touring at that time could mean two things: a camping bike, or else simply a recreational bike used for a pleasant Sunday ride to see the sights. My up the street neighbor when I was a kid actually had this …

Touring Have a dream to ride a bike across your state, across the country, or around the world? Self-contained or fully supported? Trade ideas, adventures, and more in our bicycle touring forum. …

Dec 8, 2012 · I need to sell my 1984 Specialized Expedition, 56 cm. I bought it new and have traveled thousands of miles on it, but I'm not as tall as I was then, and it's a bit too large for me now. It's all …

The reason touring bikes tend to have long chain stays is to allow that rear load to at least be brought inside the rear axle, even if it can't be even with it. Unfortunately, back when touring got re-ignited it …

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1985 (?) Raleigh Portage Touring Seen this specific ad on the eBay / CL listing thread, and was in contact with the owner yesterday. In need of a daily commuter, pretty basic bike. Good price / worth it?