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Building a Touring Bike. Advice.

  • 26-08-2010 01:19PM
    #1
    Planet X
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,096 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    Planning to either get a Surly LHT (26") or Bob Jackson (700c)World Tour (for going to the shop for a pint a milk).

    Chainsets;

    I see some people using MTB triples on their tourers as opposed to Road triples. Why is this? I was planning on getting a Road Triple. Is the MTB triple just for lower gearing or or they built stronger or something.
    GB Cycles for eg, Campag. Triple for 85 quid. Seems good?

    http://www.gbcycles.co.uk/eshop.asp?wci=product&wce=CSC02RECT01&desc=CAMPAGNOLO+RECORD+TRIPLE+CHAINSET



    Gear changing;

    Have a set of 80's Campag down tube shifters. Planning on using them because of the simplicity as opposed to possible probs. with STI and the likes. Any reason why not to use down tube shifters?


    Saddles:

    Most likely a Brooks. Any recommendations as to which one? What are the differences as they can range vastly in prices?

    Wheels;

    Would like to get a Schmidt Dynamo front with light obviously. Worth it? Extra expense.


Comments

  • #2
    rottenhat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,352 ✭✭✭rottenhat


    I haven't done much in the way of touring but:

    1. yes, it's for lower gearing.

    2. if you're carrying a load on the front of the bike e.g. large bar bag or low-riders, you may not want to take your hand off the bars to shift - hence bar-end shifters are more popular on tourers. Aside from that, no reason not to use downtube shifters.

    3. start with the basic Brooks B17 - it's one of the cheapest, is suited to a fairly upright position on the bike, and breaks in easily. The more expensive ones all have titanium saddle rails which seems like a bit of a frippery on a bike that's not going to be a featherweight.

    4. I want one too but they aren't cheap, especially when you factor in the lights. You could do without to start, then see if you feel the need later.


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