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07-08-2020, 10:56 PM
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Multi day touring / adventure bike
Seeking some advice from the experts here. The wife and I are keen to do some multi day rides (10 - 15 days).
I am wondering about the type of bike that would be best. I am thinking either a touring bike or gravel/adventure bike, I there much difference between them? It will need to have the capacity for front and rear racks and full fenders. I am leaning towards a steel frame to keep the budget reasonable as we will be purchasing quite a bit of gear like tent, sleeping bags, ect.... Riding surface will be a mix of gravel and pavement. I have been looking at Kona and Bombtrack online, are there other brands you think are better that I should check out? Do you think 650 or 700 wheels would be better? Any advice from experienced multi day tourers out their would be most appreciated!! Thanks 
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07-08-2020, 11:14 PM
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Look at the SOMA Saga touring bike frame. Very well made bike. Not a ton of money. You can choose your own components because you buy the frame and parts seperately.
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#3
07-08-2020, 11:20 PM
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For a true touring and adventure only bike I would look no further than Tumbleweed.
http://www.tumbleweed.cc/store/prospector Disclaimer--I know Daniel and hes a great guy and an excellent mechanic. You can read about his philosophy and watch the short doc of him riding thru the Peruvian Andes--but his whole thing is "if it breaks when I'm out there will I be able to limp home, fix it or get it fixed at a shop ANYWHERE" He designs the bikes with those and comfort in mind.
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07-08-2020, 11:28 PM
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Are you thinking new or used? What is your budget range? I'm guessing that your location may play into the equation.
Surly LHT is probably the most popular touring bike right now in the USA.
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07-08-2020, 11:29 PM
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What's the gearing range on those?
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07-08-2020, 11:32 PM
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It will need to be capable of carrying sleeping setup and and multiple days of food and cooking rig?
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07-08-2020, 11:35 PM
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07-08-2020, 11:36 PM
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Also, I forgot to mention we are located in Australia.
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07-08-2020, 11:47 PM
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Especially since you're in AUS, it's hard to ignore the Curve Kevin of Steel. Well worth checking out among the nearly endless options in the category these days.
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#10
07-09-2020, 12:26 AM
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His and hers?
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07-09-2020, 05:59 AM
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Ive been on a surly midnight special for a few months now and love it. I’ve been using it as a go anywhere road/gravel/trail bike and it does not disappoint.
It is one of the best handling and riding bikes I’ve been on.
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07-09-2020, 09:12 AM
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All on roads or some off road? And paved or unpaved? That’s a huge point of divergence in touring/bikepacking setups, and will determine what bike and racks/bags you purchase.
Oh and gravel/adventure bikes are a huge category, some are suitable for touring and some aren’t, just depends. IMO 650b is nice if you like fat tires because between saddlebags, racks, and fenders clearance can be tight with 700c
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#15
07-09-2020, 09:54 AM
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Soma Saga
I'll second the Saga. I probably have 20k miles on mine so far, and it still handles anything with aplomb... Including kid hauling these days.
Mine was the first generation - back when everyone was concerned that disc brakes would leave you stranded on your backwoods tour of Tanzania. I am sure that the current disc version is even better. I am a huge fan of Arkel panniers, as well. The attachment is simple and very solid, customer support is incredible, and I like being able to organize a bit.
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