touring

  1. Art Deco

    Camping, Glamping, Bikamping

    So this is my way ... closer to Glamping than Bikamping. I saw this family tent in a KOA or similar campground in Texas. They ( 2 adults, 2 girls, 1 10yo, 1 5yo ) began their journey in Portland Oregon. There is no sag wagon or even a support car.
  2. N

    Almost time! Sun Trip Europe 2021: 33 Countries 10,000km

    The 1,000km Prologue "warmup" leg starts 1 June 2021. And here's a general presentation on the event: General Presentation The adventure rules: Adventure Rules Finally, the technical rules: Technical Rules To get a taste of what's to come, there's a 1 hr. docu about the 2018 France to China...
  3. Johnny Trek

    Super commuter or hard tail?

    Upgrades to my super commuter +7. I upgraded the purion display to the Kiox, Swapped out the carbon fork for some Rock shox suspension and then I installed a Topeak rack and bag.
  4. Sierratim

    Vado touring?

    My wife and I are planning an unsupported bike tour up Oregon's Willamette Valley this Summer, plus a few side trips. We've done a number of supported bike tours with mechanical bikes. This will be our first unsupported bike tour and our first on ebikes. We won't be "bikepacking". We'll be...
  5. M

    Range 100 Miles Giant Road-E.

    Giant 2018 Road-E+ - Range 100 mile Yes, I just rode 100 miles on one battery charge. The Bike - 2018 Road-E+. Yamaha 500WH. Set up with Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires. 700*38C. Great tire last set road 10,000 miles with no flats. Bike set up for touring and comfort. Cain Creek Thudbuster...
  6. L

    need suggestions for ebike for Vermont hills

    I live in Vermont - every way to bike is up or down steep hills. I'm looking for a high quality e-bike for road use, touring, and commuting around town. It needs to go on paved and dirt roads but not rough off-road terrain. I would like the bike to be comfortable; I'm not a racer so no need...
  7. JoeBurbidge

    Touring on a Stromer: long distance riding

    Hi everyone, Anyone out there done a long ride over several days on a Stromer? I have been looking around for blogs or forum posts but haven't had any luck... A friend and I are going to ride 900 miles (1,500km) by Stromer ST2 from Belgium to Spain. We have done a few long rides but nothing...
  8. L

    Petite looking for car replacement

    I am a petite ( 5'1") woman currently on a Surly which I love but am interested in buying an ebike for the steep hills in my neighborhood in Los Angeles. My wants: upright position, commuting and touring ( 60+ miles), removable and lockable battery and computer, quiet,comfortable ride with...
  9. 5threeone

    Qwic Smart Urban Folder

    This Dutch made e-bike was my eventual choice after some months of searching. It has proved to be exactly what I needed. The quality of build is almost entirely of non-corrosive parts. Now after six months of use through summer and into winter I truly have become attached to the e-bike...
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