Here are some popular, commonly available touring bikes, in no particular order…
1. Trek 520
Features: Steel frame with 700c wheels. Shimano Deore components. Bontrager back rack. Classic drop handlebars.
Cost: $1,400 U.S. for the 2012 model.
Website: http://www.trekbikes.com
2. Santos Travelmaster
Features: Dutch built. Loads of options to customise the bike just the way you want it. Steel or aluminium frame. 26” or 700c wheels. Belt drive, Rohloff hub or derailleur. 24 colours.
Cost: From $1,700 U.S.
Website: http://www.santosbikes.com
3. Thorn Sherpa
Features: A sturdy expedition touring bike, with steel frame and derailleur from a well regarded UK builder.
Cost: From $1,700 U.S.
Website: http://www.sjscycles.com
4. Surly Long Haul Trucker
Features: One of the most popular choices for a midrange touring bike, with a great reputation for reliability and comfort. Steel frame with 26” or 700c wheels. Disc or rim brakes.
Cost: $1,100 U.S.
Website: http://www.surlybikes.com
5. Fahrrad Manufaktur TX-400
Features: Rohloff or derailleur equipped. Steel. 26” wheels. Choice of ladies frame.
Cost: From $1,700 U.S.
Website: http://www.fahrradmanufaktur.de
6. Tout Terrain Silkroad
Features: Flat bars, Rohloff hub or derailleur. Disc brakes. Can accommodate suspension fork. Integrated rack with 40kg capacity. 60mm tire clearance. Made in Europe.
Cost: From $2,400 U.S.
Website: http://www.tout-terrain.de
7. Ridgeback Panorama
Features: Shimano Deore hubs and derailleur. Drop handlebars. Steel frame. SPD pedals. Can be upgraded to include racks, better gearset.
Cost: From $2,000 U.S.
Website: http://www.ridgeback.co.uk
These are but a few of the many bikes to choose from. There are also a multitude of small bike builders and local companies producing fantastic touring bikes, so search around the web to see if there are any in your area.
Also worth a read is the Adventure Cycling Association’s annual guide to buying a touring bike.
12th July 2014 at 2:15 pm #
Hi everyone.
Have this crazy idea about riding from N.Z back to the u.k I’m traveling at the moment of foot and will be heading to N.Z this year.
Dose anyone have any contacts where I’d be able to sit down with the shop and build a bike for such a journey.
Have never done a bike ride with distance so I know nothing, but this crazy little idea just won’t leave me a lone….. How do I do it ???
Regards
Shaun.
3rd August 2015 at 10:22 am #
Hey Shaun,
where are you with your idea? I’m planning to ride from NZ to France in next march 2016… Do you have any contact that can be helpfull ?
Cheers
Alex
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