Honest answers please.
Total novice planning to take this fairly cheap and cheerful Reid Urban S bike with 32mm tyres for a months touring in Vietnam (Saigon to Hanoi) – sticking to the road as much as possible.
Is it suitable or am I going to have a horrible time?
I’m not looking for a high end spec top of the range bike but just want some reassurance this is still suitable (and still enjoyable!).
The alternative would be to buy a bike when I’m there, so you reckon that’s a better option. Thanks!
by VanillaCheesecake_1
5 Comments
I wouldn’t say it’s ideal, but it’ll work for sure. It’s always a balance of how much you’re willing to throw down. Sometimes the best set up is the one you have.
Don’t just go into it hoping you guessed correctly. Do a few weekend trips packed down accordingly and see how it goes and what you want to change. If you can get by for a week you can get by for a month. Think about repairs if something breaks.
I personally don’t like having all the weight on the back, but I have done a 2 week trip with a similar set up and had a great time. Even if you have problems and get rained on every day you’ll probably still have a decent time, that’s touring.
Not heavy touring but sure 👌
How uncomfortable do you want to be and how much risk do you want to take is the real question 🙋♂️
You can tour on almost anything that you can pedal.
I’ve seen people touring on worse.
I’d say make sure it’s serviced, and do a trial run with a weekend trip.
I would fit wider tires just for the comfort. At least 40mm would do it.
Absolutely. You don’t need a 3000€ Gravel bike to do Bikepacking