Hi everyone! I’ve been commuting on a bike for 4 years in Boston and am very comfortable on this 1990’s Trek Antelope. It is very heavy, having a solid steel frame, so it can be more of a workout when riding. I want to start bikepacking and I can’t afford to buy a bike just for that right now. Could this be suitable for a two or three day trip on mostly pavement? Thank you!
by Kindly_Painting8237
6 Comments
Looks good to me! The best bike is gonna be the one you’re comfortable on. Steel frame is pretty common for touring bikes.
And looks like you’ve already got a rear rack. Go for it!
Definitely! As they say, the best bikepacking bike is the one you have.
send it!
Honestly, this is absolutely perfect. I used a very similar old steel bike for my first trips and it was all I needed.
I don’t see why not! I hope you have a ton of fun, OP
My buddy road across America with a Trek like that. Panniers are great for road touring, but not so great for single tracks in the woods. So, I would stick to pavement and easy gravel paths.