So i am really new to all this and started training and preparing for summer. If all goes well i‘m planning to spend at least one mounth on my bike, either going towords Santiago de Compostella or just driving around in Italy.
First of all i have just one quedtion regarding gear.
The things im looking for right now:
1: a bicycle seat that is gentle with my buttocks
2: pedals. I know very little about this stuff yet but what im looking for is something where i can also ride barefoot and choose to be straped on. I don‘t like the clips
3: general information about everything regarding bags and package.
Asking this questions here bevcause i have no idea where to start my research.
Inhave the bike in the picture.
Thanks for your help in advance.
by wise_dwarf
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Saddle comfort is highly individual. You can measure the width of your sit bones and go from there but finding the right model is a bit of trial and error. Some shops might have saddles you can try out for a while. I recommend looking for a shop that does this as just buying several saddles can quickly get expensive.
Edit: padded bike shorts will also add comfort for your butt. Riding without one is basically a big no no these days.
Riding barefoot is a weird one. I have never seen anyone willing to ride barefoot if they didn’t have to. It is not recommended at all. If you mean riding with normals shoes and flat soles, there are pedals with straps however I personally wouldn’t feel comfortable since there isn’t really a release mechanism as with clipless pedals. You might just get stuck in them in a crash or something so I’d stick with flat pedals.
Bag choice is also somewhat individual preferred. Bikepacking usually refers to riding with a seatpack and dry bags strapped to the forks and a handlebar roll.
However there is no shame in riding with a rack and panniers if they suit your needs. The cube nuroad has eyelets to mount a Tubus Tara to the fork. They state that only that front rack is allowed to use on this bike. I’d advise to get a seatpack or rear rack and a handlebar roll before putting any weight on the fork as this will affect handling less.
If you need any specific advice, you need to be a bit more specific about your needs and preferences.