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    Choosing the right bike for touring

    Hello everyone! I'm looking for a bike to begin a touring project, but I know basically nothing about what to look for and which models are best. I often read that Giant bikes were great, so I chose these 4 that are currently for sale for about 50€ each in my area. Could someone knowledgable help me make the right choice ? I'll be doing a mix of road, gravel and sometimes trails. Thank you so much!

    by enz0w0

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    1. mediumclay on

      First you need to narrow it down to one that’s the right size for you. The first two are medium, the third is small and the last is large.

    2. enz0w0 on

      Furthermore, I’d like to know where to find the size charts for the old bikes. I can’t seem to find them anywhere (I’m 1.76m tall)

    3. Plasmodium0 on

      Giant are a big brand. I wouldn’t say they’re necessarily better than other bikes from reputable brands from the same era.

      Some of these bikes are steel, others are aluminium. Steel is traditionally the tourist’s choice sure to the supposed better ride quality, but aluminum is probably fine with decent tyres.

      Finally, as these are all non-drive-side photos, it’s hard to judge the quality of the drivetrain components. 

    4. Hour_Particular9777 on

      The first one I think is a Giant Iguana, which is a cromoly frame iirc and also has eyelets for a front rack on the forks. I think I’d go with that one personally providing it fits you and the components are functional. 

    5. audiomagnate on

      If by “touring” you mean long distance biking, you’re looking at the wrong kind of bikes. If I’m going more than around five miles or so I leave the flat bar bike at home.
      Edited a typo

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