Retrobike Touring.

[The History Man]

Re: Retro MTB Touring.

Using a little butane job. Controllable but did burn the corned beef hash. 2kg is just the start. That's a six can pack of cokes in my mind. I reckon I can double that without much more expense, just being careful. Thinking of another trip in October. Weather will be more 'interesting'.

 

[NeilM]

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Bringing this thread back to life with my experiment.

I have been looking at both 700c and 26" wheeled tourers, but was advised that a 1990's mtb can be turned into a capable touring bike, so I splashed out £16.50 on a Trek 830.

First job will be to strip everything down, clean, asses and lube.

The bike has had so little use from new that it still has moulding whiskers on the tyres.

Plans are to change the stem or maybe the bars, saddle to Brooks B17 or similar, new pedals, 9 speed conversion, new tyres and then see how it rides.

Racks and pannier hunt underway with Blackburn racks looking favourite along with Ortlieb or Carradice panniers, but we will see what comes up s/h initially.

I'm aiming to get it ready for some testing over winter and then a couple of test runs down into West Somerset or over to Brecon, after that, we will see.

 

[troje]

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Good choice. 26" wheels for stability, rigid steel for durability. A small invest in a new chain, brakepads, headset and bottom bracket won't set you down much and is worth it!

 

[troje]

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Oh and new cabling maybe!

 

[NeilM]

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Stem looks like it could be OK, but I will strip the bike right down, just to make sure there are no hidden horrors. It will then be rebuilt, using some original and some different parts, as if it were a fresh build.

 

[Mike Muz]

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I could give that Elite bottle cage a loving home, Neil!

Mike

 

[NeilM]

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It's yours Mike.

I'm sure you'll soon have a matching white saddle and bar tape to go with it. :mrgreen:

 

[Mike Muz]

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It's yours Mike.

I'm sure you'll soon have a matching white saddle and bar tape to go with it. :mrgreen:

Ooh, you bitch!

Er, I mean, thanks

 

[RobMac]

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It's yours Mike.

I'm sure you'll soon have a matching white saddle and bar tape to go with it. :mrgreen:

Ain't that the truth

 

[Mike Muz]

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