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Full of inspiration from this thread, I decided I want to do some touring too.
I thought my most suitable rig would be the 1989 Avanti, which has lived on the indoor trainer for the past 3 months so I can get my strength back after a bad accident. In fact I've never ridden this bike yet other than indoors.
I bought front and rear Axiom pannier racks and a Brooks Conquest saddle for it and began dreaming in Sustrans routes.
531? Check. Slack geometry? Check. Solid, reliable running gear? Check.
.....Rack mounts? Negative :facepalm: I completely overlooked that detail! :roll:
Doesn't even have eyelets or an effing bridge for mudguards!
But it's okay, I don't mind making brackets and fittings for it.
I also need to hacksaw the handy little pump pegs off so the rack can sit level.
The front racks didn't fit well either. I was told I'd need to purchase a special longer skewer..... I just used a spare rear on the front instead and it's fine
P clips for the fork legs should sort the top mounts out too but I'm thinking about making something more stout.
Once I've sorted those things and once I'm able to do the mileage on the trainer I'm going to put some suitable tyres on and do a 3 day wild camping trip for its maiden voyage, hopefully late May-June