Choosing a Touring Bicycle

Bicycle touring is a fun, and unique way to travel and explore your world. You can tour on just about any bike but a dedicated touring rig will make your trip much more enjoyable than riding on some old clunker you just pulled out of the garage. There are a variety of factors to consider when choosing a touring bike, including the type of bike (mountain vs. road), riding position, components, frame construction, and wheel size. The list of options for a touring rig is virtually endless and the final decision comes down to preference and budget.

The first thing to consider is what style of bike to get. You can tour on just about any kind of bike from mountain bikes to road bikes. Some people have even completed cross country tours on single speed “fixie” style track bikes. The most common types of bike for touring are steel road bikes and mountain bikes. If most of your tour will be on paved roads then you will probably want to go with a road bike, if you plan to ride mostly on trails, and dirt of gravel roads, the added durability of a mountain bike will help you get the most out of your tour.

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