Posted by Johnny Sunset aka Tom Sherman on 03/01/06 03:23

Peter Signorini wrote:
> "Peter Signorini" wrote:
> > You can do this type of tour on a conventional bike, and others have.
> > Take a look at:
> > http://www.mark-ju.net/
>
> Or take a look what the Germans get up to:
> http://www.mountainbike-expedition-team.de/
>
> And the Danes:
> http://www3.utsidan.se/corax-e/2002/2002ker.htm
> http://www.adserballe.com/
>
> All done on standard rigid MTBs with full panniers and BOB trailer at times.
> Carrying the load for extreme cold conditions can be done as easily as on a
> recumbent.

A very heavily loaded upright can be a problem at low speeds or walking
the bike, as it is statically unstable. In addition, the upright is
much less comfortable for a considerable number of people.

--
Tom Sherman - Behind the Cheddar Curtain

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