Budget touring gearing - too low?

[pigman]

A tourer (as opposed to a bike that has been used for touring) has mudguards surely

 

[Jamesbike]

On my tourer I run as low as a 19" gear. It still propels me faster than walking uphill. Typically it's easier to start a couple of gears higher then click down and settle. It gets a bike with camping gear up Devon lanes.

I feel your pain.

The Romans never made it to Devon!!

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

A tourer (as opposed to a bike that has been used for touring) has mudguards surely

Yes they do.

 

[Splatter Paint]

Ive never geared that low, so ask as a genuine question. When one gears that low, is there not a problem staying upright..... low speed, uphill, heavy bike, potential for wheelspin and/or wheelieing ?

If you’re really, really smooth pedalling and seated it is ok.