1992 Roberts White Spider
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yes indeed very pretty 
Isn't it a bit luxurious to tour with a bike of that range ?
Apart from that consideration you may find your bike a bit short in the wheel base as you ride with a load. It generally requires a more stable (long) geometry to counterbalance the added weight on the rear. If your frame is made of light tubes you should be aware of not loading too much stuff, it could lead to cracks or bent parts, a shame really on that gem.
A longer top tube is also a usual feature on touring bikes as you don't really need a 120mm long stem and the ideal handlebar fitting is at saddle height (BASH : Bar at Saddle Height) for a more relax position.
But, that's just what I've learned in my experience of touring (ultimately 9 days between Dorset and Hampshire via Portsmouth, Stonehenge, Dorchester, Swanage and the New Forrest).
Cheers
Apart from that consideration you may find your bike a bit short in the wheel base as you ride with a load. It generally requires a more stable (long) geometry to counterbalance the added weight on the rear. If your frame is made of light tubes you should be aware of not loading too much stuff, it could lead to cracks or bent parts, a shame really on that gem.
A longer top tube is also a usual feature on touring bikes as you don't really need a 120mm long stem and the ideal handlebar fitting is at saddle height (BASH : Bar at Saddle Height) for a more relax position.
But, that's just what I've learned in my experience of touring (ultimately 9 days between Dorset and Hampshire via Portsmouth, Stonehenge, Dorchester, Swanage and the New Forrest).
Cheers
ninetytwo roberts
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karlomanx":14d9oksg said:
You are absolutely right about riding position re-stem length and saddle height, of course this set up makes for a nice flat-back profile but I've not had a massive issue with it, that said the last tours i did were in the mid nineties so (I) was probably more flexible then. It's the only bike I've ridden since 94, did have a Cannondale race frame too, so it's all I know.
I suppose the bike equivilant of touring in a Caterham 7 rather than a Kombi. Less comfort and you won't see as much so easily.
my genesis also has rack mounts and i use it as my day to day bike-commuting and shopping-no problem with slightly higher bottom bracket compared to a roughstuff though it is true that sometimes i clip rear panniers and fix them as far back on rack as i can-haven't tried long distance touring
