Show us your expedition bike

[hamster]

We had great fun with the trailer - as they got bigger my sons moved onto a tandem, here when we did the Devon Coast to Coast (7 year old on the back of the tandem, 4 year old in the trailer).

Also I struck off on my own with one of them to the D-Day beaches in Normandy. Here is a heavy object:

...with a Churchill AVRE in the background.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Lovely thread.
I love go get lost bike rides.

Heart is for the GT Tachyon, is there any more pics/build information?

 

[Titiritero]

What is the difference between expedition and touring bikes? They are supposed to be more rugged?

I think I've posted them already, but some of mine (mostly gone, as I usually sell or donate them at the end of our trips)



1991 Scott Windriver, pulling a Chariot trailer on the left. 1993 Trek 820, pulling a tag-along, on the right. In the Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia



Our honeymoon cycling Cuba on a Cycle Wolf and Bergamont random mtbs from the mid to late 90's



In Ladakh, Indian Himalayas, with a 1991 Cignal Silverado

And some more I have to search... No better than a cheap but sturdy 90's MTB to go on expeditions. You can throw it to the roof of a bus, park in front on the road-side restaurant, or leave behind at the end of the trip instead of searching for a bike box somewhere in the a** of the world...

 

[Hombre]

does this qualify as an adventure bike? it is an Author Ronin (MY 2017). TBH the most relevant adventure was to build it from bore-stock to this stage, nothing really exciting ride on it, a few family excursions and a few other outings. I have had it for a few years now, but I am still not sure whether I like it or not. the frame itself is a nice, triple-butted one but the fork is a bit harsh, maybe a more compliant one would be a good tune-up. the ride is smooth, similar to my '90's mtb's. neither the frame or the fork have much space, so 40mm tyres are the max which can be used, it is a limiting factor, though. ironically, lately I think about build it back to drop-bar format with bar-end shifters (or cheap brifters).

 

[NWisGooderest!]

Aren’t all bikes main purpose is to take you on an adventure?!
Thought that was the whole point of those contraptions.

 

[Titiritero]

does this qualify as an adventure bike? it is an Author Ronin (MY 2017). TBH the most relevant adventure was to build it from bore-stock to this stage, nothing really exciting ride on it, a few family excursions and a few other outings. I have had it for a few years now, but I am still not sure whether I like it or not. the frame itself is a nice, triple-butted one but the fork is a bit harsh, maybe a more compliant one would be a good tune-up. the ride is smooth, similar to my '90's mtb's. neither the frame or the fork have much space, so 40mm tyres are the max which can be used, it is a limiting factor, though. ironically, lately I think about build it back to drop-bar format with bar-end shifters (or cheap brifters).

The bike looks fine for an adventure, but I would add a bigger cassette or another smaller chainring at the front if you plan to ride loaded...

 

[Hombre]

The bike looks fine for an adventure, but I would add a bigger cassette or another smaller chainring at the front if you plan to ride loaded...

yep, great advice, but I do not ride with luggage, so this gearing (39*11-36) is sufficient most of the time.

 

[The History Man]

 

[zygote2k]

I did 3 days in the C&O canal during the DC lockdown on this 82 Ritchey Everest.
85# as pictured.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

I did 3 days in the C&O canal during the DC lockdown on this 82 Ritchey Everest.
85# as pictured.

Nice bike, what centre stand is that and what is the green roll strapped to the top tube?