Top 9 Touring Bikes in 2019 (Cycle Travel Overload)

[@lindahill7895]

*love my **Latest.Bike** it rides very nice ive been wanting one for a while now and now that i got one im very happy with it*

[@livinonmybike4051]

Any bike will do!I get my bikes from the local dump,one bike from the Pt Fairy dump in vic.OZ.rode it for ages,touring aswell, wish I never got rid of it My latest aluminium framed hybrid for $20 AUD. no prob's

[@fernandosegui1]

GENESIS TOUR DE FER 30 BY FAR!!!!!!!!

[@anthonyg9620]

I actually have a Marin Four Corners. I've had it for a little over a year and have put about 3000 miles on it and love it. I've used the Tubus Logo Evo rear rack and Tubus Tara lowrider front rack with Ortlieb front and rear panniers for my commuting and shopping tasks. Highly recommended because of the specs at this price point as well as just being a tough commuting, touring bike.

[@JackoAgun]

My best touring bike is Federal Amazone, made in Indonesia.

[@leonhartcoreman]

🤣lol

[@VainqueurRoy]

I bought a trek al4 gravel. I orderd a new stem, 40 degrees for a comfortabel position. It got drop bars and mudguards and a shimano tiagra and disc brakes. I'm with happy with it. I think any bike can be a touring bike i guess. 👍 Great video, thx 4 sharing.

[@mpt12345]

I got Fuji Touring and absolutely love it! Hands down best bike that doesn't break the bank and leaves you with cash to spend on actual travel. Off season you can grab a rim-brake version for as low as $500

[@mikevasiljevs412]

Got a Fuji disk. I love it; cool retro-looking fork. Want to get 650b wheels with thicker tyres for offroading. I think frame got clearance for 57 mm / 2.25 inch wide tyres.

[@davehowell6453]

Cheers mate - very helpful. Just turned 65 and planning to head into the New Zealand sunset on my touring bike. Lord willing to cycle until I get my telegram from the Queen! God bless, Dave

[@codeyorgillpodcast]

Dave Howell hey Dave! Sounds like a great time mate.. I am planning a trip in New Zealand hopefully after covid soon too! All the best ;)

[@tomar5e115]

Did you end up making the trip?

[@bruin4937]

Really good and informative video, thank you! The vast majority of the bikes you covered are ones I have been considering as my next bike. I'm also interested in a few more Surlys, too, such as the Bridge Club, Ogre, and Troll. And, the last few that you listed aren't ones that I even knew about, but they look to be very good models that deserve to be checked out further. Thanks again! Liked and subscribed!

[@codeyorgillpodcast]

Hey glad the video helped.. Thanks!!

[@medianexchanges]

the best touring bike there is the one between your legs

[@BangTheRocksTogether]

Yeah, unless the bike between your legs is a piece of junk.

[@marccarter1350]

Are these bikes that you have experience of riding extensively? Or just named brands you think might be decent? Every bike you mentioned is off the self garbage! The best touring cycle brand did not even get a mention. Thorn. Hand-built British bikes. It informs me of the limitations of your knowledge. Not one of the bikes that you recommended had hub gears. A derailleur geared cycle touring, lol, no thanks!!

[@swivelkeyring3512]

kinda dislike how a lot of these brands aren't easily available in my country (and my budget) 😂 edit: actually surprised Marin four corners being mentioned, it's rare to see people mentioning that bike

[@CycleTravelOverload]

Where are you from??

[@swivelkeyring3512]

@@CycleTravelOverload hi, didn't expected a reply but I'm from malay 😄 because the currency my budget is at most 1000$ which is usually budget/entry level for touring bike Not to mention distributor for popular brand are scarce / not as common

[@lweleven3423]

Useful info….I’m on the fence I want a comfy bike I’m not going to tour the world but some 3/4 night trips and who knows maybe I will do longer . I understand most tourers are steel but I wonder if a alloy will be up to what I need . Struggling to find many alloy tourers so maybe I’ll have to build something. I do want flat bars or maybe butterfly bars

[@Givi_and_Wolf]

99% это "городские" велосипеды приспособленные под туринг. Их ореал дорог асфальт и легкое кантри. Реально дающих свободу выбора пути мало. На мой взгляд лучший из них Трек 920. Он одинаково легко катит и по асфальту и по гравию и по горным тропам. Очень устойчивый и управляемый байк. Даже с 4 сумками на двух багажниках он остаётся самым безопастным в управлении.

[@muzkat101]

I put too many miles on my old touring bike than I can remember; it was a 23", 1985 (in midnight blue) Schwinn Voyageur SP - At 24lbs unloaded, it was by far the absolute Japanese built and best value for a road touring bike ever build - pound-for-pound and component-to-component better than Trek for the day. HOWEVER, the nearer, ergonomically designed 'hybrid' road-cross bikes offer far better comfort than the old-style 'straight crossbar' design, and many components today are far better too. But honestly, I'd still use my old Schwinn Voyageur SP today over anything new.

[@michaelunlikain1976]

Great..can we be friends..ty

[@HansensUniverseT-A]

I have the Surly Pugsley 2014 model, it's the best bike I've had, i use it for touring, great here in Norway where roads aren't always that great.

[@andreashoppe1969]

I wanna go touring in norway! What clothes to bring for warm nights? Thanks!

[@brendanberry6263]

I have the Trek 920 because I was looking for that do-anything off-road capable touring bike and I can't state how pleased I am with it enough. Favorite bike I've owned. Can really handle its own off-road and just eats miles (once I replaced the saddle with a Brooks).

[@HassanDibani]

I swear by Koga bikes, best on the market.

[@bicycleandrccars568]

trek 520 the best

[@tiltil9442]

@@bicycleandrccars568 koga

[@Ego_Katana]

Trek 520 - CroMoly frame, aluminum fork: Scratches head.

[@comedyman112]

Why do touring bikes use road bike handlebars? And why do they use bar end shifters?

[@fredericksullivan1341]

Road bike handlebars give you more grip positions to use because your hands get tired of being in the same position all the time. The The furthest I’ve ever gone in one day was 160 miles that was with 100 pounds of gear 16 hours . . Whoever today I don’t try to go for such long periods of time . Last year I nearly died from Rhabdomyolysis which can be caused by many things dehydration medications muscle breakdown and many other things you should look this up before any Long trips are undertaken. I believe that plug shifters are best for touring because if you were creeping up a hill you tend to grow slower having plug shifters allows you to grab the outside of the handlebars where you have the most leverage allowing you to have much more stability it becomes very difficult to balance under 5 miles an hour under 4 miles an hour it is nearly impossible another reason why I like plug shifters is that I cannot find a decent mirror other than a mirror cycle mirror that’s used on the old fashion brake levers. I have a mirror on both sides and carry extra parts because the repairs are only available by mail you will understand why it’s necessary to have two mirrors if you end up on a long tour . Changing positions on the bike seat the right mirror is handy also it is handy for riding in the left side of the lane when you have to turn left is nearly impossible to turn left from the right hand side of the lane you typically have to stop and cross the road which is much more difficult. Do not use dual earbuds while riding you should listen to the traffic tire slap and look in the mirror to be sure they are not going to hit you I learned this the hard way and was hit by a car going 60 miles an hour it was a hit-and-run and I had to get myself off the road and get my own help. Best of luck I hope you get to see this be safe

[@comedyman112]

@@fredericksullivan1341 thanks for the time to write this. I can understand road handlebars for different hand positions, but to me, it still looks incredibly difficult to move hands into the drops for every shift.

[@kevingary7018]

@@comedyman112 Bar end sifters are simple to use and easy to repair while out on the road. Typically while I commute or tour, I'm not shifting a lot. This type of cycling is not competitive, so dropping your hand to reach the sifter is not really a big deal.

[@nigelmccomb8106]

My Cannondale is bulletproof. It’s a 2008.

[@c.p.7266]

Your custom LHT was the best of the bunch :)

[@karenringer5995]

What is the smallest frame .I am only 5 ft1

[@Mowikan]

Great video. Small tip: next glasses please with coating. So your glasses don’t act as mirror.

[@teplotexnik]

Ordered Fuji with V-brakes...eager to try it out :)

[@0bob0cya]

Canonndale CADD 3. Beautiful touring bike. Been Europe 15 times. Rear panniers and a handle bar bag.

[@nigelmccomb8106]

I love my Cannondale.

[@franciscomalanho9585]

Did you check the Cinelli Hobo

[@laurentgril1045]

just one question? what's your accent? I'm French and teaching English and I'm very interested in varieties of English. Laurent Merci!!!!

[@CycleTravelOverload]

Bonjour!! I am Australian.. Love your country, beautiful place.

[@drixmtb803]

I love to travel and to bike

[@pgreenx]

Fargo all day, all roads

[@neilsaunders3752]

Hi have Raleigh bike is tour best for me

[@Merkeuroney]

I have a Cannondale Touring 1 and really like it

[@mysurlytrucker7510]

Hi cody I have the LHT its just so good it really surprised me, I have the sram shifters works great 9 speed 11 to 36, triple front 22 ,32 42 the big surprise for me has been how good the Schwalbe marathon plus tour tyres are ,not the usual, ie how good for not getting punctured, but how well they roll i wasn't expecting them to roll well I like most probably got them for the puncture resistance.

[@waggaclint]

Loving your channel great info mate, I was wondering are you quoting the pricing in U.S. dollars

[@CycleTravelOverload]

Thanks 😊 Yes mate in USD

[@bikedreamer9345]

What about trek crossrip3?

[@josephhaddakin7095]

I've got the 920 & it's even better than you could imagine.

[@CycleTravelOverload]

Awesome stuff!! It is a stunning looking bike!!

[@stristan6302]

I’m currently buying a 920. So excited!

[@josephhaddakin7095]

@@stristan6302 you're gonna love it!

[@CycleTravelOverload]

@@stristan6302 enjoy!!!

[@MaNi-cn7to]

@@josephhaddakin7095 how is 920 compare to 520 on long road distans?

[@franzbeckis3224]

Where is Cinelli Hobootleg?

[@otto874]

I am goin with a shimano 11 speed hub and an hub dynamo and a straith bar a hydraulic disc brakes wich i think is the is a very nice combitation of parts with very litle maintenence

[@mrjono999]

11 speed and hydro is crazy for proper touring. 9 speed and cable brakes is the way to have reliability.

[@Juan-skye]

Good bikes but forget good touring bikes like koga, velotraum an co-motion

[@evanbrugge]

Juanma DZ And Santos, ToutTerrain, Gaastra, Idworkx, Avaghon, VSF...

[@shuponahmed]

vsf fahrradmanufaktur tx-800. my next touring bike..

[@neeleshkushte6023]

I need some help. Four Corners or Trek 520. I am confused. FC is good on the budget, while the 520 has an impressive gear ratio. The FC is advertised as a gravel bike whereas the 520 is a traditional touring rig which can be outfitted with wider tires. I am looking for a touring machine which I can take around almost anywhere and which can be comfortable over bad roads.

[@okcjoesos]

How would a bike like the priority 600 hold up as an adventure tourer?

[@CycleTravelOverload]

It might be a okay option but it seems best for a daily commuter, road rambler, and gravel grinder.. There seems like better options out there for adventure touring... Although the Pinion is appealing on this bike..

[@tarasbulba7114]

could you speak italian please? i dont speak english

[@CycleTravelOverload]

Sorry 😐 subtitles?

[@flpirate45]

Great review on the touring bikes. Every bike is all the best on the market. I'm having a hard time choosing one. I need to play the Lottery so I can buy all of them. Thanks

[@hounpeter5184]

every bike all drop bar

[@kaloyan2778]

I could only afford to get a 2nd hand bike and have a trekking female frame one. Could someone tell me if there are big structural disadvantages to a female frame? It's no the type with just 1 tube on the bottom, it has 2 tubes but the top one is horizontal, but at an approx 30degree angle

[@RPRIMICI]

No Koga in your list.. too pricey?

[@odgreenoutdoors20]

Goes to the website but I can’t find you or your blogs?

[@CycleTravelOverload]

Hello sorry about that we are working to get it back up and going. We have been growing so much lately and the site crashed from all the traffic we are getting.. Should be up very soon....

[@harmanvi]

Bro I am watching first time your video I am from India, I am looking for touring bije thank it has helped me a lot, but prices here are very high as compared to what you have told, appreciate your time and effort bro, ooh I also subscribed to the channel keep the spirits high see you someday.

[@harmanvi]

Bro can you guide from where I can buy a used bike. I mean which site. In usa and outof us too

[@phillharris3154]

Vivente is an Australian Company. They make some great touring bikes and not all that expensive to post to India.

[@truth-Hurts375]

The best touring bike in the world is the one you got.I see people buy $6 000 touring bikes to do a $1 000 tour....😂😂🤔

[@jameo1095]

Hi, I'm looking for a bike that's not as much of a forward race position, last summer I bought a 2006 fuji roubaix pro and found that the forward race position was a pain in the neck for me from having my head tilted up, but I really liked the 23mm wide tires because how well they ride, I wouldn't mind going up in size on the tires but not so much that it will slow me down a lot, any suggestions?

[@anjnasingh3839]

You just solved my biggest problem of last 2 year's.

[@boskop7094]

What was that?

[@ellerybice3787]

You’re in the lens style is welcome, but keep you’re hands out of my face please.

[@neilsaunders3752]

Raleigh

[@ianholloway1601]

I enjoyed the review. Really useful in helping me make some clear decisions.

[@keremmoral6913]

I advice that to Carraro Crt World touring bike.Regards.

[@CycleTravelOverload]

Seems like a good option.. The Butterfly bars are my fav for touring, so comfortable.. Also is the model you are looking at alloy? I prefer steel bikes for touring.. But seems all well when it comes to build design and gearing..

[@newcan1701]

@@CycleTravelOverload a complete garbage bike

[@reginaldbs8841]

advise if triban 100 btwin is good for long tour

[@mosheanidjar4642]

exelent video which is the best site to buy parts in usa

[@NitaFunnyVideo]

Any bike with back carrier is touring bike nice.

[@AbhishekJoshi]

Are cross-country bikes good for touring? I want to buy Trek X-Caliber 9 but I doubt if it can be used for long touring.

[@kevinchambers2612]

Frankly, you should look at and review the CoOp AD1.1 (sold by REI). It is as tough or tougher than the Surly LHT, comes with great equipment including front and rear racks, Schwalbe tires and, brakes (TRP cable actuated hydraulic centerlock discs) ,a 3x10 drive train with classic trekking ratios. and a robust 4130 Chromoly steel frame with classic touring geometry making it durable and extremely comfortable. It ready to tour right off the sales floor and you will retain about $300 in YOUR pocket for all your other gear.

[@pittualang7067]

Good Job

[@CycleTravelOverload]

Thank you!!

[@mclvstac]

no flat bar love ;(

[@CycleTravelOverload]

Maybe they desire a whole video for flats 😉

[@bobby3704]

Thank you x 3

[@BadaiRimba]

is there a significant difference between biketouring and bikepacking,....I am Cyclist from Indonesia

[@CycleTravelOverload]

Hey yes there is some differences.. Bikepacking is generally a lighter attempt at bike travel.. With less gear and the use of bike bags compared to a large 4 x pannier setup...

[@SinnerSince1962]

Trek 520: $1500 for Alivio? No. I'll pass.

[@sekenpolansky5008]

yeah... the brand makes it expensive

[@scafT]

alot of cons with the 520 2020. poor paint finish. alloy fork. bontrager 24spoke rims (read a few people experience broken spokes). no mudguards. the thing ive read which disappointed buyers was the paint finish. chips easily.

[@TMooh11]

@@scafT I'm thinking about buying the 2021. Have you heard anything like that from the new one?

[@scafT]

@@TMooh11 hi man, its basically the same bike: 99spokes.com/compare?bikes=trek-520-2020,trek-520-disc-2021 anyway there was a mistake with my last post with regards to spoke count,its 36 spoke which js a good amount for a touring rim. however,i have read users saying they have broken spokes. if you want to get the trek 520 2021, go for the grando edition. using shimano tiagra groupset

[@TMooh11]

@@scafT thanks for your help. Sadly, the grando is not available in my country and/or continent. But as far as I can tell it is more of a gravel bike than a roadtouring bike. I'm planning on doing some long bicycle tours mostly on the road with 4 classic panniers, so I think the classic 520 is still a good fit. Or what do you think about that?

[@Wookey.]

My wife has the Genesis Tour de Fer and it really is a great bike, especially for the money. Tubus racks, dynohub, discs, hood shifters, drops, solid rims and decent tyres and of course lots of cage-spaces and eyelets. It even has a little built-in spoke holder with 3 spare spokes which is a nice touch, but very handy on a long tour. We've failed to actually do a long tour yet (need to finish the house insulation project first!), but racked up a couple of thousand miles on short trips in its first couple of years.

[@SimoneOrtisi]

Westlander Locomotive.

[@pavanatanaya]

Anybody want to buy my Trek 520? Never toured, less than 100 miles Mint

[@mofmanp8874]

What frame size is it?

[@pavanatanaya]

57

[@BoomerBA]

I have the salsa vaya and have gone on multiple 3-5 day tours and absolutely love it

[@idarborlaug]

No recumbents? Why travel on a df bike?

[@phillharris3154]

Recumbents are tricky to travel overseas with.

[@idarborlaug]

@@phillharris3154 they are? I ship mine in the post. It is ready when i arrive.

[@tikunani]

Thorn Raven uk made hub gear steel frame bike

[@danilocapellan1316]

Great video 👍🏼

[@majortom9690]

Specialized AWOL

[@georgestatarian5796]

Best touring bicycle is the KOGA bicycles

[@dirkvanderlaarse1878]

Koga?? check out Idworx

[@georgestatarian5796]

@@dirkvanderlaarse1878 it's from the Netherlands

[@curbowman]

I'd like to suggest another bike: The Light Blue Darwin Speedtour. These bikes are designed in England and built with very lightweight Reynolds steel ovalized tubes. The Darwin Speedtour claims a weight of just 14.85 kg (32.8 lbs) including the Rohloff Speedhub, Gates carbon belt drive, Touring rear rack, SP hub dynamo, Supernova lights, TRP Spyre disc brakes, Schwalbe Marathon 700c x 35 tires, butterfly handlebars, and full mudguards. And no, I don't work for them, I'm just an admirer! Look it up here: www.thelightblue.co.uk/Sport/5LB9D2SH3K/Darwin-Speedtour

[@cannon1156]

What .. no Cinelli bikes?

[@gauloisrefractaireenexilvo4366]

Thank you for this comprehensive review of world-tourers. For me bar-end shifters are a no-go for 2 reasons - uphill and off-road are situations when you want to have both hands on the bar as to be ensure efficiency, traction and rider's safety. For those looking for lighter options, some gravel bikes come along with proper gearing and eyelets for racks and mudguards, such as the Trek Checkpoint.

[@CycleTravelOverload]

Riding Home thanks for the comment.. I also find that some of the gravel bikes of today are more then capable at being great off road tourers

[@gauloisrefractaireenexilvo4366]

@@CycleTravelOverload Yes I would add the Jena by Wilier Triestina

[@Nibes000]

@@gauloisrefractaireenexilvo4366 Any opinions on the cheap bicycle from decathlon the Triban 520 RC?

[@gauloisrefractaireenexilvo4366]

@@Nibes000 I am a Decathlon big fan but never bought their hardware. I watched a couple of YT videos on this bike but no long-term review for touring. I guess it could be a good entry-level option for weekend escapades. For big mileage and multi-week trips I stick to brands that have been improving their rides over the decades.

[@christosapostolopoulos8856]

It is pretty unbelievable that you never mentioned the exact number of teeth both for the crankset and the cassette which is the most important feature on a touring bike! 3x9 or 3x10 means nothing at all! Although some of them seem to have fairly good ratios, some others look really crap from this point of view. You dealt immensely about the racks which is the simplest thing on a touring bike but nothing for the gear ratios!! Absolutely unbelievable!

[@CycleTravelOverload]

Appreciate the feedback will include these details for future videos!! ;)

[@bicycleandrccars568]

i have a TREK 520 and its the best bike i ever had..I ride my trek 520 all day and its very compotable to ride..just change the saddle seat not compy for long ride...Selle Royal sadle seat it good all day ride.

[@johndoes2434]

I go with a long tail cargo bike Big dummy Yuba a Mongoose Envoy

[@rareitemmotorcycle.432]

M.J .BICYCLE TOURING . ....FORM OLD FRAME JAPAN ...

[@paddypete1]

any bike's a good bike if it does what you want it to,who cares what it weighs if your fully loaded,and if you want to travel light,lose body weight or take less stuff,never buy a new bike until you know you love cycling and then you might have the understanding of what you need,and never let your bike become a coat hanger and don't wear roadie gear when touring

[@hamcil]

touring bike the best

[@martinhabr730]

Absolutely useles post

[@CycleTravelOverload]

Thanks!!

[@jamesfirth2392]

tell us about your bike martin

[@beemrdon52]

I don't agree!

[@nickwf70]

Brooks is a terrible 100 year old design saddle. Look on ebay, most people try and sell them with good reason.