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Touring Bicycle

Touring Bicycles are used for touring areas and places of interest. Unlike other bicycles, it is able to carry more luggage on racks mounted to the front and rear of the bicycle frame. Other typical features include a long wheelbase with sturdy wheels for carrying a heavy load, mudguard/fender mounting points and triple water bottle mounts.

Touring Bicycles are available in many different types, such as road, sport/touring, trail, recumbent, and tandem. The classic touring bicycle is the road tourer. Road touring bicycles have a frame geometry designed to provide a comfortable ride and a stable, predictable handling even when it is laden with baggage.

The typical road touring bike has wider rims and more clearance in the frame for wider tires. Before the 1980s, many touring bikes for the North American market were built with 27-inch wheels which have a slightly larger diameter. Touring Bicycles are usually equipped with luggage racks front and rear, designed to hold panniers or other forms of luggage.

 

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