Short touring on a Specialized Dolce Triple?

[eveisdawning]

Hey Christy,

I asked this question on another forum, and got a few good responses, if you're interested, you can check it out here: http://www.reddit.com/r/bicycling/co...ke_what_to_do/

Hope that helps.

[csr1210]

Thanks for the info! You're lucky you have the mounts for a rack -- unfortunately for me, mine is an earlier year model with the carbon seat stays and no rack eyelets - rats!

Good luck on your touring -- be sure and let us know how it goes.

[eofelis]

I went and looked at the reddit link you posted. Folks had a lot of good info there for you. I was going to suggest the bikesdirect touring bikes but they may not be small enough for you (I'm 5'2", so I keep an eye out for small frames).

Depending on how light you are going your bike would probably do just fine for short tours. I load my LHT with 30-35lbs, and for me that's plenty.

I would consider light to be half that, at most. Then you'd have to invest in lightweight gear if you are camping....

[eveisdawning]

Thanks surlypacer! I am perfectly fine with investing in some lightweight gear, and I have some available already. No matter which way I go, it will involve dropping some cash to get started on this, so I've already accepted that! I was just hoping to get away with not purchasing a $1000+ touring bike for a bit longer, and it seems like that’s definitely possible for the very light touring that I’m talking about.

[pinsonp2]

If you are looking for a rack for a road bike with no bosses, this one might work for you http://www.modernbike.com/itemgroup.asp?IGPK=2126178270 This one attaches via the rear skewers and the rear brake bolt. This rack only works with panniers not trunk bags. Bontrager has one also for about twice the price. I have looked at these, but never actually bought one.

Hope this helps,

P2