The frames and wheels are particularly strong.
Mountain bike touring setup.
29er wheels roll very well and will usually take mtb cyclocross hybrid and road tires.
Most old mountain bike frames include braze ons this allows you to easily mount racks and panniers as well as fenders.
The best lightweight bike touring setup to start let s take a look inside the handlebar bag.
Vintage mountain bike frames are surprisingly similar to modern day touring frames.
Hardtail mountain bikes or mountain bikes with solid front forks are excellent for adventure touring.
They are durable these old mountain bikes are built to take a beating.
This is a lightweight affordable bike touring set up that you can use for local bike tours or or long distance cycling adventures around the world.