I use the city bike I bought in June 2016. After dreaming of doing long tours on the bike, for about 9 months, I bought one or two equipment every month and turned my bike into a "tour bike".
Technical Specifications
I am one of those who think that high-level equipment is not needed to make long tours on the bike. Of course, the better you have bicycles and equipment, your performance and comfort will increase. This is a fact. But with a bicycle whose parts (brake, gear, chain, etc.) work in a healthy way; As long as you know your bike well and use it carefully, you can take the necessary equipment for possible problems (brake-gear adjustment, tire puncture) and perform long tours. Loaded with my entry class bike;
- Isparta Bike Tour (160 km) (2017)
- Isparta-Burdur (Salda Lake) Bike Tour (220 km) (2017, 2018)
- Isparta-Istanbul (Coastal Path) Bike Tour (1505 km) (2017) You can start reading here)
- Antalya-Adana Bike Tour (620 km) (2018)
- Istanbul Bike Tour (150 km) (2019)
- Kocaeli-Bursa-Yalova Bike Tour (252 km) (2019)
- Marmara Sea Bike Tour (675 km) (2019)
- Düzce-Bolu (Yedigöller)-Zonguldak Bike Tour (250 km)
My bicycle: Claud Butler Urban 100 (Turkey) (2016) (225 $)
Frame: Aluminium Frame 6061, 22” (56 cm)
Fork: Steel (Turkey) (2018) (10,50 $) The front fork became unusable after the accident I had in 2017. I bought new tongs from the service, even in a different color.
Wheel Set: Aluminium Frame, 28”, 36 holes, CNC Brake Surface Double Layers of Rim and Rim spokes (2,00 mm), ETRTO (622-12)
Wheel Hubs: Aluminium Frame, 36 holes Shunfeng (U-link) Bearing Hub (7 $) (2021)
Butterfly Handlebar: Aluminium Frame (China) (2017) (19,20 $)
Tyres: 700x35 mm Rubena Flash STU (5 mm armored) (Turkey) (2017) ( 33 $)
Tubes: Btwin 700x35/45 (Turkey) (2017) (16,30 $)
Front Derailleur: Shimano RD-TZ31 3spd
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Rd-TY300 6spd (Turkey) (2017) (11 $)
Bottom Hub: Shunfeng Rulmanlı ( 7 $) (2021)
Crankset: 24T-32-42 / 170 mm (KNT - 7$) (2021)
Ruble: Shimano Mf-Tz30 14-34T (11 $) (2021)
Shifters: Shimano ST-EF41, 3x6
Brakes: Aluminium Frame. Tektro V-Brake (Turkey) (2019) (12,40 $)
Chain: KMC Z50 (4 $) (2021)
Seat Post: (27,2 mm x 300 mm)
Pedals: Aluminium Frame (China) (2017) (11,30 $)
Front Baggage: Aluminium Frame (China) (2017) (6,50 $)
Rear Baggage: Aluminium Frame (China) (2017) (17,50 $) I replaced the carrier aluminum pipes with steel. In addition, I made joints with steel pipes vertically, and I screwed these vertical pipes using the remaining aluminum pipes. In this way, the carrying capacity has increased significantly. I also prevented the saddle bag rubbing against the rims, albeit once in a while.
Weight: 14,60 kg
Bags
Handlebar Bag: (China) (2017) (9 $) 5 lt capacity, waterproof bag. I carry my valuables (wallet, phone, etc.) inside.
Rear Bag: (China) (2017) (20,50 $) With its 30 lt capacity, it lost its waterproof feature over time. I put my belongings in the plastic bag and put them in the bag. I carry my clothes and some spare parts of the bike inside.
Frame Front Bag:(China) (2016) (2,50 $) Minimal saddle bag. I put my light and small items (wet wipes, napkins, lighter, earmuffs, etc.) inside.
Frame Rear Bag: (China) (2016) (13 $) Bicycle repair kit bag. It was sold in sets (patch set, hexagon set, pump).
Top Bag: (China) (2017) (11,30 $) 13 lt capacity. I use it in my daily tours.
Lunch Bag: I put my necessary food equipment in the backpack and fasten it to the trunk with a luggage rubber.
Additionally:
Front Headlight: Solar Storm, 6000 lumen, 4 mod (China) (2016) (23,60 $)
Stop Light (China) (2019) (2 piece: 2 $)
Km hour: (China) (2016) (5,50 $) I use a simple cycling computer that displays the time, the total distance I traveled, and my instantaneous speed.
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