Ya, it's the same with the Minsk in Vietnam. Well, actually new Minsk's are no longer sold in Vietnam (AFAIK), but I think new IZH's are still being sold in Mongolia.
Obviously this trip will be cheaper on a Chinese bike (which will also likely break less often). But I think it should be more fun on an IZH... And I like old Russian bikes. Anyway, that decision can be left to when (and if) I am there.
I am much more concerned on doing it alone than on doing it on an IZH... I can handle broken bikes, but not broken bones - accidents do happen. Plus, I'd like to camp a lot during this sort of trip (Mongolia is definitely the place for that) and I am afraid the evenings might become boring with no mates.
I'll have to decide pretty soon as my employer needs a few months heads-up. I guess if I don't get tickets in the next couple of weeks then I'll have to cancel.
Thanks for the info.
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