Bike/Tyres Choice Norway-Cape Town
Hi All,
Doing a trip with my lady in 2019 from north to south in Europe/Africa and need advice on bike choice and tyres choice.
BIKE - LIGHTWEIGHT OR POWERFUL
Do I get a bike that's light so it's easier to pick up after the inevitable drops when on the non-metalled roads in west Africa - OR - do I go for a bigger bike for more power to help deal with the same?
TYRES - TUBELESS OR TUBED
Do I opt for tubeless so I can mend punctures without removing tyres or tubed because I then have insurance against damaged wheel rims and because tubes are easier to obtain than tyres?
Any other advice on equipment choices would be useful.
Cheers,
Simon
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