| If you want to take a Spain bike tour, then you may | | | | for maximum comfort. |
| want to consider investing in a touring bicycle. This | | | | A tandem bicycle is a bicycle built for two and is very |
| type of bicycle is specially made to carry food, | | | | popular for couples who are going on a trip of a long |
| clothes, and other supplies that you will need on your | | | | distance. This bike would be excellent for you and |
| Spain bike tour or other bike tour. There are racks | | | | your husband to take that Spain bike tour or other |
| that are on the front and rear of the touring bike for | | | | tour across a country. These bikes will not carry |
| toting around all the extra stuff that you need on a | | | | extra weight like supplies, so you may want to hook |
| trip. They also feature three water bottle holders, a | | | | a trailer to your tandem bike to take a long trip. |
| large wheelbase, and mudguard mounts, and a frame | | | | The more modern touring bikes have the proper |
| that fits the wider tires perfectly. | | | | equipment for long distance rides complete with |
| Three common touring bikes are available today. | | | | saddles that you can ride comfortable for a long |
| These include the tandem, recumbent, and road | | | | distance, road handlebars, and front and rear luggage |
| touring bikes. Every touring bike has its specific | | | | racks for all of your gear. This bike has sturdy |
| benefits and they should be chosen after considering | | | | wheels and rims that withstand riding and are stable |
| your individual needs and desires. | | | | and durable. You can find trailers to tow some of |
| The classic touring bike has a wheel that is 700c, | | | | your gear and this is a wonderful idea if you have |
| with a diameter that is the same size of a racing | | | | quite a bit of supplies, because it gives you a lower |
| bike, but with more ample clearance for the frame | | | | center of gravity. |
| and a wider rim. You will notice that most | | | | Touring bikes are made to be very durable and |
| manufacturers modify a mountain bike tire that is | | | | sturdy for the up and down roads. The brakes on a |
| 26", because it is very strong and gives you better | | | | touring bike are different than on other bikes as they |
| resistance while riding. | | | | are lever-pulled or cantilever brakes. You may even |
| Have you seen those cool recumbent touring bikes? | | | | find a touring bike that comes complete with disc |
| These bikes are easy to notice, due to the position | | | | brakes simply because they offer additional braking. |
| of the seat. This touring bike offers the rider a | | | | Touring bikes are not known for their speed, but |
| reclined seat that keeps their legs in front of the | | | | they are known for functionality in traveling and |
| seat, rather than under the seat. The steering is | | | | durability. This bike is excellent to use on your Spain |
| usually slightly below or above the level of the seat | | | | bike tour or any bike tour that you want to take. |