>>1932048No, I never like aluminium frame but the specs and design are interesting. The only thing the silkroad lacked was bigger tire clearance
If you were to make the most bombproof expedition touring bike, what would it look like? Here's my idea:
>Frame-Large diameter ovalized thick walled Reynolds 853 tubings (or 4130 Chromoly if you want it to be easier to repair)
-Thick ED coat inside & out + generous amount of fluid film
-Minimize holes to the frame as much as possible in order to avoid weakening the frame and prevent water ingress
-Fillet braized/lugs to make repairs easier and puts less stress on the tubing
>Wheels, brakes and shifters-27.5" Ryde Andra wheels for better durability than 29"
-Tire insert like Cushcore
-Ebike rated tires like Schwalbe pick up 27.5x2.6" tires for road, packed gravel and dirt
-TRP Spyre would have been my choice for brakes but I heard the pad adjustment screw is not indexed and loosen up over time making it more prone to brake failure so my 2nd choic would be the TRP HY/RD brakes for convinience and reliability
-200mm brake rotors for maximum stopping power and heat dissipation
-Friction shifters like Genavelle or Microshift but there's also the upcoming Growtac equal control lever that also looks promising
-SON 28 dyno hub
>Powertrain-Rolhoff belt drive or 1x group set
Anything else to make it more bombproof?
