PH wrote: ↑2 Feb 2022, 1:22pm
My newish touring/sightseeing set up is - Airnimal Joey folder, Radical Designs Chubby trailer, backpack.
That sounds great. I've had a look at the Radical Designs website - really interesting.
At the moment I'm tending towards:
Full size bike (MTB)
Gear ratios down to 17"
Trailer (completely open at the moment but looking at Topeak, Chubby, Bob)
All four panniers on bike
Total luggage weight 35 kg.
Weight distribution: 5 kg front 10 kg rear 20 kg trailer
I'm tempted to get a bigger tent rather than use my lightweight camping one.
That's broadly my plan too, maybe an extra stove, extra set of clothes for visiting and so on. Not a major change but enough for a comfortable longer trip with extended stays.
If the increase from 25 kg to 35 kg isn't feasible, or even just with the 25 kg, the next step will be to look at e-assist, most likely a front wheel kit like this one:
https://electric-bike-conversions.co.uk ... 6354342026
(or even Swytch as suggested).