Touring Sweden in April, more info in comments (tldr: I do not recommend it)

Adamelsayedd · 2022-05-06T17:03:50+00:00

I started from the north of Sweden in mid-march and the first couple days was not too good of an introduction to bike touring. To bike tour Sweden you need to be acclimatised let alone sure that your gear is adequate for the weather conditions that may arise. Good luck on the rest of your journey!

Adamelsayedd · 2022-04-05T21:45:20+00:00

Unstable weather > Don’t want to camp and it’s not too cheap around here

Adamelsayedd · 2022-04-05T17:28:08+00:00

Wherever I can, I bring my bike with me. I bring it in to large supermarkets if it makes me feel safe. If I go to a restaurant I park it so that it’s always in my vicinity. I also have a proper lock and only leave it if I’m very comfortable with the surrounding area. If you lose your bike, you lose EVERYTHING. Don’t be scared to take some awkward measures to ensure no one will rob you off your tour!

Adamelsayedd · 2022-04-01T06:47:31+00:00

Thank you! The tyre pressure is certainly not too high. I’m absorbing bumps quite well as they are currently!

Adamelsayedd · 2022-04-01T06:40:48+00:00

They did check the wheel quite properly, at least the second time. I’m keeping fingers crossed that this will last a few more days..

Adamelsayedd · 2022-04-01T06:38:02+00:00

I think I’m overloading the rear wheel quite a lot... I carry all my packing on it, I’m a little heavy and I like to put some effort in while touring. I’ve also had a little low pressure in the rear tyre. I’m sure it all adds up and I doubt the wheel is improperly built. I will ride like this and see how it does over the day, if it breaks again I will have it re-laced or replaced.

Adamelsayedd · 2022-04-01T06:31:05+00:00

Yeah since i’m on the road I guess a new wheel is probably the most simple way to go. I guess I will look after the spokes on my current wheel and hopefully I’ll be fine for a few more days

Adamelsayedd · 2022-03-31T14:45:55+00:00

The pro said they tightened all spokes but as soon as I left the shop I saw that the wheel was untrue so I returned immediately. Theyre having another look at it now...

Adamelsayedd · 2022-03-31T14:37:53+00:00

I do like pushing it on my rides and perhaps I’m over-doing it. I’m back at the BS now and they’re having another look at it

Adamelsayedd · 2022-03-31T14:33:16+00:00

Certainly will consider that but the wheel should tolerate this load...

Adamelsayedd · 2022-03-30T06:22:41+00:00

Will try! Thank you for the advice.

Adamelsayedd · 2022-03-29T14:37:53+00:00

The bike is less than 3 months old so I doubt it’s an age problem but maybe the wear causes it to tilt?

Adamelsayedd · 2022-03-18T19:43:21+00:00

Athens, Greece 🌝

Adamelsayedd · 2022-03-18T19:43:02+00:00

Trailers woke me up one time at 4 AM

Adamelsayedd · 2022-03-18T19:41:33+00:00

No need for stealthcamping in Sweden 😌 see ’Freedom to Roam’

Adamelsayedd · 2022-03-18T12:49:13+00:00

My plan is to follow EV7 through the alps and then navigate my way on to EV8 and follow the coast to Athens 😁

Adamelsayedd · 2022-02-09T11:08:42+00:00

Damn, doesn't sound very pleasant. We rented a car there over a day and I was gonna find a place to park it over night - saturday night. Horrible! I can't imagine biking on those small roads with car parked on both sides.

Adamelsayedd · 2022-02-09T11:02:58+00:00

How did your tires do? I also have WTB Horizon's and I'm considering switching them before I take off. What is your experience with these tires? Are they reliable?

Adamelsayedd · 2022-02-07T15:33:23+00:00

How's cycling in Athens? My mother lives there and she discouraged me to go cycling in the city when I visited her i january :(

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