Touring Bike

A touring bike is built for just what the name says, "Touring". These bikes generally have a more upright position. Unlike other bicycles, it is able to carry more luggage on racks mounted to the front and rear of the bicycle frame. Other typical features include a long wheelbase with sturdy wheels for carrying a heavy load, mudguard/fender mounting points and triple water bottle mounts.

Touring bicycles usually have linear-pull brakes or cantilever brakes, instead of the caliper brakes used on racing bicycles. Caliper brakes are less suitable because, to fit around mudguards (fenders) and wide tires, they become large and may flex when trying to stop a heavy bike. Gearing is often a mix of closely-spaced ratios for speed, combined with a few low gears for long climbs.