Co-Motion Pangea - Touring Bicycle Review (by Bicycle Touring Pro)
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Read my full review of the Co-Motion Pangea at: http://bicycletouringpro.com/blog/co-motion-pangea-review/ Text from the video: I wanted a bicycle that could go anywhere and do anything; that could be ridden on paved streets, dirt roads, and rocky off-road terrain; that looked good and could be customized to my specific needs; that could carry all the belongings required to survive on the road for weeks or months at a time; that was comfortable, dependable, easy to repair, and possessed incredible stopping power. I wanted to find the world's best on-road / off-road touring bicycle... and that's when I found the Co-Motion Pangea. For the last two years I've been using the American made Co-Motion Pangea touring bicycle to navigate through more than 24 different countries in North America, Europe and Africa. I cycled thousands of miles through sand, snow, mud and ice; climbed hundreds of steep mountains, sped pleasantly through the flatlands, and flew downhill with joy. Using Co-Motion's optional S&S couplers, I was able to split the Pangea in half and easily transport the bicycle on dozens of boats, buses, planes and trains, packing the bicycle inside an airline friendly case that saved me hundreds of dollars on shipping and baggage costs. With 26 inch wheels and tires, disc brakes, an expertly designed frame, and mounts for fenders, front and rear racks and three water bottle cages, the Co-Motion Pangea is truly an incredible bicycle touring machine capable of handling both smooth tarmac and the roughest off-road terrain. ADDITIONAL LINKS AND RESOURCES: Bicycle Touring Pro (official website): http://bicycletouringpro.com/blog/?ap_id=youtube The Bicycle Touring Blueprint (a book that teaches you how to conduct your own bicycle touring adventures all around the world): http://bicycletouringpro.com/blog/course/?ap_id=youtube Free $25 Travel Credit with AirBNB: http://bicycletouringpro.com/blog/airbnb Guided & Self-Guided Bike Tours all around the world: http://www.gobicycletouring.com Bicycle Touring Pro's Free Bike Tour Starter Guide: http://bicycletouringpro.com/blog/freecourse/affiliate-free-starter-guide/?ap_id=youtube FOLLOW BICYCLE TOURING PRO on the following SOCIAL MEDIA WEBSITES: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bicycletouring Twitter: https://twitter.com/bicycletouring Instagram: http://instagram.com/bicycletouringpro Google+: http://bicycletouringpro.com/blog/google-plus RSS: http://bicycletouringpro.com/blog/feed/rss/
Comments
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how did you have the luggage bag where you needed it when you needed it. your not carrying it on tour right so would you just ship it to where u need it?
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sorry... panniers. LOL
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that's bad ass... I see what you mean about not being able to fit the MSR Hubba into one of the side bags
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Разборный велосипед - хорошая тема для путешествий.
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Could it be possible to retrofit the S&S couplers into an existing bike?
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You can hike the Appalachian trail, CDT, or PCT for 6 months out in the wilderness completely off the road with just one backpack the same size as just one of your rear bags. With multiple days worth of food and water. With that being said i am very curious why the need for 5 bags? I understand the need for extra supplies like spare tubes, levers, and a multitool? But that would also fit in a hiking backpack.
Done a lot of hiking/backpacking and now thinking about bike touring but i'm wondering how much different it is and what else i would need to prepare for a long distance tour. Any input would be great, thanks. -
The second the video started I knew exactly where you were. Been there several times and next time, I'll be touring.
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I want this bike but not in Turkey !!!
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hey what frame size do you use? I'm 5'10 and currently use a stock 2014 fuji touring and find it to be perfect geometry wise but am thinking about upgrading to the pangea for the couplers and 26inch wheels (planning tours in developing world). I'm a size 13 and am worried about heels striking as you said they did for you in your written review of this bike. I'm a 56cm on the fuji and its not a problem with that bike.
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while you are toring where did you keep your Co-motion Co-pilot travel case
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29" CROMOLY RIGID Single speed MTB is a much better idea in my opinion. I have toured thousands of miles and a larger wheel is best and low tech single speed fails less often and is easier to service.
Being able to take the bike apart offers very little benefit. I have put my bike on planes, trains and taxis without issue. What do you do with that cycle case when you get to your new country??
You shouldn't spend more than $800 (US) on a touring bike. Anything more is a waste -
I just bookmarked this videos and will watch it over & over again until I save enough and buy the co-motion bike. Hoping someday I can use it touring the country. I hope they have a dealer here in the Philippines. Thank you for the inspiration.
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Is this bike available in New Zealand?
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After searching online, talking with others and seeing this I'm convinced that 26" is still the best option for extended touring. I'm just finishing a 26" MTB drop bar conversion and can't wait. 26" wheel is stronger and parts availability is much larger than other tire sizes. 29er good for most off road, 27.5 go figure. 26er best for the mix. Forget converting a road bike.
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I've found that a modified 1980's mountain bike (no suspension, classic diamond frame geometry, lugged steel frame). Makes an awesome touring bike that can be had for very cheap. The key is to give it a good overhaul and make sure it fits you. My objective has always been to spend my money on the tour instead of the equipment. I have toured over 4,000 km across Central America with such a bike and it has served me well. Go for the friction shifters and don't skimp on the racks. The typical aluminum front ones tend to break, so go easy on loading front panniers if you have those.
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How do you carry that empty big case around?
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While I can understand the appeal of a larger road sized wheel, here 26" makes sense as it lowers the weight, makes for a much stronger wheels.
I would imagine that if you are a starving student looking for adventure for little cash that right now, older but well made mountain bikes of the 90s would be perfect as they often still had all the braze ons, even race level mountain bikes. They also used great components.
Older road bikes have been bought up by collectors and hipsters converting them to fixies but retro mtbs haven;t caught on but will. -
26inch wheels I would get 29 inch how much does it cost?
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that was amazing bike to travel
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