So far, I have got four bicycles at home. They are categorically different, a touring Chromoly Giant, a folding bike Banian, a mountain bike Trek, and a hybrid Sahasdeja. I have been in a pool of difficulty choosing an appropriate vehicle to use for the prefinal and final trip in the coming days.
Forget about the folding Banian, 20-inch wheels, after an overturn on
the way to a dead volcano in Mae Moa, Lampang. The wheels are small, and
the short handlebar does not offer excellent and reliable control. I
would say that an expensive bicycle like Brompton is suitable for a
well-paved path, not on a slippery dirt road.
My final bicycle trip tends to opt for a route like Hang Chat to Rotarou
via Malaysia, Indonesia, and Australia. That should be a rethink after a
few trips beforehand. I sure like to make up my mind later on. But what
about the prefinal?
First of all, I need to weigh about bikepacking and road touring. bicycletouringpro.com wrote that
Road touring is easy! All you need to get started is a bicycle, a way to carry your belongings (such as in a trailer or a set of pannier bags), a few clothing essentials, food, water, and a route you intend to follow.
Bikepacking is an exciting new type of bicycle touring that combines the best of mountain biking with the basic principles of long-distance backpacking.
Undoubtedly, my MTB Trek (Bruiser) does suit the bikepacking, and Sahasdeja might be the best for road touring.
Then, the only inquiry is that the next ride to Mae Hong Son should be considered bikepacking or road touring.
Can anyone give me the most reliable answer?