Suggestions for a Touring Bike
I am planning on getting a touring bike or a bike that can hold racks. I have always wanted a Long Haul Trucker, but would prefer to not have the same bike as half the city. Suggestions? I ride a 54 if anyone has one they are looking to get rid of
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Permalink Reply by Ash L. on
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I ride a Cross Check that I thought was plenty fast (compared to my commuter Raleigh cruisers) until I got left in the dust several times on Saturday's 3 Floyds ride. I still think it's a great light touring bike though if you plan to go at your own pace.
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Permalink Reply by Comrade Cycles on
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Small, but very nice upgrades on the Trucker this year. I tour on a Cross Check because it's a more manuverable bike in the city with it's shorter wheel base.
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Permalink Reply by Adam Z on
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My co-worker just got the new Cross Check which is available in a cool-looking robin egg's blue! Nice bike! And Ash, I'd like to see pictures of this infamous VO bike!
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Permalink Reply by Duppie on
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That biting the dust had nothing to do with the cross check, believe me. I've done a brew pub ride on my LHT with envane and bit the dust a few times. That guy is faaaaast...
Ash L. said:I ride a Cross Check that I thought was plenty fast (compared to my commuter Raleigh cruisers) until I got left in the dust several times on Saturday's 3 Floyds ride. I still think it's a great light touring bike though if you plan to go at your own pace.
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This is the only photo I've got of the VO. We added a low profile Axiom rear rack.
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g28/jesusisdelicious/VOrando1.jpg
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Permalink Reply by Lanterne Rouge on
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Ah man...loving it.
Rico is a lucky guy...for having that bike. lol.
And yes, half the world owns a LHT for the reasons mentioned. I've seen Tony's and Ilter has one, too. I think there were a few LHTs on the Madison ride.
The only reason I'd want a touring frame over my current ride is for a slightly longer wheelbase (fender/chainstay clearance) and ability to put a tire wider than 23C on.
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Permalink Reply by Kevin Mulcky on
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Great suggestions so far. I'll add the Bruce Gordon BLT, Soma Saga, Rivendell Sam Hillborn, Jamis Auroa Elite, Gunnar Grand Tour.
Vintage: Trek 720 and 520, Miyata 1000, Schwinn Voyager SP
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Permalink Reply by Moc Artsy on
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Also: http://vanillabicycles.com/frames/randonee/2/. Only a three year wait if you want Sacha White to craft it for you personally.
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Permalink Reply by Eduardo on
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I commute on a Bianchi Zurigo cross bike. Rode to Starved Rock last year.
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Permalink Reply by ilter on
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I noticed those Panasonics in Yellow Jersey too. They looked great. But they seem to come only in smaller sizes & longer people end up using tall stems & seat posts. Frame splits, it might be a travel version and maybe that is why they keep the frame small.
Andy Moss said:For something a bit unique, two years ago I picked up a new Panasonic OSD7 touring frame from Yellow Jersey in Madison WI.
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Haha, I was at the very back most of the time (except for when "beer power" kicked in :) ). I blame our stiff Surly frames :p
John W. said:Hey now, you were left by a Jamis Beatnik singlespeed too...when I sped up there to tell them to slow down.
Ash L. said:I ride a Cross Check that I thought was plenty fast (compared to my commuter Raleigh cruisers) until I got left in the dust several times on Saturday's 3 Floyds ride. I still think it's a great light touring bike though if you plan to go at your own pace.
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