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« on: April 13, 2008, 12:02:57 pm »
Spring 2007
southern tier
2002 jamis Nova Cross bike
fully loaded (front and rear racks with panniers and full fenders)
Had upgraded drivetrain and parts as follows as I had used the bike to race cross and parts were worn out.
Wheels - bought new pait of Mavic Aksium (great wheels)
Compact drive cranks
11-34 rear cassette with long cage rear derailleur
this gave me a 1:1 (34:34) first gear and was amost identical to the triple gearing of the Trek 520 with less confusion
Michelin 28 c tires with tread and reflective sidewall
Cadence on cyclocomputer and seperate heart rate montior - HR doesn't lie so i had to go easy.
Overall a perfect ride - great gearing (From 34:34 to 48:11) stable, nice, easy, fun
I would NOT use a high end cross bike - not designed for touring - but my Jamis has braze on's for full fender and racks front and rear (fork braze on's 1/2way down legs)
(Note: some of the high end super light cross bikes are really designed as one season race bikes and would not be touring capable.)
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