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Gear Talk / Replacement wheels for my bike: which do I choose?

« on: February 08, 2007, 08:23:56 pm »

I've broken my third spoke on my stock no-name wheels that came with my Jamis Satelitte.  Anyone have any suggestions on a good all 'round wheel?

I will be using this steel frame bike for touring in the future, but don't want a heavy "monster" wheel to weigh me down on my training rides.

I've looked into Shimano, Mavic and Alex, and have thought that the Alex DH19 with the Deore hubs would be nice at just $65.  I don't want any superlight wheels which would break under loaded touring either.
  Any suggestions?

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Gear Talk / Why can't I use a carbon fiber bike with a trailer

« on: February 02, 2006, 12:20:51 am »

My only triple crank bike is a Scott CR1 carbon fiber frame bike.  My guess is that the dropouts (which are mysteriously attached to the frame somehow) won't be able to handle the load and stress of a trailer.  Is that right?  There are no mounts for racks at all...pure racing bike.  What to do???

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General Discussion / Which bike to buy?

« on: September 19, 2006, 01:34:30 am »

I currently don't have any bikes at all (both were stolen two weeks ago) from my secure garage.  I am thinking of getting in to touring, but don't want to buy a 27+ pound monster as my only ride.  

I am thinking of getting a steel frame (like the "real feel" or steel) bike for tours of up to 5-6 days, i.e. a Jamis or Bianchi with braze-ons or just tow a BOB trailer.  I could use this bike for commuting or my day club rides.  These bikes won't be able to carry more than 28c tires due to the road bike caliper side pivot brakes.

Any ideas?

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General Discussion / Which bike to buy?

« on: September 19, 2006, 01:34:22 am »

I currently don't have any bikes at all (both were stolen two weeks ago) from my secure garage.  I am thinking of getting in to touring, but don't want to buy a 27+ pound monster as my only ride.  

I am thinking of getting a steel frame (like the "real feel" or steel) bike for tours of up to 5-6 days, i.e. a Jamis or Bianchi with braze-ons or just tow a BOB trailer.  I could use this bike for commuting or my day club rides.  These bikes won't be able to carry more than 28c tires due to the road bike caliper side pivot brakes.

Any ideas?