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Gear Talk / New Rider Advice on Purchasing a Road Bike
« on: February 22, 2005, 10:42:03 pm »
I live in Chicago and don't like being out in the cold so I usually ride my trek 800 or 820 mountain bike from April to September. Nothing fancy but it gets me from point a to b.
I'm new to bike touring and would like to know which bike I should consider for purchase?
Price range if possible under $1000.00
I plan on attending one of the introduction to bicycle tours offered by ACA.
In the future I would like to do 7 to 15 day tours so I would like a bike that could hold a heavy load.
I’ve read the article Choosing a Touring Bike for the Road by Larry Diskin but I would like to know a name brand bike and model.
I would like to thank every one that replies to my questions in advance. Your information is greatly appreciated.
Thank you
I'm new to bike touring and would like to know which bike I should consider for purchase?
Price range if possible under $1000.00
I plan on attending one of the introduction to bicycle tours offered by ACA.
In the future I would like to do 7 to 15 day tours so I would like a bike that could hold a heavy load.
I’ve read the article Choosing a Touring Bike for the Road by Larry Diskin but I would like to know a name brand bike and model.
I would like to thank every one that replies to my questions in advance. Your information is greatly appreciated.
Thank you