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General Discussion / WTB for Touring???

« on: July 24, 2008, 03:50:45 pm »

Looking to buy a MTB for touring.  I see in the Cyclist Mag pictures of MTB's used for this purpose, but never see the brands mentioned. Not comfortable riding a road bike, so I'm hoping to find a MTB in the $1000 range that will work.  Any suggestions?
Thanks,
ed

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General Discussion / New and rather naive...

« on: July 26, 2008, 02:03:19 pm »

First let me apologize for hijacking the tread.  My first attempt to list something.  To thoses who offered suggestions, thank you!  I took a second look at the Marin Hwy One Carbon and I don't think it's what I need.  It's a leftover 06 (I think it's nicer than the 08's) and it only has the front fork dropouts, nothing in the rear.  The bike guy at the Bike Box Store said he could make it work with clamp on's....I think I may go with plan B which is a HyBrid GT Legato 1.0, alum. with a carbon fork.  Ultegra rear, with front and rear rack mounts.  A 07 model with a drive out price of $750 plus TTL from a local Performance Bicycles shop.  The Marin was from Sun & Ski Sports, also local.

Again, thanks for all the good info.

ed

This message was edited by Sz20DF on 7-26-08 @ 10:07 AM

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General Discussion / New and rather naive...

« on: July 24, 2008, 09:22:17 pm »

Dave,

Thanks for getting back to me with some suggestions.  I know the MTB would be heavy, so today I looked at some Hybrds.  What's your feeling about an all carbon bike?  Marin has the Hwy One which is full carbon, Ultegra, 105, Avid Single Digit 7 brakes,etc., and can handle racks and 32+ size tires. Also, it comes in at 2006 new $1300 sale price.  According to Marin this bike MSRP $2400 and some change.  If you have a chance to reply, I sure would appreciate your thoughts.

Thanks,
ed

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General Discussion / New and rather naive...

« on: July 22, 2008, 11:46:27 am »

I'm looking to buy a MTB for touring.  I see in the Cyclist Mag. pictures of MTB used for this reason, but never mention the brands.  I'm not comfortable riding a road bike, so I'm hoping to find a MTB in the $1000 or less range that will work.  Any suggestions?
Thanks,
ed