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Gear Talk / finding bikes to test drive

« on: April 25, 2013, 07:09:21 pm »

What bike shops in the Portland, Oregon are the best for finding tour bikes in stock to test drive? I'm especially interested in the Trek 520, Surly LHT, and Salsa Vaya 2. I live a couple hours away and am not familiar with the shops there but am hoping the "big city" will have more stock than where I live.

Thanks!
Lori

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Gear Talk / Re: Best way technologically to be connected on an x-country supported ride ?

« on: April 06, 2013, 10:42:41 pm »

You won't need a separate e-reader if you've got the tablet. Download the Nook or Kindle app, and you'll have all your reading materials.

We travel across country in our RV often. From our experience, and that of other travelers, Verizon absolutely has the best coverage.

Have fun!

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Gear Talk / Re: Panniers

« on: March 27, 2013, 12:49:30 am »

I just rec'd an email ad from REI a few days ago that their "20% off one item" (for members) ends April 7 but can't remember the start date. Check their website.