Touring Bike and Intro

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(10-28-2010, 08:54 AM)xerxes Wrote:  I imagine that if you're buying a new bicycle for $1,000.00 to $1,500.00 the wheels will be pretty good to start with. Also, much of a wheels strength comes from how well it's built, although spoke guage and rim strength will of course have some effect.

If you're really worried about wheel strength, go for a tourer equipped with 26" wheels, these are inherently stronger than larger 29" and 700c wheels and there is also be more tyre choice, from skinny slicks to 2", or wider, off-road tyres. 26" tyres are also available all over the world, whereas 700c tyres might be hard to find in some remote parts, not a problem in Europe and the US, but if you're ever planning a trip in South America or Sub-Saharan Africa, 26" wheels would be a better choice.

I like the Fuji by the way, is that retro-reflective tape you have on it?

3M reflective tape it works really well.

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(10-28-2010, 04:07 PM)Surly LHT Wrote:  I have the Surly LHT I have to much into it lol But it's going to take me to Bangor Maine in 2011 Hope to leave out on April 1 or May 1 of 2011.

Are you doing the Atlantic Coast ride?
Was thinking of doing this myself.
Where are starting from?