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Forum: Touring
08-31-18, 12:02 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 26,078
Posted By djb

in the end, one has to ride a given bike to see...

in the end, one has to ride a given bike to see how it rides when compared to another bike, ideally back to back to remember the differences.

and dont forget, depending on what riding experience...
Forum: Touring
08-26-18, 01:03 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 26,078
Posted By djb

really , you need to personally ride both , and...

really , you need to personally ride both , and depending on your riding experience, take how they feel riding in comparison. Dont forget though how tires and tire pressures and possible stem changes...
Forum: Touring
08-24-18, 05:43 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 26,078
Posted By djb

and re hub quality--my experience over the years...

and re hub quality--my experience over the years has certainly showed that deore and then xt level hubs have better seals, and I would hazard to say , better material and tolerances in general, ie...
Forum: Touring
08-23-18, 09:32 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 26,078
Posted By djb

re alu frames, my old Tricross from 2010 is a...

re alu frames, my old Tricross from 2010 is a good example of modern alu frame design, of how it reasonably light, is stiff and nice for sprinting etc and power transfer in general, but isnt at all...
Forum: Touring
08-21-18, 04:03 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 26,078
Posted By djb

Re how a bike "feels"--just be aware that a stem...

Re how a bike "feels"--just be aware that a stem change is often ask that is needed to make a bike that doesn't " feel right," ....." feel right".

Takes a few mins and it's done, not quite right,...
Forum: Touring
08-21-18, 08:36 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 26,078
Posted By djb

given that you will not be doing far off tours...

given that you will not be doing far off tours for possibly a long time, the 520 will be more fun to ride, as sti's are just plain fun to use. The sora level 9 speed shifters work and feel just like...
Forum: Touring
08-20-18, 09:03 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 26,078
Posted By djb

You've never toured before, but from my...

You've never toured before, but from my experience bike touring in all kinds of trainte, 26in and wider tires are the way to go. I've ridden alot on 45-50mm tires loaded up, was very appreciative of...
Forum: Touring
08-20-18, 08:50 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 26,078
Posted By djb

I suspect the lht can take wider tires, and for...

I suspect the lht can take wider tires, and for sure the stem use longer uncut so gives you more higher bar position possibilities.
i tend to agree with the higher level of components, which is nice...
Forum: Touring
08-20-18, 04:45 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 26,078
Posted By djb

well there you go, the Gallop polls say 100% that...

well there you go, the Gallop polls say 100% that you should get a 26in truck thing, so go forth and purchase.
You have been given permission my son.
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