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03-11-13, 06:47 AM

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Juan2know

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Central CA =What's a Touring Bike?

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Originally Posted by nifnew

Thanks for all the bike information above---and the trip advice. Anyone know anything about the Specialized Tricross? Is this considered a touring bike? I'm so confused by the salespeople--here in central California, they seem completely bewildered that anyone would buy anything that wasn't for racing on the road or down a mountain. I'm going back to ride the Surly LHT again. The Specialized is aluminum. Should that worry me? So much to learn....THANK YOU for your help.

I've got a Surly LHT and really like it, that's what you'll see a lot of on the road. I also like the Trek 501 touring bike. I had a Trek city bike before the LHT and loved it, although it was not a touring bike. Dropped it off the backend of my car or would still have it. The LHT is pretty much bullet proof. Not sure how well most break down for air transport home though.
Cheers,
ob juan

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