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04-24-19, 07:30 AM

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I would not hesitate to ride a brevet or two on my touring bike. But if I were buying a new bike for primarily randonneuring purposes, I don't think it would be a 'touring bike.' I'd have to look at the specifics, of course.

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Originally Posted by AllWeatherJeff

I'm currently doing 100k training rides on a Mt. Bike and 26x2" nobby tires, and averaging 13.5-13.7 mph

I would put some smooth tires on there ASAP! First choice is Compass Rat Trap Pass (very fast, but not cheap) but there are other options. I've been riding Panaracer Ribmo 26 x 2 for the winter, and they are fine.

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Originally Posted by AllWeatherJeff

Ah!
I was at REI yesterday. They have the Salsa Journeyman line of 650b All-Road bikes (the Claris and the Sora) .I'll have to give them another look.

Thanks for the input!

Oh, yeah, that Claris defintely deserves another look. I got something pretty similar a few months ago (Rawland xSogn). The tires may be too knobby, but (perhaps with smooth 48 mm tires) that bike has potential.

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