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Forum: Touring
02-05-21, 10:31 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 29,492
Posted By AlanK

Yeah, the weather here in the PNW has been...

Yeah, the weather here in the PNW has been typically crappy lately so I haven't ridden much. The brakes actually seem OK with the limited riding I've done so far, though I did tinker with them just a...
Forum: Touring
01-17-21, 11:10 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 29,492
Posted By AlanK

Forgive me I'm a bachelor. :p

Forgive me I'm a bachelor. :p
Forum: Touring
01-17-21, 03:26 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 29,492
Posted By AlanK

OK, I'll give it a try. It might be low def, but...

OK, I'll give it a try. It might be low def, but here you go. Please don't judge my messy living room... ;)...
Forum: Touring
01-15-21, 11:18 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 29,492
Posted By AlanK

I Finally Got It!

I finally got it! Well, it's actually the 2020 model, but the specs are exactly the same (color is the only difference). Unfortunately it wasn't through my LBS, which I feel badly about, but he said...
Forum: Touring
11-28-20, 01:37 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 12,822
Posted By AlanK

Assuming this is true I don't think it's so bad....

Assuming this is true I don't think it's so bad. I was initially tepid about disc brakes, but now appreciate that they are better in wet conditions and greatly extend rim life. 26" also do seem...
Forum: Touring
10-23-20, 10:07 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 29,492
Posted By AlanK

Interesting. Did they say why it's being...

Interesting. Did they say why it's being discontinued? The Sutra has been highly regarded for a few years now, so that seems puzzling. My speculation is inadequate sales, but this is entirely...
Forum: Touring
08-02-20, 04:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,527
Posted By AlanK

Any bike designed for full-on loaded touring is...

Any bike designed for full-on loaded touring is going to slower than other light or general purpose bikes. Since you mentioned that Surly LHT we can compare it with their Cross Check. The X-Check...
Forum: Touring
07-18-20, 03:02 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 29,492
Posted By AlanK

2021 Sutra (I Finally Ordered it!)

After much hemming and hawing I've finally ordered the 2021 Sutra from my LBS. I'm nearly 50 and need to encourage myself to do more cardio and of course cycling is good for that as well as...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-20-20, 02:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,587
Posted By AlanK

The weight seems like a major disadvantage to me....

The weight seems like a major disadvantage to me. Amtrak and airplanes have a 50 pound weight limit and even loading a Rad on a bus rack can be problematic.

If you like your Rad then you might not...
Forum: Touring
06-19-20, 02:39 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 16,927
Posted By AlanK

Let's revive it! I'm single and childless,...

Let's revive it!

I'm single and childless, so that will never be a concern. I can't imagine living on the road with a family for months or years. It seems awful. If a couple gets along well that...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-17-20, 12:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,873
Posted By AlanK

I'd be inclined to a Kona over a Trek. Kona is a...

I'd be inclined to a Kona over a Trek. Kona is a small company owned and operated by dedicated cyclists while Trek is the epitome of a soulless corporations that emphasizes marketing more than...
Forum: Touring
09-03-19, 10:52 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 16,927
Posted By AlanK

While I've considered just living on the road...

While I've considered just living on the road with my bike, unfortunately just having a bike seems too limiting. While stealth camping is sometimes an option it isn't always, so you need to plan your...
Forum: Touring
08-26-18, 07:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 21,983
Posted By AlanK

Wait, I think I'm confused. Are you referring to...

Wait, I think I'm confused. Are you referring to the bike frame or the rack? I'm guessing it's the rack because the Sutra frame is and always has been (as far as I know) made of CroMo, not aluminum....
Forum: Touring
08-22-18, 10:33 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 52,523
Posted By AlanK

I agree. It seems Trek now gets by on...

I agree. It seems Trek now gets by on brand-recognition alone. There are certainly significantly better touring bikes out there for about $1400-1500 (Salsa, Kona, Masi, and Surly to name just a few...
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