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Forum: Touring

05-17-21, 10:16 AM

Replies: 29

First Touring Bike

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Posted By carsonmc724

Thank you all SO much for great feedback and...

Thank you all SO much for great feedback and input and education for this beginner tourer. I ended up purchasing the Novara Randonee, especially since the price was great and the guy had barely used...

Forum: Touring

05-14-21, 09:30 AM

Replies: 29

First Touring Bike

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Posted By carsonmc724

Thankfully it's a size large, best built for 5'9...

Thankfully it's a size large, best built for 5'9 to 6' according to the size guide, and I'm 5'10". My Trek is 58 cm and fits me really well and I think the large is that size in cm as well. I'm...

Forum: Touring

05-13-21, 08:59 PM

Replies: 29

First Touring Bike

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Posted By carsonmc724

The Novara Randonee has these components:...

The Novara Randonee has these components: Reynolds 520 Chromoly frame; Deore LX Crank (24/32/44); SRAM cogs (11-32, 10 speed); SRAM X7 rear derailleur; Shimano Deore LX front derailleur; SRAM bar end...

Forum: Touring

05-13-21, 08:39 PM

Replies: 29

First Touring Bike

Views: 4,100

Posted By carsonmc724

Haha I appreciate the clarification as each...

Haha I appreciate the clarification as each touring style definitely has different needs.
I currently do the long day rides (40+ miles) on my Trek so I'm good there. And I foresee myself starting...

Forum: Touring

05-13-21, 12:46 PM

Replies: 29

First Touring Bike

Views: 4,100

Posted By carsonmc724

Oh no so sorry to hear that! I definitely love my...

Oh no so sorry to hear that! I definitely love my Trek and don't want her to crack so thanks for the input 10 Wheels

Forum: Touring

05-13-21, 12:24 PM

Replies: 29

First Touring Bike

Views: 4,100

Posted By carsonmc724

First Touring Bike

I want to get into more tour-distance riding and currently have a 1997 aluminum Trek 1220 road bike. I've been reading about frame differences and am investigating a touring bike for myself.
There's...

Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.

03-09-21, 11:28 AM

Replies: 6

90s Trek Comparisons

Views: 610

Posted By carsonmc724

Thank you for the input! I ended up getting the...

Thank you for the input!
I ended up getting the '97 Trek 1220 and lucky for me, the frame was in pristine condition : )

Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.

03-08-21, 12:35 PM

Replies: 6

90s Trek Comparisons

Views: 610

Posted By carsonmc724

I believe the '97 1220 is TIG-welded, but yes the...

I believe the '97 1220 is TIG-welded, but yes the carbon one is bonded and I've read that was a problem with that model.
Thank you for your input!

Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.

03-08-21, 12:17 PM

Replies: 6

90s Trek Comparisons

Views: 610

Posted By carsonmc724

90s Trek Comparisons

I'm looking to get an entry-level road bike for mid to long distance rides. After some research, I've narrowed it down to 2 used 90s Treks in my area that are my size--both have had recent tune-ups...

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