Have bike, will travel
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Lake Geneva, WI
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Bikes: Ridley Helium SLX, Canyon Endurance SL, De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Schwinn Paramount (1 painted, 1 chrome), Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2
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I had a rim brake Fuji touring bike and liked it a lot. It's a real touring bike but not as extreme as a Surly LHT. The max tire size on the rim brake Fuji was 700x36, good enough, but not the biggest. I find bar end shifters to work great and these are probably more robust than STI "brifters". One question I would have is the use of quick release axles on a disc brake bike. Thru-axles are better, IMO. Also, hydraulic disc brakes are a big improvement over mechanical. An aluminum gravel bike with eyes for racks would include hydraulic brakes and thru-axles, this might be the best option.
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
Last edited by Barrettscv; 12-26-20 at 12:07 PM.