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Out of the blue I have been contacted by someone who has expressed an interest in buying my Old Faithful, aka my back-up bike. It's a '05 Specialized Sequoia. *If* I decide to part with her, what should I get as my rainy day bike?
I have a Specialized Roubaix and an Epic in the stable now. :)
Maybe a Globe? Sirrus? Sump'in else?
Anyone?
How about a touring bike or cross bike? Gets you a long distance bike should you want to tour, clearance for fat (or studded) tires if needed, fender clearance, and generally a work horse that will go anywhere/do anything:)
What do you want to accomplish that your bike you're thinking of selling doesn't?
CA
Specialized cross bike? Kona Jake? Surly Cross Check?
I am a big fan of cross bikes for ultility purpose but most aren't made for shorties like me. :o
Love my cross checK:)
Long haul trucker? Jamis Aurora?
:)
You can't go wrong with a Trek 7.5FX.
I may be a little bit biased. :p
I'm thinking of letting my Globe go....it's a wee bit big for me...
It has internal gears...8 of them....which means you can shift even at a dead stop and you don't have to worry about your drive train as it's pretty much sealed in the hub. ALso it's a step through..
It's got fenders and a rack....so good for getting around in all kinds of weather and not too too hilly terrain.
although i'd second the idea of looking at the Jamis steel bikes. I LOVE my Aurora...I bet you all didn't know that....LOL
....how much harder is it to work those 700x35's than the 23's?
Would you rather have a cross bike over another road bike? What kind of off-roadin' can you do with your cross compared to a mtb?
Elk, you shouldn't tempt me with your Globe. :)
Well......something that is good in all weather conditions, is bomb proof and versatile. Something for the road mostly.Quote:
What do you want to accomplish that your bike you're thinking of selling doesn't?
That is a really nice bike. Wasn't this recommended by Zencentury?Quote:
You can't go wrong with a Trek 7.5FX.
I saw both of these bikes today but alas, none in my size. A steel addition would be nice, wouldn't you say? I still like the Pugsley although I have a mtb.Quote:
Long haul trucker? Jamis Aurora?
How about a Redline 925. No gears so it great for all weather. Plus, it had a flip flop hub so you can learn to ride fixie and it's not very expensive.
OOOOOOOOHH! http://bestsmileys.com/drooling/3.gifQuote:
Originally Posted by SalsaMTB
Oh why can't these gorgeous bikes be closer to home??
I usually don't wide 35's, so I really can't answer that. But, I ride a mountain cluster on the rear, and 28's - I've done 80 miles on the bike - no issues. And I'd rather have a cross bike over another road for 1) fender clearance, 2) ability to take a rack and 3) ability to take wider tires. They really are go everywhere do anything bikes - ride it to the store, ride it cross country:)
Riding 32's, I've done gravel trails, some packed dirt. Not sure what the limit of what you "could" do is, but I can go pretty much anywhere I want to:D:D And yep - steel is nice:)
Hmmm, like gravel roads and fire roads? Aw gee, here I go again.Quote:
Originally Posted by CA_in_NC
I think I missed something:confused::confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by sundial
Yep - Duke Forest has lots of gravel access roads. Cross check does great:)
I'm enabling, I know:)
CA
I just remembered the Salsa Casserole. This forum is expensive.Quote:
Originally Posted by CA_in_NC
Hee Hee - yes, it is:) The Soma Double Cross is another nice one! Or, if you wanted to go for a "better rounded" but still focused on pavement bike, the Soma Speedster http://www.somafab.com/speedster.html. Of course, I'd be afraid to lock it, so that may defeat the purpose.
CA
AW heck, why not go for Vanilla bicycle.
you'd have to wait A LONG time.....have you looked at SWEETPEA? Another portland builder...a girl who builds bikes for girls and her bikes have been influenced ay Sascha White's bikes...google SWEETPEA and you'll see:DQuote:
Originally Posted by sundial
I read about Sweetpea in one of my bike mags. She is an artist in her own right. :)
well there you go...an artist should have an artist's bike...doncha think?!Quote:
Originally Posted by sundial
You know Elk, as I was painting I was thinking........why not build my own bike?
frame too????
Yeah, frame too. I did some welding in my undergraduate.