Valkyrie etc

[elk]

I really like it. I'm still tweaking her. It has a Shimano IG8 Nexus hub.

mine too. too bad you can't get one with 21 gears...

did you post a photo? got a link?

[madscot13]

I think the valkyrie is a stunning bike. I would love to get a hold of one. I'm not really sold on the fork but it is almost everything i am looking for in a bike, not that I am looking.

[Zen]

What I want to know about the Valkyrie:

does it have long reach brakes to accommodate wide-ish tires and fenders?

and

does it have eyelets for rack mounting?

[elk]

There are 3 Valkyries...a touring bike, a commuter and another one.

[Zen]

That Valkyrie has some monster gears!
The Jamis specs say 11-32 but it's a triple. I'm confused

[madscot13]

That Valkyrie has some monster gears!
The Jamis specs say 11-32 but it's a triple. I'm confused

err what is the confusion?

and why does your collection seem to constantly be growing? just to be an enabler, have you considered buying a soma frame (like this mixte for step through ease) and then taking the parts from one of your other bikes to create a nice touring bike. the pros would be a nice/ moderately light frame, gears in an actual touring range (my bike is set up like that jamis, and I appreciate it but I pack light and like my bike for riding fast as well slow and steady), you can "reuse" a bike that you are not getting as much use out of, and it would probably be cheaper than a new touring bike.

[Cataboo]

err what is the confusion?

and why does your collection seem to constantly be growing? just to be an enabler, have you considered buying a soma frame (like this mixte for step through ease) and then taking the parts from one of your other bikes to create a nice touring bike. the pros would be a nice/ moderately light frame, gears in an actual touring range (my bike is set up like that jamis, and I appreciate it but I pack light and like my bike for riding fast as well slow and steady), you can "reuse" a bike that you are not getting as much use out of, and it would probably be cheaper than a new touring bike.

I'm not sure you're enabling as much as being practical.

I need you around next time I'm tempted by another bike.

or to talk me out of these cranks I want...

[Zen]

err what is the confusion?

I'm looking for a middle number

and why does your collection seem to constantly be growing?

That's in your head

(my bike is set up like that jamis, and I appreciate it but I pack light

I don't, especially if I'm going somewhere overnight.

[sundial]

does it have long reach brakes to accommodate wide-ish tires and fenders?

and

does it have eyelets for rack mounting?

You need a Surly.

[Zen]

I went bike shopping today.
The Aurora is kinda heavy and there is no place that has a surly in stock

Also, I thought that Jamis had a sloping top tube unless I'm thinking of someone elses bike

LBS thought i might consider a Coda

[Crankin]

I love my Coda!

[Cataboo]

Zen, Theres someone on the richmond craigslist with a surly steamroller bike in 49 cms, I think. They dont list what the components are, so I am not sure if they've got it set up as a single speed or what. But something that might work.

If you ever wanna ride my surly to get an idea of fit or feel if you want to order one, its the pacer in 43/42 cms, I think...

I should almost sell it to you, I think that bike hates me.

[elk]

I love my Coda!

The Coda in my size was what I rode before I found the aurora...I thought it was great!!!

[wnyrider]

There are a bunch of new LHT in various sizes on ebay right now. The smallest size being a 46cm.

[elk]

Salsa has a new Touring bike...the Fargo I think it's called. Adventure Cycling has an article this month on buying a touring bike.