Valkyrie etc

**Crankin** · 05-07-2009, 05:30 PM

I love my Coda!

**Cataboo** · 05-07-2009, 05:55 PM

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.

**Zen** · 05-07-2009, 06:36 PM

The Steamroller is sold as a hipster-fixie and 49cm is too big for me.
I wish all my bike decisions were so easy

I'm looking for a lightweight

touring bike if there is such a thing(custom, I know)
Needs front & rear eyelets and numerous bottle mounts.

**Blueberry** · 05-07-2009, 06:37 PM

Originally Posted by Zen

The Steamroller is sold as a hipster-fixie and 49cm is too big for me.
I wish all my bike decisions were so easy

I'm looking for a lightweight

touring bike if there is such a thing(custom, I know)
Needs front & rear eyelets and numerous bottle mounts.

A cross check is probably about as close as you'll get. Mine would be too big for you to test, though (50cm - fits like a 52).

CA

**Zen** · 05-07-2009, 06:38 PM

LBS sez LHT

**Blueberry** · 05-07-2009, 06:49 PM

Originally Posted by Zen

LBS sez LHT

Light would be my concern. Otherwise, definitely LHT. But they're HEAVY (and I prefer not 26" wheels, but that's a whole 'nother kettle 'o fish).

**sundial** · 05-08-2009, 05:41 AM

Originally Posted by Zen

LBS sez LHT

I thought that too but since you're a petite little missy....how about a Salsa Casserole?

**elk** · 05-08-2009, 07:35 AM

Originally Posted by Crankin

I love my Coda!

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

**elk** · 05-08-2009, 08:43 AM

not steel...but worth a look.
http://cgi.ebay.com/LeMond-Big-Sky-S...QQcmdZViewItem

**Zen** · 05-08-2009, 05:22 PM

Originally Posted by elk

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

You had a Coda then went to Aurora? Why?

Originally Posted by elk

Adventure Cycling has an article this month on buying a touring bike.

I think I read that. It rated the FX2 as a good low budget tourer!
I think that's where I got the Aurora idea too.

I may just have to grit my teeth and save up my babysitting money for a custom bike.
A trike I can ride at Happy Haven Rest Home

**elk** · 05-08-2009, 08:56 PM

I wanted an AUrora but just tried the Coda for size.

You looked at the Bianchi? the Volpe?
If you like the Terry maybe you should wait for a used Valkyrie...too heavy?

**Zen** · 05-09-2009, 06:38 AM

My head hurts.

**elk** · 05-09-2009, 08:50 AM

Originally Posted by Zen

My head hurts.

this is the FUN part!!!!

oh yeah...the article in Adventure Cycling is new this month... not a reprint.

**susan.wells** · 05-12-2009, 01:01 AM

I purchased a Valkyrie touring bike and it is at my LBS being assembled. I plan to use it on my upcoming tour of Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway. The gearing should be kind to the knees. I pick it up on Wednesday afternoon after work (actually I may leave a little early). I am finally going to embrace the fact that I have three bikes (steel, titanium, and carbon) all with differing wheel/tire sizes (26 inch, 650, and 700). I'll just have a small mechanic shop in the rear of my Element!

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