Quote Originally Posted by Grog
With a few brakes once in a while, taking your time, and fueling properly, I have absolutely no doubt in your capacity to do it.
You mean I can take breaks during my ride??? Sure wish I'd have known that last weekend!
Thank you all for your encouragement! Methinks you have more confidence in me than....me....but time will tell.
Question for you century survivors: I have a choice of two bikes to use...which would you recommend?
1) road bike: steel d/b frame, very light and comfortable (21lbs fully loaded), 700x23 wheels eat up the miles so nicely. Disadvantages? Only one bottle cage. Narrow tires mean I'll have to battle traffic on the road/highway to get enough distance in to make 100km. Higher gearing and only a double chainring (52/39) and only 12 speeds total.
2) street-converted MTB: steel d/b frame. 26x1.5 wheels/street tires mean I can stick 100% to bike paths and avoid most highway traffic. Two bottle cages. Triple chainring (48/38/28) and 18 speeds available (I may need those granny gears at the end of the 100km ). Disadvantages? Stiffer, heavy frame (28pounds fully loaded). 26" wheels are more of a chore to keep turning over long distances. Not as comfortable to ride as my road bike.
Which one would be best for an attempt at 100km?
Thanks!
~Sherry.