touring newbie dumbass

by **d_shorb** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 12:18 am

I'm a newbie looking for touring frame (and wheels, components) suggestions, particularly with dirt/gravel and "cross-country" in mind. Corax on Summitpost has good suggestions on his personal site. I'm also wondering where to look on-line. is this even a mbpost question? gawd. :oops:

by **Ryle** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 1:17 am

d_shorb wrote:Is this even a mbpost question? gawd.

sure it is... any answers?

by **NHxcguy** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 4:04 am

Are you looking to piece something together or get a complete bike? I've ridden a trek 520 and it seemed like a good rig. If you are looking for just a frame to start with maybe a Surly long hall trucker frameset might do the trick and as far as components I would go with reliable over light weight... say shimano 105 road or lx mountain If you are looking for a inexpensive frameset bike nashbar has one for short money
just a few ideas...

by **d_shorb** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 2:05 am

Surly Long Haul Trcker frameset, or nashbar
Shimano 105's road or xl mountain
possibly a trek 520?
Thanks. Any more suggestions for frames, components, and online sources?

by **NHxcguy** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 12:58 am

There are many online places to look like,Bike Nashbar, Performance Bike, Colorado Cyclist, Jensen USA and Pricepoint to name a few. They are usually clearing out leftover stock this time of year so you might get lucky. Myself, I usually deal with my local bike shop. I like the service I get from them and since I am a regular they do what they can for me.......
Good luck...

by **d_shorb** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 7:39 pm

thanks man

by **Tom Kenney** » Thu Jan 03, 2008 3:22 am

A few more links...

http://www.bikeman.com - Lots of very obscure parts, lots of touring stuff
http://www.bikeparts.com - Lots of parts
http://www.touringcyclist.com - Appears to be a 'store' with some good info
http://www.mtbtour.org - Dedicated to MTB touring, good articles on building a bike
http://www.pbase.com/canyonlands/fullyloaded - Fully Loaded Touring, pics of many touring rigs

...and, when you're ready...

http://www.mvermeulen.com/yukon.html - Dempster Highway bike tour

by **PeakFreak** » Thu Jan 03, 2008 5:16 am

When ever I need bike parts, I just go to www.craigslist.com They usually have what I need. (:

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