Originally Posted by sccr2337
Ok, those are my final choices. I canceled my Trek 520 order, the more I thought about it the more I couldnt justify paying that much when I can use the extra money to add on nicer components.
I've narrowed it down to these 3 options. I am placing the order on Wednesday and wanted any last ditch effort opinions by the good people in this forum.
I can only find the REI and Windsor in a 58cm frame, which kind of has me worried because even though it looks like it might fit, I really dont want to go through the hastle of shipping it back. I am 6'2 and am always concerned when purchasing online, you just never know how a certain bike might fit differently.
So, any advice is welcomed!
http://www.rei.com/online/store/Prod...ory_rn=4500922
http://www.surlybikes.com/bikes.html
What are the odd's? I own an 02 Novara Randonee and a Surly CrossCheck. I have toured the Oregon coast on the Randonee. I am 230# and 5'11'' with an inseam of 30" (short legs).
Randonee
++ Load handling
++ Chainstay length Size 12 shoes
++ Value On sale $450
++ on Paint
++ Rack mount, fender clearance
++ Stock wheels
+- Gruppo "Tiagra"
+- Gearing 30-39-50 approx (I changed it)
-- Brakes, hard to adjust, eat rims, even with cool stops (I'm fat...)
Cross Check
++ ride unloaded
++ Chainstay length Size 12 shoes, fender clearance
-- Price
-- Loaded touring
-- No front pannier attachment
= This is now a great fixed gear travel bike with S&S Couplers, backpack case.