Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling - aluminum for long, light touring

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rs_woods
02-26-07, 10:03 AM
thinking of going on tour for several months, if not years. not a lot of cargo, just a change of clothes & some hygiene stuff. what do you guys think of aluminum for this? will i exhaust its finite lifespan? should i worry about buying a new steel bike?
touring forum? (http://www.bikeforums.net/forumdisplay.php?f=47)
rs_woods
02-26-07, 03:44 PM
oops, i was in a hurry and missed it. if the mod could move it for me that'd be great