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07-23-07, 08:44 PM
I purchased a Devinci Amsterdam (hybrid) about 3 months ago, it is a hybrid type bike. I have taken it for one 2 day tour and a 4 day tour (on the Icefields Parkway which is awesome if anyone is thinking of doing it!). So far so good, however, I am planning a year long cycling tour through S.E. Asia, South India, and Europe beginning next fall and am wondering if this bike will do just fine...or if I should get a "full fledged" touring bike.
The Devinci is an aluminum frame, with a Carbon fork, with LX Shimano parts. I am thinking that if I do keep this bike, I'd likely replace the wheels, tires, get a steel fork, and get some lower gearing. I have also already replaced the seat, pedals, and added a rear blackburn rack.
So...what I'm asking your advise for....should I spend the money to upgrade this bike to (hopefully) make it through at 1 year tour, or go buy a touring bike with a steel frame, strong wheels, etc. (I'm thinking a bike like Trek 520, Rocky Mountain Sherpa, Surly LHT, something along those lines).
Your thoughts and advise are appreciated!!
The Devinci is an aluminum frame, with a Carbon fork, with LX Shimano parts. I am thinking that if I do keep this bike, I'd likely replace the wheels, tires, get a steel fork, and get some lower gearing. I have also already replaced the seat, pedals, and added a rear blackburn rack.
So...what I'm asking your advise for....should I spend the money to upgrade this bike to (hopefully) make it through at 1 year tour, or go buy a touring bike with a steel frame, strong wheels, etc. (I'm thinking a bike like Trek 520, Rocky Mountain Sherpa, Surly LHT, something along those lines).
Your thoughts and advise are appreciated!!