Foo - Would this be a good touring bike?

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linux_author
12-06-07, 10:28 AM
http://tampa.craigslist.org/bik/500630958.html

KingTermite
12-06-07, 10:29 AM
If you do it, I want pics!!!! :p
ModoVincere
12-06-07, 10:29 AM
http://tampa.craigslist.org/bik/500630958.html

Not bad....may drag the pannier a little though. Might be tough getting over any 14's in the rockies too.

MTBLover
12-06-07, 10:42 AM
Needs drops.

Nah- just flip the bar.
Doolally
12-06-07, 10:42 AM
If you have the right shoes

http://www.magicmakers.com/retail/clown%20stuff/shoesredyellow.jpg
Air
12-06-07, 10:43 AM
Flip it.
ModoVincere
12-06-07, 10:43 AM
If you have the right shoes

http://www.magicmakers.com/retail/clown%20stuff/shoesredyellow.jpg

Are those designed for look style or spd style cleats?
ModoVincere
12-06-07, 10:53 AM
Pfft. XXXXL toecages and three straps tied together.

come on! this is 2007...nobody uses cages anymore :rolleyes:
Doolally
12-06-07, 10:56 AM
come on! this is 2007...nobody uses cages anymore :rolleyes:

The only other recommended option are death cleats, plus someone on the other side of the continent to help you get off when you arrive.