Bikeforums.net is a forum about nothing but bikes. Our community can help you find information about hard-to-find and localized information like bicycle tours, specialties like where in your area to have your recumbent bike serviced, or what are the best bicycle tires and seats for the activities you use your bike for.Evans224
04-01-08, 12:14 AM
Last year, a friend put a bug in my ear that I just can't get rid of. He told me that when he turns 50, he wants to go on a long distance tour, somewhere around 4-6 weeks, maybe longer. He turned me on to a web site travelogue about a gentleman from my area who was touring from NorCal to Quebec. I followed his travels with great interest, and have decided to do a tour of my own. I'm a couple of years from 50, but I've started to put together a bike from scratch and plan to do a number of shorter tours before the "big one". This way I can figure what works and what doesn't. I'm an avid cyclist, and I backpack as well, so I figure I may have a bit of a headstart. I've been reading the posts here for a couple of months, and appreciate the experience and insights.
Here's what I have so far
-A Co-motion Nor'wester frame (with the S&S couplers) and fork
-Raceface Deus crankset 44-32-22
-XTR rear derailleur
-Ultegra STI's, 9 speed triple
All of the above was purchased used, and It all started with a great deal on the frame. I'm looking for a good wheelset, but what's different about this frame is that it has 130mm rear spacing. Any suggestions?
I've read many posts about handlebars/shifters and I've decided on the STI's. I'm thinking about drop bars with aerobars.
I can use either V Brakes or canti's, and I'm leaning toward Avid Single Digit 7's.
Seat, it looks like most prefer Brooks B17. I find that on my road bike, it took me forever to find a good seat for me. It's a very personal thing, I guess.
Racks and bags, they're down the way a bit. Maybe a Xmas present!
So, it's not a LHT, but I'm getting there....
Here's what I have so far
-A Co-motion Nor'wester frame (with the S&S couplers) and fork
-Raceface Deus crankset 44-32-22
-XTR rear derailleur
-Ultegra STI's, 9 speed triple
All of the above was purchased used, and It all started with a great deal on the frame. I'm looking for a good wheelset, but what's different about this frame is that it has 130mm rear spacing. Any suggestions?
I've read many posts about handlebars/shifters and I've decided on the STI's. I'm thinking about drop bars with aerobars.
I can use either V Brakes or canti's, and I'm leaning toward Avid Single Digit 7's.
Seat, it looks like most prefer Brooks B17. I find that on my road bike, it took me forever to find a good seat for me. It's a very personal thing, I guess.
Racks and bags, they're down the way a bit. Maybe a Xmas present!
So, it's not a LHT, but I'm getting there....