tourtrek
08-26-04, 07:20 PM
I can use a Cannondale T800 for a multiday ride of the 183mi. C&O Canal. Washington D.C. to Cumberland, MD. Would this be a good choice or should I just stick to a MTB. (Not camping. 4 days)
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Touring - Cannondale t800 on c&o canal
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Stillrockin
08-27-04, 04:25 PM
I have ridden it twice from Cumberland to DC . . . If dry, most sections could be ridden with the 800, but I would much prefer a mountain bike, with knobs . . . Most of the trail is dirt, and there are some sections where its rocky, sections with Gravel, and sections where the trail is a sharp rocky surface . . . It can be ridden, but I would say you will enjoy it more with the MTB
We did the motel thing in 02: http://bike.wbdesigns.com/co.html
And camped in 01: http://bike.wbdesigns.com/cno.html
We did the motel thing in 02: http://bike.wbdesigns.com/co.html
And camped in 01: http://bike.wbdesigns.com/cno.html
markm109
08-30-04, 11:57 AM
How wide of tires can you put on the T800? What brakes are on it?
If you can put cyclocross tires of 35mm or so on it, I might try it. I've done trails with my cyclocross bike, but a MTB would be more comfortable.
Mark
If you can put cyclocross tires of 35mm or so on it, I might try it. I've done trails with my cyclocross bike, but a MTB would be more comfortable.
Mark