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.GrandBob
09-20-11, 10:31 AM
I'm a long time cyclist who loves touring. 76 years old, still strong, but the years have slowed me down some, and I have a little trouble with hills with over 10% grades. Thankful for grannie gears, but sometimes feel I need a "great grannie." Have done 35+ week-long rides across many states, but never fully loaded. I prefer organized camping tours where your gear is trucked from one site to the next. Usually ride a TREK carbon 5200, but also have a steel frame 520, and am looking to buy another steel touring bike. Considering the REI Novara Randonee, another TREK 520, and Surly LHT. Any suggestions would be appreciated.