Touring - Any Feedback On A Mikado D'iberville?

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GLOBALTREKKER
01-13-05, 05:19 AM
I HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO BUY A BRAND NEW 04' MIKADA D'IBERVILLE FOR $500.00 US. BEING AN AVID MOUNTAIN BIKER I'M NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE ROAD/TOUR BIKES ESPECIALLY, THE IMPORTS. IF ANYONE HAS OWNED OR HAS ANY INFO REGARDING THE MODEL AND COMPANY I'D DEEPLY APPRECIATE IT. HERE ARE THE SPECS:

SPEED
>27 speeds STI
FRAME
>Touring Series

FORK
>Chromoly with eyelets JANTES
>Alex Ace 18 double wall
FRONT/REAR HUB
>Shimano Deore 36h / Deore 36T TIRES
>Maxxis Detonator 700 x 28C
CHAIN
>Kmc Z72
HANDLEBARS
>4ROX 31,8 mm Roady
STEM
>Truvativ Xr 5° BRAKE LEVERS
>Shimano Tiagra Sti
HEADSET
>Aheadset cane creek BOTTOM BRACKET
>Power Pro cartouche sealed
PEDALS
>Shimano Tiagra, 30/42/52 FRONT/REAR DERRAILLEUR
>Shimano Tiagra / Deore
SHIFT LEVER
>Shimano Tiagra STI FREE WHEEL
>Shimano 11-32
BRAKES
>4ROX T.o. Cantilever PEDALS
>Wellgo Wpd-823 Automatique
SADDLE
>Leather double density SEAT POST
>Truvativ Xr 27.2 mm
SEAT PIN
>M6 Bolt SIZES
>40-45-50-56-60
WEIGHT
>12.5 kg / 27.5 lb PRICE


THANKS FOR YOUR HELP!

DEAN
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acantor
01-13-05, 10:02 AM
The gearing seems high for hilly country and/or strong headwinds.