Second thoughts about my touring bike purchase
08-24-07, 11:07 AM
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Second thoughts about my touring bike purchase
Well it was an impulse buy, a used 2003 Cannondale T800 for $475. But now I'm starting to rethink my purchase of a touring bike. Just planning on riding around SF on it and going for ~50 mile rides, no real touring trips. I have a couple of mountain bikes but l wanted a road bike, because the few I've ridden felt more comfortable and quicker than my MTB. Maybe a straight road racing bike might have been a better choice. Like I said an impulse buy
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08-24-07, 12:05 PM
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So long as it fits you OK, the Cannondale touring bike should be excellent for all kinds of road riding except racing. My advice is to have fun riding and don't worry too much about equipment.
08-24-07, 12:16 PM
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For your intended use, I'd consider putting narrower tires on it. Sounds like you got it at a good price, and you should have fun with it. If you ultimately don't like it, you probably can sell it for around what you paid.
08-24-07, 12:29 PM
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Sounds great. Quit worrying and ride.
08-25-07, 05:54 AM
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I ride a touring bike for practice until I can afford a roadbike. I usually do 40-80 mile trips 3 times a week. As long as you don't have a group to keep up with, a touring bike will be just fine for riding around, and probably a bit comfier than a racer.
08-25-07, 06:12 AM
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Actually, why not put on something more to your liking? With a wide rim,
I'd look at midsize tires, like the Rivendell Ruffy Tuffy.
Later, you could get lighter wheels, Ultegra/Open Pro is a fast and reliable choice
that is priced right.
I'd look at midsize tires, like the Rivendell Ruffy Tuffy.
Later, you could get lighter wheels, Ultegra/Open Pro is a fast and reliable choice
that is priced right.
08-25-07, 12:02 PM
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Just put on some new brake pads. That's all the money I'll put into it for now. Time to put a lot of miles on the thing and decide on upgrades from there.
I appreciate the advice and reassurance.
I appreciate the advice and reassurance.
