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Forum: Touring

02-24-14, 06:41 PM

Replies: 29

Trek 520, Old vs New

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Posted By 3speed

Awesome! I wouldn't be able to contain my...

Awesome! I wouldn't be able to contain my excitement(also never bought a nice, new bike) if I were you. Make sure you post back here and let us know how much you love it!

Forum: Touring

02-20-14, 06:09 PM

Replies: 29

Trek 520, Old vs New

Views: 10,803

Posted By 3speed

Again, the advantages of disk has nothing to do...

Again, the advantages of disk has nothing to do with brake force. That said...
I honestly don't mean any disrespect here - I've read Many of your posts in the past and I know you have lots of...

Forum: Touring

02-18-14, 08:32 PM

Replies: 29

Trek 520, Old vs New

Views: 10,803

Posted By 3speed

No, that's not why disks are showing up on...

No, that's not why disks are showing up on touring bikes. And it's not about the stopping power(other than perhaps the marketing). I guess one benefit to stopping power is reduced hand fatigue if...

Forum: Touring

02-17-14, 07:59 PM

Replies: 29

Trek 520, Old vs New

Views: 10,803

Posted By 3speed

^ Haha. I was thinking that too, but to each...

^ Haha. I was thinking that too, but to each their own. Nothing trumps brand recognition, and paired with nostalgia for OP. As long as he's happily out biking, that's the important part.

Forum: Touring

02-16-14, 09:03 PM

Replies: 29

Trek 520, Old vs New

Views: 10,803

Posted By 3speed

I know you said the LHT doesn't fit your intended...

I know you said the LHT doesn't fit your intended riding style, but personally, if I were buying a new touring bike, LHT or something else, I would go with disk brakes. No question. I know the old...

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