bike wanted in Vancouver for Great Divide
06-10-09, 11:52 PM
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bike wanted in Vancouver for Great Divide
Hello bike enthusiasts!
I am planning to bike the Great Divide of the Rocky Mountains this summer starting in July. (https://www.adventurecycling.org/routes/greatdivide.cfm)
I will fly in to Vancoouver and will still have to organize some equipment for the trip. Ive already done a couple trips in Europe so I (hope I;-) know what I am doing.
Especially I need a mountain bike - durable and reliant for this kind of trip. I will travel with panniers on the back.
Does anyone have any advice on this?
- what kind of bike to buy in Vancouver?
- recommendations of bike shops?
- anyone selling a bike which workds for that trip? I really depend on good condition
- any other tipps?
For example I have the specialized Rockhopper (or Hardrock) in mind, since it is a good MTB which can also be used for touring. Price range is up to 1000 CAD
Thanks for your help!
cheers ben
I am planning to bike the Great Divide of the Rocky Mountains this summer starting in July. (https://www.adventurecycling.org/routes/greatdivide.cfm)
I will fly in to Vancoouver and will still have to organize some equipment for the trip. Ive already done a couple trips in Europe so I (hope I;-) know what I am doing.
Especially I need a mountain bike - durable and reliant for this kind of trip. I will travel with panniers on the back.
Does anyone have any advice on this?
- what kind of bike to buy in Vancouver?
- recommendations of bike shops?
- anyone selling a bike which workds for that trip? I really depend on good condition
- any other tipps?
For example I have the specialized Rockhopper (or Hardrock) in mind, since it is a good MTB which can also be used for touring. Price range is up to 1000 CAD
Thanks for your help!
cheers ben
06-17-09, 01:34 AM
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You could try Sports Junkies - they have 2 stores and carry a mix of new and used bicycles.
Otherwise, for this type of cycling, you could try any of the following stores:
Bike Doctor
Deep Cove Cycles
Bicycle Sports Pacific
Mighty Riders
Jubilee Cycles
John Henry the Bicycle Man
I've dealt with each of these stores and they are all good.
Otherwise, for this type of cycling, you could try any of the following stores:
Bike Doctor
Deep Cove Cycles
Bicycle Sports Pacific
Mighty Riders
Jubilee Cycles
John Henry the Bicycle Man
I've dealt with each of these stores and they are all good.
