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Old 04-14-05 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Magictofu
The Trek 520 not available in the US? As for the others... it is true that the Kona and the Giant look more like cyclocross bikes but the Bertrand, Fuji and Burley are true touring bikes... as for the Devinci, I would say it is just a weird bike.
No, the Mikado isn't available in the US. You are right about the Fuji but, since the Bertrand and Burley, didn't have specs on the frame and looking at the pictures, they look a bit dodgy for touring bikes. Chainstays look a bit on the short side. Could work for people with smaller feet but I'd probably kick the bags which becomes very annoying, very shortly. 17.5" to 18" are best, in my opinion.
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