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03-11-11 | 10:32 AM

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CliftonGK1

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From: Columbus, OH

Bikes: '08 Surly Cross-Check, 2011 Redline Conquest Pro, 2012 Spesh FSR Comp EVO, 2015 Trek Domane 6.2 disc

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Originally Posted by cyclist5

Thanks for the advice. I'm probably going to get a used Trek 520 Touring bike. My only concern is the stem shifters which I worry will be harder to use than bar shifters (having to adjust your body). As for the weight I don't think I can do much about it. I'm a student and have several classes a day, so that means I need to carry 4 binders and two books as well as my laptop.

Stem shifters? How old is this 520 you're looking at? I haven't seen stem shifters since the early 80s.

Not that it's a problem, though. If the price is right, an 80s bike like the 520 is a good steed. I ride a late 80s Trek 400 singlespeed conversion as my commuter right now. I got the original bike for free out of a dumpster.

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