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Frame choice: New vs old
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10-16-11 | 07:21 PM
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Meek
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Frame choice: New vs old
I am interested in a commuter/touring/rando type rig. I have my 72 Raleigh Super Course frameset, but I have also considered a new Nashbar Touring frame or a new Surly LHT frameset. Almost leaning towards the cheapo Nashbar because of my assumed (right or wrong) bb stiffness (alu vs steel). I'm relatively big and strong (gym and wattage) and although I understand commuting/touring is more about 120-180watts, occasionally I do like to put down some wattage (could make my brother's beautiful steel Guerciotti's inner chainring rub the chainstays). Any thoughts? If i get the Nashbar or Surly I am getting the Surly LHT fork...Once again most of my riding will be effortless 120-180 watts, but occasionally might need to represent...
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