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From: Lake Geneva, WI
Bikes: Ridley Helium SLX, Canyon Endurance SL, De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Schwinn Paramount (1 painted, 1 chrome), Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2
Originally Posted by
seat_boy
It's OK. Compared to my Fargo, which was rock solid with any loading at any speed I could obtain, the CC has noticeably more shimmy if, for instance, I bang my hand on the handlebars. So the cure is not to do this. That being said, for the limited amount of loading touring I do, the CC is good enough, and the Fargo was too stiff to be enjoyable to ride unloaded (for me), so it's been sold.
Maybe a Vaya? Especially if you want discs.
Very good info on the CC & Fargo, thanks'
I'm trying to avoid disc brakes. Mostly because I have multiple rim brake wheel-sets that are ideal for touring. Buying a disc brake wheel-set would at several hundred dollars to the cost on a completed bike.
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Last edited by Barrettscv; 12-22-12 at 07:33 PM.