Originally Posted by
rumrunn6
GT Talera? I think that's what mine is. not sure a MTB is best for "long mile" rides. what do you have now?
A GT Talera that fits and is mechanically sound is fine for long rides. I have a number of high-end road and track bikes, but I use my '87 Cannondale SM500 mountain bike for 90% of my road miles. When I'm riding solo, I don't care that I'm moving slower; it's the same workout either way. Plus, the miles/punctures ratio is much better with the mountain bike.