Originally Posted by
saddlesores
nah, don't need to ride it. not with over a quarter million touring miles.
i know pretty much what i like and don't like.
too many negatives to the 920..........i'd have to change
brakes and shifters and bottom bracket and gearing and
seat and bars and them ridikkalous 28-spoke wheels.
and don't forget the thru axels!
when i went through the specs, realized the only parts
i might keep were the stem and seatpost.
paying that much, i'd get a custom steel frame.
only ride aluminium now, as that's all i can get
in my size here in china. is good enough for now.
it's a great bike for the type who want that kind of bike.
i'm not much for posing in front of hooters in mauve
spandex with color coordinated sunscreen.
not for me, and not for real world touring.
All of the above, and wait until he finds that the bars are too low and it only has a 20 mm stack height.
I posted this in another thread, but it fits right in with what you are saying.
Originally Posted by
Doug64
Actually, I believe the 920 will be a great bike for the OP. It will provide an excellent learning experience.