Thread: Looking for a touring bike
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Old 11-30-17 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by MarcusT
I can see that rims and wheels are available online quite easily, now lets look at real world. The 3 LBS around me do not carry 26" V brake wheels. So while on a tour, an accident/ failure occurs, Do I order the new wheel online and wait 3-7 days while it arrives. ,,,,,
unless you plan to tour solely within walking distance of those 3 LBS's, then their
current inventory should have no bearing on the touring bike you buy or build.
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