Originally Posted by froze
I don't think that's as difficult as it was in the 70's and 80's...maybe I'm wrong? You younger guys would know better about this then I.
I'm trying to get my wife into it....got her a Trek 8000(1992 from swap meet I picked up for 45 bucks), and fixed it up. I love to ride this thing too! she likes the geometry....have to get her a different stem, but I am easing her into it...once she gets on it for a full day, maybee 75-100 Miles unloaded, I am going to gear us out....currently I bike for commuting, and am an avid backpacker...I'll buy what I dont have, drop the kids off at grandmas, and were going to Santa Barbara from San diego, where I will reward her with a really nice hotel and dinner. Sneaky me
Then we'll see about some better, longer tours.