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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Boulder, Colorado
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Bikes: Cinelli Supercoursa 69, Ritchey Breakaway Cross, Mondonico Diamond Extra 05, Coors Light Greg Lemond (built by Scapin) 88, Scapin MTB, Stumpjumper 83, Specialized Stumpjumper M4, Lemond Poprad 2001
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I guess I should have read all the posts before I replied. There are some great bikes recommended. The Gunnar, Jamis, Surly, and Lemond Poprad are all great steel bikes. I don't see any reason why you can't ride long distances on them. I have been riding the Bicycle Tour of Colorado for the last 5 years on a road bike. This next year I am switching to a Cross bike so I can use a rack to carry clothing and food for the very long and highly variable weather conditions on the ride. I will be using road wheels and Continental Grand Prix 4000s for the ride. I am just tired of using plastic garbage bags and electrical tape for protection against the elements. Good Luck.