Originally Posted by
tarwheel
That Velo Sport is quite a find. Looks the tires need replacing though. Nashbar has Panaracer Pasela Tour Guard kevlar tires on sale right now for $20, plus they're offering 20% off on orders over $80. Might be worth ordering a few tires for all of your bikes.
I had a Nishiki just like that when I first got out of college. It was a nice bike but ultimately bit the dust. I had sold it to my brother who sweats like a storm, and it rusted out.
The tires have been replaced on the Velo and I have a set of Specialized touring for the Continental. I need to get a set for the International.
I blew the bike budget on a new MTB a while back so I have little left for 3 touring bikes. I want to go look at a new ride but this $50 Velo will do for now. It does ride very well. The kids aren't coming on the fall tour so I don't need any camping gear for them until next year.
Once I get the new bar wrap on I will have invested only $85 in the Velo and I still have all my gear.
The fall tour will only be a 350km ride with two nights camping so I am getting exited about it.