Originally Posted by
elduderino12
I own one of these and used it for a 4000 mile tour. I have done about 5000 miles on it in total and I have had zero problems with it. No squeaks, no bent spokes, no weak rims and no derailleur issues.
I wouldn't hesitate to use it again for another tour of Europe and if you shop around you can pick them up fairly cheaply.
Thanks for the useful suggestion. I was reading about your adventures around Europe. Unbelievably nice, great pics and feeling! If you are planning a trip to Italy, be sure that I will be happy to support you with a free shower and a safe place for your bike.