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12-30-08 | 04:49 PM

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cyccommute

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Originally Posted by BengeBoy

I don't know why, but I'm currently obsessed with seeing whether the wise heads contributing to this thread could come up with a bike (or bikes) that fit the OP's original question - given that he could buy a Salsa, Surly, Rocky Mountain or Scott at a discount, which should he buy? He didn't mention how much of a discount he can get, but I'm guessing he could get a Crosscheck complete for $700 to $800-ish. Does he need to spend more?

In order of usefulness for touring

LHT
Rocky Mountain Sherpa
CrossCheck
Casserol

The CrossCheck and the Casserol are distant 3rd at almost a tie.

The Pistola and any of the Scotts would be just silly. If you are going to ride across the country, you should at least have some provision for a rack.

If you are going to load up a bike and ride it across the US (even with a light load), why reinvent the wheel? The LHT and the Sherpa have had some thought go into what they are intended for.

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