Old 03-09-05, 10:20 AM
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I talked to a guy who toured 9 months thru China, and he said it tooks weeks to find a replacement 700c tire while his wife could get a 26" replacement everywhere.
Here are a few 'expedition' touring bikes, basically mountain bikes with a long wheelbase and chainstays.
Bruce Gordon BLT (US)
Thorn Nomad (UK)
Beckman Sakkit Expedition 26
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