Memphis Home of Elvis and the Blues
12-17-13 | 11:29 PM
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Memphis Home of Elvis and the Blues
In the Market for a new bike. I am 56 and only had two bikes my entire life. The first was a Univega I purchased out of college and my second was a Specialized Rockhopper son has taken to school. I am a man without a bike. I love going into LBS and looking at the eye candy. After much thought and research I believe I have decided to get a Surly Long Haul Trucker. The 2014 comes in a light grey/white and a black model. The black looks sweet but I am a little board with it..I believe I can order a blue velvet frame off the internet but I also like the army green 2008 model. Question for ya...Is the 2008 frame different from the newer frames? What about the 2012, 2013's or are they basically the same...thanks
12-18-13 | 03:47 AM
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Pint-Sized Gnar Shredder
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From: Somewhere between heaven and hell
Bikes: '09 Jamis Komodo, '09 Mirraco Blend One, '08 Cervelo P2C, '08 Specialized Ruby Elite, '07 Yeti AS-R SL, '07 DMR Drone
Welcome to Bike Forums! Ask that question in the Touring forum, you might get better answers!
12-18-13 | 06:20 AM
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From: N/W Florida--Pace
Bikes: N+1=20013 Green mongoose Beast, '74 Raleigh International, '58 Raleigh Dawn Tourist, Univega Alpine Sport, Univega Ladies MTB- Wife's, Townie 7D -Wife's, and a pile-o-spare British 'junque'
Welcome to Bike Forums. One of the Brewmasters where I work has a Long Haul Trucker ,he has toured all over the country on it and loves it. tom
12-18-13 | 07:27 PM
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Endangered Serotta Rider
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From: Upstate NY
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Welcome to BF! If I was in your position, I’d get the new one and let my color preferences take a back seat in the decision-making process. Just a personal thing, but… I’d prefer a new bike over a 5 year-old one that was in a color I liked better.
12-19-13 | 10:50 AM
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Good luck on your search, I'm sure with all the great info on here, you'd be sure to pinpoint which is best for you. Welcome to Bike Forums!
