I would love input on commuting and light touring
01-17-07, 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by badger1
Hmmmm -- not an exact fit, but getting pretty close!! I've been drooling over this for a couple weeks now: (sorry, don't know how to do linky thingies!) go to peterwhitecycles > tout-terrain bikes (from Ger.) > Silkroad. Structurally integrated stainless rack (and stainless dropouts/brazeons), etc. etc. Very intriguing; either Rohlhoff specific or derailleur geared -- if the latter, looks like this could be built up either as a very light/quick commuter, or as a heavier duty commuter/light tourer -- any configuration, extremely functional.
BTW, forgot to include in my earlier posting, seat post should be a common size say 27.2, narrow Q factor and a bottom bracket hight in the touring bike range.
01-17-07, 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Rural Roadie
When I wrote stainless frame I ment the whole frame, stainless lugs are really nice and when I get arround to building a frame thats what I will use, finding a good stainless steel butted tubeset is the tricky part. Suppose this frame could be built for four hundred bucks, 100% stainless, no paint but threaded, reamed and faced and would people buy it?
BTW, forgot to include in my earlier posting, seat post should be a common size say 27.2, narrow Q factor and a bottom bracket hight in the touring bike range.
BTW, forgot to include in my earlier posting, seat post should be a common size say 27.2, narrow Q factor and a bottom bracket hight in the touring bike range.
01-22-07, 10:36 PM
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I've been mulling over getting your Windsor Touring for a long time and the Mercier (how is that pronounced by the way?) Galaxy seems to have a lot in common with it for a lower price (sora vs tigra brifters). I would buy a Windsor touring right now if it didn't only come in "PurplishBlue" for the 54cm sizes but I'm sure that's because everyone bought the other colors.
FRAME – aluminum or high-grade steel .. Traditional is the way I would go.
FORK – Anything that doesn't have suspension, though it's a smooth ride I don't like the feel on the road.
STEM – Adjustable Aheadset would be prefered but quill does have it's simplicity factor.
SEATPOST – standard!
GEARS – I use a Single Speed roadie and a converted MTB (Trek 820) for my commutes. I would prefer a road bike with a good range in gears, the Touring and Galaxy offer this.
HUBS – Doesn't matter to much to me.
WHEELS – 700c or 26" depending on the type of bike. Using more common sizes makes it easier to always have tubes and tires available to you.
TIRES – Slick 700x28-32 for a road/touring bike and 26"/1.25-1.75 for MTB
BRAKES – V or Canti
SHIFTER – Road (tiagra or better), though I think bar end shifters are just as good and could reduce the cost of the bike which from what I know you are trying to do.
BARS – Drop bars seem good, I've used TT style bars and been very happy with them too.
As others have said, more pictures of parts of the bikes would be better. I know when I'm shopping bikesdirect (which is where I plan to buy a bike this week) I am always thinking "I wish there was more pics". Pictures of braze ones, bosses, and any other feature would be very usefull.
FRAME – aluminum or high-grade steel .. Traditional is the way I would go.
FORK – Anything that doesn't have suspension, though it's a smooth ride I don't like the feel on the road.
STEM – Adjustable Aheadset would be prefered but quill does have it's simplicity factor.
SEATPOST – standard!
GEARS – I use a Single Speed roadie and a converted MTB (Trek 820) for my commutes. I would prefer a road bike with a good range in gears, the Touring and Galaxy offer this.
HUBS – Doesn't matter to much to me.
WHEELS – 700c or 26" depending on the type of bike. Using more common sizes makes it easier to always have tubes and tires available to you.
TIRES – Slick 700x28-32 for a road/touring bike and 26"/1.25-1.75 for MTB
BRAKES – V or Canti
SHIFTER – Road (tiagra or better), though I think bar end shifters are just as good and could reduce the cost of the bike which from what I know you are trying to do.
BARS – Drop bars seem good, I've used TT style bars and been very happy with them too.
As others have said, more pictures of parts of the bikes would be better. I know when I'm shopping bikesdirect (which is where I plan to buy a bike this week) I am always thinking "I wish there was more pics". Pictures of braze ones, bosses, and any other feature would be very usefull.
01-22-07, 11:12 PM
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For longer distances, like to my job, my main commuter is a Fuji Touring, which I think is similar to your Windsor Touring. If I had found your site before buying my Fuji I probably would have bought from you instead and saved some money. I put fenders, a Brooks saddle and clipless pedals on it, but the rest is stock. The fenders are the only thing I think most "normal" people would want.
For shorter distances I have been loving my vintage English 3-speed that I recently bought. It's heavy, and the gearing is a little higher than I need, but it is very comfortable to cruise around on at moderate speeds. I think this kind of bike makes more sense than a bike with drop bars for short trips in normal clothes.
For shorter distances I have been loving my vintage English 3-speed that I recently bought. It's heavy, and the gearing is a little higher than I need, but it is very comfortable to cruise around on at moderate speeds. I think this kind of bike makes more sense than a bike with drop bars for short trips in normal clothes.
