Touring bikes - which one to buy?
10-31-10 | 02:54 AM
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Bikes: 1976 Fuji America 1980 Fuji America 1984 Fuji America TS V 1982 Fuji Royale II 1993 Trek 970 1997 Trek 5000 2004 Trek Calypso 2007 Trek Portland 2008 Surly LTH
10-31-10 | 09:36 AM
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I would like to announce a New Lower Price on the BLT Frame kit. It includes a Frame, Fork, Headset, & Stem made in Taiwan + Front and Rear Bruce Gordon Racks made in California - https://www.bgcycles.com/blt.html
The New Price is $750 + shipping and handling.
I can also sell a parts package to complete the frame pack into a complete Shimano SLX bike (with XT Hubs) for an additional $975.
Any questions - feel free to give us a call.
Regards,
Bruce Gordon
10-31-10 | 10:18 AM
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Bikes: Rivendell Quickbeam, Rivendell Rambouillet, Rivendell Atlantis, Circle A town bike, De Rosa Neo Primato, Cervelo RS, Specialized Diverge
Thanks for the kind words about our products.
I would like to announce a New Lower Price on the BLT Frame kit. It includes a Frame, Fork, Headset, & Stem made in Taiwan + Front and Rear Bruce Gordon Racks made in California - https://www.bgcycles.com/blt.html
The New Price is $750 + shipping and handling.
I can also sell a parts package to complete the frame pack into a complete Shimano SLX bike (with XT Hubs) for an additional $975.
Any questions - feel free to give us a call.
Regards,
Bruce Gordon
I would like to announce a New Lower Price on the BLT Frame kit. It includes a Frame, Fork, Headset, & Stem made in Taiwan + Front and Rear Bruce Gordon Racks made in California - https://www.bgcycles.com/blt.html
The New Price is $750 + shipping and handling.
I can also sell a parts package to complete the frame pack into a complete Shimano SLX bike (with XT Hubs) for an additional $975.
Any questions - feel free to give us a call.
Regards,
Bruce Gordon
Fishgirl, if you want a light touring/comfortable bike you won't do better than Rivendell. They are a bit pricey, but they'll work with you to put a bike together just the way you want it and if you tell us where you're located I'm sure the forum can recommend a good bike shop in your city.
11-01-10 | 07:59 AM
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From: Central Coast, CA
Bikes: Surly LHT, Specialized Rockhopper, Nashbar Touring (old), Specialized Stumpjumper (older), Nishiki Tourer (model unknown)
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I'm not sure what ratings you are referring to. I have an LHT and I love it. I think it's a really good tourer for a fair price. That's not to say there aren't others.
I've noticed some anti-LHT sentiments expressed on this forum. My guess is that it's due in part to the preponderance of people recommending the LHT when there are so many other good tourers out there. I would agree. I don't contend that my LHT is the superior model - just that it's darn good. I wish I had enough money to include a few others in my stable so I could really see which I liked best. My list would include a Co-Motion Americano, a Cannondale, a Bruce Gordon, a Rivendell, a Rocky Mountain Sherpa, a Novara Randonee, a Salsa Casseroll (is that the one?), a Fuji tourist, a Windsor, a Trek 520..... Hm, my little brain is running short. I'm sure there are more. Who is that that makes a titanium tourer?
Alas. My budget only allows on tourer. I'm very glad to have my LHT!
I'm not sure what ratings you are referring to. I have an LHT and I love it. I think it's a really good tourer for a fair price. That's not to say there aren't others.
I've noticed some anti-LHT sentiments expressed on this forum. My guess is that it's due in part to the preponderance of people recommending the LHT when there are so many other good tourers out there. I would agree. I don't contend that my LHT is the superior model - just that it's darn good. I wish I had enough money to include a few others in my stable so I could really see which I liked best. My list would include a Co-Motion Americano, a Cannondale, a Bruce Gordon, a Rivendell, a Rocky Mountain Sherpa, a Novara Randonee, a Salsa Casseroll (is that the one?), a Fuji tourist, a Windsor, a Trek 520..... Hm, my little brain is running short. I'm sure there are more. Who is that that makes a titanium tourer?
Alas. My budget only allows on tourer. I'm very glad to have my LHT!
11-02-10 | 07:43 PM
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Well she asked for a frame that was lighter than her old C'dale. Of course someone had to chime in with LHT. Without getting into a debate over the pluses and minuses of the LHT, the LHT is going to be considerably heavier. I think it is great that you enjoy your LHT. Cheers.
11-02-10 | 08:22 PM
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From: Mid Missouri.
Bikes: '02 Raleigh C40, '10 Fuji Touring, and a refurbished '82 (I think) Motobecane Grand Touring
Nicole, the Fuji Touring is a steel frame bike at 29 lbs., which is lighter than my aluminum hybrid. Mine is a 2010, it's a well made bike at a very reasonable price, certainly worth taking a look at. I researched quite a few bikes, considered new and used, I am really happy with the choice I made. It is a smooth ride, loaded or not. Good luck in your search.
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