I suggest a cyclo cross bike. Most do not think of this type but it is perfect for
what you describe. Drop bars, fast enough on the road, thicker tires, cantilever
or v-brakes... I have taken my Marinoni cross bike through the Gatineau fire roads
many times without trouble. Cross bikes are easily the best all around bike.
Randy Legault wrote:
> Thanks for all the suggestions about the braze-on.
>
> I'll probably take it to Johnsons. I remember seeing their signage and
> noting that they weld gas tanks. That seems dicier than a braze-on!
>
> As for topic # 2 . . . My sister-in-law is looking for a bike.
>
> She is tall (5'11") and long-legged, so a relatively large frame is required
> (I'm a bit wobbly on bike sizing, so don't ask me for cm measures).
>
> She has a bit of coin to spend, but really wants to get good value for money
> (don't we all). She's been thinking of new, but good used bikes can be a
> bargain in my experience.
>
> I think what she would probably prefer a touring bike (since she expressed a
> preference for drop handle bars), but she indicated that she wanted
> something that could manage a fire-road or rail-trail, so a a hybrid might
> be best. A criterium rig is right out of the question!
>
> Any advice regarding makes, models, current sales around Ottawa, gently used
> available or anything else you deem helpful will be greatefully received and
> passed along.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Randy.
> ----- Original Message -----
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> Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2001 10:43 AM
> Subject: [obc] Tandems on the RLCT 2001
>
> > For those interested, next weekend will be a great opportunity to
> > join other tandem riders for a group ride to Kingston...
> >
> > Here's the low down as of now:
> >
> > ROUTE NO OF TANDEMS
> >
> > Challenge 1
> > Cruise 6
> > Classic 11
> > Casual 5
> >
> > Please - try not to crush too many of those 'singles' on the
> > way........
> >
> > Robert
> >
> >
> >
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