Do what I do in great life decisions like this. Flip a coin. That's how I got to be a teacher. Or just go with the San Marcos. Anything Rivendell touches is gold.
On Feb 7, 6:05 am, trek610 <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi all, > > I am at a cross roads and need some help deciding on how best to spend my > money... > > I am looking to get a nice all around bike for commuting, perhaps a century > or two, 2 day bike overnight credit card, and light trail (crushed > limestone/dirt) type riding. In the summer I wind up with 50 - 150 miles > per week. I am currently using a Surly LHT for this type of riding, and > really like it, but am longing for something a bit more .....sprightly. > Here is a picture of my current LHT to give you an idea of how I would > like to setup this new ride. > > <http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b110/e_merlin/LHT%202010/IMG_0016.jpg> > > I am not the tallest guy and ride a 50 - 53cm frame depending on the setup. > I would outfit his new bike in a similar fashion with fenders, racks, > rando bag etc... > > Here is my problem. I found a 531cs Trek 610 from 1984 that has (IMHO) > nice geometry for my needs. Some specs - 430mm chain-stay, 52mm rake, 72mm > bottom bracket drop, and i think 72 for so seat and head tube angles. Trek > does not publish the geometry for anything but 22.5" frames that year... > > Trek Upgrade Path > > 1. 700C or 650B wheel conversion - bigger tire, better ride, more fender > clearance (I already have a nice set of velocity 700c wheels for this > project....) > 2. complete powder coat > 3. Canti brake studs added > 4. brazeons for various items > 5. cold set the rear end > 6. etc... > > I guess in the end this will require many new parts, some of which I have, > but will be a considerable investment nonetheless. > > Now here comes the San Marcos.... It seems to be a nice solution as well > and may very well similar in price to the trek by the time I am done with > the frame parts. The San Marcos may be a bit more, but may be a better > choice in the long run. The San Marcos seems to have perfect geometry for > my kind of riding... > > What would you do if you were me? What bike will better serve me in the > long run. I have to admit, since I live in Madison WI the Trek has some > sentimental value to me. The San Marcos lugs look really nice however! I > am torn with which direction to go, and since this is a big outlay of cash > for me I am looking for some advice before going one way or the other... > > Thanks in a advance to any/all help. > > Thanks -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
