Getting down to 1 bike - what would you pick
"Anton Berlin" wrote in message
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I am one of those nuts that has 10 machines in the garage. From a
custom made Columbus Max with SR an Aquila titanium with a brand new c-
record large flange group, to several carbon frames and a collection
of disc wheels and H3s etc.
I am in the stage where I want to simplify and feel that I could get
practical and get down to one bike and be content with that.
My current idea is a titanium cyclocross style bike that uses mtb
wheels, has a long wheelbase and is set up for touring (fenders,
panniers, etc) would be the best compromise of all worlds.
I want a bike that is flexible enough to ride everyday, tour
extensively on (already have 2 cycling trips around the world and
multiple through Europe)
The open questions are rim brakes or discs ? Derailleurs or internal
gearing (rohloff or sram) ?
And the pros and cons of using s&s couplers. Thanks in advance for
your thoughts and input.
Anton Berlin,
I was very happy with a (aluminum) cyclocross bike with one set of wheels
with cyclocross tires, and another set with road tires. Derailleurs. Don't
know about discs - if they don't slow wheel trading, I'd try them.
Otherwise, cantilevers.
Kerry
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