Im contemplating a self supported ride for next year and although I already have a trailer.. Im wondering if I could use one of two bike that I already own or should I get an touring specific bike..
Choices are
1. Full Suspension bike 32 lbs.. aluminum. ( I have had to ride this pig on the asphalt not with slicks but knobbies and its a biotch..)
2. Carbon Frame bike 19 lbs... with 13-29 gearing on the rear.. (I think the fram could candle the pull of the trailer and extra weight on the rear but I would think 23 Clinchers would be too skinny specially for and if I encounter gravel roads specially up in AK ).
3. Get a touring bike which (correct me if Im wrong) amounts to a rigid mountain bike with slick tires..... ( really dont know much about them).
Im planning on either going from:
San Fran to Washington,
Anchorage to Prince Rupert BC,
Anchorage to Jasper or
LA to Crested Butte CO.
Choices are endless really, but time to do this is a month... and I have already taken into consideration the steep grades and weight involved on pulling a trailer....
Any suggestions are welcomed..
Thanks in advance...
Choices are
1. Full Suspension bike 32 lbs.. aluminum. ( I have had to ride this pig on the asphalt not with slicks but knobbies and its a biotch..)
2. Carbon Frame bike 19 lbs... with 13-29 gearing on the rear.. (I think the fram could candle the pull of the trailer and extra weight on the rear but I would think 23 Clinchers would be too skinny specially for and if I encounter gravel roads specially up in AK ).
3. Get a touring bike which (correct me if Im wrong) amounts to a rigid mountain bike with slick tires..... ( really dont know much about them).
Im planning on either going from:
San Fran to Washington,
Anchorage to Prince Rupert BC,
Anchorage to Jasper or
LA to Crested Butte CO.
Choices are endless really, but time to do this is a month... and I have already taken into consideration the steep grades and weight involved on pulling a trailer....
Any suggestions are welcomed..
Thanks in advance...
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