My dad (65) is looking at getting a new or most likely second hand bike to do some cross country trails with me in the cotswolds but then also fit slick tyres and do some touring riding.
I cannot imagine his budget is very high at all. £500? so second hand, what do you think could be bought at that price?
I was thinking along the lines of inbred with rack mounts? other options?
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Bike for xc/trail and touring
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Posted 1 year ago #
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I'd go for Specialized Rockhopper in the sales if you can get one around that price
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65 - he'll like a Pompino with a 5 speed Sturmey-Archer hub and cross tyres.
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I may be selling my 2010 Rockhopper in the next couple of weeks if you're interested.
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yup inbred is a good choice,
not because it's a stw favourite,
but for touring a steel frame is recommended,
you wouldn't want to damage an ali frame in the middle of nowhere,
whereas you'll always find someone that would be able to bodge a weld on a steel frame.Posted 1 year ago # -
are rack mounts vital for touring?
Posted 1 year ago #
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