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"baal" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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I haven't ridden a bike since I was a teenager, any suggestions on a
basic inexpensive Touring Bike to start out with?

If you aren't planning on a tour anytime soon buy a sport bike from your
local bike shop. There's not much difference between the price points on any
of the popular bikes.

baal said:

I haven't ridden a bike since I was a teenager, any suggestions on a
basic inexpensive Touring Bike to start out with?

Often you buy the bike shop, not the bike. Go to a good one with
knowledgable people that will give you info and not be 'upset' if you
don't whip out yer credit card. Fit is the most important, many good
bikes out there with eyelets for racks and fenders. Don't get
overwhelmed by materials and whizbangery...find somebody that will
match what you want with what they have.

Bianchi makes some nice ones, as do most of the other bikes that come
outta a box...No real 'bad' bikes out there, many 'bad' bike shops tho-

"Qui si parla Campagnolo-www.vecchios.com" <[email hidden]> wrote in
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baal said:

I haven't ridden a bike since I was a teenager, any suggestions on a
basic inexpensive Touring Bike to start out with?

Often you buy the bike shop, not the bike. Go to a good one with
knowledgable people that will give you info and not be 'upset' if you
don't whip out yer credit card. Fit is the most important, many good
bikes out there with eyelets for racks and fenders. Don't get
overwhelmed by materials and whizbangery...find somebody that will
match what you want with what they have.

Bianchi makes some nice ones, as do most of the other bikes that come
outta a box...No real 'bad' bikes out there, many 'bad' bike shops tho-

I also have to say that I've been really impressed with the 1000 series
Treks. If you could get a 1500 frame and fork with a Campy Mirage group on
it I'd say that it was a great deal.