bigskysailing
New Member
I am in the process of researching the best bike for a northern tier cross country (Seattle-Boston) ride next Spring, 2020. Any thoughts/experience would be helpful. I am planning a credit card camping trip, staying in motels, so will have a light load. I may even have a sag wagon, if my wife will agree to come along.
My main concerns are availability of repair facilities should there be mechanical/electrical issues while underway. Bikes I have been looking at are the Riese-Muller Delite or Homage, with Rohloff, and the Haibike Sduro 9.0. Price is a factor, but I'd be willing to go to the higher price if the value is there. I am a strong cyclist, former racer with lots of touring in my past, but now in early 60's and being realistic about my capabilities.
My main concerns are availability of repair facilities should there be mechanical/electrical issues while underway. Bikes I have been looking at are the Riese-Muller Delite or Homage, with Rohloff, and the Haibike Sduro 9.0. Price is a factor, but I'd be willing to go to the higher price if the value is there. I am a strong cyclist, former racer with lots of touring in my past, but now in early 60's and being realistic about my capabilities.
