I am planning on a camping ride to DC this summer on the trail and the wheels on my early 80's Trek just aren't up to the job (I'm too heavy, and I break spokes on my commute with only 10 lbs. on the back). Does anybody have a touring wheelset they are looking to sell? 130mm axle length maximum.
I also could be in the market for a used touring bike. 700c or 650b. Size L/XL or 60cm frame. Should be able to handle at least 37mm width tires.
abm760
2018-06-05 09:50:26
Scholl's Schwinn in West View has used wheels and bikes in that category with fair prices.
1gearonly
2018-06-05 17:37:01
1GearOnly, thanks for the suggestion. I called and was told they didn't really have anything like that. Most of their used stuff is on the cheaper end and old mountain bikes.
abm760
2018-06-06 14:45:06
You know what is really strange? I stopped by there today at lunchtime for 10 minutes, while I was there somebody called and asked about wheels/touring bike and he said not really. After he got off the phone I said "I'll bet it was that person from the forum" lol. I did notice this Trek 7.5FX on my way out the door and took a quick photo for you...
1gearonly
2018-06-06 15:02:12
Have a hard time with the image posting system on this forum...
Used Trek 7.5FX Photo
1gearonly
2018-06-06 15:05:55
Yeah, I called why my lunch was warming up. Quite the coincidence.
Thanks for the pic. I am more of a drop bar kind of guy, but I appreciate the picture.
abm760
2018-06-06 16:57:30