Johnny Utah
Well-Known Member
Prior to my hiatus I was eyeing up a bike to cover long trips, especially those that cover the D&R and D&L while leaving from my house (about a 45 mile journey to get to the closest option). At that time, which was three years ago I was looking at the following:
- Salsa Warbird
- Salsa Colossal
- Specialized Crux
It has been a bit time wise and knowing bike technology I am sure those bikes are ancient now. Any thoughts? I am looking for a drop bar bike that can be fitted with bags for 100+ mile rides with an overnight. Disc Brakes, maybe through axles? Looking to hold faster speeds than that of my fatty. It needs to have a tire that can handle canal paths and gravel roads. Hoping to be under 200lbs again by spring, so factor in my weight as well.
$1-3K would be just right and I don't mind buying slightly used.
I haven't owned a skinny tire bike for almost 20 years, and I put minimal mileage on that one. I have no plans on going full roadie, if I did so in the future I would reassess and buy a different bike.
There are some closeouts on Salsa Colossal's for under $1K which look attractive but I feel like that may be stretching it on the canal path.
- Salsa Warbird
- Salsa Colossal
- Specialized Crux
It has been a bit time wise and knowing bike technology I am sure those bikes are ancient now. Any thoughts? I am looking for a drop bar bike that can be fitted with bags for 100+ mile rides with an overnight. Disc Brakes, maybe through axles? Looking to hold faster speeds than that of my fatty. It needs to have a tire that can handle canal paths and gravel roads. Hoping to be under 200lbs again by spring, so factor in my weight as well.
$1-3K would be just right and I don't mind buying slightly used.
I haven't owned a skinny tire bike for almost 20 years, and I put minimal mileage on that one. I have no plans on going full roadie, if I did so in the future I would reassess and buy a different bike.
There are some closeouts on Salsa Colossal's for under $1K which look attractive but I feel like that may be stretching it on the canal path.