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04-02-2015, 12:49 PM
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Full time Airstreamer
2014 30' FB FC Bunk
Anywhere
, USA Living.Somewhere.Yonder
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 1,359
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I say this in the most loving way, I should have just asked which hitch to buy!
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04-02-2015, 12:50 PM
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Wise Elder
2010 30' Classic
Vintage Kin Owner
South of the river
, Minnesota
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 4,169
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29" Unicycle. More portable and good for road and trail. You do have to work on that balance thing though.
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04-02-2015, 12:51 PM
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Full time Airstreamer
2014 30' FB FC Bunk
Anywhere
, USA Living.Somewhere.Yonder
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 1,359
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Funny. I've actually ridden a unicycle.
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04-02-2015, 01:29 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2010 27' FB Flying Cloud
Ashburn
, Virginia
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 13
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Tmi???
I know you are feeling inundated with info, but I'll add my 2 cents.
I'm 71 and used to ride a lot (particularly commuting). Also rode with the Potomac Pedalers. I have both a good but older Trek road bike (2300 ZX) and a Trek hard tail mountain bike (FX 6500). The latter is modified to include fairly slick tires, fenders and a Tubus rear rack with Ortlieb panniers. The bike gets lots of use going to the store for groceries. I don't really like either bike with the Airstream. The 6500 is heavy and the road bike won't take the rear rack and panniers.
I vote for a touring bike with a steel frame. Rivendell is great but spendy. I'm looking at the Surly long-haul trucker or disc trucker. Relaxed geometry and very comfy with a Brooks saddle. Yes, lots of gears, but I haven't found keeping bikes reasonably tuned on the road to be a problem. BTW, I use the Fiamma rear bike rack.
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04-02-2015, 01:50 PM
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Free Range Human
2012 25' FB Flying Cloud
Currently Looking...
Haines
, Oregon
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 736
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I think I would go with an appropriately sized mountain bike with two sets of wheels. One set with an off-road tire, the other with high pressure fat boys for the pavement. Maybe different gearing for each set. Get a good quality seat, pedals and shoes, and any of the other gear that you normally use. An alternative would be the touring frame with 700c rims that was previously mentioned.
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04-02-2015, 01:57 PM
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Keen amature
1975 20' Argosy 20
Chestfield
, Kent
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 3,535
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SCOTTinNJ
I say this in the most loving way, I should have just asked which hitch to buy!
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That's the fun thing about asking for opinions.....everyone has one!
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04-02-2015, 02:15 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Cuddebackville
, New York
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 4,343
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Quote:
Originally Posted by martin300662
That's the fun thing about asking for opinions.....everyone has one!
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Yeah, but I'm the only one who's right.
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04-02-2015, 02:18 PM
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New Member
1995 25' Excella
Weeki Wachee
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 4
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I have found a fat tire bike will work well for all kinds of terrain you may encounter in your travels as a full time RV'er. Campgrounds have mostly dirt trails and in Florida, you will encounter sugar sand. I take my Trek Navigator, has a fat tire. It is perfect for unpaved campgrounds, dirt trails and great in gentle sugar sand. And i can ride it on the road too. It's not an expensive bike, so no worries about it being exposed to weather conditions, and protecting it like a high end road bike. Tires on a hybrid, even if they are knobbies can't be ridden on some surfaces.
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04-02-2015, 02:27 PM
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Rivet Master
1977 31' Sovereign
1963 26' Overlander
1989 34' Excella
Johnsburg
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,944
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I like my Trek Multitrac aluminum. It is a compromise, but rides nice on most surfaces. Pick the right tread for you average usage. The hard tail is made softer with the spring seat post with no weight gain.
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04-02-2015, 02:29 PM
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Rivet Master
2000 19' Bambi
mt. Prospect
, Illinois
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 829
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A pair of Trek Limes
I like our Trek Lime bikes. Although they are no longer produced, you can find used ones for great prices. They are lightweight, and have three gears. The kicker is that they shift themselves, up and down, to match the speed. You can ride alongside your youngster, or get into it and it will adjust appropriately. These replaced some single speed folding bikes we had. Storage under the seat is a bonus. Low & high bar frames were available in two different sizes. Bought the first (low - small) at a yard sale. Liked it so much I found another (men's - large) for myself. Great for around town or campground.
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04-02-2015, 02:56 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2006 23' Safari SE
Nevada City
, California
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 265
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rod Johnson
I know you are feeling inundated with info, but I'll add my 2 cents.
I'm 71 and used to ride a lot (particularly commuting). Also rode with the Potomac Pedalers. I have both a good but older Trek road bike (2300 ZX) and a Trek hard tail mountain bike (FX 6500). The latter is modified to include fairly slick tires, fenders and a Tubus rear rack with Ortlieb panniers. The bike gets lots of use going to the store for groceries. I don't really like either bike with the Airstream. The 6500 is heavy and the road bike won't take the rear rack and panniers.
I vote for a touring bike with a steel frame. Rivendell is great but spendy. I'm looking at the Surly long-haul trucker or disc trucker. Relaxed geometry and very comfy with a Brooks saddle. Yes, lots of gears, but I haven't found keeping bikes reasonably tuned on the road to be a problem. BTW, I use the Fiamma rear bike rack.
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+1 on the Surley. After replying i thought i should have added the same bike to my list. But, Rivendell is spendy in the same way an airstream is. I have my eye on a pair of Sam H models as our camping and townie bikes.
Btw avid Colnago roadie here.
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04-02-2015, 03:01 PM
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#32
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Full time Airstreamer
2014 30' FB FC Bunk
Anywhere
, USA Living.Somewhere.Yonder
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 1,359
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Coki
I have found a fat tire bike will work well for all kinds of terrain you may encounter in your travels as a full time RV'er. Campgrounds have mostly dirt trails and in Florida, you will encounter sugar sand. I take my Trek Navigator, has a fat tire. It is perfect for unpaved campgrounds, dirt trails and great in gentle sugar sand. And i can ride it on the road too. It's not an expensive bike, so no worries about it being exposed to weather conditions, and protecting it like a high end road bike. Tires on a hybrid, even if they are knobbies can't be ridden on some surfaces.
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Now this sounds like the voice of reason.
EDIT: I thought you were talking about a real fat bike, not this.
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04-02-2015, 04:06 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
St. Catharines
, South Western Ontario
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 2,367
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Good day Scott... I have many higher end bikes ( I don't like cheap heavy ones) and the best all purpose one is this Kona Major Jake cyclo cross bike that I converted to flat bars (added comfort). It will do almost everything fairly well and weighs just 21lbs. For bumby rides I have a Fuel 98 full suspension. PS... I could never ride a single speed. Those days are long gone.
The Major....
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04-02-2015, 04:37 PM
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Full time Airstreamer
2014 30' FB FC Bunk
Anywhere
, USA Living.Somewhere.Yonder
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 1,359
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Road Ruler
Good day Scott... I have many higher end bikes ( I don't like cheap heavy ones) and the best all purpose one is this Kona Major Jake cyclo cross bike that I converted to flat bars (added comfort). It will do almost everything fairly well and weighs just 21lbs. For bumby rides I have a Fuel 98 full suspension. PS... I could never ride a single speed. Those days are long gone.
The Major....
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Now we're talkin'
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04-02-2015, 04:38 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 12,111
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I'll give another vote for the Surley Long Haul Trucker or the brown Trek commuter bike- can't remember the model-
My Trek campground comfort bike is a Navigator some number I can't remember-
Many Trek bike riders on this thread-
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04-02-2015, 05:55 PM
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#36
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Vancouver
, British Columbia
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 4,592
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One bike is tough for an avid rider.
Today, it is a Cervelo R5 with Zipp 303 and Campy S/R for training or distance. A Trek 1.5 with fenders and a rack for wet weather. A Simcoe Prestige with internal hub and sealed brakes for in town errands or cruising the park.
My wife has the same 3, but with DuraAce on the Cervelo.
We take the Cervelos on trips.
If I had to have only one bike, it would be lightweight steel, 28c tires, disc brakes, drop bars, and a Rohloff hub. And a rear rack. Our Nexus 7 speed internal hubs are great, but too much drag for distance. Surly frames are a little heavy IMO, so maybe a CoMotion. They build a nice frame and are accustomed to the Rohloff hub. It would be similar in concept to a cross setup. Maybe an Americano model. Hmmm, need to go spec one out. N+1 and all.
Jeff
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04-02-2015, 06:08 PM
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#37
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Refugee from Napa, CA
2015 25' Flying Cloud
Currently Looking...
Formerly Napa
, On the road
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 614
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I travel with two bikes.
1. A Specialized Roubaix road bike.
2. A Giant 29 inch mountain bike.
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04-02-2015, 07:19 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 19' Safari
GLENDALE
, AZ
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,453
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Several AirForums members have Montague Folding Mountain Bikes. They have relatively low rolling resistance on pavement, but handle well in loose dirt, gravel and sand found in most campgrounds and easy trails. One big plus: They are full size, and fold in half.
I think one member recently was considering selling a "Paratrooper", and you might be able to save a little money on a gently used model.
See more info at these links:
Note: I have no affiliation with the above vendors, which are listed for reference only.
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04-02-2015, 08:22 PM
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#39
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Rivet Master
2014 25' FB International
2007 20' Safari SE
2005 19' Safari
Qualicum Beach
, British Columbia
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,096
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We carry two Bike Fridays. A Pocket Llama and a touring tandem. Llama is foldable and tandem dismantles to our roof pod. Both are 27 speeds and very light.
George
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04-03-2015, 05:20 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2011 30' Flying Cloud
Greenback
, Tennessee
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 294
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Where are you going?
It all depends on where you are going and what kind of shape you are in. We typically head for the Rockies in summer and, at 75, the idea of a single-speed bike is very off-putting. On the other hand, if you are young enough to have a five-year-old and don't have many hills to climb, the "fixie" might be just the thing for you. I am at the age when I am buying my "last" everything. Our last bikes are flat-barred road bikes and they work really well for us. Get what is best for riding with the kid and get your own favorite when she is not there to ride with.
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