Greetings all.....
I am looking to purchase a touring bike in the near future with aspirations to ride cross-country. In all likelihood, this will not happen for another several years. I would like to get a bike soon to become comfortable on it.
I have been eyeing both the 520 and the volpe. I really like the classic looks and time-tested design of the 520, but the volpe seems to be set up quite nicely. I have read other discussions about STI levers being not as reliable as bar-end shifters, but has anyone had any experiences of a failed STI lever in the past?
This bike will be multi-purpose as well - commuting, errand-running, joy rides, rides with my wife, etc. Basically anything to keep me on the bike.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Dan Kehlenbach
I am looking to purchase a touring bike in the near future with aspirations to ride cross-country. In all likelihood, this will not happen for another several years. I would like to get a bike soon to become comfortable on it.
I have been eyeing both the 520 and the volpe. I really like the classic looks and time-tested design of the 520, but the volpe seems to be set up quite nicely. I have read other discussions about STI levers being not as reliable as bar-end shifters, but has anyone had any experiences of a failed STI lever in the past?
This bike will be multi-purpose as well - commuting, errand-running, joy rides, rides with my wife, etc. Basically anything to keep me on the bike.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Dan Kehlenbach