Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP
Path: utzoo!watmath!clyde!burl!ulysses!gamma!mb2c!uofm-cv!jd
From: jd@uofm-cv.UUCP (Joseph B. Douds)
Newsgroups: net.bicycle
Subject: Shall I upgrade or get a new one?
Message-ID: <566@uofm-cv.UUCP>
Date: Tue, 29-May-84 16:06:25 EDT
Article-I.D.: uofm-cv.566
Posted: Tue May 29 16:06:25 1984
Date-Received: Fri, 1-Jun-84 06:04:18 EDT
Lines: 26


  Lately, it seems that the old Schwinn Le Tour III is no longer
adequate.  The Barber of Seville can no longer be heard, and I have
decided to do something about it.  I am stuck between upgrading the
drive system and getting a new machine.

  As for upgrading, I'd like to keep a wide ratio, something like 39-52
up front, with 14-28 in the rear. (what I now have)  What would you
suggest?  If you have specific models of cogs or derailleurs in mind,
tell me why, don't just list a number.  Including the expected price
would help.

  Regarding a new bicycle, I'd like to keep it under $600, if at all
possible.  I've seen a TREK 700 for $587 and a TREK 600 for $395, and
those are the prime contenders unless you can convince me otherwise.

I don't race or tour with baggage, the most I expect to do is about 100
miles a day in good weather.  This part of Michigan is quite flat, and
I don't expect a move to the Rockies, and I like the gears listed above.

At any rate, all advice is most welcome.  Thanks.   
                                                     -jd

CSNet :      jd@umich-ciprnet
Usenet:      ...!ulysses!gamma!epsilon!mb2c!uofm-cv!jd
Easy mail:   ...!ihnp4!uofmcv!jd