I have been convinced that a proper touring bike, designed
and equipped for carrying large loads, is the right decision for this trip. The bike I have selected is the Surly DiscTrucker. This is the disc brake version
of their popular Long Haul Trucker. I
became a solid proponent of disc brakes during my past mountain biking days and many
days spent commuting on the rainy hills of Seattle.
I found one available in the right size for me at a local
shop here in Seattle and after selling my old road bike, I made the
purchase.
The new ride
Now to figure out what I need to outfit the bike for the
trip…and figure out how to continue to forget that I have signed up for two months of climbing hills.
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