tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957626598788141123.post2774376269256228484..comments2023-11-02T04:47:13.998-04:00Comments on AlasKa 2 FLorida: Touring Bike vs Road BikeStevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14916248705899773208noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957626598788141123.post-49204697948483485752009-09-12T13:25:42.517-04:002009-09-12T13:25:42.517-04:00The new bikes weren't cheap. They are working...The new bikes weren't cheap. They are working a lot better than the road bikes, but aren't as fast on the downhills. Our road bikes are basically like racecars. They are super fast, but not meant for hauling a heavy load. These touring bikes are like your teachers F-150. They're pretty quick and have no problem carrying our supplies. <br /><br />Even though these bikes are made for dirt roads as well as paved, we are still doing everything we can to baby them and stay away from the dirt and gravel as much as possible. It's a long long LONG race and we need them to be working at the end. I like to picture us racing the 24hrs of Daytona. If we push too hard at the start of the race, the car (or bike) won't work as hard at the finish. I am learning to be more patient with every day.<br /><br />Thanks for the questions. It helps us out more than you think having some communication with people back home!<br /><br /><br />SteveStevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14916248705899773208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957626598788141123.post-35524947501530591912009-09-11T15:00:55.261-04:002009-09-11T15:00:55.261-04:00Period 7 wants to know is it harder riding on dirt...Period 7 wants to know is it harder riding on dirt roads rather than regular roads? Also what made you decide of the Kona Sutra touring bikes?Mogadore Schoolshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09483256778083457578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957626598788141123.post-76226731112630218092009-09-11T14:59:09.885-04:002009-09-11T14:59:09.885-04:00Period 6 wants to know if your new bikes are worki...Period 6 wants to know if your new bikes are working better then your old bikes?Mogadore Schoolshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09483256778083457578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957626598788141123.post-61605181074121963072009-09-11T14:57:40.553-04:002009-09-11T14:57:40.553-04:00Period 5 wants to know how much did your new bike ...Period 5 wants to know how much did your new bike cost you?Mogadore Schoolshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09483256778083457578noreply@blogger.com