Re: what kind of bike should I get?

On May 8, 10:03 am, r15...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> On May 8, 9:58 am, dcg <d...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > My inlaws live in Piedmont Alabama next to the Chief Ladiga bike
> > trail.  This trail is described as "relatively flat" with a little bit
> > of gravel.  I live in Florida where the roads are "absolutely flat"
> > and haven't ridden a bike on a hill - ever.  I've never ridden on
> > gravel either.
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> > I'll  visit this area about once every couple of years.  I'd like to
> > buy an inexpensive, but durable bike that I can keep up there.  As
> > I'll be on vacation, I'd like to increase my daily mileage or burn
> > more calories.  I'd like to be comfortable doing so.
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> > What sort of bike should I look for?
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> Used Specialized Stumpjumper with steel frame and rigid fork, c. 1990.

That is *exactly* the same bike I was going to recommend!  (no
kidding)

(My own Stumpjumper is an '87 Comp :-)