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  Topic Name: Great Divide for non-racers on: September 04, 2011, 06:30:46 PM
niknak


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« on: September 04, 2011, 06:30:46 PM »
Hello Bikepackers,

My wife and I are interested in riding the Great Divide route at a casual pace next summer, but my wife is worried about the trail conditions and using her 26" Surly LHT for the trip. Would you recommend a hardtail or full suspension bike for an experienced bicycle tourist but novice and cautious mountain biker?

Thanks,

Nick
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  Topic Name: Great Divide for non-racers Reply #1 on: September 05, 2011, 02:26:16 AM
multisportscott


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« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2011, 02:26:16 AM »
Hi Nick, my partner and I toured the GDMBR in 2009, it is awesome!
A 26 LHT will be perfect. We used 26 hardtails but you don't really need shocks. There is plenty of washboard but at a touring pace this wasn't a problem.
We rode with someone on a 26 LHT and he was loving it.
It's not really about the bike, I know that's a cliche but it is true.
Just do it and enjoy!!
Cheers from New Zealand, Scott
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  Topic Name: Great Divide for non-racers Reply #2 on: September 05, 2011, 07:55:09 AM
harryonaspot


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« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2011, 07:55:09 AM »
Just put wide tires on it and you should be good to go. Although, last year when i rode it ,everyone I saw had a mountain bike.
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