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amo from Cleveland on 6/6/2013 8:54:35 AM:
I am going to ride from Cleveland to DC via the GAP and C&O. I have a vintage touring bike with 27 x 1 1/4" tires or a mountain bike that could be outfitted with racks. I would be tempted to take the touring bike as it is very comfortable and has both front and rear racks, plus fenders. I purchased butterfly handle bars and an stem extender for the mtb, however the rear rack would have to be put on with p-clamps and hence would be less stable. Thoughts?
 
lenny on 6/6/2013 8:24:11 PM:
Go with the tour bike. How are you getting to PGH. from Cleveland?
 
amo from Cleveland on 6/9/2013 12:09:13 PM:
I was planning on going down towards Akron then heading East passing through Columbiana.
 
Mike on 6/10/2013 9:51:00 AM:
Personally, I'd go with a Mountain Bike. The C&O is not a rail trail per se. It is hard packed dirt with rock that has some sharp edges. Lots of tree roots also.
Either way, be sure to carry some spare inner tubes. Enjoy your trip!
 
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