appropriate bicycle choices

Spork O.

@SPORKONABIKESt Louis, Missouri, United States

appropriate bicycle choices

So I've only ever driven in St. Louis. I'll be having my bike up there for an upcoming trip. My daily driver is 48:19 fixed (but with a F/f flipflop) on cyclocross tires. it does great here with a little extra power on some uphills. would it be okay up there? suggestions? I can change the gear ratio or just bring my hardtail instead. what about the theivery situation?

You're Missing the Rest of the Conversation

This community has even more stories, questions, tips, and plans being shared. Join Couchsurfing to read every thread and be part of the conversation.

Spork O.

@SPORKONABIKESt Louis, Missouri, United States

awesome. I have a pretty hefty u-lock. plan is to arrive on the 16th and leave on the 18th. (riding up with friends in a car for an event)

Kevin L.

@KFUNKAustin, Texas, United States

Can't speak for the first part, but in my experience the thievery situation isn't much of a problem relative to other major metropolitan areas. Currently my bicycle has been locked up at the greyhound station in the middle of downtown for a week with just a U-lock threaded through both tired and frame. It is near the entrance, granted, but I've locked it there a half-dozen times for extended periods and never had an issue. To me it would seem most thieves don't see the potential or risk the trouble, so standard caution should suffice. That said, if you need another u-lock or cable let me know and they're yours.

When is your trip? If I'm around I'm down to take a ride, and I was thinking about biking up to the Alton River Road and Pere Marquet around 11/6 or so if the foliage is still bright-shiny beautiful. Yes.