Big Decision RE Road trip

[Heather inOC]

Ok I've got a 2,600 mile roadtrip up the coast of CA, OR and WA that I'm doing in June and I've got a big decision:



Do I buy a new frame....

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Or get the ST hooked up with a better sound system with satellite radio????

My budget will allow me only one, so I need help deciding. We're going to be doing a lot of riding along the way on this trip, and my current mtb is okay, but I'm lusting after the Santa Cruz. I'm stuck...



-Heather in OC

 

[Rodger Tellefson]

I guess that depends on what your priorities are. I think you already know the answer to your question. When in June are you going? Drop us an email for contact info. in Sacramento.

 

[WXMotorSports DecalsPartsAccs]

New frame! Is that a Santa Cruz?

 

[Heather inOC]

Yep it's the Santa Cruz Juliana :wub:



-Heather in OC

 

[Heather inOC]

Okay maybe I can compromise and try to do both. The more I think about it the more I'm unsure about the satellite thing. I have a huge music collection and most of it's on my iPod so I'm thinking about getting a head unit that I can just plug my iPod into. Would the new HU work with my factory speakers until I upgrade everything else?? The link goes to the one I'm looking at...



-Heather in OC

 

[Rodger Tellefson]

There is a ton of info. on audio stuff here. I just did a search on "speakers" & got several hundred hits. You should be able to find your answer.

 

[Tim Turner]

Yes a new headunit will work with factory speakers.

 

[TRACket Paul]

Get the Alpine HU and the good frame, the best of both worlds. Happy riding, all around!

 

[carl beasley]

Go with Sat Radio. It's like driving in your den with the TV on.



Good luck with your trip.



carl

 

[Eldon Webb]

You can buy a Delphi Roady 2 XM reciever for $50.00 or so at Circut City. It is a kit with every thing you need to get you going. Why not do both?

 

[LaRue Medlin]

You can buy a Roady 2 for 12 bucks on ebay. I bought 2 of them. Now I have 3 sat radios in my driveway. Gotta love XM

 

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I'd go for the bike, tried sat radio was very unimpressed.

 

[Todd Cloutier]

I'd say go with the frame.



I was considering getting a Blur LT myself, but settled on a Giant Trance that I had taken on a couple of demo rides (and saved a bit of $$).