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Forum: Touring
05-06-18, 07:13 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 13,841
Posted By TallTourist

Yeah I hear that. I laugh now when I think I...

Yeah I hear that. I laugh now when I think I joined this site to meet people to tour with and gain valuable insight😂😂😂 I guess I did get the insight it's just not the positive kind I had hoped...
Forum: Touring
05-04-18, 11:24 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 13,841
Posted By TallTourist

Are we really arguing over the internet about...

Are we really arguing over the internet about something I barely remember from years ago?

I probably could have stopped or slowed to bike speed. It's pretty much guaranteed that that would have...
Forum: Touring
05-02-18, 12:55 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 13,841
Posted By TallTourist

It's all good, I'm not offended. Truth is stuff...

It's all good, I'm not offended. Truth is stuff like this happens a lot almost every day. Not with cyclists, generally, but various out of the ordinary situations occurring. This particular incident...
Forum: Touring
03-31-18, 09:54 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 10,685
Posted By TallTourist

So I'm a liar now too? Awesome.

So I'm a liar now too? Awesome.
Forum: Fatbikes
03-21-18, 08:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,501
Posted By TallTourist

Anyone Have a Salsa Bucksaw Fatbike?

Hey,

so I've been looking at getting a fatbike to replace my more road-oriented touring bike.
I want to still do long tours but I'd like them to be away from traffic for the most part and off...
Forum: Touring
03-21-18, 12:52 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 10,685
Posted By TallTourist

They made you learn Latin? That's weird. Out West...

They made you learn Latin? That's weird. Out West they gave us about one hour of French lessons per week, you know, so we could be bilingual :lol: I learned such useful phrases like "Cornichon" and...
Forum: Touring
03-21-18, 12:47 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 10,685
Posted By TallTourist

Oh yeah, really adorable. Especially when...

Oh yeah, really adorable. Especially when combined with grabbing my handlebars as I was going fairly quick downhill.
Forum: Fatbikes
03-20-18, 10:13 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,528
Posted By TallTourist

Well yesterday I got to ride a fatbike! It was a...

Well yesterday I got to ride a fatbike! It was a REALLY cheap one (4000 mxn) but it was still the most comfortable bike I've ever ridden by a landslide. It was like pedaling a couch! LOVED it. I'm...
Forum: Touring
03-20-18, 09:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,904
Posted By TallTourist

Swapping out Chainrings

So I went into a bike shop today and swapped my cassette and chain from 10 spd to 9 with bigger gears for hills. Definitely an improvement over the 11-32 cogset I was running before.

I want to...
Forum: Touring
03-20-18, 09:44 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 10,685
Posted By TallTourist

I was just re-reading this and wanted to mention...

I was just re-reading this and wanted to mention it's actually been pretty safe here. Apart from a little girl running out and trying to grab my bike shouting "regala me un peso" (give me a peso) and...
Forum: Touring
03-20-18, 09:26 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 10,685
Posted By TallTourist

Thank you for the link, I'll have a look at it. ...

Thank you for the link, I'll have a look at it.

Yes, it can be difficult to resist lumping everyone into the same category in a country, I'm definitely guilty of doing it even though I know there...
Forum: Touring
03-20-18, 09:24 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 10,685
Posted By TallTourist

Haha you made me laugh, thanks for that :)

Haha you made me laugh, thanks for that :)
Forum: Touring
03-20-18, 09:23 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 10,685
Posted By TallTourist

Wow that's really sad :( I have a hard time...

Wow that's really sad :(

I have a hard time seeing the thieves getting away with it, though because, how are they going to sell it? I hope the police find the thieves and DON'T put them in jail...
Forum: Touring
03-12-18, 02:20 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 10,685
Posted By TallTourist

It's a gift.

It's a gift.
Forum: Touring
03-11-18, 11:33 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 10,685
Posted By TallTourist

WOW! Yeah you just saved me probably a couple...

WOW! Yeah you just saved me probably a couple grand in airfare; thanks! That sounds horrible and annoying. Maybe it IS worth learning German and Norwegian after all :lol:
Forum: Touring
03-11-18, 10:01 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 10,685
Posted By TallTourist

Funny stuff. Thing is, if I never try to go...

Funny stuff.

Thing is, if I never try to go out and enjoy myself I wouldn't know if I'd like it or not so, as annoying as it's been on this tour at times, I still don't regret it. One less thing...
Forum: Touring
03-11-18, 09:57 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 10,685
Posted By TallTourist

Yes, I suspect you're right about that. And from...

Yes, I suspect you're right about that. And from what I've heard Thai is quite tricky to learn and I can't even nail the Spanish accent, haha. Thanks for the info.
Forum: Touring
03-11-18, 06:52 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 10,685
Posted By TallTourist

Just waiting on some repuestos, a custom made sun...

Just waiting on some repuestos, a custom made sun shirt and the weather to warm up a tad in England :)

Been off the bike most of the last week, it's been tolerable.
Forum: Touring
03-11-18, 06:49 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 10,685
Posted By TallTourist

Do tell.

Do tell.
Forum: Touring
03-11-18, 06:47 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 10,685
Posted By TallTourist

:lol: Thank you for that, I needed a good laugh....

:lol: Thank you for that, I needed a good laugh. I was feeling pretty depressed at the backlash from my opinions until I started thinking of the kind of crap I've been putting up with.

I agree,...
Forum: Touring
03-10-18, 12:25 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 10,685
Posted By TallTourist

I'm here because Canada's really cold and snowy...

I'm here because Canada's really cold and snowy at the moment. Plus I didn't know what to expect when I came here. It's been really annoying but with occasional moments of bliss.

As far as...
Forum: Touring
03-10-18, 12:55 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 10,685
Posted By TallTourist

If you're going to try to destroy my credibility...

If you're going to try to destroy my credibility you need to get your facts straight. You seem more intent on trying to make me look like an idiot than actually adding anything to this thread so I'll...
Forum: Touring
03-10-18, 12:37 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 10,685
Posted By TallTourist

Yeah, Canada's definitely got no shortage of...

Yeah, Canada's definitely got no shortage of arseholes, no arguments there. When I say Canada is better I mean:
There are serious consequences for reckless driving
Canadians generally use turn...
Forum: Touring
03-09-18, 07:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,114
Posted By TallTourist

It's not close to the airport (20kms away I...

It's not close to the airport (20kms away I think) but Dream Cycle on Commercial Drive Has Schwalbe tires, decent racks high end touring components basically. If you need something specific I...
Forum: Touring
03-09-18, 06:24 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 10,685
Posted By TallTourist

Yes, I found a 55-622 which I think equates to...

Yes, I found a 55-622 which I think equates to 29x2.1 but it was too big by like 3 mm! It's ok though, assuming it all actually gets here safely I'll have Marathon almotions in 50-622 soon and I...
Forum: Touring
03-09-18, 05:21 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 10,685
Posted By TallTourist

You're right, I definitely view this place and...

You're right, I definitely view this place and compare it to Canada and unapologetically so, my country is quite simply better. I had a man sneeze snot all over my arm while walking through a market...
Forum: Touring
03-09-18, 05:07 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 10,685
Posted By TallTourist

Haha I'm absolutely amazed at your experiences...

Haha I'm absolutely amazed at your experiences too! Maybe it;s just my appearance, even for a touring cyclist I stick out so I guess maybe that piques a dog's interest and they are more inclined to...
Forum: Touring
03-09-18, 12:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,239
Posted By TallTourist

That sounds great! :) What about fatty meat?...

That sounds great! :)

What about fatty meat? I try to eat mostly high fat and meat when I can but I suspect that would be even more than 10-20% more expensive. Bacon is life! ;)
Forum: Touring
03-09-18, 12:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,239
Posted By TallTourist

Thanks for the link Machka, I've read some and...

Thanks for the link Machka, I've read some and bookmarked it to read further tomorrow. Sounds like Japan is going to be added to the list of places to go. Did you speak any Japanese at all when you...
Forum: Touring
03-08-18, 11:41 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 10,685
Posted By TallTourist

Yes, I've talked with many people along the way....

Yes, I've talked with many people along the way. I've met some really nice people to be sure, I especially liked the Atlantic Coast of Colombia for that but the bad apples tend to drag it all down...
Forum: Touring
03-08-18, 07:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,239
Posted By TallTourist

Would you mind elaborating on the cost of food? I...

Would you mind elaborating on the cost of food? I am really attracted to the quiet, orderly polite society I perceive Japan to be (for the most part) but had been told food was very expensive.

Is...
Forum: Touring
03-08-18, 05:35 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 10,685
Posted By TallTourist

Yes, I am headed to the UK in April and from...

Yes, I am headed to the UK in April and from there I will take a ferry to Mainland Europe, definitely looking forward to their excellent cycling infrastructure :) Might not want to leave!
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-08-18, 05:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 17,199
Posted By TallTourist

I'm not sure if you ave begun your trip yet or...

I'm not sure if you ave begun your trip yet or not but I think you will be fine going tubeless. I spoke to a guy who runs a touring company in Guatemala and he runs full suspension tubeless bikes....
Forum: Touring
03-08-18, 04:53 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 10,685
Posted By TallTourist

Cultural Differences in S. America vs N. America

Hi,

so I'm in Mexico City right now, taking a break from touring. I rode around Colombia for a month then flew to Panama and rode North to Mexico. My overall experience with the people has been...
Forum: Touring
02-24-18, 12:39 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,688
Posted By TallTourist

Someone posted earlier in the thread a company...

Someone posted earlier in the thread a company out of England that has something like what you described. I think it's a treated canvas material. Looked robust. Maybe have a look. I'd look and link...
Forum: Touring
02-10-18, 09:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,358
Posted By TallTourist

That's a beautiful and strong looking frame! ...

That's a beautiful and strong looking frame! Fortunately I found a company that sent me a bike within two weeks and I've had it since I think September:D Currently touring with it in Guatemala. My...
Forum: Touring
02-10-18, 09:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 824
Posted By TallTourist

It's funny I actually find the local people to be...

It's funny I actually find the local people to be generally very rude and want nothing to do with them. The only time people are polite is if there's money to be made.

People routinely laugh at me...
Forum: Fatbikes
02-10-18, 09:05 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,528
Posted By TallTourist

Nope! Not taken negatively :) You're right! ...

Nope! Not taken negatively :)

You're right!

I'm definitely going to have to rent a fatty tho first. Spent all day crawling up hills like a snail and spinning out on the loose dirt every 50...
Forum: Fatbikes
02-08-18, 10:24 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,528
Posted By TallTourist

Yeah the mounts for the rear suspension look...

Yeah the mounts for the rear suspension look really weak to me plus there goes the frame bag. Ohh for a fatbike rental place.
Forum: Fatbikes
02-08-18, 08:16 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,528
Posted By TallTourist

Yea I guess with the racing you do, those...

Yea I guess with the racing you do, those upgrades make a big difference! Still can't get over the 140 miler, that's badass.
Forum: Fatbikes
02-08-18, 08:12 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,528
Posted By TallTourist

Well thanks for your advice, I guess I'm going to...

Well thanks for your advice, I guess I'm going to have to try some of the options out before buying, sounds like a very personal decision.
Forum: Touring
02-08-18, 07:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,358
Posted By TallTourist

Thanks Iohan! I'll give them a look :) Love your...

Thanks Iohan! I'll give them a look :) Love your videos BTW and congrats on the citizenship, my fellow Canuck :)
Forum: Fatbikes
02-08-18, 08:36 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,528
Posted By TallTourist

Yeah, I was looking at your race pics with envy...

Yeah, I was looking at your race pics with envy the other day, beautiful bike! 140 miles in one day? Man that's a lot of riding! Gravel no less!

I'm not getting a lot of specs from retailers...
Forum: Fatbikes
02-08-18, 08:24 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,528
Posted By TallTourist

Do you have the rigid fork or have you gone with...

Do you have the rigid fork or have you gone with a suspension fork?

I'm a real greenhorn when it comes to mountain biking. When I see gopro footage of guys flying down trails with trees...
Forum: Fatbikes
02-08-18, 08:13 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,528
Posted By TallTourist

What an absolutely beautiful couple of pics! I...

What an absolutely beautiful couple of pics! I was just thinking last night how at the end of a day touring I never go out and ride m bike unladen for the fun of it...I bet you do, though :)

Do...
Forum: Fatbikes
02-08-18, 07:57 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,528
Posted By TallTourist

I did for 5 years, loved it! :) Only reason I...

I did for 5 years, loved it! :) Only reason I still don't is it wouldn't fit on my bike ;)
Forum: Fatbikes
02-07-18, 09:47 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,528
Posted By TallTourist

Haha fair enough, I will have to give one a try. ...

Haha fair enough, I will have to give one a try. I think for me it's less of a question of where I normally go as where I would go if I could ride on the kind of terrain these things supposedly...
Forum: Fatbikes
02-07-18, 08:30 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,528
Posted By TallTourist

I'd love to rent one but that's not been possible...

I'd love to rent one but that's not been possible anywhere I've been yet. Some places in big cities sell em but that's as good as it gets and how well they do in the city hardly matters to me.
...
Forum: Fatbikes
02-07-18, 04:43 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,528
Posted By TallTourist

I'm tempted to go that route too. I can almost...

I'm tempted to go that route too. I can almost get 29er tires on my current bike but they don't look as cool or as fun and that's important to me :) hehe
Forum: Fatbikes
02-07-18, 04:31 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,528
Posted By TallTourist

Do you even have one?

Do you even have one?
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