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Forum: Touring
10-28-09, 03:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 730
Posted By AnnaMossity

It's about time. I'm sick of bike manufacturers...

It's about time. I'm sick of bike manufacturers picking aesthetics over practicality. If you've got a tall bike it's going to look funny anyways so might as well not look funnier on the side of the...
Forum: Touring
10-12-09, 03:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,686
Posted By AnnaMossity

In my opinion going light on wheels is asinine. ...

In my opinion going light on wheels is asinine. Nothing sucks more than having to call off a trip or wait around a town for days to get a part in just because you tried to save some weight on wheels...
Forum: Touring
09-22-09, 05:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,711
Posted By AnnaMossity

Haha, I recognise that industrial area in Eureka,...

Haha, I recognise that industrial area in Eureka, CA; it's on the Pacific Coast Bike route no?

That was one of the places that really made me question why I was there.
Forum: Touring
09-22-09, 04:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 786
Posted By AnnaMossity

I rode about 3600 km on a bike that was almost...

I rode about 3600 km on a bike that was almost like that one though it was a much larger frame. Surprisingly the frame held up well. I had probs with the wheels but that's because I weigh a ton and...
Forum: Touring
09-21-09, 01:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 671
Posted By AnnaMossity

Hmm, yeah, I kind of figured the drivers would be...

Hmm, yeah, I kind of figured the drivers would be terrible. I guess I'm lucky to live in a country where a trip of significant length is possible off-road. I'm guessing in Israel the off road...
Forum: Touring
09-20-09, 02:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 671
Posted By AnnaMossity

Were the roads really busy? How did the drivers...

Were the roads really busy? How did the drivers compare to other areas? What did you see and do on the trip?
Forum: Touring
09-20-09, 02:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,307
Posted By AnnaMossity

I spent a few months collecting parts for my bike...

I spent a few months collecting parts for my bike and installing them as well as endless troubleshooting that was required to turn an old road bike into a tourer. Sanded her old paint off and...
Forum: Touring
09-20-09, 01:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 568
Posted By AnnaMossity

To think of all the times I went to great effort...

To think of all the times I went to great effort to avoid being seen in FR.

Frankly, the campsites filled with screaming brats and loud drunks are the shyte as far as I'm concerned. Wish I'd...
Forum: Touring
09-20-09, 12:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 837
Posted By AnnaMossity

You woke up several times during the night crying...

You woke up several times during the night crying and in need of a diaper change?!

LOL ;)
Forum: Touring
09-20-09, 12:26 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,366
Posted By AnnaMossity

Great advice...thanks a bunch to you all,...

Great advice...thanks a bunch to you all, especially Neil.

It looks like I'd be wise to invest in a new comp for my next trip.

How did you learn to use Linux?

Yeah, my brokerage firm has an...
Forum: Touring
09-19-09, 11:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,995
Posted By AnnaMossity

That's very considerate of you. Clearly, you're...

That's very considerate of you. Clearly, you're not from North America, lol.

Hey, are you Jewish?
Forum: Touring
09-19-09, 11:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 671
Posted By AnnaMossity

Actually I just found a website promoting bike...

Actually I just found a website promoting bike touring in Israel so I know it's possible but I want info from anyone who's done it. Off road is particularly interesting to me.
Forum: Touring
09-19-09, 11:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 671
Posted By AnnaMossity

Touring in Israel possible?

I was thinking of going to Israel and would like to do some riding among other things...anyone got any beta? Is it possible? Safe (ish)? Bound to be a great big hassle? I have no idea. I just...
Forum: Touring
09-19-09, 11:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,995
Posted By AnnaMossity

RE: the guitar playing in camp: If you're...

RE: the guitar playing in camp: If you're anything other than a Leo Kottke type of virtuoso with that guitar I'd be annoyed. God there were a few guys this summer with guitars that I just wanted...
Forum: Touring
09-19-09, 11:05 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,995
Posted By AnnaMossity

How do those dyno hubs affect wheel strength? I...

How do those dyno hubs affect wheel strength? I was thinking of getting one for my tourer.
Can they handle off roading with a touring load?
Forum: Touring
09-19-09, 10:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 837
Posted By AnnaMossity

Personally, I like beefier racks. I wound up...

Personally, I like beefier racks. I wound up getting a Tubus that holds (I believe) 40KG and a front rack by Surly that is rated for 70 lbs. It all depends on your philosophy, if you'd rather carry...
Forum: Touring
09-19-09, 10:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,366
Posted By AnnaMossity

Keeping up to date on finances on a trip.

On my trip this past summer I found myself sweating cold sweat more than a few times as I couldn't withdraw money from an ATM or contemplated how much time I had money for across the pond. I lugged...
Forum: Western Canada
09-03-09, 08:34 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,656
Posted By AnnaMossity

I vote for Dream Cycle Darren and his crew have...

I vote for Dream Cycle Darren and his crew have built me some killer wheels and quickly too, they've also patiently answered zillions of my inane questions and generally put up with me buzzing around...
Forum: Touring
08-19-09, 11:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,656
Posted By AnnaMossity

So maybe I'd be better off getting a bike with...

So maybe I'd be better off getting a bike with 26" wheels and a 48 spoke rear and fatty tires.

FWIW the bloke that built my wheels is 268 lbs and has lots of touring experience and mountainbiking...
Forum: Touring
08-18-09, 01:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,656
Posted By AnnaMossity

I expect rims to survive a slow speed encounter...

I expect rims to survive a slow speed encounter with a curb. How am I supposed to trust a bike on a long tour if it can't handle a parking lot?

Answer: I don't and probably won't tour again...
Forum: Touring
08-12-09, 09:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,188
Posted By AnnaMossity

When I started my tour I'd take all my bags off...

When I started my tour I'd take all my bags off twice a day. Lock up the bike and carry the bags into the grocery store in a cart. barely had room for the groceries at that point. Finally I gave...
Forum: Touring
08-10-09, 01:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 615
Posted By AnnaMossity

Sounds like I'm hooped for now as far as Mexico's...

Sounds like I'm hooped for now as far as Mexico's concerned then :S Ah well. Maybe hwy 50/6 then in the US.

Gotta get a proper off road touring setup :|

Thanks for the info guys.
Forum: Touring
08-10-09, 01:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,656
Posted By AnnaMossity

Strongest touring rim 40h 700c

Yeah, I need recommendations for a new rear rim. I want to build up a 4x on straight 14 g spokes or 2mm whatever,

I had a Velocity Dyad on there before and was running a 700x35 Schwalbe marathon...
Forum: Touring
08-10-09, 01:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,364
Posted By AnnaMossity

FYI I got the rim tightened up at a bike shop in...

FYI I got the rim tightened up at a bike shop in Bodega Bay (CA) and now it's not making the noise and inspires some confidence, woot.
Forum: Touring
08-09-09, 03:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,254
Posted By AnnaMossity

I've flown twice with my bike and both times I...

I've flown twice with my bike and both times I just wheeled the bike up to a check in counter and chucked it in a bag and it went on the plane. No damage...cept for a nick in my Brooks saddle :|
...
Forum: Touring
08-09-09, 03:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 615
Posted By AnnaMossity

Touring in Mexico. Tranquility desired.

Touring in Mexico. Where to find some peace and quiet? Tired of having cars whizzing by inches from me.
Forum: Touring
08-09-09, 02:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,501
Posted By AnnaMossity

I take my giant and archaic Tecra A3 (must weigh...

I take my giant and archaic Tecra A3 (must weigh 5 lbs) with me and just wrap it in a pair of fleece pants inside an Ortlieb. Been through some nasty rainstorms without probs. Had the bag torn off...
Forum: Touring
08-09-09, 02:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,364
Posted By AnnaMossity

I can hear my wheel making a ticking/pinging...

I can hear my wheel making a ticking/pinging noise that gets worse as the weather gets warmer plus the spokes are way looser on the rear than on the front.

Yeah lots of people have told me they...
Forum: Touring
08-09-09, 02:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,199
Posted By AnnaMossity

You know maybe I am a premature old...

You know maybe I am a premature old codger/retrogrouch but when I hear people whining about an extra 100 grams on their wheelsets it makes me think they've either been really lucky touring without...
Forum: Touring
08-09-09, 02:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 444
Posted By AnnaMossity

Integral Designs (Google them) makes their...

Integral Designs (Google them) makes their equipment in a factory in Calgary Alberta. They will make sleeping bags and all kinds of clothing to your specifications. I had a bivy sack from them once...
Forum: Touring
08-08-09, 05:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,364
Posted By AnnaMossity

Need help tensioning rear wheel spokes

So my original rear wheel is gone and I'm now touring on a 36h 3x rear which is unnerving enough without the spoke tension being what it is (too low) I wonder if I can just, say, turn the nipples...
Forum: Touring
08-08-09, 05:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,199
Posted By AnnaMossity

I had a 40 hole 4x rear Dyad on a Velocity 9spd...

I had a 40 hole 4x rear Dyad on a Velocity 9spd free hub and a 36h 4x on velocity hub for the front. ran over a curb straight on while loaded doing less than 5 mph/ 8kph and carried on. After...
Forum: Touring
08-07-09, 06:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,179
Posted By AnnaMossity

Thanks for all the info guys. I like the look...

Thanks for all the info guys. I like the look and the idea of the Big Dummy bike but it's too small for me.

I actually had a Zinn race bike built for me and was really unimpressed with it. It...
Forum: Touring
07-27-09, 12:51 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,822
Posted By AnnaMossity

I recommend contacting the French Postal service...

I recommend contacting the French Postal service LaPoste and asking them whee they get the kickstands for their bikes. The postal bikes are like touring bikes but with ostensibly worse gearing for...
Forum: Touring
07-27-09, 12:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 526
Posted By AnnaMossity

Where's Donny?

Where's Donny?
Forum: Touring
07-27-09, 12:38 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,354
Posted By AnnaMossity

That's okay I prefer a different kind of...

That's okay I prefer a different kind of brotherly love...no wait, it's the same kind...bwahahaha
Forum: Touring
07-27-09, 12:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 462
Posted By AnnaMossity

Thanks for seconding my initial thoughts. Might...

Thanks for seconding my initial thoughts. Might have to head South to Mexi first but hwy 6 and 50 beckon. Gambling doesn't but w/e thanks for the info :)
Forum: Touring
07-27-09, 12:31 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,365
Posted By AnnaMossity

Asana: Get a cyclist specific map for...

Asana:

Get a cyclist specific map for Oregon and one for Cali if you can. they list the ($4 a night) hiker/biker sites available at state run campgrounds which generally have showers and always...
Forum: Touring
07-26-09, 11:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,179
Posted By AnnaMossity

Tall (custom) expedition touring frame feedback

Okay so my current touring bike is a death trap. I love "her" but she's definitely not gonna be the one to carry me through Central and South America or other remote areas I intend to tour. My...
Forum: Touring
07-26-09, 11:22 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,354
Posted By AnnaMossity

Machka: I knew it! Glad to know there are...

Machka: I knew it!

Glad to know there are other heathens out there like me though.

Axolotl: I'd have been temped to pop the guy one in the chin and say "Where was your god on that one?" LOL...
Forum: Touring
07-26-09, 08:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 673
Posted By AnnaMossity

Terrence: I was in the UK briefly on tour in...

Terrence:

I was in the UK briefly on tour in late June. Flew in with my bike to Gatwick. Thomas Cook charged me $30 CAD to take the bike and all I had to do was put it in a bag with the pedals...
Forum: Touring
07-26-09, 07:51 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,383
Posted By AnnaMossity

I've been riding for a month on flat pedals (MKS)...

I've been riding for a month on flat pedals (MKS) and either $2 flip flops, Nike Frees (the anti-shoe running shoe) or my stiff soled hiking shoes. All work well. Wouldn't want to go clipless on a...
Forum: Touring
07-26-09, 07:44 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,354
Posted By AnnaMossity

I always wind up riding with religious...

I always wind up riding with religious ppl...can't stand that. Are there no atheist tourists?? As soon as someone drops the G-bomb, it's over baby.
Forum: Touring
07-25-09, 12:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 734
Posted By AnnaMossity

Okay thanks Valygrl Got any idea how I can...

Okay thanks Valygrl

Got any idea how I can link up with hwy 6/50 through Cali and Nevada after without retracing any steps?
Forum: Touring
07-25-09, 12:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,237
Posted By AnnaMossity

TexArcana...this could be the beginning of a...

TexArcana...this could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship! :D

Trouble for me is that I am so tall it's highly unlikely any thief can put a leg over my bike :|

Will have to come up...
Forum: Touring
07-25-09, 12:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 683
Posted By AnnaMossity

I vote for a tent too. I brought both when I...

I vote for a tent too. I brought both when I toured in Europe and liked the (camo) tarp for facilitating quick and dirty stealth camping/napping sites but if I had to choose one I'd go for the tent...
Forum: Touring
07-24-09, 03:27 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,792
Posted By AnnaMossity

Get the 48 spoke! I am 215 lbs and on my loaded...

Get the 48 spoke! I am 215 lbs and on my loaded bike I'm 300. Ran a 40 spoke rear 4 cross 2mm straight guage spoke on Velocity Dyad rims and destroyed the wheel doing less than 5 MPH going over a...
Forum: Touring
07-24-09, 03:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,237
Posted By AnnaMossity

I rigged a nice little IED on the underside of my...

I rigged a nice little IED on the underside of my bikeseat. Someone steals it when it's armed and their balls get blown off. Just kidding...or am I?
Forum: Touring
07-24-09, 03:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,119
Posted By AnnaMossity

Good job! How did you guys learn Spanish for the...

Good job! How did you guys learn Spanish for the trip?

I want to spend several years in SA but I need to learn Spanish and improve my Portuguese.
Forum: Touring
07-24-09, 03:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,445
Posted By AnnaMossity

Hey Dwagenheim, I'm actually on a break in Eugene...

Hey Dwagenheim, I'm actually on a break in Eugene right now, lol.

Anyways I recommend you get the trailer, I've met several tourists now who pulla BOB trailer and they all said they love them. ...
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