Bike Forums

Go Back  Bike Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Notices
 
Page 1 of 12
1
2
3
11
Last »
Search: Posts Made By: eric von zipper
Showing results 1 to 50 of 593
Search took 0.30 seconds.
Forum: Touring
07-03-12, 02:20 PM
Replies: 4,826
Views: 2,624,257
Posted By eric von zipper

259592 Georgia 259588 259589

259592

Georgia
259588

259589
Forum: Touring
07-15-10, 07:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 676
Posted By eric von zipper

@10 Wheels: thanks for the fan idea. ...

@10 Wheels: thanks for the fan idea.

@valygrl: thanks for the laugh. I sort of deserve that. and child support? do i have children that i don't know about?!? :eek:

@Tonys: thanks. i'll get in...
Forum: Touring
07-14-10, 07:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 676
Posted By eric von zipper

Need some words of encouragement & anyone want to meet up and ride? (details inside)

Not with keeping the trip going or loneliness, I've been out on tour (NC, SC, GA,TN) for 25 days now and having a good time. I need encouragement to start camping more! I'm finding it way too easy to...
Forum: Touring
06-28-10, 08:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,339
Posted By eric von zipper

Model: XT M760 36H Silver Cause: No clue. ...

Model: XT M760 36H Silver
Cause: No clue.

The guys at the bike shop said it's a rare occurrence for this to happen. Anyone else have this happen?
Forum: Touring
06-27-10, 10:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,339
Posted By eric von zipper

shimano xt hub failure

just thought i'd share this as i don't think it happens very often. a few days ago i camped in the uwharrie forest and in the morning i left to ride to morrseville, nc. i was about half way, near...
Forum: Touring
06-21-10, 07:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,253
Posted By eric von zipper

Thanks for the tips and suggestions, all. I'll...

Thanks for the tips and suggestions, all. I'll adjust my riding time (if I can get up that early!) and will be on the look out for a place to pick up a camel back.
Forum: Touring
06-21-10, 04:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,253
Posted By eric von zipper

The heat

Do you all cut your miles down when it gets crazy hot? I started my x-country and i'm in NC (in Lumberton right now). Last 2 days, both 50 mile days, have been upper 90sF and they are calling for 99F...
Forum: Southeast
06-15-10, 05:50 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,215
Posted By eric von zipper

Gastonia, NC to Spartanburg, SC route?

Anyone have a good, safeish route from Gastonia to Spartanburg? I'll be riding through there in about a week as part of a tour. Any help is appreciated.
Forum: Touring
06-02-10, 09:40 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,231
Posted By eric von zipper

I saw that movie about Treadwell. Dude was a...

I saw that movie about Treadwell. Dude was a nutter. Not too many bears here at the beach, sharks on the other hand, are a-plenty.

To bring it back around, I've been wondering the same. Still not...
Forum: Touring
06-02-10, 07:39 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,231
Posted By eric von zipper

Just wanted to say that I read this post and all...

Just wanted to say that I read this post and all of the comments yesterday and then last night I had dreams of being attacked by a bear, so thanks for that.:notamused::D
Forum: Touring
05-31-10, 04:42 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 19,293
Posted By eric von zipper

Black with a safety vest wrapped around the rack...

Black with a safety vest wrapped around the rack pack. I found the vest laying in the middle of the road while biking home from work one day. When weather gets bad, I'll throw the vest on so it's a...
Forum: Touring
05-17-10, 05:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,143
Posted By eric von zipper

bought mine from here:...

bought mine from here: http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/handlebars/index.html
(along with a lot of other stuff)
Forum: Touring
04-27-10, 09:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,352
Posted By eric von zipper

Thanks for the information, all. :beer: The...

Thanks for the information, all. :beer: The sil-nylon tarp looks nice.
Forum: Touring
04-26-10, 11:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,352
Posted By eric von zipper

Tarp as extra shelter?

I've never used a tarp as extra shelter when camping, but have been thinking it might be nice to have, so just wondering how many people carry a tarp to hang as extra shelter. Also, how much rope...
Forum: Touring
04-05-10, 07:42 PM
Replies: 4,826
Views: 2,624,257
Posted By eric von zipper

Been doing some loaded rides in and around town...

Been doing some loaded rides in and around town to get a feel for the weight. Not a good photo but here's the Thorn loaded.
...
Forum: Touring
04-02-10, 07:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 818
Posted By eric von zipper

For my up coming trip, I ordered state maps. They...

For my up coming trip, I ordered state maps. They seem to have more detail than the AAA maps. I used this site; it has links to state tourism sites and DOTs: ...
Forum: Commuting
03-15-10, 03:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 887
Posted By eric von zipper

Thanks. Commuting is pretty easy here and...

Thanks. Commuting is pretty easy here and infrastructure is getting better every year and every year it seems like I see more people on bikes. :beer:
Forum: Commuting
03-13-10, 08:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 887
Posted By eric von zipper

video of my commute

picked up a gopro video camera and took it along on my commute to work last week. in real time it's about 45 mins.
http://vimeo.com/10050967
http://vimeo.com/10050967
Forum: Touring
03-11-10, 05:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,327
Posted By eric von zipper

That's cool. Can the maps be embedded into blogs...

That's cool. Can the maps be embedded into blogs or personal sites?
Forum: Touring
03-11-10, 04:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,287
Posted By eric von zipper

I didn't keep track of how much money I spent to...

I didn't keep track of how much money I spent to build mine, but it was probably close, or more likely more, to what they are selling it for. The only thing I would say is to make sure the frame is...
Forum: Touring
03-11-10, 12:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,327
Posted By eric von zipper

This guy: http://www.runxus.com/ will be using it...

This guy: http://www.runxus.com/ will be using it when he runs :eek: across the country this spring. Might be a good way to test it on the viewing/tracking end.
Forum: Touring
03-11-10, 12:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,327
Posted By eric von zipper

Real Time GPS Tracking - InstaMapper

So, I've had a some people (family and friends) ask if there is a way for me to have real time GPS tracking using my Iphone as I do a coast to coast this summer so they can follow along. I found this...
Forum: Touring
03-10-10, 10:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,040
Posted By eric von zipper

I think the general thought on this is that 26"...

I think the general thought on this is that 26" wheels/tires are readily available in developing countries along with western countries. 700c wheels/tires aren't; they are more available in western...
Forum: Touring
03-10-10, 08:41 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,656
Posted By eric von zipper

Picked up a GoPro. Yesterday's commute.Basically...

Picked up a GoPro. Yesterday's commute.Basically from Wrightsville Beach, NC to Wilmington, NC (Wilmington is on the ACA Atlantic Coast Route).
http://vimeo.com/10050967
http://vimeo.com/10050967
Forum: Touring
03-07-10, 05:58 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,400
Posted By eric von zipper

I have the Big Agnes Mystic sl and the Air Core...

I have the Big Agnes Mystic sl and the Air Core pad. The only thing I'm not thrilled about is that the pad isn't self inflating, but it is 2.5" thick, so.... Outside of that, I am very happy with...
Forum: Touring
03-06-10, 06:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,007
Posted By eric von zipper

ver. 3.1.3 is brand new (early feb) so if you...

ver. 3.1.3 is brand new (early feb) so if you hven't updated in sometime, you won't have it. i've read that it's not a major update and i know for a fact if you have a jailbroken/unlocked phone,...
Forum: Touring
03-05-10, 05:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 731
Posted By eric von zipper

I like good photos and a good narrative, but that...

I like good photos and a good narrative, but that doesn't mean purple prose. I prefer funny, but writing good-funny is hard, and prefer not to read a novel per entry. Clear and concise writing goes a...
Forum: Touring
03-05-10, 04:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,007
Posted By eric von zipper

Downloaded it. Very cool. This will come in handy...

Downloaded it. Very cool. This will come in handy over the summer! Thanks!
Forum: Touring
03-05-10, 04:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,287
Posted By eric von zipper

I have a single leg kickstand. I've had the rear...

I have a single leg kickstand. I've had the rear panniers loaded but haven't had it fully loaded. It was stable enough. I think having something to lock the brake levers down should help with it...
Forum: Touring
03-03-10, 09:06 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 14,572
Posted By eric von zipper

I agree 100% with mylesau with the assessment on...

I agree 100% with mylesau with the assessment on where my hands are.

As far as changing things out. I had an all Shimano XT drive train to begin with, so nothing was switched out there. I picked...
Forum: Touring
03-02-10, 05:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 14,572
Posted By eric von zipper

Just switched over from drop to trekking...

Just switched over from drop to trekking (butterfly) and I'm liking it. I'd tried them before on a different bike that wasn't as upright as this one and didn't like them.

I've double wrapped the...
Forum: Touring
03-02-10, 12:53 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,575
Posted By eric von zipper

Apparently Lonely Planet is available for Kindle:...

Apparently Lonely Planet is available for Kindle: See here....
Forum: Touring
02-26-10, 12:17 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,768
Posted By eric von zipper

Just thought I'd pass this bit of info on to...

Just thought I'd pass this bit of info on to those of you who use a Kindle:


"The British Library is to make more than 65,000 rare first editions of 19th Century fiction available for the public...
Forum: Touring
02-23-10, 10:35 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,334
Posted By eric von zipper

I've hosted 4 tourists as well from warmshowers....

I've hosted 4 tourists as well from warmshowers. No problems. Still keep in touch with a couple of them via facebook. I also had requests and turned them down. I'm sure they were nice, but just...
Forum: Southeast
02-19-10, 07:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,052
Posted By eric von zipper

@Ray: if you need anything while passing through...

@Ray: if you need anything while passing through Wilmington, let me know. I wish I could offer a place to sleep, but I sold my house and moved in with my parents until June (leaving for a tour then).
Forum: Touring
02-19-10, 07:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 667
Posted By eric von zipper

Coast to coast across the US. East to West. Leave...

Coast to coast across the US. East to West. Leave Mid-June. Got a friend who's riding with me from NC to St. Louis. Then I go alone via the Katy and ACA (or close to) TransAm route, part of the...
Forum: Touring
02-11-10, 09:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 810
Posted By eric von zipper

It's a Norrøna. Maybe the Svalbard Dri3 Jacket,...

It's a Norrøna. Maybe the Svalbard Dri3 Jacket, but not 100%. I'm sure the European versions are little different than the US.
www.norrona.com/en
They make nice gear.

It has been a joy to...
Forum: Touring
02-09-10, 06:49 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,656
Posted By eric von zipper

Awesome. Thanks for posting it. I need to take a...

Awesome. Thanks for posting it. I need to take a trip to Thurgau; it looks beautiful there. Is that HD camera or the standard?
Forum: Touring
02-09-10, 05:01 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,656
Posted By eric von zipper

Oh man, a GoPro is on my list of wants for...

Oh man, a GoPro is on my list of wants for surfing and cycling. Post a video whenever you get chance.
Forum: Touring
02-08-10, 05:31 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,656
Posted By eric von zipper

I love my Canon G9. Point and shoot plus so much...

I love my Canon G9. Point and shoot plus so much more: video, time lapse video, RAW format, can add lens.

Time lapse video I took around my town:
http://vimeo.com/6371097

Reg video (and...
Forum: Touring
02-07-10, 08:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 827
Posted By eric von zipper

The enthusiasm is infectious. Fun to watch.

The enthusiasm is infectious. Fun to watch.
Forum: Touring
01-31-10, 01:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,737
Posted By eric von zipper

That thread is eerily similar to what I was...

That thread is eerily similar to what I was asking.:innocent: :o Thanks. :thumb:
Forum: Touring
01-31-10, 12:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,737
Posted By eric von zipper

Thanks for the link, Erick, seems to be some good...

Thanks for the link, Erick, seems to be some good options there.
Forum: Touring
01-31-10, 11:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,737
Posted By eric von zipper

trekking bar + mirror?

Just curious to know what mirror (non-helmet/glasses mounted) you use with your trekking handlebars and how you like it?

I have the Blackburn Road Mirror and it works ok, I have to adjust it quiet...
Forum: Touring
01-22-10, 07:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,701
Posted By eric von zipper

I've only had it for 3(?) months and camped with...

I've only had it for 3(?) months and camped with it twice, so my experience with it is limited. Saying that, I don't have any complaints so far. Super easy set up, not too heavy and a versatile....
Forum: Southeast
01-22-10, 07:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,408
Posted By eric von zipper

Low tide shouldn't be a problem riding on the...

Low tide shouldn't be a problem riding on the beach. High tide, when only soft sand is available, will be tough and a pain in the arse.

check out http://www.pedalers.southport.org/ for road rides...
Forum: Touring
01-22-10, 06:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,701
Posted By eric von zipper

i've used http://www.campsaver.com/ picked up...

i've used http://www.campsaver.com/
picked up a big anges seedhouse SL2 at a decent price from them.
Forum: Commuting
01-22-10, 03:42 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,385,305
Posted By eric von zipper

thought i'd add my commuter/all around bike....

thought i'd add my commuter/all around bike. surly cross check.

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2656/154/16/40504783/n40504783_34722989_7994435.jpg
Forum: Touring
01-21-10, 01:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,383
Posted By eric von zipper

Pulled the trigger on the Mountain Hardware pant....

Pulled the trigger on the Mountain Hardware pant.

Side note, I was looking at Keith Hallagan's Crazyguy journal and noticed that his convertible pants also helps with balance :D:eek: : ...
Forum: Touring
01-20-10, 03:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,383
Posted By eric von zipper

any idea which model they are?

any idea which model they are?
Showing results 1 to 50 of 593
 
Page 1 of 12
1
2
3
11
Last »


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.