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Forum: Touring
04-23-11, 10:37 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,621,344
Posted By DukeArcher

Haha so you did! No I don't mind.

Haha so you did! No I don't mind.
Forum: Touring
04-23-11, 06:11 AM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,621,344
Posted By DukeArcher

Sorry for late reply, this was near El Calafate...

Sorry for late reply, this was near El Calafate in Patagonia.
Forum: Touring
04-10-11, 05:40 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,824
Posted By DukeArcher

Got a Rohloff. Not one spoke ever broken in three...

Got a Rohloff. Not one spoke ever broken in three years consistent riding on rough terrain with heavy load, same chain whole time (20,000km +), had no problem finding spokes even in rural Patagonia,...
Forum: Touring
03-06-11, 05:05 AM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,621,344
Posted By DukeArcher

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5171/5501617377_9ff...

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5171/5501617377_9ff4991a7b_b.jpg
Forum: Touring
06-30-10, 04:21 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 27,082
Posted By DukeArcher

I'm afraid that model induces severe cases of...

I'm afraid that model induces severe cases of road-boredom and wind-burn, unfortunately.
Forum: Touring
06-28-10, 05:56 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 27,082
Posted By DukeArcher

I saw three other cyclists this year on the...

I saw three other cyclists this year on the Carretera Austral with cracked frames at the same place - at the meeting of the seatstays and seattube. Maybe it is a good bike for coast to coast road...
Forum: Touring
06-21-10, 09:25 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,266
Posted By DukeArcher

Why would you think they are copying the Surly?

Why would you think they are copying the Surly?
Forum: Touring
05-24-10, 01:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 776
Posted By DukeArcher

I was cycling with a guy through Patagonia and he...

I was cycling with a guy through Patagonia and he had the hardest time finding any, let alone decent, 700c tyres. Tubes are fine, you can stretch a 26' tube over a 700c rim no problem...but tyres,...
Forum: Touring
05-24-10, 01:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 776
Posted By DukeArcher

I was cycling with a guy through Patagonia and he...

I was cycling with a guy through Patagonia and he had the hardest time finding any, let alone decent, 700c tyres. tubes are fine, you can stretch a 26' tube over a 700c rim no problem...but tyres,...
Forum: Touring
04-27-10, 07:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,179
Posted By DukeArcher

Cool but conventional.

Cool but conventional.
Forum: Touring
04-20-10, 03:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,300
Posted By DukeArcher

I'm staying with Scott and Becky right now (go...

I'm staying with Scott and Becky right now (go figure!) They did the Cartwright - Red Bay bit, not the rest. They have some good info though on road conditions. As for the ride, I now need some...
Forum: Touring
04-16-10, 08:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,300
Posted By DukeArcher

Thanks! Thanks! Thanks!

Thanks!
Thanks!
Thanks!
Forum: Touring
04-14-10, 09:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,300
Posted By DukeArcher

Thanks for all the excellent info you guys, so...

Thanks for all the excellent info you guys, so much more helpful than those lonely planet forums chumps.



Thanks for the concern my friend. I have done this kind of silly stuff before, I have...
Forum: Touring
04-13-10, 08:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,300
Posted By DukeArcher

About 4 to 6 weeks.

About 4 to 6 weeks.
Forum: Touring
04-13-10, 02:32 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,463
Posted By DukeArcher

What is a clothes pin?

What is a clothes pin?
Forum: Touring
04-13-10, 10:36 AM
Replies: 356
Views: 398,919
Posted By DukeArcher

Anyone seen this site? Huge amount of info!! ...

Anyone seen this site? Huge amount of info!!

http://www.struck.us/CheckList/Bicycle_Touring_Tips.html
Forum: Touring
04-13-10, 09:20 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,300
Posted By DukeArcher

Thanks guys, after a little research, it seems...

Thanks guys, after a little research, it seems no-one has yet cycled the whole of the completed highway, so it is a little hard to find info. The motorcyclists have been helpful.

Ok, I am 70%...
Forum: Touring
04-10-10, 08:14 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,621,344
Posted By DukeArcher

Basket absolutely, I have had a few but I can't...

Basket absolutely, I have had a few but I can't find the perfect size...when I do find it, it will be touring nirvana.
Forum: Touring
04-09-10, 02:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,729
Posted By DukeArcher

The legendary Heinze Stucke uses double...

The legendary Heinze Stucke uses double handlebars

http://travellingtwo.com/gallery2/d/38893-4/heinzstucke.jpg
http://www.cci.asso.fr/images/stories/festival/festival2003-4.jpg...
Forum: Touring
04-09-10, 02:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,300
Posted By DukeArcher

Few people have cycled it (Trans-Labrador), as it...

Few people have cycled it (Trans-Labrador), as it seem that it was only fully connected in 2008, I guess people just flew to Labrador?. This could be prime touring real estate...

Considering...
Forum: Touring
04-09-10, 10:22 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,300
Posted By DukeArcher

Nope, thanks anyway.

Nope, thanks anyway.
Forum: Touring
04-09-10, 09:38 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,300
Posted By DukeArcher

Trans Labrador Highway

Now I am in a suburb north of Toronto and have it in my mind to cycle to St John's, Newfounland the long way, through Labrador. However, the two routes there seem to have next to no info on the web,...
Forum: Touring
04-07-10, 07:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,438
Posted By DukeArcher

I don't get it.

I don't get it.
Forum: Touring
04-07-10, 07:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,618
Posted By DukeArcher

Yes, the Jandd has survived for me touring on...

Yes, the Jandd has survived for me touring on some of the world's roughest roads, so I recommend it. However, I used a dremel saw to cut of the middle plate on the top of the rack, to save a...
Forum: Touring
03-17-10, 01:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 785
Posted By DukeArcher

I have learned that the biggest difference in...

I have learned that the biggest difference in what hubs, spokes and rims you should take comes down to the road condition. I am glad I have decent stuff, because those ripio (gravel) roads in...
Forum: Touring
03-17-10, 10:37 AM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,621,344
Posted By DukeArcher

Almost forgot about all you guys, here some pics...

Almost forgot about all you guys, here some pics from my current in progress trip through Patagonia.

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w157/KyleAndrewArcher/DSCF1940.jpg
...
Forum: Touring
01-01-10, 04:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 617
Posted By DukeArcher

Then they shouldn't take pics of the components. ...

Then they shouldn't take pics of the components. Also, a pic of the frame by itself would solve a lot of problems. As for the rack: http://www.tubus.com/en/rear-carriers/disco
Forum: Touring
12-13-09, 06:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,617
Posted By DukeArcher

I doubt it, as Schwalbe are a German company and...

I doubt it, as Schwalbe are a German company and most Germans, let alone Europeans, tour on 26ers.
Forum: Touring
12-09-09, 06:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 696
Posted By DukeArcher

That video is like real life - wow! :-p

That video is like real life - wow! :-p
Forum: Touring
12-09-09, 06:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,562
Posted By DukeArcher

It's all in the fork rake

It's all in the fork rake
Forum: Touring
12-09-09, 04:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,562
Posted By DukeArcher

Terrific rack, pretty heavy but carries anything....

Terrific rack, pretty heavy but carries anything. had mine for two or so years. Fits like a charm with no adjustment needed.
...
Forum: Touring
12-02-09, 05:16 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 11,704
Posted By DukeArcher

I use the bungee straps for the tent on the top...

I use the bungee straps for the tent on the top of my rear rack to bundle three of my panniers into 'one piece of checked luggage' and have one pannier as carry-on. Worked for many international...
Forum: Touring
11-30-09, 03:54 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,017
Posted By DukeArcher

Yes it was an exaggeration. And to all those...

Yes it was an exaggeration. And to all those that criticize us for offering suggestions to the OP - with the tired 'thinking about touring, not actually touring' argument - we are on forums, and the...
Forum: Touring
11-29-09, 02:46 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,017
Posted By DukeArcher

Bad idea. You'll have spinal damage within the...

Bad idea. You'll have spinal damage within the first three days. You can't find anything on it because it doesn't work well. Panniers were invented for many reasons. Including reducing back sweat.
Forum: Touring
11-29-09, 12:23 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,017
Posted By DukeArcher

An "Old Man Mountain rack would be better,...

An "Old Man Mountain rack would be better, stronger - and would attach via the rear axle and hose clamps on the seat stays. See here if you want:...
Forum: Touring
11-19-09, 05:32 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 11,704
Posted By DukeArcher

I have had a pair of Rigida Andra 30...

I have had a pair of Rigida Andra 30 (http://www.rigida.com/en/products/hybride-city/rims-5/andra-30-4) rims on my bike for two years and have never had to true them for that two years, the only...
Forum: Touring
11-15-09, 11:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 850
Posted By DukeArcher

By the way, best advice is to NOT cross the...

By the way, best advice is to NOT cross the Darien Gap!!
Forum: Touring
11-15-09, 11:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 850
Posted By DukeArcher

Tim Harvey - What an incredible adventure:...

Tim Harvey - What an incredible adventure: http://www.vancouvertovancouver.com/dispatches.php?id=2006-05-20&show=

Karl Busby also crossed the Darien, but wasn't cycling - you can't actually cycle...
Forum: Touring
11-06-09, 02:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,181
Posted By DukeArcher

Isn't that the challenge where one one the...

Isn't that the challenge where one one the competitors faked victory by falsifying his logbooks, got found out later, then lost his mind to madness??

Sounds interesting!
Forum: Touring
11-06-09, 01:25 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,157
Posted By DukeArcher

Unbelievable!! Why don't YOU, Historian do the...

Unbelievable!! Why don't YOU, Historian do the same?!

Who is to say Niles doesn't tour often? Where is your argument based? The fact he posts lots of off-beat questions, or the fact he doesn't...
Forum: Touring
11-05-09, 12:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,181
Posted By DukeArcher

Don't know about bike tours but Heyerdahl's...

Don't know about bike tours but Heyerdahl's Kon-Tiki is an awesome successful recreation of an ancient ocean voyage.
Forum: Touring
11-04-09, 01:31 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,157
Posted By DukeArcher

I quite like Niles posts, whether he tours...

I quite like Niles posts, whether he tours regularly or not. In fact, I guarantee half of the posters here are not regular tourers and are people that have finished a long tour years ago or a...
Forum: Touring
11-02-09, 01:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,101
Posted By DukeArcher

Trust me...he's done that before :)

Trust me...he's done that before

:)
Forum: Touring
10-30-09, 03:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,932
Posted By DukeArcher

If you are free camping, expedition touring etc;...

If you are free camping, expedition touring etc; it will affect distance rather than time, as there is no need to hit a daily mileage mark. By the time it hits 5pm, you'll likely start looking for a...
Forum: Touring
10-26-09, 01:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,485
Posted By DukeArcher

Damn, cool trip, but WHY did they buy touring...

Damn, cool trip, but WHY did they buy touring bikes and racks, then wear backpacks??!
Forum: Touring
10-11-09, 11:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 783
Posted By DukeArcher

Wowowow, you should try the Schwalbe marathon...

Wowowow, you should try the Schwalbe marathon plus 700x28's. Christ almighty, wanted to choke ol Hans Schwalbe or myself after two hours at that!
Forum: Touring
10-06-09, 11:45 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 12,680
Posted By DukeArcher

Yeah I can fit my bike and panniers in one of the...

Yeah I can fit my bike and panniers in one of the vestibules on my Exped, and it's a big bike (I'm 6'3) but really, I never bother. And I camp EVERYWHERE! :-)
...
Forum: Touring
10-05-09, 03:54 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,730
Posted By DukeArcher

I have a Buck hunting knife I take on tour also,...

I have a Buck hunting knife I take on tour also, great for cutting up vegetables, whittling, fixing heaps of stuff, and holding up liquor stores.

+1 for Buck Knives
Forum: Touring
10-05-09, 02:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,773
Posted By DukeArcher

Marathon XR discontinued

According to a thread on CGOAB (Thread (http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/forum/board/message/?o=RrzKj&thread_id=139958&v=n&page=1&nested=0#140127)) The legendary Marathon XR is to be laid to...
Forum: Touring
09-30-09, 12:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,054
Posted By DukeArcher

Wow, I don't think I would have lasted that...

Wow, I don't think I would have lasted that long...especially at the sword and sheath conversation, it would have been my buck survival knife out of its sheath and swinging wildly while I retreated...
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