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Forum: Touring

05-08-11, 02:23 AM

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Posted By kipibenkipod

Uhoo, Worth to keep 1000 eyes on. After you...

Uhoo,
Worth to keep 1000 eyes on.
After you buy, start gradually to configure your bike as you want it.
I would keep an eye on double eyelets on the back. That shows it is a proper tourer that...

Forum: Touring

10-21-10, 05:25 AM

Replies: 356

Sticky The Newbie's Guide To Touring Bikes

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Posted By kipibenkipod

Hehe, I had 2 STI levers in my...

Hehe,
I had 2 STI levers in my touring/commuting/everything bike ;-)
We had a 4 month tour with no problems.
When we returned I tried to make adjustments to the front dérailleur, and broke the...

Forum: Touring

02-21-10, 05:05 AM

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Sticky The Newbie's Guide To Touring Bikes

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Posted By kipibenkipod

Hi Max, You will not have problems, part of the...

Hi Max,
You will not have problems, part of the usual stuff. I guess maybe breaking spokes. Take with you few spokes with you and a tool to remove the cassette.
If as you say the wheel is true and...

Forum: Touring

01-16-10, 03:25 PM

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Sticky The Newbie's Guide To Touring Bikes

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Posted By kipibenkipod

Most likely, it the Marin is made from steel, it...

Most likely, it the Marin is made from steel, it will be a good tourer. You can spend 1000$ and then find that the bike you bought is not good for you. Try to fit them with racks and go tour. You...

Forum: Touring

01-16-10, 02:54 PM

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Sticky The Newbie's Guide To Touring Bikes

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Posted By kipibenkipod

From http://www.sheldonbrown.com/gloss_w.html : ...

From http://www.sheldonbrown.com/gloss_w.html :
Wheel Base

The distance from the center of the front wheel to the center of the rear wheel. In general, a bicycle with a longer wheel base is more...

Forum: Touring

04-23-09, 01:25 PM

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Sticky The Newbie's Guide To Touring Bikes

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Posted By kipibenkipod

Hi, I'm using Brooks Flyer and my wife B68. ...

Hi,
I'm using Brooks Flyer and my wife B68.
Brooks saddle is made from hard leather. The thing is that it will not feel hard, because it get the shape of your bum, and then it feels very good. So...

Forum: Touring

01-12-09, 09:14 AM

Replies: 356

Sticky The Newbie's Guide To Touring Bikes

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Posted By kipibenkipod

I prefer a touring bike, because it is made for...

I prefer a touring bike, because it is made for the job. You can find that sometimes even proper touring bike are not sturdy enough, and the gearing are not correct.
If you go with cyclocross you...

Forum: Touring

08-11-07, 04:30 PM

Replies: 356

Sticky The Newbie's Guide To Touring Bikes

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Posted By kipibenkipod

I would not rush into buying new bike. Take your...

I would not rush into buying new bike. Take your time. Learn the material by continue riding every weekend and reading this forum. This will help you know what you want from your bike and how to get...

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