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Forum: Touring
05-15-09, 06:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,513
Posted By bailout

Yes, that is true although it does take some time...

Yes, that is true although it does take some time ie it won't happen on a week tour but if you keep the same bottle it will eventually go through. I have had this happen to me with an original Sigg...
Forum: Touring
04-22-09, 02:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 725
Posted By bailout

As this is a US centric borad you will probably...

As this is a US centric borad you will probably get lots of recomendations for brands that aren't available in the UK ;)

As you have already seen down bags vary enourmously in price but it is very...
Forum: Touring
04-09-09, 12:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 839
Posted By bailout

Thanks for posting that. I am thinking of doing a...

Thanks for posting that. I am thinking of doing a tour from the UK through germany and Austria and have been thinking whether it is possible to plan the route and navigate without buying the bikeline...
Forum: Touring
04-08-09, 02:42 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 10,266
Posted By bailout

I am amazed that you hit a pothole hard enough to...

I am amazed that you hit a pothole hard enough to do that to your frame but it only slightly buckled your wheel.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-09, 02:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,720
Posted By bailout

Thanks for the replies. I think I will take it...

Thanks for the replies. I think I will take it back and go for the fork hanger.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-09, 04:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,720
Posted By bailout

Has anyone used a Tektro Power Hanger?

I am talking about these,

http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/product-Tektro-Tektro-Power-Hanger-Brake-Enhancer-for-Cantilever-Brakes-14032.htm

I went into my lbs today to buy a fork mounted hanger....
Forum: Touring
04-06-09, 12:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 771
Posted By bailout

400,000 miles, not too shabby ;)

400,000 miles, not too shabby ;)
Forum: Touring
04-05-09, 06:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 862
Posted By bailout

flavio, I will be reading your blog later with...

flavio, I will be reading your blog later with interest. I am thinking of riding from southwest England to near Vienna with a stop in Frankfurt. From a quick glance it looks as if the...
Forum: Touring
04-04-09, 02:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 914
Posted By bailout

I was thinking of doing the same thing as I also...

I was thinking of doing the same thing as I also have some old tent poles going spare. I haven't given it too much thought yet. Obviously the most difficult bit is the curved bracket that goes...
Forum: Touring
04-03-09, 04:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,809
Posted By bailout

Thanks for the reply. I think you are right about...

Thanks for the reply. I think you are right about the xm117 being the modern equivelent and the xm317 looks virtually the same with eyelets. With a bit of digging I got access to the mavic tech site...
Forum: Touring
04-03-09, 04:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,554
Posted By bailout

Interesting and informative reply. How do you...

Interesting and informative reply. How do you find using the different positions where you are not on the brake levers? I have a bike with drops and I am thinking of swapping to treking bars for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-03-09, 03:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 860
Posted By bailout

Interesting that on that link Sheldon says that...

Interesting that on that link Sheldon says that he doesn't recommend doing it on 1" steerers but doesn't say why.
Forum: Touring
04-01-09, 03:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,554
Posted By bailout

There are lots of threads on here about them if...

There are lots of threads on here about them if you search with some people for and some against ;) This board is quite US centric and it seems that old style 700 wheeled tour bikes with drops are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-09, 03:50 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,567
Posted By bailout

ERD for mavic X139 rims?

I am thinking of replacing the rims on my wheels. They are not great quality wheels but it may be worth doing if I can get rims with the same erd and replace using the same spokes. The old rims are...
Forum: Touring
03-31-09, 03:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,809
Posted By bailout

Thanks for the replies. I weigh about 160lbs and...

Thanks for the replies. I weigh about 160lbs and my intended tour is in Europe, roads and paths, carrying panniers but not huge weight. I think I am unlikely to cycling across Africa carrying 3 weeks...
Forum: Touring
03-24-09, 02:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,809
Posted By bailout

Thanks for the replies. The wheels I am replacing...

Thanks for the replies. The wheels I am replacing are rlatively cheap, parralax hubs with mavic x139 rims. Although the hubs are still ok it isn't worth paying someone to replace the rims and having...
Forum: Touring
03-23-09, 05:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 527
Posted By bailout

Check the latest info but I remember reading that...

Check the latest info but I remember reading that it wasn't possible to enter Burma by land but only by flying in and out.
Forum: Touring
03-23-09, 05:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,809
Posted By bailout

32 hole vs 36 26"mtb wheels for touring?

Are 32 hole rims strong enough for loaded touring? I need new wheels and have seen a good price on a set with 32 hole rims. I know people usually recomend 36 but how much difference does it really...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-09, 03:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 709
Posted By bailout

I thought most front hubs had 10 and rear hubs 9?...

I thought most front hubs had 10 and rear hubs 9? or have I imagined that?
Forum: Touring
03-12-09, 02:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,073
Posted By bailout

I was also wondering about using a dynohub to...

I was also wondering about using a dynohub to 'recharge' electronic devices as I was thinking of taking a netbook on tour as well as camera/torch etc. I have seen external batteries for laptops which...
Forum: Touring
03-12-09, 01:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,447
Posted By bailout

Instead of looking for specific models have you...

Instead of looking for specific models have you asked local dealers what touring bikes they sell? I have never seen or heard of Fuji bikes here in the UK and I haven't heard anyone on the UK boards...
Forum: Touring
03-04-09, 04:57 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,487
Posted By bailout

I looked into hammocks a bit recently but it...

I looked into hammocks a bit recently but it seemed they have a big problem in colder weather and some of the solutions of under blankets or special foam mats etc seemed to make them quite...
Forum: Touring
02-28-09, 09:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,915
Posted By bailout

The rigida site seems to be under construction...

The rigida site seems to be under construction atm but spa list them as available in 26" and offer them as an option on their mtb custom built wheelsets.
...
Forum: Touring
02-26-09, 04:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,915
Posted By bailout

I haven't used them myself but I have heard many...

I haven't used them myself but I have heard many recommendations for Rigida Sputniks for a bombproof touring rim. But I think they are inevitably quite heavy though.
Forum: Touring
02-17-09, 04:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,914
Posted By bailout

I put gel pads on my drops to try and improve the...

I put gel pads on my drops to try and improve the comfort and as I broke my wrist badly a few years ago I thought it was worth trying to reduce the vibration as much as possible. I don't find it has...
Forum: Touring
01-12-09, 04:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,083
Posted By bailout

Just get an ultra cheap tent and bin it at the...

Just get an ultra cheap tent and bin it at the end of your stay.
Forum: Touring
12-12-08, 06:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,631
Posted By bailout

I recently got a tour bike that has drops...

I recently got a tour bike that has drops despite having 26" wheels and I am thinking about swapping to a butterfly/trekking bar. I haven't ridden a drop barred bike for years and just cannot get...
Forum: Touring
12-07-08, 05:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,025
Posted By bailout

Exped down mats are supposed to be very...

Exped down mats are supposed to be very comfortable and warm but they aren't cheap.

http://www.exped.com/exped/web/exped_homepage.nsf/b43HomePageE?openframeset
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-05-08, 08:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,215
Posted By bailout

On my headset, also cane creek, there is a...

On my headset, also cane creek, there is a plastic 'washer' that goes where that gap is. It is just hard plastice so it doesn't seal it but just fills the gap. Is there any movement in that bottom...
Forum: Touring
11-11-08, 04:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,096
Posted By bailout

I think to start with they just attached the...

I think to start with they just attached the cranks/pedals direct to the wheel. The only way to go faster was to have a bigger wheel. Then they developed a drive train using a chain and cogs which...
Forum: Touring
11-11-08, 04:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,096
Posted By bailout

The guy the op was about must be the one in the...

The guy the op was about must be the one in the pith helmet at the start of this video. It said in the article that he entered the penny farthing championship in Tasmania. IIRC he entered the novice...
Forum: Touring
11-11-08, 05:45 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,096
Posted By bailout

Love his cycling helmet :D

Love his cycling helmet :D
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-04-08, 03:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 442
Posted By bailout

Nobody?

Nobody?
Forum: Touring
11-03-08, 01:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,074
Posted By bailout

What about those handlebars:eek: Everyone knows...

What about those handlebars:eek: Everyone knows that proper tourists need drops :innocent:

A woman recently finished running around the world pulling a modern tent-trailer. There are some pictures...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-08, 08:33 AM
Replies: 772
Views: 147,456
Posted By bailout

What is the brake you have on the front wheel? It...

What is the brake you have on the front wheel? It looks like a really long reach on it.
Forum: Touring
10-31-08, 04:51 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 25,213
Posted By bailout

I have to say this is all very confusing. I have...

I have to say this is all very confusing. I have thought about putting a stand on my tour bike but these stories about them damaging the frame are a bit worrying. Are certain types prone to causing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-29-08, 05:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 442
Posted By bailout

Harsh ride or judder

I bought a 2nd hand bike and am having problems with the ride. The bike needed some maintainence when I got it and one thing I did was to strip the headset. I decided to swap the bottom caged bearing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-25-08, 02:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,375
Posted By bailout

I saw details of someone using a *** bb with...

I saw details of someone using a *** bb with plastic cups on a R20. It looked to be the easiest way of doing it but for some reason it hasn't become the standard way. I don't know why and was going...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-24-08, 10:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,909
Posted By bailout

The Park tool site recommends; "Leave a wide...

The Park tool site recommends;

"Leave a wide gap the size to two ball bearings, do not attempt to fully fill cup."
Forum: Touring
09-21-08, 04:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,156
Posted By bailout

Just guessing here but perhaps they are on-one...

Just guessing here but perhaps they are on-one midge bars and he finds them very comfortable both on the hoods and the drops.:innocent:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-08, 04:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 574
Posted By bailout

I may have a yoke from an old centrepull brake so...

I may have a yoke from an old centrepull brake so I will try that and lower the yoke and get the pads adjusted as close to the rims as possible and see if it helps.

thanks
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-08, 08:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 574
Posted By bailout

Poor cantilever braking

I have a tour bike with tektro oryx cantilever brakes and brifter levers. The braking is very weak. There is some initial 'bite' which slows the bike but then when I increase pull on the levers the...
Forum: Touring
09-16-08, 08:00 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,204
Posted By bailout

You may have been cold but I am sure the claws...

You may have been cold but I am sure the claws would have gripped well on the snow ;)
Forum: Touring
09-15-08, 04:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,204
Posted By bailout

Scott was actually very well prepared. Some of...

Scott was actually very well prepared. Some of his decisions on how to travel etc could have been better but that is with hindsight. His failure was mainly due to bad luck with the weather.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-08, 02:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,398
Posted By bailout

Why do people use these levers instead of normal...

Why do people use these levers instead of normal ones?
Forum: Touring
09-11-08, 05:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 970
Posted By bailout

Thanks for the replies. I think they would be big...

Thanks for the replies. I think they would be big enough, 47l and 54l. I have a pair of front panniers (25l) already and may get a bar bag as well. I am only thinking of touring through europe and if...
Forum: Touring
09-11-08, 07:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 970
Posted By bailout

'Throwover' style of rear panniers?

I am looking for some rear panniers and have seen the one piece throwover style ones. It seems most people seem to go for two seperate panniers but I can see some advantage with the throwover style....
Forum: Touring
09-10-08, 03:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 502
Posted By bailout

Thanks for the replies. I fitted the levers and...

Thanks for the replies. I fitted the levers and prefer them angled down anyway. Hopefully they will still be accessible if I get a barbag.
Forum: Touring
09-10-08, 03:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,159
Posted By bailout

Interesting. My bike has 3 bottle fittings but...

Interesting. My bike has 3 bottle fittings but they are not very well placed for what I want to put on them and the size of the frame. I was thinking of attaching a couple of the cages with just one...
Forum: Touring
09-06-08, 05:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 502
Posted By bailout

Bar bag plus in line brake levers?

I am setting up a 2nd hand touring bike at the moment and I bought some in line levers to add to the drops but then thought I wouldn't be able to use them and fit a bar bag. Doing a search I came...
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