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Forum: Touring
05-31-06, 09:37 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,845
Posted By Magictofu

I personnaly use a blade razor and a bar of...

I personnaly use a blade razor and a bar of soap... I always shave while taking my shower... much easier and more comfortable than using the sink but a bit less environmentaly friendly since the...
Forum: Touring
05-11-06, 10:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 940
Posted By Magictofu

[QUOTE=meteparozzi](there are 5 tones) [QUOTE] ...

[QUOTE=meteparozzi](there are 5 tones) [QUOTE]

I'm just curious... what's the fifth one? I always thought there was only 4 tones in Mandarin...
Forum: Touring
05-08-06, 08:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 940
Posted By Magictofu

I think this is the best piece of advice so far....

I think this is the best piece of advice so far. This would make your trip much more enjoyable and is a skill that would follow you for the rest of your life. I am strugling to learn chinese right...
Forum: Touring
05-05-06, 03:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 940
Posted By Magictofu

Asia is one of the few places where there is...

Asia is one of the few places where there is little antipathy towards americans or more justly, as eastbaybob said, the US government. Not a big problem in my opinion... just don't carry a big flag...
Forum: Touring
05-04-06, 06:11 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 940
Posted By Magictofu

China, vietnam, Laos and Cambodia have the...

China, vietnam, Laos and Cambodia have the reputation of being fairly safe destinations. The main problems you may face are more administrative (e.g. there are still many places where it is illegal...
Forum: Touring
05-03-06, 09:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 16,065
Posted By Magictofu

Salut Alice, One way to deal with this is to...

Salut Alice,

One way to deal with this is to loosen the tension on the two spokes next to the broken one. This way, your wheel should be ok for a while... it is not a perfect solution but it can...
Forum: Touring
05-01-06, 05:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 347
Posted By Magictofu

I just make CDs as I go... in developing...

I just make CDs as I go... in developing countries, internet cafes can do that... in Europe or North America, you can get that option at many camera stores... even some grocery stores!
Forum: Touring
04-26-06, 09:03 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,566
Posted By Magictofu

The thing is that with the development of long...

The thing is that with the development of long distance routes and bike path, bike touring is becoming a mainstream activity in Quebec. Of course, most people go for short tours on well known bike...
Forum: Touring
04-26-06, 02:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,275
Posted By Magictofu

Hanging the panniers thing... it was not very...

Hanging the panniers thing... it was not very clear
Forum: Touring
04-26-06, 12:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,275
Posted By Magictofu

This is exactly what i have been doing for...

This is exactly what i have been doing for years... works fine!
Forum: Touring
04-25-06, 01:58 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,061
Posted By Magictofu

Oh yeah... talking about wildlife encounters... ...

Oh yeah... talking about wildlife encounters...

Last summer, when stealth camping, what I think was a fox kept us awake all night long. The animal was running around our tent screaming in a very...
Forum: Touring
04-25-06, 11:16 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,061
Posted By Magictofu

On one of my first overnight trip done at the age...

On one of my first overnight trip done at the age of 12, my friends and I were attacked by a group of older kids. They forced us to strip to our underwear, tied us to a tree, menaced us with knives,...
Forum: Touring
04-25-06, 10:28 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,087
Posted By Magictofu

I did with one of my old bike (now dead :cry: )....

I did with one of my old bike (now dead :cry: ). I also named another of my old bike bucephalus (the name of Alexander the Great's horse)... oh yeah, and my badminton racket at the time was called...
Forum: Touring
04-24-06, 09:02 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 6,346
Posted By Magictofu

The more I look at some of those nice Russian...

The more I look at some of those nice Russian forests, the more I think this country would be awesome for my second favourite pass time: mushroom picking!

I think I'll go bike-mushrooming this...
Forum: Touring
04-23-06, 07:25 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,875
Posted By Magictofu

I'd like to o add one point to philso's excellent...

I'd like to o add one point to philso's excellent commentary.

If your tent is old, like mine, the fabri can loose its waterproofness. The chemical water reppelent washed away, micro-holes...
Forum: Touring
04-22-06, 03:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 914
Posted By Magictofu

CameraMan, the rebels and allies only form a...

CameraMan, the rebels and allies only form a small percentage of the population and are unlikely to cause much trouble if some of their main demands (namely a return to democracy and a referendum on...
Forum: Touring
04-22-06, 12:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 914
Posted By Magictofu

Thor, wait for the king to step down and...

Thor, wait for the king to step down and democracy to be re-established. For now, my guess is that the road should be considered closed to travellers.
Forum: Touring
04-22-06, 12:28 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,875
Posted By Magictofu

It does work but it add some weight to the...

It does work but it add some weight to the fabric... I'm not sure how long it lasts but last summer I sprayed my old tent in the middle of my bike tour because of leaks and used it for another 2...
Forum: Touring
04-21-06, 11:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 693
Posted By Magictofu

We should make this a sticky thread

We should make this a sticky thread
Forum: Touring
04-20-06, 01:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,031
Posted By Magictofu

Don't know about the US part of the ride but road...

Don't know about the US part of the ride but road 223 along the Richelieu river in Quebec is great. Follow it until you reach Chambly and there connect with the 'route verte' cycling paths to...
Forum: Touring
04-20-06, 01:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 470
Posted By Magictofu

Last summer I was caught in thunderstorms 4 times...

Last summer I was caught in thunderstorms 4 times in a single day. Since there was nowhere to hide when the three first storms passed over me, I felt i had to ride through it... I was very afraid so...
Forum: Touring
04-20-06, 06:57 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,104
Posted By Magictofu

A weird question here.... how easy/difficult is...

A weird question here.... how easy/difficult is it to cross the entire country West to East? Say from St-Petersburg to Vladivostok or the border with China or Mongolia? I am guessing Siberia is a...
Forum: Touring
04-19-06, 11:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,522
Posted By Magictofu

This place exist outside of my TV set? :eek:

This place exist outside of my TV set? :eek:
Forum: Touring
04-19-06, 08:34 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 6,346
Posted By Magictofu

Two pics from my trip in Quebec last summer, one...

Two pics from my trip in Quebec last summer, one in the Eastern Townships and the other one in the Laurentides region.
Forum: Touring
04-19-06, 12:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,522
Posted By Magictofu

This looks a lot like my own list... but I only...

This looks a lot like my own list... but I only carry one tube and I also use a SRAM link.
Forum: Touring
04-19-06, 09:23 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,522
Posted By Magictofu

So far, I've only toured in North America so I...

So far, I've only toured in North America so I carry very few spare parts. It is quite easy to find spare parts here, although not always of the best quality. If I had to travel in developing...
Forum: Touring
04-18-06, 09:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,639
Posted By Magictofu

I sometimes tour solo, sometimes with friends and...

I sometimes tour solo, sometimes with friends and sometimes with my partner...
Forum: Touring
04-18-06, 09:27 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,381
Posted By Magictofu

I wear mine 90% of the time... but sometimes, on...

I wear mine 90% of the time... but sometimes, on nice sunny days I like to feel the breeze in my hair...

I also sometimes find that most helmets are so hot that you risk more from a heatstroke...
Forum: Touring
04-14-06, 10:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,556
Posted By Magictofu

I must had read something in a magazine or seen...

I must had read something in a magazine or seen something on TV when I was a kid because I still remember spending hours at the librairy reading about touring, canoeing and hiking when I was barely...
Forum: Touring
04-13-06, 09:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 413
Posted By Magictofu

Ok... I'll add more details here... there is...

Ok... I'll add more details here... there is still 'some' thread and the bolt is still in. I can't screw it very tight without destroying what's left. Right now, the rack is held in place with a zip...
Forum: Touring
04-13-06, 01:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 413
Posted By Magictofu

Broken thread

I just realized that the thread on one of the braze on on my fork is broken and that the screw which lock my front rack in place is getting loose :( ... Is there something that can be done to fix the...
Forum: Touring
04-12-06, 04:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,260
Posted By Magictofu

As for myself, I found a box of pornographic...

As for myself, I found a box of pornographic magazines on a Quebec highway. Probably pre-used by a trucker who had to make them disapear before going back home. I bet they are still there if anyone...
Forum: Touring
04-11-06, 06:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 599
Posted By Magictofu

I went to MEC today and tried the exped...

I went to MEC today and tried the exped wellcreeper (the synthetic version, not down) and its quite large! Much larger than my actual sleeping bag (which was of the lightest type you could buy 15...
Forum: Touring
04-11-06, 05:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 867
Posted By Magictofu

Put your old rack on immediately... even when...

Put your old rack on immediately... even when they are as good as the tubus, broken racks are never very solid... no matter how much duct tape you add to it! :D
Forum: Touring
04-07-06, 07:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,016
Posted By Magictofu

bobbotron, The sherpa looks a lot like the...

bobbotron,

The sherpa looks a lot like the now defunct Mikado Magellan (Mikado was bought by Rocky Mountain last year). If I am right and that it is a 2006 version of the Mikado Magellan, the...
Forum: Touring
04-07-06, 06:48 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,726
Posted By Magictofu

Then all stoves excluding alcohol stoves using...

Then all stoves excluding alcohol stoves using ethanol are dangerous :eek:

The important thing is not to drink it.
Forum: Touring
04-06-06, 04:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,016
Posted By Magictofu

Last year, Fresh Air Experience had the OCR...

Last year, Fresh Air Experience had the OCR touring and a small shop on Bank street, can't remember the name, had the surly frame.

Otherwise, Cyclo-sportif G.M. Bertrand (167, rue Wellington in...
Forum: Touring
04-05-06, 10:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 448
Posted By Magictofu

Why do you think the rims could fail?

Why do you think the rims could fail?
Forum: Touring
04-05-06, 10:24 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,726
Posted By Magictofu

You could get a more concentrated form of alcool,...

You could get a more concentrated form of alcool, I bet it would help tremendously.
Forum: Touring
04-05-06, 10:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 599
Posted By Magictofu

Bekologist, thanks for the info on feathered...

Bekologist, thanks for the info on feathered friends, it looks like a very nice cie to deal with... maybe a bit more pricey though.

Jonsam, the legs are simply folded inside.

Kesroberts, it is...
Forum: Touring
04-04-06, 11:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 599
Posted By Magictofu

Exped Wallcreeper Sleeping Bag + thinking about Big Agnes

My old down sleeping bag (which is over 15 years old now! :eek: ) is in need of replacement. I am in no hurry but I did went shopping for sleeping bags recently. I have seen the Exped Wallcreeper ...
Forum: Touring
04-04-06, 08:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,674
Posted By Magictofu

I did my first bike trip (2 weeks) at 13 years...

I did my first bike trip (2 weeks) at 13 years olds with friends who were 12. We had to call our parents every night, telling them details about our route and the places were we stayed. We had no...
Forum: Touring
04-04-06, 08:38 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,183
Posted By Magictofu

Thanks Erick... although most of us know what...

Thanks Erick... although most of us know what makes a good photo when we see one, we often forget about it when taking a picture. This is something I had to learn over the years: take the time to...
Forum: Touring
04-01-06, 02:48 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,968
Posted By Magictofu

Patriot, are you that weirdo mcavana met on a...

Patriot, are you that weirdo mcavana met on a camping ground while touring? ;)
Forum: Touring
04-01-06, 02:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 557
Posted By Magictofu

I also found that the Hennessy was usually...

I also found that the Hennessy was usually lighter than the competition... if you also plan on backpacking with your hammock, this is something to consider. I just got my hammock so I can't comment...
Forum: Touring
03-31-06, 05:19 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,765
Posted By Magictofu

Thanks for the replies. I know about the...

Thanks for the replies. I know about the additional cover you can add to these hammocks for cold weather but since I had a thermarest, I thought I would be fine without it... and I was in some...
Forum: Touring
03-31-06, 04:51 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,968
Posted By Magictofu

mcavana, you seem to have a gift to start very...

mcavana, you seem to have a gift to start very interesting discussions on this forum... some of the answers you got are really funny.

As for myself, I very rarely got this kind of comments... in...
Forum: Touring
03-31-06, 06:15 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,765
Posted By Magictofu

I finally abdicated and bought a Hennessy...

I finally abdicated and bought a Hennessy hammock.

I tried it for the first time last night in a wooded area near my home. It is still quite cold around here and the temperature dropped bellow...
Forum: Touring
03-31-06, 05:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,118
Posted By Magictofu

Since there is no cassette or cogs to remove, is...

Since there is no cassette or cogs to remove, is it easier to change broken spokes on a rohloff wheel?
Forum: Touring
03-30-06, 06:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,118
Posted By Magictofu

The usual counter argument is that it almost...

The usual counter argument is that it almost never fail... Thorn bikes are now equiped with Rohloff and they are quite serious tour bike builders.

I've never seen a rohloff and I am very curious...
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