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Forum: Touring
01-30-06, 01:02 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 459,821
Posted By gnz

Well I had the same concern the first days but...

Well I had the same concern the first days but now it's been over 5000km with no problems at all. See, the U bolts are pretty tight providing support from the higher part and the skewer is also...
Forum: Touring
01-13-06, 11:32 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 459,821
Posted By gnz

If you lock the bike allways no matter what, the...

If you lock the bike allways no matter what, the locking procedure becomes a habit and it won't bother you at all as you start doing unconciously. You may get funny looks though, when you lock the...
Forum: Touring
01-13-06, 11:24 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 459,821
Posted By gnz

Here is another small trick that came in handy to...

Here is another small trick that came in handy to me yesterday:
Always install your tires with a feature you can easily spot (a label on the sidewall) aligned with the tube's valve.
Whenever you...
Forum: Touring
11-14-05, 03:20 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 459,821
Posted By gnz

...AND you don't mind opossums roaming around...

...AND you don't mind opossums roaming around your tent at night!
Forum: Touring
10-30-05, 02:29 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 459,821
Posted By gnz

Maybe if it became a sticky post we could collect...

Maybe if it became a sticky post we could collect even more tips and tricks.
Forum: Touring
09-01-05, 12:31 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 459,821
Posted By gnz

humm, well err.. ok you got me, let me rephrase...

humm, well err.. ok you got me, let me rephrase that... these people think a bicycle is ONLY a [silly] toy which is the only one those without a car (or suv) could afford play with. Does my point get...
Forum: Touring
09-01-05, 12:00 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 459,821
Posted By gnz

Wow, I just had to pop in and say that after the...

Wow, I just had to pop in and say that after the first day implementing this bungee version of the trick I can surely say that it is the best thing since sliced bread :)
Forum: Touring
08-31-05, 08:44 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 459,821
Posted By gnz

Well, its funny but my experience is the...

Well, its funny but my experience is the opposite, when I ask for directions to random pedestrians or drivers they will notice Im going by bicycle, then they will try to estimate the actual riding...
Forum: Touring
08-14-05, 12:22 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 459,821
Posted By gnz

Carrying the emergency blanket seems like a very...

Carrying the emergency blanket seems like a very good idea, has anyone used it for an emergency shade? how good is it?. I am riding in Cancun (southern Mexico) at the moment and the first days the...
Forum: Touring
08-14-05, 11:51 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 459,821
Posted By gnz

Nice tips!, specially the parking brake one. ...

Nice tips!, specially the parking brake one.

Here is one of my own:
You can use a rear wheel quick release bolt, which is much longer, on the front wheel, combined with a pair of U bolts and some...
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