Bike Forums

Go Back  Bike Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Notices
 
Page 1 of 3
1
2
3
Search: Posts Made By: lighthorse@eart
Showing results 1 to 50 of 126
Search took 0.08 seconds.
Forum: Touring
03-08-07, 02:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 769
Posted By lighthorse@eart

mkauffman, The Continental Top Touring 2000 are...

mkauffman,
The Continental Top Touring 2000 are very good touring tires but I think that they are out of production. I am in the market for some as well.
Two tires that I have tried out the past...
Forum: Touring
03-08-07, 02:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 982
Posted By lighthorse@eart

Joe, I am going through the same thought...

Joe,
I am going through the same thought process as you. I much prefer closely spaced cassettes for all riding. I have a 26 small chain ring, and am going to use a 12-27 for the eastern half of...
Forum: Touring
03-08-07, 02:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,308
Posted By lighthorse@eart

tridreamin I want to do a TransAm this...

tridreamin

I want to do a TransAm this season but have no idea where to start!? My questions to the veterans:
-supported or non? (advice on tour companies?)
-camp or hotels?
-my Litespeed road...
Forum: Touring
01-15-07, 07:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 822
Posted By lighthorse@eart

Shemp, I agree with the other posters so far: ...

Shemp,
I agree with the other posters so far: rear racks/panniers alone are a reasonable option. I would recommend that you mount them, load them, and let her ride with them several miles (like...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-09-07, 11:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 664
Posted By lighthorse@eart

Phillygal, People often ask me what bike they...

Phillygal,
People often ask me what bike they should buy? My answer goes something like this:
"Get a cheap beach bike from WalMart and ride it a lot. They are comfortable and you can get just as...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-07-07, 04:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 653
Posted By lighthorse@eart

na975, Your post answered your own question. ...

na975,
Your post answered your own question. The answer is yes. Your knees do not like heavy mashing. Try to reduce the gear untill you are able to spin without any pressure on your legs. Also,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-07-07, 04:17 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,014
Posted By lighthorse@eart

25 miles.

25 miles.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-07-07, 03:57 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,258
Posted By lighthorse@eart

No!

No!
Forum: Touring
01-04-07, 06:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,452
Posted By lighthorse@eart

I have two sets of Armadillo tires on two...

I have two sets of Armadillo tires on two different bikes and they have great puncture resistance. They are a real PAIN to get off and on the rims when you do have a flat. I used a set of Armadillo...
Forum: Touring
01-03-07, 02:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,020
Posted By lighthorse@eart

This is the question that I am pondering for my...

This is the question that I am pondering for my next ride. I prefer to fly out and ride home. Somehow it feels good to know that every pedal is closer to home. And that is the way that I did the...
Forum: Touring
12-20-06, 12:16 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,955
Posted By lighthorse@eart

Extra Stuff I took but did not need: 1. 3 pair...

Extra Stuff I took but did not need:
1. 3 pair of bike shorts. 2 is plenty, I wash out my riding stuff every night when I shower.
2. 5 jerseys (2 long sleeve, 3 short sleeve). 3 is plenty. I...
Forum: Touring
12-17-06, 11:28 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,612
Posted By lighthorse@eart

These posts are pretty tame compared to the...

These posts are pretty tame compared to the "helmet" posts on the motorcycle forums. Since laws have been enacted one way or the other the issue is a volatile one for many of the same reasons posted...
Forum: Touring
12-17-06, 11:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,410
Posted By lighthorse@eart

There are a lot of different handlebar bags out...

There are a lot of different handlebar bags out there, just need to choose one.
The more difficult question is: "Who makes a handlebar bag that will work with drop bars and aero bars?"
Forum: Touring
12-11-06, 03:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 555
Posted By lighthorse@eart

DavidRay, You need to just ride this winter and...

DavidRay,
You need to just ride this winter and discover what your temperature limits are. It is pretty much a personal thing.

My own limits are 40 degrees in the morning to start is okay if I...
Forum: Touring
12-11-06, 03:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,462
Posted By lighthorse@eart

DavidRay, I do not claim to have any real...

DavidRay,
I do not claim to have any real expertise riding at night but thought I could add a different perspective.

Around home I don't ride at night. On tour I do not ride in the evening...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-06, 12:28 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,067
Posted By lighthorse@eart

Bought two bikes online. The first I took in to...

Bought two bikes online. The first I took in to the local bike shop to check it over. The second I put together myself. It just isn't that hard. The bike shop seemed happy to have the business. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-07-06, 07:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,835
Posted By lighthorse@eart

Here is what I paid: After dismantling my bike...

Here is what I paid:
After dismantling my bike and having the frame powder coated I took it to a LBS. I had already installed the wheels, rear derailer, headset, bars, brakes, STIs, and seat. The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-06-06, 07:28 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,352
Posted By lighthorse@eart

Usually wear a helmet. Always on pavement of...

Usually wear a helmet. Always on pavement of some kind.
Forum: Touring
12-06-06, 07:23 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,976
Posted By lighthorse@eart

12 pounds for a lock. You gotta be kidding me....

12 pounds for a lock. You gotta be kidding me. Just what kind of a weight budget allows for a 12 pound lock?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-04-06, 08:34 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,908
Posted By lighthorse@eart

Took delivery of my Hudson just a few weeks ago. ...

Took delivery of my Hudson just a few weeks ago. It is a great bike for touring. May be their last production Hudson.
What's up with the Burley website? They still are advertising their complete...
Forum: Touring
12-03-06, 02:34 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,976
Posted By lighthorse@eart

Before my first tour I went and bought a HEAVY u...

Before my first tour I went and bought a HEAVY u lock. After messing with it for awhile I left it home. I have a 3/16" stainless cable with a small padlock that I use for those times that require a...
Forum: Touring
12-03-06, 02:24 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,750
Posted By lighthorse@eart

Less stuff. My guess is if it is your first tour...

Less stuff. My guess is if it is your first tour you are taking at least 25% too much stuff. I sure did.
Forum: Touring
12-03-06, 02:02 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,897
Posted By lighthorse@eart

Even though I have participated in an organized,...

Even though I have participated in an organized, supported, group tour, I prefer to tour solo.
My first tour was solo, unsupported, across the southern tier. Funny thing, even though I was riding...
Forum: Touring
12-01-06, 06:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 634
Posted By lighthorse@eart

Crossing on the southern route without camping...

Crossing on the southern route without camping equipment I found that only on special ocassions was it necessary to book in advance. As cycocommute said: on holidays and weekends I always called...
Forum: Touring
11-08-06, 05:09 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,400
Posted By lighthorse@eart

Matchka, I read this thread a week ago and it...

Matchka,
I read this thread a week ago and it has been in my mind ever since. Now that I have a heavy touring bike I must spend even more effort weeding out unnecessary stuff.
Thanks for the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-08-06, 04:39 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 12,407
Posted By lighthorse@eart

Tom, I started riding by buying a WalMart...

Tom,
I started riding by buying a WalMart special beach bike and rode it all over the place. When that thing rusted away, I bought my Trek 7500, which does not have suspension, and put a lot of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-06-06, 12:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 625
Posted By lighthorse@eart

I love my LeMond (though it is a Buenos Aries)...

I love my LeMond (though it is a Buenos Aries) and my wife's Trek 1500WSD has keep her interested in riding. You have made two reasonable choices.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-06-06, 12:25 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,494
Posted By lighthorse@eart

Have never had one. Maybe when I get old I will...

Have never had one. Maybe when I get old I will start (only 61 now).
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-06-06, 12:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 549
Posted By lighthorse@eart

Every bike I own has aero bars. They take some...

Every bike I own has aero bars. They take some time to get used to but I use them 50% of the time when riding now.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-06-06, 12:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,044
Posted By lighthorse@eart

First, I assume that all of the posters here have...

First, I assume that all of the posters here have been truthfull and accurate about their sprinting speeds. Good for you guys. I am just happy when I can find 3 or 4 miles where I can sustain above...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-06-06, 12:13 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,145
Posted By lighthorse@eart

Not

Not
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-06-06, 12:10 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,967
Posted By lighthorse@eart

My LeMond came new with Bontrager Select wheels. ...

My LeMond came new with Bontrager Select wheels. After 11000 miles, 4500 of those miles have been cross country with loaded panniers, the wheels are still running great. My wife's Trek 1500 has...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-04-06, 01:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 13,657
Posted By lighthorse@eart

Personally I find this thread amusing. As I read...

Personally I find this thread amusing. As I read posts over the past months the majority of folks rave about steel (CroMo) bikes because if they are in a wreck or fail in any way they can be welded...
Forum: Touring
11-02-06, 08:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,264
Posted By lighthorse@eart

My Transit Epic panniers worked great for the...

My Transit Epic panniers worked great for the 4500 miles I have on them. Replacement of the bottom hook is a good idea. Agree that they can be difficult to remove once you have them fastened on. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-02-06, 07:52 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,143
Posted By lighthorse@eart

My bikes below do not include the wife's 06 Trek...

My bikes below do not include the wife's 06 Trek 1500 which I also ride sometimes.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-02-06, 07:30 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,601
Posted By lighthorse@eart

Of my rides, the carbon bike is by far the most...

Of my rides, the carbon bike is by far the most comfortable to ride and it is easier to make it go faster if that is your thing. You should look at Performance, they have their bikes on sale right...
Forum: Touring
10-27-06, 09:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,078
Posted By lighthorse@eart

tacks, Machka has it right. You just need to...

tacks,
Machka has it right. You just need to ride. My own personal experience may not fit since I am 61 yrs of age, but I feel that I need to be riding at least 200 miles/week before beginning a...
Forum: Touring
10-25-06, 11:08 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 342
Posted By lighthorse@eart

I think that you will find that all organized...

I think that you will find that all organized tours have a bus/van that travels along each day and provides the option to pedal or ride in the bus. Your wife could just opt to ride the bus every...
Forum: Touring
10-25-06, 10:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,690
Posted By lighthorse@eart

While touring I noted that those pulling trailers...

While touring I noted that those pulling trailers were very careful going down steep inclines. Seems that the trailers can bounce around at speed and cause handling problems. Those who were towing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-21-06, 11:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 941
Posted By lighthorse@eart

bluebeard, I have no suggestion about the loose...

bluebeard,
I have no suggestion about the loose quill but have a question about the stem you did buy. I am looking for a stem that is shorter than 90mm and note that your new one is 60 mm. I have...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-20-06, 09:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,029
Posted By lighthorse@eart

Eye Contact

The wife and I were on our morning ride along a limited access road which is full of bikes and joggers each morning. Although this is a narrow road with no shoulders or bike lane, drivers on the...
Forum: Touring
10-18-06, 06:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,109
Posted By lighthorse@eart

Yes a road bike can be a good touring bike. But...

Yes a road bike can be a good touring bike. But you probably can not bring as much stuff as you have listed. The first limitation is the ability to mount a front rack. Most road bikes do not have...
Forum: Touring
10-18-06, 06:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 835
Posted By lighthorse@eart

All you need is the desire to do it. Adventure...

All you need is the desire to do it. Adventure cycle has the maps so you basic routing choices are prepared for you. Different routes present different opportunities. Begin gathering information...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-06, 03:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,262
Posted By lighthorse@eart

Don't show us those bars, now I will have to buy...

Don't show us those bars, now I will have to buy some and try them out. I also have a Scattante CFR (2006 model) and it has been a smooth ride for 3000 miles this year.
Forum: Touring
10-08-06, 02:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,379
Posted By lighthorse@eart

sharrison, My first tour was across the U.S....

sharrison,
My first tour was across the U.S. solo unsupported.
I bought the racks and panniers put them on my bike and loaded the bags with heavy stuff. I rode the bike and trained with the...
Forum: Touring
10-07-06, 08:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,524
Posted By lighthorse@eart

I am glad to see that I am not the only one who...

I am glad to see that I am not the only one who gets numb hands on long tours. I have now put a double wrap on my bars, first layer is cork and second is gel. It makes the bar diameter larger and...
Forum: Touring
10-07-06, 08:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 950
Posted By lighthorse@eart

Hoss, It just isn't that difficult to ride with...

Hoss,
It just isn't that difficult to ride with lace ups. As Rowan said, tuck the ends and loops of the laces under the strings. I do it every time I get on the bike with either of the MTB shoes I...
Forum: Touring
09-22-06, 05:56 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,299
Posted By lighthorse@eart

I have a pair of Performance's Forte Traverse...

I have a pair of Performance's Forte Traverse shoes that work great for clipless and are good for walking around town. I have never tried to hike long distances in them. Also have a pair of...
Forum: Touring
09-22-06, 05:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 750
Posted By lighthorse@eart

After my crosscountry I took three days off, rode...

After my crosscountry I took three days off, rode once and then did not ride for nearly a month. I did other stuff like play tennis every day which I had missed on the tour.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-06, 11:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 589
Posted By lighthorse@eart

Here is how it went. I was ready with...

Here is how it went.
I was ready with soldering iron, two kinds of tape, two sizes of string, very thin wire, a box of tools, new cable and the bike. I cut the old cable forward of the bottom...
Showing results 1 to 50 of 126
 
Page 1 of 3
1
2
3


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.