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Forum: Mountain Biking
05-19-14, 07:12 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 666
Posted By nameless

Rohloff/Krampus/Moneky Bone question

I've just laced my Rohloff (disc version with threaded axle) to my Rabbit Hole rim and cannot mount the wheel to the frame using my Monkey Bone without first removing the Monkey Bone/entire disc...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-11-13, 03:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 933
Posted By nameless

Are Shimano M756 front hub cones sold separately?

Looking to replace both cones on my HB-M756 Shimano XT front hub. Are they sold as replacement parts? If so, where can I find them?

Thanks
Forum: Touring
02-27-12, 08:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 957
Posted By nameless

A few have mentioned it (including you) but if...

A few have mentioned it (including you) but if you're dead-set on the LHT, and have a bit of time and patience, I'd figure out my size first and then hawk eBay and Craigslist until a great deal came...
Forum: Touring
02-10-12, 06:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 777
Posted By nameless

Ride quality is gonna win out over durability and...

Ride quality is gonna win out over durability and flat protection for this ride. I've toured on XRs in the past and have to imagine the 4 tires I listed outperform the XRs there.

The T-serv looks...
Forum: Touring
02-10-12, 11:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,355
Posted By nameless

For quick reference, determine specs for your...

For quick reference, determine specs for your hubs and rims and then pop those numbers into either one (or both) of these spoke length calculators:

http://www.wheelpro.co.uk/spokecalc/

...
Forum: Touring
02-10-12, 11:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 777
Posted By nameless

Help narrowing tire choices

I've exhausted the search function here and seem to only add to my list of choices.

I'll be spending 2+ months in Europe this spring, mostly on paved roads (but with the occasional dirt and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-07-12, 10:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 554
Posted By nameless

Shimano front derail/crankset compatibility

Just wanted to make sure the Shimano Tiagra FD4503 9spd Triple derailleur is compatible with the Sugino XD600 46/36/26 crankset.

Also, if availability is limited would the Tiagra 4603 Triple...
Forum: Commuting
02-05-12, 10:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,483
Posted By nameless

What handlebar is this?

Trying to figure out what handlebar this is:

http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1370/1330205966_73ed9c1e9c.jpg

http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1115/1330205946_62ba9b979b.jpg
Forum: Southeast
01-29-12, 12:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 767
Posted By nameless

Surly Cross Check Test Ride (central NC)

Anyone in the Triangle have a Surly Cross Check available for a test ride? I'm looking for either a 46cm, 50cm, or 52cm. Replies or PMs fine by me. Thanks.
Forum: South America, Latin America & Caribbean
01-28-12, 09:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 944
Posted By nameless

Surly Cross Check on St. Thomas/St. John?

Looking to test ride a 54cm or 56cm Surly Cross Check in the USVI.
Forum: Touring
05-12-11, 01:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,500
Posted By nameless

Carry a Spare Skewer?

The skewer is probably an overlooked item to carry as a spare on tour but without one, a broken skewer on a lonely road could be pretty debilitating.

Anyone tour with a skewer as part of their...
Forum: Touring
04-05-11, 05:40 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 9,005
Posted By nameless

You getting wet versus your drivetrain becoming a...

You getting wet versus your drivetrain becoming a gritty, grimy mess (and it doesn't take more than a quick shower) are two very different things. Take care of your bike by adding a lightweight set...
Forum: Touring
03-31-11, 07:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,285
Posted By nameless

Tubus: Cargo vs. Logo

To be used on a mostly off-road tour.

I'll take any and all opinions/suggestions/reviews/advice.

Thanks
Forum: Touring
03-27-11, 09:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 775
Posted By nameless

whileoutriding.com

whileoutriding.com
Forum: Touring
03-24-11, 09:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 589
Posted By nameless

If it's only a 3-day ride I'd say gut it out with...

If it's only a 3-day ride I'd say gut it out with what you have before spending more money than you need to. It sounds like you'll be covering plenty of miles over varied terrain which will give you...
Forum: Touring
03-24-11, 09:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,458
Posted By nameless

Good work sourcing 'parts bin' components. I...

Good work sourcing 'parts bin' components. I agree with LeeG on trading the heavy tubes and tires. With a moderately decent puncture resistant tire and good riding habits you'll be fine.

Also,...
Forum: Touring
03-14-11, 10:12 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,432
Posted By nameless

I rode cross-country in a group ranging from 8-10...

I rode cross-country in a group ranging from 8-10 riders, ate most breakfasts in camp, lunch in town at diners, Subways, etc, and rarely took advantage of the potential for group meals and ate most...
Forum: Touring
03-07-11, 08:40 PM
Replies: 4,832
Views: 2,632,167
Posted By nameless

At least she makes an attempt with a left rear...

At least she makes an attempt with a left rear pannier.
Forum: Touring
03-07-11, 06:36 PM
Replies: 4,832
Views: 2,632,167
Posted By nameless

This isn't mine but I love the spirit behind the...

This isn't mine but I love the spirit behind the setup. I met the owner while touring the West Coast and came to find that she has toured all over the world. Easily in her 60s, I was impressed she...
Forum: Touring
03-06-11, 09:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,444
Posted By nameless

Sell it! Cars are such a hassle.

Sell it! Cars are such a hassle.
Forum: Touring
03-06-11, 04:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,007
Posted By nameless

Thanks for the suggestions. At $1.29 a pop, I...

Thanks for the suggestions. At $1.29 a pop, I figured picking up 2 hose clamps and giving it a go would be a decent way to burn a couple hours on a rainy day.

Here's what I came up with (with my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-11, 01:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,292
Posted By nameless

Thanks. With a couple spare chainring bolts I...

Thanks. With a couple spare chainring bolts I should be set.



I deliberated over this for quite awhile but when I picked up the hub from Neil at The Cycle Monkey he said between the...
Forum: Touring
03-06-11, 01:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,007
Posted By nameless

I was thinking more along the lines of...

I was thinking more along the lines of retrofitting it with hose clamps, just not sure how the clamp-to-cage attachment would look. I'm not running front panniers so can't go with that option,...
Forum: Touring
03-06-11, 12:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,007
Posted By nameless

Fork-Mounted Bottle Cage

Anyone ever mounted bottle cages to their fork for extra water storage? If so, how? Any photos would be great.

Thanks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-11, 11:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,292
Posted By nameless

Chainring-Spider Arm Gap

I've searched the forums and found some vaguely relevant answers but nothing definitive.

I recently added a Rohloff to my Surly 1x1 singlespeed and in doing so had to remove my bash guard, change...
Forum: Touring
02-26-11, 10:21 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,041
Posted By nameless

You're 21. Quick recovery is your biggest asset...

You're 21. Quick recovery is your biggest asset when starting a tour in less than good shape.

Begin your tour with 3 moderate days, take a day off and follow with a day of limited effort (whether...
Forum: Touring
02-11-11, 10:43 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 9,005
Posted By nameless

Get rid of the front rack and panniers (and save...

Get rid of the front rack and panniers (and save ~4lbs in the process) and limit yourself to only what fits in your rear panniers and on top of the rack.

I've gone both routes; 4 panniers with...
Forum: Touring
02-03-11, 11:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,219
Posted By nameless

Aluminum, Steel or Titanium?

I'm choosing between handlebar materials.

I'll be riding a rigid mountain bike, mostly off-road over a long period of time.

I don't care about handlebar makes or models, shape, size or...
Forum: Touring
12-16-10, 08:42 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 5,469
Posted By nameless

Other than a solid spare parts kit, pack only...

Other than a solid spare parts kit, pack only what you imagine you'll use every single day.
Forum: Touring
12-13-10, 10:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,728
Posted By nameless

I don't understand what you're saying.

I don't understand what you're saying.
Forum: Touring
12-11-10, 12:13 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,201
Posted By nameless

Thanks for all the input. Like everything, I...

Thanks for all the input. Like everything, I guess, there will always be pros and cons, bonuses and sacrifices. I like the direction companies like Big Agnes and MSR are going with their ultra-light,...
Forum: Touring
12-09-10, 10:11 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,201
Posted By nameless

Tent talk: Free-standing or Staked

I'm curious about your opinions when it comes to tents:

Do you have a preference between free-standing tents or those that require staking? And why? Feel free to include your favorite tent(s) for...
Forum: Touring
11-01-10, 12:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,049
Posted By nameless

Off topic, but thought I'd play devil's advocate:...

Off topic, but thought I'd play devil's advocate: http://whileoutriding.wordpress.com/2010/10/18/more-pictures-from-the-azt/
Forum: Southwest
10-28-10, 07:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 520
Posted By nameless

Want to Ride in Tucson, AZ

I'm in Tucson, AZ for a few weeks of work with Backroads and don't work again until next week. Anyone wanna ride?

Greg
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-03-10, 11:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 333
Posted By nameless

Which Mavic Cross?

I'm trying to figure out which Mavic rim this is so I can research specs. It says Cross, in yellow, over larger black text that I can't make out. (Sorry I don't have a better photo)
...
Forum: Touring
05-13-10, 04:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 625
Posted By nameless

Thanks for the addition, MTBMaven, whether it...

Thanks for the addition, MTBMaven, whether it makes the decisions harder or not! A Matthew Lee recommendation does say a lot though, for both durability and weight.
Forum: Touring
05-06-10, 11:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 625
Posted By nameless

Frame Bag Face-Off

Porcelain Rocket vs. Epic Designs

Who wins? Quality, function, design, material, price, etc. Any firsthand experience? I'd love to hear comparisons between frame bags, seat bags, handlebar...
Forum: Touring
03-27-10, 08:50 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,742
Posted By nameless

My girlfriend and I are riding 200 miles from...

My girlfriend and I are riding 200 miles from Carrboro, NC to my folks' place in lovely Jacksonville. We plan on camping at Raven Rock State Park Thursday and then riding 80 miles to Cliffs of the...
Forum: Touring
03-05-10, 01:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 733
Posted By nameless

You say "GREAT"? I say: ...

You say "GREAT"? I say:

http://whileoutriding.wordpress.com/
Forum: Touring
02-28-10, 04:25 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,216
Posted By nameless

No personal experience with a bivy but I can...

No personal experience with a bivy but I can imagine it would get a bit miserable with a few consecutive nights of rain.

If you're open to other solutions that weigh in around 2lbs, check out...
Forum: Touring
02-28-10, 03:26 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,973
Posted By nameless

Anyone ever tried a simple dog whistle? Or just...

Anyone ever tried a simple dog whistle? Or just a regular whistle? I'd try a safety whistle myself but can't seem to get a dog to chase on any ride around here....
Forum: Touring
01-30-10, 09:06 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 11,730
Posted By nameless

kazer, thanks for the links. i remember...

kazer,

thanks for the links. i remember reading your posts when you originally posted to BF and have since assumed your problems were isolated to a bad "batch" of rims. it does however make...
Forum: Touring
01-26-10, 08:51 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 11,730
Posted By nameless

Even when 100+ miles from the nearest town,...

Even when 100+ miles from the nearest town, riding rutted dirt roads with the occasional singletrack, a rigid fork and upwards of 80 pounds of gear?

I guess my original post was getting at the...
Forum: Touring
01-24-10, 04:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,041
Posted By nameless

The Western Express is amazing! Did it summer of...

The Western Express is amazing! Did it summer of '05 with six high school kids, all of whom had zero prior touring experience and I had only the previous 5 weeks solo on the west coast under my...
Forum: Touring
01-24-10, 02:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 677
Posted By nameless

The way this usually works: a: Somebody has...

The way this usually works:

a: Somebody has a close personal connection with a charity they'd like to raise money for by cycling, they build a website, tell their story to people who can relate...
Forum: Touring
12-28-09, 04:50 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 11,730
Posted By nameless

I'm bringing this one back with one final...

I'm bringing this one back with one final question. Thanks, by the way, for all the suggestions.

I've narrowed my rim choice down to the Velocity Chukker (600g) and the Mavic XM 719 (475g). They...
Forum: Touring
12-04-09, 04:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,130
Posted By nameless

Not anymore.... Starting Dec. 23 Surly is taking...

Not anymore.... Starting Dec. 23 Surly is taking orders from your local Surly dealer for LHTs with 26" wheels in sizes 56cm and up. Find a shop that carries LHTs and get fitted. I'm 6' with a...
Forum: Touring
12-04-09, 11:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 629
Posted By nameless

Push-ups and pull-ups throughout the day, nearly...

Push-ups and pull-ups throughout the day, nearly everyday. Dips when possible and handstand push-ups when I'm feeling really ambitious. On easy days/rest days and at least once a week I try to do a...
Forum: Touring
12-04-09, 10:21 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,582
Posted By nameless

+1 Learning how to live in the backcountry will...

+1 Learning how to live in the backcountry will save you a lot of weight.
Forum: Touring
11-17-09, 10:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,917
Posted By nameless

"Off the Map" by Mark Jenkins is about the first...

"Off the Map" by Mark Jenkins is about the first recorded crossing of Siberia on bike. Whether full-length books or collections of shorter stories (The Hard Way, A Man's Life), Jenkins writes about...
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