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Forum: Touring
10-23-11, 10:01 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,634
Posted By The Impossipede

Might want to add these to a watchlist, too: ...

Might want to add these to a watchlist, too:

http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=32821&category=600
Forum: Touring
10-09-11, 08:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 669
Posted By The Impossipede

Does everything need to have its own name?

Does everything need to have its own name?
Forum: Touring
09-16-11, 09:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,837
Posted By The Impossipede

The easiest solution is just to sling a bladder...

The easiest solution is just to sling a bladder in a frame pack, like bikepackers do. Revelate Designs or, my favorite, Porcelain Rocket can hook you up with little trouble.

More complicated...
Forum: Touring
07-10-11, 06:28 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 7,805
Posted By The Impossipede

So bring your pillow from home. If you need it...

So bring your pillow from home. If you need it for a good night's sleep, you can make room for it. Doesn't seem like a big deal to me.
Forum: Touring
06-22-11, 05:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,786
Posted By The Impossipede

I agree. If it's comfortable, change nothing. ...

I agree. If it's comfortable, change nothing. It sounds as though you're new to touring, and I'd point out that the classic saddle-level-with-bars position is popular, but not required. What works...
Forum: Touring
05-31-11, 01:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 706
Posted By The Impossipede

If it's not too late, I'd like to weigh in. All...

If it's not too late, I'd like to weigh in. All of the titles suggested so far are nice, but could be the title of almost ANY book about any bike trip.

Some of the best titles are drawn from...
Forum: Touring
05-19-11, 12:41 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,447
Posted By The Impossipede

If it makes the tour better for you, it's the...

If it makes the tour better for you, it's the right call--regardless of what it is or what you're "supposed" to be doing.
Forum: Touring
05-14-11, 03:14 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,129
Posted By The Impossipede

If you're credit carding, I assume that means...

If you're credit carding, I assume that means hotels, and most hotels have a dryer. Give your stuff a tumble or two and it will be dry without problem.
Forum: Touring
04-20-11, 01:46 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,822
Posted By The Impossipede

IF this isn't spring madness or a prank, I think...

IF this isn't spring madness or a prank, I think you should look into a trailer.
Forum: Touring
04-13-11, 12:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 16,185
Posted By The Impossipede

Yes, they look much better filled. It's...

Yes, they look much better filled. It's Ortlieb's way of motivating you to get out on tour!
Forum: Touring
04-03-11, 06:38 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,215
Posted By The Impossipede

I think that's a good reminder for everyone in...

I think that's a good reminder for everyone in these gear threads, no?

It should be remembered that the 25th Infantry "toured" 1,900 miles without much in the way of roads and on...
Forum: Touring
03-14-11, 08:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 768
Posted By The Impossipede

Crocs for me. Thinking about maybe bringing a...

Crocs for me. Thinking about maybe bringing a pair of Vibram Five-fingers instead this summer.
Forum: Touring
03-08-11, 04:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,003
Posted By The Impossipede

Good tips, thanks. I've always kinda suspected...

Good tips, thanks. I've always kinda suspected this, but it's good to hear it from someone who knows the science.
Forum: Touring
03-08-11, 04:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 433
Posted By The Impossipede

Just rode this stretch last June. The bridges...

Just rode this stretch last June. The bridges between the keys are no problem. They're working on reconnecting all the old rail bridges which run parallel to the road--this means that in some spots,...
Forum: Touring
03-07-11, 04:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,003
Posted By The Impossipede

cyccommute, You seem to really be on top of...

cyccommute,

You seem to really be on top of this stuff. Would an activated charcoal component to a filter do anything to address pesticides, fertilizers, and metals?
Forum: Touring
02-13-11, 02:22 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,656
Posted By The Impossipede

Another in "now" camp. I always worry if I don't...

Another in "now" camp. I always worry if I don't do something, I could get hit by a bus between now and when I think I "should" get around to it.
Replies: 27
Views: 2,586
Posted By The Impossipede

If not big, eat often. This depends on your own,...

If not big, eat often. This depends on your own, personal, digestive tract and riding style.
Drink more often.
Eat right when you get off the bike at the end of the day.
Enjoy yourself.
Take...
Forum: Touring
02-13-11, 01:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 573
Posted By The Impossipede

You know, I don't mean to be rude, but I question...

You know, I don't mean to be rude, but I question the assertion that this group can't afford a sag vehicle. With 20 people, someone certainly owns a car. Also with 20 people, if everyone throws in...
Forum: Touring
02-10-11, 11:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 551
Posted By The Impossipede

Thanks for the tip. . . some good photos in there.

Thanks for the tip. . . some good photos in there.
Replies: 38
Views: 16,683
Posted By The Impossipede

Count me as one of them. I have the Traveler's...

Count me as one of them. I have the Traveler's Check (Cross Check w/ S&S couplers), and a friend and I rode the entirety of the ACA's Atlantic Coast route this past summer. Now, for me,...
Forum: Touring
01-31-11, 11:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,730
Posted By The Impossipede

Well, the S&S case actually IS suitcase sized, or...

Well, the S&S case actually IS suitcase sized, or rather, it falls within the limits of what airlines consider normal luggage. They can be as stringent as they want--it'll still come in under the...
Forum: Touring
01-31-11, 04:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 20,808
Posted By The Impossipede

I agree with xyzzy. If you're happy with your...

I agree with xyzzy. If you're happy with your fit, then your fit is exactly as it "should" be.

If you haven't done much touring yet, don't change things preemptively. Ride the bike you're...
Forum: Touring
01-31-11, 12:37 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,730
Posted By The Impossipede

Might be time to think about having some S&S...

Might be time to think about having some S&S couplers retrofitted onto the LHT. . .
Forum: Touring
01-29-11, 10:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 476
Posted By The Impossipede

Works for you? Works for her? Sounds like it...

Works for you? Works for her? Sounds like it works!

And, btw, if you get there by bike, I think staying in hotels counts as "real" touring.
Forum: Touring
01-25-11, 03:14 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,847
Posted By The Impossipede

Why invite a troll to troll? ACA has been so...

Why invite a troll to troll? ACA has been so helpful to so many cyclists that regardless of one's personal opinion of them, it's simply irrational to say that even a free membership is without...
Forum: Touring
01-24-11, 05:40 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,847
Posted By The Impossipede

Kerry, Nice to see you around these parts. ...

Kerry,

Nice to see you around these parts. Keep spreading the gospel!
Forum: Touring
01-21-11, 05:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,952
Posted By The Impossipede

Sea to Summit makes an eVent drybag which is...

Sea to Summit makes an eVent drybag which is impeccably waterproof and quite lightweight. eVent is highly breathable, but without body heat to move the water-vapor out, I'm not sure that anything...
Forum: Touring
01-10-11, 03:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 880
Posted By The Impossipede

That's not wimping out, that's being prudent. ...

That's not wimping out, that's being prudent. You would have done the same had it happened the second day on the road. I've often holed up somewhere for a day or two when the weather didn't work...
Replies: 16
Views: 993
Posted By The Impossipede

I like the 29" wheels, but am leary of the single...

I like the 29" wheels, but am leary of the single speed. Can you gear the 29er?
Forum: Touring
12-10-10, 02:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 854
Posted By The Impossipede

On the Atlantic Coast this summer, I think we saw...

On the Atlantic Coast this summer, I think we saw 5 other tourists, all of them going the other way. We didn't spend more than 5 minutes with any of them.
Forum: Touring
12-08-10, 06:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,197
Posted By The Impossipede

[QUOTE=vik;11904852]26" wheels pack easier into a...

[QUOTE=vik;11904852]26" wheels pack easier into a suitcase so the choice is logical. It will be interesting to see if this model sells better than the S&S CC. If not I imagine it will also be...
Forum: Touring
12-08-10, 01:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,197
Posted By The Impossipede

I paid almost $900 for mine. Also, if you want...

I paid almost $900 for mine. Also, if you want one, buy it. They don't make them anymore.
12-05-10, 02:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,788
Posted By The Impossipede

Best deal going, includes BB: ...

Best deal going, includes BB:
http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/CR303A00-Shimano+Lx+Fc-M582+Crankset.aspx
Forum: Touring
12-05-10, 01:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 923
Posted By The Impossipede

Aerospokes have essentially been popularized by...

Aerospokes have essentially been popularized by bike messengers, guys who constantly lock their bikes up where they can't see them. Why do they like Aerospokes? Because it's easy to sling a lock...
Forum: Touring
12-01-10, 02:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,835
Posted By The Impossipede

A bathtub floor is one where the piece of fabric...

A bathtub floor is one where the piece of fabric forming the floor of the tent runs a few inches up the walls. This keeps the seams out of the water.

A gear loft is like a little hammock for...
Forum: Touring
11-30-10, 10:59 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,267
Posted By The Impossipede

This will probably make the bikepacker guys like...

This will probably make the bikepacker guys like Dev stroke out, but I've committed myself to the LuxuryLite cot.

A buddy and I used them when we did the entire Atlantic Coast this summer, and...
Forum: Touring
11-30-10, 08:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 432
Posted By The Impossipede

If you already own the Cross-Checks, I would be...

If you already own the Cross-Checks, I would be inclined to just use them and put the money towards other things.

If not, I'd point out that the Salsa Fargo is a drop-bar bike, and they've...
Forum: Touring
11-05-10, 12:47 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,862
Posted By The Impossipede

My buddy and I both rode Supremes on our trip up...

My buddy and I both rode Supremes on our trip up the Atlantic Coast route this summer. 700x50 and 700x40, respectively. We both were very pleased with them. Fast and comfortable while riding, and...
11-01-10, 11:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,600
Posted By The Impossipede

They're your hands, man. If your hands are...

They're your hands, man. If your hands are cold, it's time. If they're not, it's not.

I have friends that put long fingers on at 52. I don't need them until somewhere in the 30s. Everyone...
Forum: Touring
10-26-10, 05:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,600
Posted By The Impossipede

Universal has 24, 26, 30, 34, and 36 depending on...

Universal has 24, 26, 30, 34, and 36 depending on what company you want. Universalcycles.com
10-25-10, 02:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 854
Posted By The Impossipede

YOU did this to us . . .

YOU did this to us . . .
Forum: Touring
10-21-10, 11:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 27,161
Posted By The Impossipede

Check out oldmanmountain.com. They're the go-to...

Check out oldmanmountain.com. They're the go-to guys for eyelet-free racks.

P-clamps may also be an option.
Forum: Touring
10-21-10, 11:43 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,431
Posted By The Impossipede

You bet!

You bet!
Forum: Touring
10-08-10, 10:40 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,426
Posted By The Impossipede

Even though I think I prefer my touring rig to be...

Even though I think I prefer my touring rig to be built burly, I think carbon bars do offer a little something in terms of comfort, so I won't call you crazy.

Something like this can make...
Forum: Touring
10-08-10, 10:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,959
Posted By The Impossipede

Velo-Orange sells this, which should keep you...

Velo-Orange sells this, which should keep you from having to bend anything:
http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/accessories/racks-decaleurs/racks/honjo-fork-crown-eye-bolt.html

As for the...
Forum: Touring
10-05-10, 10:48 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 11,545
Posted By The Impossipede

Was that guy commuting on his litespeed? I doubt...

Was that guy commuting on his litespeed? I doubt it. Can you confirm that he hadn't just finished an hour of ripping intervals? That he wasn't at the very start of his ride, or on his way home...
Forum: Touring
09-29-10, 09:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 561
Posted By The Impossipede

How long is the tour going to be? A tour you...

How long is the tour going to be? A tour you gotta do in two days might call for a different route than one you had a week to noodle around on.

Is there a minimum daily mileage you have to hit? ...
Forum: Touring
03-23-10, 01:15 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,981
Posted By The Impossipede

I'm a little late to this party, but I'll throw...

I'm a little late to this party, but I'll throw my two cents in anyway.

That a funk could happen to you proves it can happen to anyone. Sometimes you just simply have to endure the interval. ...
Forum: Touring
12-05-09, 08:40 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,537
Posted By The Impossipede

I'm very pro-gun, but I think the major studies...

I'm very pro-gun, but I think the major studies on this all prove pretty conclusively that pepper spray is a far superior weapon against bear. And it's about 7 pounds lighter. Even if you're more...
Forum: Touring
11-22-09, 05:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 552
Posted By The Impossipede

Agreed. This is a great ride. Lotta hills,...

Agreed. This is a great ride. Lotta hills, though.
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