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Forum: Touring
04-19-10, 11:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,176
Posted By Thisisit

Urbane on John St off of Queen West makes their...

Urbane on John St off of Queen West makes their own touring specific frame. I test rode one and enjoyed it but ended up going with a surly. A riding friend of mine uses the Urbanite Touring for...
Forum: Touring
03-26-10, 08:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 797
Posted By Thisisit

If you need any help with border crossing at...

If you need any help with border crossing at Buffalo/Niagara Falls send me a message. I'm located in St. Catharines, and have hosted quite a few cyclists the day of/day before they crossed the...
Forum: Touring
03-01-10, 05:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 897
Posted By Thisisit

I use road signs when available and then a map. I...

I use road signs when available and then a map. I found that when I had computers on my bikes it took away from the experience, "Oh no, my average is only 12km/h!" It got kind of depressing. After...
Forum: Touring
02-23-10, 10:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,334
Posted By Thisisit

Warmshowers is great! I've been lucky to host 4...

Warmshowers is great! I've been lucky to host 4 individuals over the past two summers, and was a guest while touring New Zealand.

I have declined 2 requests to stay with me because those...
Forum: Touring
02-14-10, 02:01 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,080
Posted By Thisisit

I have 2 weekend tours planned, both are...

I have 2 weekend tours planned, both are relatively easy rides to a provincial park and a conservation area I have yet to camp at.

I also have 2 weekends that I am planning on driving to mountain...
Forum: Touring
02-10-10, 01:50 PM
Replies: 4,826
Views: 2,624,800
Posted By Thisisit

How do you like the deuters so far? I saw some...

How do you like the deuters so far?
I saw some for sale when I was on tour in New Zealand and almost picked up a set for the front. They seem really nice quality, and I have used deuter backpacks...
Forum: Touring
02-03-10, 04:17 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,197
Posted By Thisisit

It isn't. If your #2 is running into untreated...

It isn't. If your #2 is running into untreated water systems it causes issues. Just like when there are overpopulations of certain animals. A number of freshwater beaches here in Ontario are closed...
Forum: Touring
02-03-10, 03:09 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,197
Posted By Thisisit

Digging a cat hole helps prevent feces from being...

Digging a cat hole helps prevent feces from being flushed into a water system and contaminating it with various pathogens. Depending on where you are it can be pretty important, that said it really...
Forum: Touring
01-31-10, 10:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,438
Posted By Thisisit

Touring is about getting away from it all, for me...

Touring is about getting away from it all, for me at least. Laptops and ipods are all out of the questions. I had a cellphone on my last tour that I really only used as a flashlight. My life is very...
Forum: Touring
01-27-10, 04:05 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,902
Posted By Thisisit

Having taken quite a few tourism courses in...

Having taken quite a few tourism courses in university I would love to see more cycle-tourists out there. There are seemingly endless problems associated with mass-tourism, and cycle-tourism has been...
Forum: Touring
12-30-09, 09:24 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,189
Posted By Thisisit

I was looking at the Denali's as well, they are...

I was looking at the Denali's as well, they are onsale at MEC for $110 right now, which is still out of my price range right now. Luckily we only have about 5cm of snow right now so there is still...
Forum: Touring
12-29-09, 08:43 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,189
Posted By Thisisit

I ride my trainer for 45 minutes to an hour a...

I ride my trainer for 45 minutes to an hour a minimum of 3 times a week. I used to go to the gym but couldn't dedicate enough time to it so I cancelled my membership. Now I just do some core strength...
Forum: Touring
12-29-09, 11:32 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 11,708
Posted By Thisisit

I have had a set of Mavic XC 717 Rims with 36...

I have had a set of Mavic XC 717 Rims with 36 spokes laced up to XT hubs on my LHT since I built it up in the summer of 08. When they were first built the valve hole was machined a little rough and I...
Forum: Touring
06-10-09, 07:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 443
Posted By Thisisit

The Toronto thread in the Fixed gear forum race...

The Toronto thread in the Fixed gear forum race section probably has the best local knowledge on the boards.
Forum: Touring
05-31-09, 10:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 769
Posted By Thisisit

1.5 Schwalbe Marathon Racers. Been on since it...

1.5 Schwalbe Marathon Racers. Been on since it was built up last august and 5,000km (3,000 on a recent New Zealand tour) and no flats to date. I really dig these tires, work great on any type of...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-20-09, 05:53 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,488
Posted By Thisisit

I just got my first mountain bike, new to me 07...

I just got my first mountain bike, new to me 07 Specialized stumjumper comp with a pro xcr carbon fork. Having no idea what suspension feels like it has been a blast. I've had it for a week and been...
Forum: Touring
05-05-09, 04:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,325
Posted By Thisisit

Seconded! After that and my frame I would...

Seconded!

After that and my frame I would say my tent. MEC Hummingbird 2, technically a 2-person tent but I had some rainy days where the extra space really helped out, it's a breeze to set up and...
Forum: Touring
05-05-09, 04:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,161
Posted By Thisisit

When I built up my LHT I put Cannondale Fire 44cm...

When I built up my LHT I put Cannondale Fire 44cm drops on which are aluminum. I liked the width since they provide a lot of flat space but over the course of my tour I found the drops don't curve...
Forum: Touring
02-16-09, 10:23 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 26,587
Posted By Thisisit

Yeah I like the sheep one, I just meant the...

Yeah I like the sheep one, I just meant the larger ones. Looks good!
Forum: Touring
02-16-09, 09:18 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 26,587
Posted By Thisisit

Looks great! I really like it withough the...

Looks great! I really like it withough the decals, so much silver!
Have fun and keep us posted on what you are up to, I look forward to hearing about your trip.

Goodluck!
Forum: Touring
02-16-09, 04:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 542
Posted By Thisisit

I'm currently studying in Dunedin, kind of the...

I'm currently studying in Dunedin, kind of the south-east corner of the south island. I really recommend the Otago area which is where I have been based. I have explored about 100km in every...
Forum: Touring
02-16-09, 04:01 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,674
Posted By Thisisit

I learned about world/geographical maps in...

I learned about world/geographical maps in school, but never navigation. I went to elementary school in Hong Kong and primary school in California so maybe I just missed out. All is well, cycling...
Forum: Touring
02-16-09, 03:36 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,674
Posted By Thisisit

There's a definite learning curve when you first...

There's a definite learning curve when you first start using maps, but by no means should this hold you back. I still make mistakes readings maps but that is part of the fun, the trials of travels...
Forum: Touring
02-15-09, 02:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,518
Posted By Thisisit

I'd also like to add then when I do have the...

I'd also like to add then when I do have the money I want to add a front rack and panniers.
I am planning a week-long tour around Lake Erie in August when I get home from New Zealand and hopefully...
Forum: Touring
02-14-09, 09:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,518
Posted By Thisisit

Bike and year: Surly Long Haul Trucker, 2008 ...

Bike and year: Surly Long Haul Trucker, 2008
Primary nature of your bike: touring specific bike
Tires: 26" schwalbe marathon racers
Rack: old man mountain cold springs
Panniers: Ortlieb Rollers...
Forum: Touring
02-07-09, 02:53 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 26,587
Posted By Thisisit

I've really enjoyed this thread, you've done lots...

I've really enjoyed this thread, you've done lots of cool stuff with this bike and I'm totally jealous. The only thing that I don't really like is the decals, but I feel that has to do with the...
Forum: Touring
02-06-09, 06:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 892
Posted By Thisisit

I guess I got special treatment with Air Canada...

I guess I got special treatment with Air Canada when I flew about a month ago. Took my bike in a SERFAS hardcase as my 1st piece of luggage and they charged me $50 for it being oversized (I had...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-09, 09:03 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,073
Posted By Thisisit

Awesome thread! I lived in Hong Kong for 3.5...

Awesome thread! I lived in Hong Kong for 3.5 years when I was in Elementary school and have only been back twice. I've heard of some fixed-gear culture in the city but riding in general is just very...
Forum: Touring
01-20-09, 03:52 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,682
Posted By Thisisit

I've been smoking since I was around 17, I just...

I've been smoking since I was around 17, I just turned 21 and have attempted to quit ever since I started.
I had one stretch of about 6 months, but it's a tough battle.

I'm now in New Zealand...
Forum: Touring
01-19-09, 11:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 825
Posted By Thisisit

I do! Bought it used off of a guy who road it...

I do! Bought it used off of a guy who road it from Seattle to Montana and then gave up on it, I have since put on about 500km. It feels absolutely amazing to me, it also has to do with having a bike...
Forum: Touring
01-16-09, 12:34 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,718
Posted By Thisisit

http://photos-h.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-snc1/v19...

http://photos-h.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-snc1/v1972/165/9/120800979/n120800979_40110687_966.jpg

Otago Central Rail Trail, New Zealand. Last weekend!
Forum: Australia - New Zealand
01-14-09, 05:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,457
Posted By Thisisit

I'll only be here in Dunedin until February 20th,...

I'll only be here in Dunedin until February 20th, I'm currently doing the summer session at the university. After that I'm doing a bus tour with the group of students I came with, then doing some...
Forum: Touring
01-11-09, 04:28 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 22,393
Posted By Thisisit

I'm 5' 8" and I have a 52 LHT. I don't know my...

I'm 5' 8" and I have a 52 LHT. I don't know my inseem off the top of the head, but I just clear the top tube. The bike fits excellently, about 3" of seat post and a short stem.

At first I didn't...
Forum: Touring
01-11-09, 01:30 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,378
Posted By Thisisit

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1972/...

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1972/165/9/120800979/n120800979_40086670_9621.jpg

I just took this yesterday so it is really fresh in my mind. From the Otago Central Rail Trail in New...
Forum: Touring
01-08-09, 03:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 344
Posted By Thisisit

I'm currently in Dunedin in the South Island. I'm...

I'm currently in Dunedin in the South Island. I'm actually doing summer school at a university for the next 6 weeks, and then a bus tour. I am doing weekend rides/tours the whole time around the...
Forum: Touring
12-24-08, 01:57 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,964
Posted By Thisisit

I got interested in touring as soon as I got back...

I got interested in touring as soon as I got back into cycling as a 16 year old. Fixed-gear developed interest in a road bike, and then into touring.
I am now 20 and did a 4 day 425km tour in...
Forum: Touring
12-22-08, 08:34 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 6,701
Posted By Thisisit

Heading to Dunedin New Zealand on January 2nd for...

Heading to Dunedin New Zealand on January 2nd for 6 weeks studying at Otago University, will do some wekkend touring. Then a 28 day bus trip where I'll be riding in between most destinations. And...
Forum: Rides and Races
12-16-08, 05:09 PM
Replies: 47,508
Views: 1,435,352
Posted By Thisisit

Thanks for the help guys, I ended up getting one...

Thanks for the help guys, I ended up getting one used from a shop in Windsor my uncle frequents.

I need the hard-case style because I'm doing a field course with my university and will be...
Forum: Rides and Races
12-15-08, 08:04 PM
Replies: 47,508
Views: 1,435,352
Posted By Thisisit

What shop in Buffalo? I have googled Performance...

What shop in Buffalo? I have googled Performance Buffalo, and performance bicycle but they don't have a shop in Buffalo.

And I'm willing to spend $300 here, after investing what I did in my bike...
Forum: Rides and Races
12-15-08, 02:17 PM
Replies: 47,508
Views: 1,435,352
Posted By Thisisit

I was planning purchasing because I'll be using...

I was planning purchasing because I'll be using it for a little over 6 months and didn't think renting would be that cost effective. What's your rate? Or should I just call in?
thanks!
Forum: Rides and Races
12-15-08, 12:07 PM
Replies: 47,508
Views: 1,435,352
Posted By Thisisit

Anyone know where I can find a hard-travel case...

Anyone know where I can find a hard-travel case for my bike?
Heading to New Zealand in 2.5 weeks and the guy I was planning on borrowing one from fell through.

Thanks!
Forum: Rides and Races
10-19-08, 10:07 PM
Replies: 47,508
Views: 1,435,352
Posted By Thisisit

Whenever you are down in the Niagara Region give...

Whenever you are down in the Niagara Region give me a shout! There are only a couple of us who ride fixed and I'm always down to meet new people.
Hope you had a good time.
Forum: Touring
10-13-08, 05:59 PM
Replies: 4,826
Views: 2,624,800
Posted By Thisisit

http://photos-c.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v35...

http://photos-c.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v356/165/9/120800979/n120800979_39321538_2693.jpg

Finally a picture of my 08 LHT, will post a thread on my first tour that I did over this weekend....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-05-08, 07:20 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,257
Posted By Thisisit

1. Why do you ride FG? Because it's a no hassle...

1. Why do you ride FG?
Because it's a no hassle ride and is easy to maintain and works great in February here in Canada.

2. What influenced you to do so?
While living in San Jose, CA 4.5 years...
Forum: Rides and Races
10-04-08, 08:28 PM
Replies: 47,508
Views: 1,435,352
Posted By Thisisit

Thanks for the help! But ended up stopping by...

Thanks for the help! But ended up stopping by Urbane, now to just install this mother and hope for clear skies next weekend...
Forum: Rides and Races
10-04-08, 07:19 AM
Replies: 47,508
Views: 1,435,352
Posted By Thisisit

Hey guys, I could use some help! I'm leaving...

Hey guys, I could use some help!

I'm leaving on a break-in tour on my new surly on Wednesday and riding to the cottage for thanksgiving. Problem is my shop in St. Catharines did not inform me the...
Forum: Touring
09-28-08, 04:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,253
Posted By Thisisit

I have a 52 LHT, and ride purely with an Acorn...

I have a 52 LHT, and ride purely with an Acorn handlebar bag. I have experiened no problems, I tytpially carry; hand pump, 2 tubes, jacket, snack, multi-tool, irons, camera, cell phone, and sometimes...
Forum: Touring
09-28-08, 05:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 614
Posted By Thisisit

Great pictures! I haven't been farther east...

Great pictures!
I haven't been farther east than Montreal and have been really wanting to head out to that area.
Forum: Touring
09-26-08, 09:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,020
Posted By Thisisit

Where exactly on the tube are you getting flats? ...

Where exactly on the tube are you getting flats?

I recently built up my 26" wheeled LHT and in the first 150km I rode it I got 4 flats in the front, it made me fearful that my brand new bike was...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-22-08, 10:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 614
Posted By Thisisit

Los Gatos to see the doctors and lawyers ride...

Los Gatos to see the doctors and lawyers ride their Serrota's and bikes worth more than your life all the way to the coffee shop.

Santa Cruz Mountains were a blast to ride in, I had a nice little...
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