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Forum: Touring
08-10-11, 11:38 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,923
Posted By Sam Tully

Basically means you didnt bet your entire farm/...

Basically means you didnt bet your entire farm/ house/ life savings on saying you would ride all the way to the top of a hill without getting off ;-)
Forum: Touring
08-07-11, 04:35 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,923
Posted By Sam Tully

I'm not to proud to get off stretch the legs and...

I'm not to proud to get off stretch the legs and push the bike a little......after all we are not racing for sheep stations ;-)
Forum: Touring
08-07-11, 04:22 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,842
Posted By Sam Tully

Well, good question, I have ears that really,...

Well, good question, I have ears that really, really stick out from the side of my head and have been lumped with the nickname "trophy" since a young age. I really struggle with the annoyance of bad...
Forum: Touring
08-02-11, 03:30 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,291
Posted By Sam Tully

I find if you are really hungry for a big...

I find if you are really hungry for a big trip/tour nothing will stop you on the amount of paid jobs one can take on in funding it yourself , and once you have the funds for your trip you will not be...
Forum: Touring
07-01-11, 06:32 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,421
Posted By Sam Tully

Order the correct size spokes, flip your bike up...

Order the correct size spokes, flip your bike up side down and use the front brakes as a truing guide, (I find a pencil helps when marking the rim for fine tuning). You sound like a man that will...
Forum: Touring
06-26-11, 03:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 823
Posted By Sam Tully

" I Train on Race Day " that's my partners motto...

" I Train on Race Day " that's my partners motto and to my amazement has never let her down, but for me I ride to work everyday and that's enough training for me before any tour.
Forum: Touring
06-24-11, 05:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,295
Posted By Sam Tully

I had shoulder pain thanks to a good bicycle...

I had shoulder pain thanks to a good bicycle crash on the way to work years ago, I have learnt to put up with it until a few months ago when I replaced my old tourer with a new one and went up two...
Forum: Touring
06-20-11, 10:59 PM
Replies: 544
Views: 367,754
Posted By Sam Tully

207384My Shogun Trail Breaker, has been...

207384My Shogun Trail Breaker, has been excellent, it even comes with extra long rear triangle so your feet don't hit the rear panniers and front fork eyelets for a rack are all standard. It just...
Forum: Touring
06-18-11, 11:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,233
Posted By Sam Tully

I'm only 34 but have twice sold everything I...

I'm only 34 but have twice sold everything I owned to go on big tours that my partner dreamed of, the first one was only meant for 1 year but turned into a four year "thing".
I will be honest and...
Forum: Touring
06-09-11, 12:26 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 38,604
Posted By Sam Tully

205413Here's another pic, this is when it was new...

205413Here's another pic, this is when it was new about 4 months ago, done about 6500klm on it and its still a sweet ride.
Forum: Touring
06-09-11, 12:22 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 38,604
Posted By Sam Tully

;-) reminds me of that line from Kenny on why NOT...

;-) reminds me of that line from Kenny on why NOT to get married............just cut out the middle man, find someone you hate and give then a house.
Forum: Touring
06-07-11, 11:26 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,300
Posted By Sam Tully

Decending down a steep hill after a very long...

Decending down a steep hill after a very long tiring climb in Tasmania, I was fully loaded and clocked a speed of 76.4 klm an hour in which I thought I heard a noise from the back of my bike so I...
Forum: Touring
06-06-11, 03:56 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 38,604
Posted By Sam Tully

Will trade wife & throw in her LHT...

Will trade wife & throw in her LHT also...........just be aware that when you are riding up a serious steep long hill climb fully loaded whilst looking for another lung, she tends to hold full...
Forum: Touring
06-04-11, 06:23 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 38,604
Posted By Sam Tully

My wife has a Surly LHT, its done about 10,000klm...

My wife has a Surly LHT, its done about 10,000klm of aussie bush track touring and hasn't missed a beat, the modification on her's is a change to mountain bike handlebars..................she loves...
Forum: Touring
06-04-11, 05:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 748
Posted By Sam Tully

Thanks for your help Ray, greatly appreciated. I...

Thanks for your help Ray, greatly appreciated. I will check out couchsurfing.org & and warmshowers.org.
Your a Legend ;-)
Sam
Forum: Touring
06-04-11, 01:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 683
Posted By Sam Tully

Great Digs............ read your thread and...

Great Digs............ read your thread and stayed at your place while you were away and may have borrowed one of your jumpers, but I washed everything I used and put everything back the way you left...
Forum: Touring
06-04-11, 01:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 748
Posted By Sam Tully

Great Pic's, your making us all want o leave...

Great Pic's, your making us all want o leave right now ;-), If you don't mind me asking what was the majority of your nights sleeping arrangements......camping, B&B, Hostels, Hotels, Pubs, friends or...
Forum: Touring
05-01-11, 07:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,835
Posted By Sam Tully

I adjusted the tension on mine and I also buff it...

I adjusted the tension on mine and I also buff it with some shoe/leather wax every couple of months this seems to have helped.
Happy travels
Forum: Touring
04-29-11, 07:25 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,712
Posted By Sam Tully

All good, put an old cable end holder (raised...

All good, put an old cable end holder (raised type) through the fork eyelet where the fender is mounted and then slightly towed in the pads...........works a treat ;-)
Thanks for the heads up...
Forum: Touring
04-28-11, 02:54 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,924
Posted By Sam Tully

I always carry a 30cm length of double sided...

I always carry a 30cm length of double sided velcro around the frame so when I stop I pull the front gear lever on and wrap it around the lever. I do also cable lock the wheels together before anyone...
Forum: Touring
04-28-11, 02:31 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,712
Posted By Sam Tully

I have this issue to, did you mean shorten the...

I have this issue to, did you mean shorten the cable length from the headstem down or the cable arch between the brakes
Any help is greatly appreciated ;-)
Forum: Touring
04-27-11, 04:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,307
Posted By Sam Tully

I am 6ft four/five and was basically riding a...

I am 6ft four/five and was basically riding a bike for someone who is 6ft, I always got lower back, numb hands and numb toes, this was mainly on long steep climbs and anything after about 50klms. I...
Forum: Touring
04-24-11, 05:44 PM
Replies: 4,825
Views: 2,623,803
Posted By Sam Tully

199220My new Surly 62cm with 26"wheels,have been...

199220My new Surly 62cm with 26"wheels,have been riding it everday to work to break it in for its first tour....I stoked with it;-)
199221And this is my old tourer I had to retire as it was just to...
Forum: Touring
04-23-11, 05:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,288
Posted By Sam Tully

I live in Australia and Surly LHT are dear as...

I live in Australia and Surly LHT are dear as F**k over here, but I bought a complete LHT 62cm 26"wheels a fortnight ago from 99 Bikes and I paid $1500 Aus dollars for it........Im stoked as;-)
Sam
Forum: Touring
04-23-11, 05:44 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,096
Posted By Sam Tully

Hey, I download audio books to my ipod and put...

Hey,
I download audio books to my ipod and put one earphone in my left ear and keep the right ear free for traffic noise, this may sound a bit boring but It has often had me listening waiting for...
Forum: Touring
04-22-11, 04:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,307
Posted By Sam Tully

My old green machine frame still has plenty more...

My old green machine frame still has plenty more miles left in her and it could go to a good home for $100 bucks if you know any one who needs a 26" wheeled tourer :-)
Forum: Touring
04-21-11, 08:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,307
Posted By Sam Tully

Pic of my 62cm Surly LHT 26'' wheel vs my old trusty steed

Hi all,
I know we all have different taste and some people..............ok a lot of people think the large LHT just looks wrong with those 26" wheels but I love my new 62cm 26"wheel Surly. After...
Forum: Touring
04-07-11, 06:08 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 28,468
Posted By Sam Tully

10 out of 10 for your excellent work;-)

10 out of 10 for your excellent work;-)
Forum: Touring
04-07-11, 06:01 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,055
Posted By Sam Tully

You hit the nail on the head...........I would...

You hit the nail on the head...........I would get some new friends.
If your ever in North Queensland Australia, I'm always out touring the tablelands and back country and I always welcome others...
Forum: Touring
04-01-11, 05:53 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,699
Posted By Sam Tully

I have to ask, whats that on the back of your...

I have to ask, whats that on the back of your pannier rack in the forground............... and by the way your cooker is impressive, its great seeing other people's setups. 10 outa 10 ;-)
Forum: Touring
03-28-11, 11:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,345
Posted By Sam Tully

Persist

I will try some more adjustments, maybe the bars also, the real vain thing is the B17 looks really cool on my bike also ;-) thanks for the tip
Forum: Touring
03-28-11, 12:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,345
Posted By Sam Tully

What Gel Seat best for touring

I hate to do it, but I have to try out another seat on my bike due to my B17 Brook saddle not suiting my boney A##.
Its a great seat and very well made but I have had it for about 18 months and done...
Forum: Touring
02-19-11, 10:31 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 17,202
Posted By Sam Tully

The best way by far for me is grounded plunger...

The best way by far for me is grounded plunger coffee in an insulated cup made by "smartcafe" which has an its own plunger handle that slides inside and stays in whilst drinking, the cup is also...
Forum: Touring
02-19-11, 10:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,067
Posted By Sam Tully

Hi, Ive done a few long trips were extra water...

Hi,
Ive done a few long trips were extra water cartidge is essential so I carry 3 water bottles on the bike and then use a few 2ltr sea to summit water bladders loaded in the bottom of my panniers,...
Forum: Touring
11-07-10, 07:52 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 429
Posted By Sam Tully

A Bike tour across Australia ?

Hi,
Does anyone want to do bike ride from east to west or vice versa towards the end of this coming Australian winter for about 2-3 months or does anyone know of any sites that may help.
I am going...
Forum: Touring
09-03-10, 07:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,928
Posted By Sam Tully

I prefer shrader valves just for the fact that...

I prefer shrader valves just for the fact that most petrol station Air pumps fit............. handy if you got a slow leek and dont have time to fix on those pissing down rain days.

Thats just my...
Forum: Touring
07-02-10, 12:45 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,657
Posted By Sam Tully

I would recommend you carry every bit of wet...

I would recommend you carry every bit of wet weather gear you can, WHY.......... when I road across Tassie for 5 weeks I loaded enough rain gear to cover the entire state, and I swore up every hill I...
Forum: Touring
06-27-10, 07:42 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 27,101
Posted By Sam Tully

Are you serious................... I hav'nt...

Are you serious................... I hav'nt bothered researching the new Surly, I just assumed it will be just a differant colour. You have just made my day if you are correct, the only problem is I...
Forum: Touring
06-27-10, 01:41 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 27,101
Posted By Sam Tully

The only thing that I would say is that you cant...

The only thing that I would say is that you cant get the larger sizes with 26' wheels......this is more a winge as I am tall and prefer to do more offroad touring.
Forum: Touring
06-27-10, 01:33 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,274
Posted By Sam Tully

Well, If that were me I would have been stoked...

Well, If that were me I would have been stoked that you would share your information, its great hearing people share there stories/ advice. But dont worry I had a guy come and insult me and my wife...
Forum: Touring
06-27-10, 01:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,173
Posted By Sam Tully

I love your minimalist approach, my skinny legs...

I love your minimalist approach, my skinny legs would love it if I toured like this.
Forum: Touring
06-27-10, 12:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 733
Posted By Sam Tully

My old tourer reborn again

Hi,
Here's a pic of my old faithful Shogun touring bike back on the road across Tassie after another lease on life. Some of the components are still original which still ceases to amaze me. I...
Forum: Touring
06-27-10, 12:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,673
Posted By Sam Tully

Hi, You have raised a good point, my wife tours...

Hi,
You have raised a good point, my wife tours on the exact same LHT and she loads the front panniers with as much as she can and as low as they can and then carries the lighter gear in the rear...
Forum: Touring
05-07-10, 06:08 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,132
Posted By Sam Tully

I gave mine a new GREEN paint job and made a...

I gave mine a new GREEN paint job and made a sticker for it "CARBON CREDIT" its seems to spark up some very interesting conversations, somtimes not even in my favour ;-)
Forum: Touring
05-03-10, 05:22 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 410
Posted By Sam Tully

My loaded tour across tasmania trail

My partner and I toured across Tasmania on our loaded touring bikes and have done a blog on the trip if anyone is interested http://fionaharding.wordpress.com
Any feed back would be appriciated as...
Forum: Touring
05-03-10, 05:11 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,785
Posted By Sam Tully

Hi, I swear by town and country continentil's...

Hi,
I swear by town and country continentil's as my preferred tyre, my partner and I have just toured tassie on every dirt road posssible fully loaded and we are still using them....
Forum: Touring
04-06-10, 05:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,276
Posted By Sam Tully

Wheels and hubs

I have to ask.....I need to replace my worn out touring wheels ( 26" ) in which I use cantilever brakes, my problem is its been so long sice I replaced these ones that Ive lost count of what options....
Forum: Touring
11-12-09, 04:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 753
Posted By Sam Tully

Two thirds in how many...........I didnt know...

Two thirds in how many...........I didnt know calf muscles could grow that big :)
Forum: Touring
11-12-09, 04:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 753
Posted By Sam Tully

Lonely planet..........thanks for looking out any...

Lonely planet..........thanks for looking out any ifo is good info.
Forum: Touring
11-08-09, 06:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 753
Posted By Sam Tully

Thanks for your responses so far, Im aware of all...

Thanks for your responses so far, Im aware of all the rough terrain and all the jargen that goes with it. I will be attempting as much of the trail as possible but I will detour sections if they...
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