Pictures of your loaded rigs?
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Stops the chain from excess bouncing on rough tracks causing the chain to drop off the chainring.
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is this a common feature on mtn bikes? I havent noticed this on bikes in stores but then I dont really look a lot at mtn bikes anyway. I could see it being a great help with fast downhill stuff on rough trails with lots of non pedalling rough sections.
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neat, I guess it has to be taken into account for chain length when replacing a chain (as the tension must bring the rd forward more than if it wasnt there)
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is this a common feature on mtn bikes? I havent noticed this on bikes in stores but then I dont really look a lot at mtn bikes anyway. I could see it being a great help with fast downhill stuff on rough trails with lots of non pedalling rough sections.
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is this a common feature on mtn bikes? I havent noticed this on bikes in stores but then I dont really look a lot at mtn bikes anyway. I could see it being a great help with fast downhill stuff on rough trails with lots of non pedalling rough sections.
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My 1982 Nishiki Cresta:
This is fully loaded. Includes: tent, sleeping bag, Thermarest inflatable mattress, titanium cookset, stove, fuel, headlamp, pocket knife, multi-tool, spare tube, tube repair kit, hex wrenches, camera, rain jacket, fleece jacket, down sweater, nylon pants, extra socks, Capilene underwear, fleece hat, fleece Windstopper gloves. I plan to do short 3 day tours with this setup where I can purchase food at the end of each day.
More information on the buildup of this bike here: 1982 Nishiki Cresta
This is fully loaded. Includes: tent, sleeping bag, Thermarest inflatable mattress, titanium cookset, stove, fuel, headlamp, pocket knife, multi-tool, spare tube, tube repair kit, hex wrenches, camera, rain jacket, fleece jacket, down sweater, nylon pants, extra socks, Capilene underwear, fleece hat, fleece Windstopper gloves. I plan to do short 3 day tours with this setup where I can purchase food at the end of each day.
More information on the buildup of this bike here: 1982 Nishiki Cresta
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Just a tip- you`ll never find any bag tougher than the ones that come with Bobs, but you can cut several pounds (at the expense of some of that toughness) by leaving them behind in favor of some of the newer lightweight models, which aren`t too painfully expensive. Or even lighter and cheaper stuff sacks, if you don`t expect wet weather. Or not. However you slice it, enjoy and ride safe!
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My 1982 Nishiki Cresta:
This is fully loaded. Includes: tent, sleeping bag, Thermarest inflatable mattress, titanium cookset, stove, fuel, headlamp, pocket knife, multi-tool, spare tube, tube repair kit, hex wrenches, camera, rain jacket, fleece jacket, down sweater, nylon pants, extra socks, Capilene underwear, fleece hat, fleece Windstopper gloves. I plan to do short 3 day tours with this setup where I can purchase food at the end of each day.
More information on the buildup of this bike here: 1982 Nishiki Cresta
This is fully loaded. Includes: tent, sleeping bag, Thermarest inflatable mattress, titanium cookset, stove, fuel, headlamp, pocket knife, multi-tool, spare tube, tube repair kit, hex wrenches, camera, rain jacket, fleece jacket, down sweater, nylon pants, extra socks, Capilene underwear, fleece hat, fleece Windstopper gloves. I plan to do short 3 day tours with this setup where I can purchase food at the end of each day.
More information on the buildup of this bike here: 1982 Nishiki Cresta
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Is that a Spanninga Pixeo on the rear fender? If so, have you had any problems constantly removing the screw to replace the batteries? I've used the correct screwdriver (small Phillips) to remove mine, and even then, the screw head was half stripped after two battery replacements, so I had to find a different screw with a flathead head.
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My very first post, after much lurking (and gleaning much information from everyone). I just completed a small 3-day, 245 mile ride from St. Paul, MN to Tofte. My rig is a bike as old as myself, a 1975 Zebrakenko Wind. Not exactly a touring bike, and I had to use some unconventional means of attaching the rear rack. Still, no issues with 30 lbs of food, clothing, gear, and water (I did stay in a motel and cabin for the two nights).
Needless to say, the open road is calling... Now what to do about my day job?
Needless to say, the open road is calling... Now what to do about my day job?
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Is that a Spanninga Pixeo on the rear fender? If so, have you had any problems constantly removing the screw to replace the batteries? I've used the correct screwdriver (small Phillips) to remove mine, and even then, the screw head was half stripped after two battery replacements, so I had to find a different screw with a flathead head.
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My very first post, after much lurking (and gleaning much information from everyone). I just completed a small 3-day, 245 mile ride from St. Paul, MN to Tofte. My rig is a bike as old as myself, a 1975 Zebrakenko Wind. Not exactly a touring bike, and I had to use some unconventional means of attaching the rear rack. Still, no issues with 30 lbs of food, clothing, gear, and water (I did stay in a motel and cabin for the two nights).
Needless to say, the open road is calling... Now what to do about my day job?
Needless to say, the open road is calling... Now what to do about my day job?
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same handle bar tape : )
Hi Patch29! I have the same handlebar tape. I discovered this summer that the company I bought it through is not supplying it any more. Good thing I bought it when I did. My LHT is also green, but a darker green - bought it last year 2012.
I'm having difficulty uploading picture of my bike or else I would show you it.
Cheers & happy cycling!
Christine
I'm having difficulty uploading picture of my bike or else I would show you it.
Cheers & happy cycling!
Christine
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I like the tool kit underneath the seat , very neat.
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Here is my 1980 Schwinn and my friend's Surly LHT during a recent journey this past July.
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I haven't posted on this forum in a while, but I have finished building up the touring rig of my dreams so...
I still have a few kinks to work out, but this is the set up that will be carrying me cross country in about 22 days... The wait is driving me nuts, but soon enough I will be out in the wilderness giggling to myself about how happy I am to finally have a really serious touring bike Cheers!
I still have a few kinks to work out, but this is the set up that will be carrying me cross country in about 22 days... The wait is driving me nuts, but soon enough I will be out in the wilderness giggling to myself about how happy I am to finally have a really serious touring bike Cheers!
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you're the ferret fellow no? In any case, I couldnt take looking at your blue period bike, so I did my best. Just noticed my mistake, its an Ogre or similar right, not a LHT.
ps, what are those rims and why did you choose them? They appear to be deep rims, hard to tell if they are those super wide rims, like on the super fattie bikes, or deep dish ones.
ps, what are those rims and why did you choose them? They appear to be deep rims, hard to tell if they are those super wide rims, like on the super fattie bikes, or deep dish ones.
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Reinforces my desire for an Extrawheel trailer rather than going the BOB route when I get around to getting a trailer.
Is that a big mud flap sticking out above the trailers tire?
Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks! Its pretty dialed in. I put a lot of thought into the luggage and gear aspect of the build. The waxed canvas bags with the leather trim are from Acorn Bags, top notch.
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I haven't posted on this forum in a while, but I have finished building up the touring rig of my dreams so...
I still have a few kinks to work out, but this is the set up that will be carrying me cross country in about 22 days... The wait is driving me nuts, but soon enough I will be out in the wilderness giggling to myself about how happy I am to finally have a really serious touring bike Cheers!
I still have a few kinks to work out, but this is the set up that will be carrying me cross country in about 22 days... The wait is driving me nuts, but soon enough I will be out in the wilderness giggling to myself about how happy I am to finally have a really serious touring bike Cheers!