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Forum: Touring
09-07-10, 09:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 616
Posted By twodeadpoets

+1 on the 24t, you won't regret it!

+1 on the 24t, you won't regret it!
Forum: Touring
09-01-10, 12:19 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,171
Posted By twodeadpoets

BTW, many smaller bike shops, especially those...

BTW, many smaller bike shops, especially those who take in used bikes as trade-ins, have used racks often on the cheap and sometimes even for free. I was just out in the back of our shop today and...
Forum: Touring
08-31-10, 11:52 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,171
Posted By twodeadpoets

Sure! I though since everyone wanted to save a...

Sure! I though since everyone wanted to save a dollar or three why not throw ALL the cards on the table! ;)

But you're right, and I've seen bike tourers on my island who looked absolutely...
Forum: Touring
08-31-10, 10:04 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,171
Posted By twodeadpoets

You could save a couple of bucks by ditching the...

You could save a couple of bucks by ditching the rack idea altogether and head to Goodwill for one of these to strap on your back
...
Forum: Touring
08-31-10, 12:16 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,171
Posted By twodeadpoets

I'm sure that the cheapest front rack you can...

I'm sure that the cheapest front rack you can find will hold up just as good as any of the more expensive ones. And if while on your world travels it ever breaks while in Zimbabwe or Chad I'm sure...
Forum: Touring
08-30-10, 10:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 571
Posted By twodeadpoets

If the impact was anything above 12 mph...

If the impact was anything above 12 mph (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle_helmet) even the helmets of today wouldn't have kept him from injury.
Forum: Touring
08-30-10, 08:40 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,171
Posted By twodeadpoets

Nitto Highrider front rack (Rivendell...

Nitto Highrider front rack (Rivendell (http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/nitto-highrider-front-rack/20-187)) High or low mounting
...
Forum: Touring
08-30-10, 01:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,762
Posted By twodeadpoets

+1 for 1.5 As an LBS I can tell you that...

+1 for 1.5

As an LBS I can tell you that any use heavier than for commuting on 26" wheels, that 1.5" tires are the minimal for most road conditions. And though you might (key word here "MIGHT")...
Forum: Touring
08-26-10, 12:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,758
Posted By twodeadpoets

It's got all the right bosses and is even...

It's got all the right bosses and is even upgradeable to disc brakes. The components are okay (nothing to write home about) for the price but the aluminum frame AND fork would keep me from paying...
Forum: Touring
08-14-10, 03:43 PM
Replies: 4,826
Views: 2,624,975
Posted By twodeadpoets

Our after RAGBRAI 38 tour starting in Mount...

Our after RAGBRAI 38 tour starting in Mount Vernon, IA where my wife went to undergrad school. Her bike on the left and mine on the right. BTW there is some serious vintage bike porn on the other...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-14-10, 02:28 PM
Replies: 1,044
Views: 706,881
Posted By twodeadpoets

Thank you! It's been my baby for the last year...

Thank you! It's been my baby for the last year and I am constantly tweaking things on it
Forum: Touring
08-13-10, 12:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,448
Posted By twodeadpoets

Speak for yourself, I pray to the Brooks Gawds...

Speak for yourself, I pray to the Brooks Gawds nightly! ;)
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-13-10, 11:59 AM
Replies: 1,044
Views: 706,881
Posted By twodeadpoets

This Sunday will be Günther's second Wildlife 100...

This Sunday will be Günther's second Wildlife 100 (Orcas Island - 32 > Lopez Island - 35 > San Juan Island - 33). Then on Monday we're doing a 300+ mile loop around the Salish Sea (Orcas Island >...
Forum: Touring
07-14-10, 04:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,728
Posted By twodeadpoets

Here's my bike build list: Frameset: Surly...

Here's my bike build list:

Frameset: Surly LHT 56cm (olive)

Components:Headset: Chris King (silver)
BB: Phil Wood
Crankset: Sugino XD600, 24/36/48
Rear Cassette: Shimano XT 9 speed 11 - 34...
Forum: Touring
07-14-10, 03:13 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 6,830
Posted By twodeadpoets

You have just hit upon why in Europe and other...

You have just hit upon why in Europe and other countries Americans have a reputation for not being as "worldly" and as a consequence are stereotyped as being ignorant. American work-ethic landbounds...
Forum: Touring
07-11-10, 04:15 PM
Replies: 4,826
Views: 2,624,975
Posted By twodeadpoets

Wow! Not too bad at all! This has made me...

Wow! Not too bad at all! This has made me reconsider Ti!
Forum: Touring
07-11-10, 03:05 PM
Replies: 4,826
Views: 2,624,975
Posted By twodeadpoets

Very high end yet sweet ride there...

Very high end yet sweet ride there DualFrontDiscs! I'm lusting now ;) and wondering what it weighs, racks and all (sans panniers)?
Forum: Touring
07-11-10, 02:01 PM
Replies: 4,826
Views: 2,624,975
Posted By twodeadpoets

Yea but riding any part of it in Toronto is shear...

Yea but riding any part of it in Toronto is shear lunacy!
Forum: Touring
07-11-10, 12:30 PM
Replies: 4,826
Views: 2,624,975
Posted By twodeadpoets

OMG! I'd drive in southern California, on the...

OMG! I'd drive in southern California, on the busiest traffic day in NYC, at rush hour in Seattle or even ride my bike among traffic on the inner island highway on VI before I would ever drive the...
Forum: Touring
07-11-10, 07:42 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,984
Posted By twodeadpoets

Oh SNAP! Oh well, when the light's go out we can...

Oh SNAP! Oh well, when the light's go out we can party like it's 1213.... BC...

BTW I was thinking about before winter like early or late summer of 2012 ;)
Forum: Touring
07-10-10, 10:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,984
Posted By twodeadpoets

Might be interested in a 2012 tour

Might be interested in a 2012 tour
Forum: Touring
07-05-10, 11:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,281
Posted By twodeadpoets

Rgtft, just made this video especially for you ;)...

Rgtft, just made this video especially for you ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8tgro8Pt_g
Forum: Touring
07-03-10, 11:07 PM
Replies: 4,826
Views: 2,624,975
Posted By twodeadpoets

Sixty Fiver, I love the rear fender, very classy!...

Sixty Fiver, I love the rear fender, very classy! Maybe off and old Schwinn? And is that the Trans-Canada you're on? I once thought I might like to ride across on it but after driving it a few times...
Forum: Touring
07-03-10, 10:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,600
Posted By twodeadpoets

If you ride a lot or have the right bike. I...

If you ride a lot or have the right bike. I started touring on a mountain bike with front suspension. I toured for three years on that bike and hated it but knew I wanted to tour. No matter how...
Forum: Touring
07-03-10, 10:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,159
Posted By twodeadpoets

Sorry for your loss. A good bike ride...

Sorry for your loss. A good bike ride (particularly solo) often helps me to process feelings.
Forum: Touring
07-02-10, 05:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,527
Posted By twodeadpoets

Have tried without clips, with clips and with...

Have tried without clips, with clips and with clip-less and prefer my Pearl Izumi X-Alp Enduro II shoes w/SPD pedals. I can walk several kms very comfortably as the cleats are recessed and their...
Forum: Touring
06-28-10, 10:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,522
Posted By twodeadpoets

Originally I was going to say the Sutra but then...

Originally I was going to say the Sutra but then I saw the part about the 40 kilos... :wtf:
Forum: Touring
06-28-10, 09:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,368
Posted By twodeadpoets

I LOVE my Surly Pacer and would totally use it as...

I LOVE my Surly Pacer and would totally use it as a short distance Randonneur but probably not anything longer than three or four days unless credit card touring. I use a LHT for my multi week fully...
Forum: Touring
06-28-10, 03:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,852
Posted By twodeadpoets

...and their "bikes for everyone" philosophy...

...and their "bikes for everyone" philosophy too
Forum: Touring
06-28-10, 02:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,231
Posted By twodeadpoets

First; padding in shorts can break down over time...

First; padding in shorts can break down over time and aren't as effective so that could be the culprit. Meanwhile too much padding can also cause problems as well. This can also be the case in...
Forum: Touring
06-27-10, 02:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,852
Posted By twodeadpoets

In modern frames there are no longer any...

In modern frames there are no longer any difference between lugged and non-lugged frames. It only boils down to quality control; who and how. After that it's merely an aesthetics preference issue.
Forum: Touring
06-12-10, 11:23 AM
Replies: 4,826
Views: 2,624,975
Posted By twodeadpoets

Hard core, on a Moulton no less! Very inspiring!

Hard core, on a Moulton no less! Very inspiring!
Forum: Touring
06-10-10, 07:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,319
Posted By twodeadpoets

There are three or several Warmshowers.org and...

There are three or several Warmshowers.org and CouchSurfing.com hosts in the San Juans (including moi)
Forum: Touring
06-07-10, 12:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 16,607
Posted By twodeadpoets

Well said and I guess the short answer to the...

Well said and I guess the short answer to the OP's question would be, "it depends on who you ask" :D

BTW cyccommute, I'd ride with you and wouldn't be one to complain about your stink ;)
Forum: Touring
06-07-10, 09:48 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 16,607
Posted By twodeadpoets

Once in the fabric, the oils provide a good...

Once in the fabric, the oils provide a good medium for bacteria which is what makes the stink. More modern fabrics don't have the same properties:
Not that I mind (I like my wife's smell) but the...
Forum: Touring
06-06-10, 10:21 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,381
Posted By twodeadpoets

Sure! If you like their work, they treat you...

Sure! If you like their work, they treat you well, you have a few extra bucks, and they go the extra mile why not? Particularly at the small local shops. It is very appreciated though not expected.
Forum: Touring
06-03-10, 11:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 16,607
Posted By twodeadpoets

I've tried Ibex, Minus33, Smartwool, MEC, Swobo,...

I've tried Ibex, Minus33, Smartwool, MEC, Swobo, and Patagonia brands as well as a couple of no name brands in a variety of garments for cycling. Have always wanted to try some of the ones Rivendell...
Forum: Touring
06-01-10, 02:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 620
Posted By twodeadpoets

I got one but gave it to my wife. Though I...

I got one but gave it to my wife. Though I really liked the styling (including the pockets) I like the size of the Ortlieb handlebar bag a little more. It has slim side pockets which is perfect for...
Forum: Touring
05-30-10, 11:11 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,374
Posted By twodeadpoets

It varries from craving protein to craving carbs,...

It varries from craving protein to craving carbs, depending on how hard I'm working and how long I'm in the saddle but I almost always have a banana with me
Forum: Touring
05-30-10, 12:41 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 19,293
Posted By twodeadpoets

I had some black panniers for years and then some...

I had some black panniers for years and then some dark blue REI's. Three years ago I bought some grey Ortliebs and my wife some red ones. Then I started wishing I had the red ones too and so this...
Forum: Touring
05-29-10, 04:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,911
Posted By twodeadpoets

Very cool tutorial, thanks! BTW I'd love to...

Very cool tutorial, thanks! BTW I'd love to convert my Honey B17 Ti Champion Special to an Imperial! You'd think Brooks would come out with an Imperial in something other than just black and/or...
Forum: Touring
05-22-10, 04:05 PM
Replies: 4,826
Views: 2,624,975
Posted By twodeadpoets

@AdamDZ, Would love to see how you made your...

@AdamDZ,
Would love to see how you made your "p-brakes"
Forum: Touring
05-21-10, 06:49 PM
Replies: 4,826
Views: 2,624,975
Posted By twodeadpoets

VAwitt, Nice looking couple there!

VAwitt,
Nice looking couple there!
Forum: Touring
05-18-10, 09:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,327
Posted By twodeadpoets

The problems is that those panniers are on sale...

The problems is that those panniers are on sale and you don't get a dividend on sale items :twitchy:
Forum: Touring
05-13-10, 11:37 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,028
Posted By twodeadpoets

LOL! My wife tried that on me last year while...

LOL! My wife tried that on me last year while chugging up a super steep grade out of the ferry landing on Denman Island, BC while temperatures were 38 deg C and hotter (there's a store at the top of...
Forum: Touring
05-12-10, 01:48 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,028
Posted By twodeadpoets

I yam what I yam, and I love to eat and drink the...

I yam what I yam, and I love to eat and drink the local cuisine while on tour!
Forum: Touring
05-11-10, 01:52 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,028
Posted By twodeadpoets

I usually carry a bottle of cognac which...

I usually carry a bottle of cognac which Spinnaker, robow, VT_Speed_TR, alhanson, joel2old, and jagraham could probably testify to!

:cheers:
Forum: Touring
05-09-10, 11:54 AM
Replies: 4,826
Views: 2,624,975
Posted By twodeadpoets

I figured you were joking ;) I always...

I figured you were joking ;)

I always wanted to hike the Milford Trek when I was in my 20s and early 30s and since have REALLY wanted to bike the islands but haven't gotten there yet. I've read a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-09-10, 10:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 689
Posted By twodeadpoets

When living in Prescott, AZ I was okay as long as...

When living in Prescott, AZ I was okay as long as I stayed on the street and away from the gutter... but what's the use of a mountain bike if you can't go off road with it. Even Kevlar tires...
Forum: Touring
05-09-10, 10:09 AM
Replies: 4,826
Views: 2,624,975
Posted By twodeadpoets

Ha ha! I am so tempted to accept the award for...

Ha ha! I am so tempted to accept the award for nostalgic purposes, the first "real" bike I ever owned (if you can call it that), was a lime green '76 Sears Free Spirit "10 speed." I was "The...
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