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Forum: Touring
07-29-08, 10:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 954
Posted By imafencer

I didn't have any problem, but this will...

I didn't have any problem, but this will obviously vary from person to person. I found using broad wrap-around sunglasses (I use Tifosi) was the best way to avoid grit in the eyes. But like I said,...
Forum: Touring
07-29-08, 05:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 954
Posted By imafencer

Night and Day

I talked to my eye doctor a couple months before my last long tour, and we decided to give the 30-day "Night and Day" contacts a try. I LOVE them for touring. He recommended I take them out at least...
Forum: Utility Cycling
12-19-07, 01:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,816
Posted By imafencer

Jean-Paul hosted me at the end of my TransAm...

Jean-Paul hosted me at the end of my TransAm tour--one of the most creative people I've met and a super host. My blog was full of tributes to Pepsi, so he figured out how to make Pepsi ice cream to...
Forum: Touring
12-19-07, 01:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 993
Posted By imafencer

One thing I've done is to keep my valuables in a...

One thing I've done is to keep my valuables in a very lightweight stuff sack inside the bag (pannier for me, handlebar bag for you). Then I just grab that bag of stuff and leave the actual pannier...
Forum: Commuting
09-30-07, 06:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 600
Posted By imafencer

Thanks, but that site isn't mine. My helmet...

Thanks, but that site isn't mine. My helmet currently looks like a yellow picnic table through the vents--nothing so professional as the rebel-cycles one. I found that link over in the winter...
Forum: Commuting
09-30-07, 02:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 600
Posted By imafencer

I'm in the process of converting an older helmet...

I'm in the process of converting an older helmet into a rain/snow helmet by putting a waterproof layer between the styrofoam part of the helmet and the outer plastic shell. No tests yet, but I...
Forum: Commuting
09-30-07, 02:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 809
Posted By imafencer

I've gone the neoprene socks and shimano sandals...

I've gone the neoprene socks and shimano sandals route (wear a thin sock under the neoprene). When on my platform pedal bikes, I'm using a produce bag (one of those thin kinds you get when you buy...
Forum: Commuting
09-30-07, 02:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 467
Posted By imafencer

Don't spend money for something like this! Just...

Don't spend money for something like this! Just use a plastic peanut butter jar (18 oz or so). It fits in the cage and keeps everything dry.

See this page for pics (a few pics down):...
Forum: Living Car Free
09-18-07, 08:29 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,168
Posted By imafencer

For handlebar tape on my older bike, I'm using an...

For handlebar tape on my older bike, I'm using an old, thin tube. I put some old cloth rim strip under it to keep it from sliding around, but it's worked fine for over a month now. I'm thinking...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-31-07, 04:14 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 5,057
Posted By imafencer

Showing up at work with a big grin on your face...

Showing up at work with a big grin on your face because you just rode through a whole mess of sprinklers on the way there.

Posting a "Save a Dinosaur--Ride a Bike" sign on your office and pointing...
Forum: Touring
08-15-07, 07:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,009
Posted By imafencer

I ride about a 40/60 or 30/70 (front/back),...

I ride about a 40/60 or 30/70 (front/back), mostly because I have a really strong rear wheel and great rear rack. On the front, I have a much less robust wheel and an $8 ebay rack clamped on a non...
Forum: Touring
08-01-07, 12:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 391
Posted By imafencer

Except that this sign particular is a LIE! It's...

Except that this sign particular is a LIE! It's about 2 miles downhill at 6%, then you gotta pedal again. And even go uphill sometimes during that 17 miles.

Now this one was true:...
Forum: Touring
07-26-07, 09:06 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,065
Posted By imafencer

I've done two long tours now where I left my...

I've done two long tours now where I left my phone on almost constantly and needed to charge it regularly. Diners and convenience store exteriors are obvious spots since you're likely stopping there...
Forum: Touring
07-22-07, 04:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 640
Posted By imafencer

This year I switched to CIBA Vision's Night and...

This year I switched to CIBA Vision's Night and Day continuous wear lenses. They're approved for you to leave them in for a month at a time, but my Dr. recommended taking them out once every week or...
Forum: Touring
03-16-07, 10:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,881
Posted By imafencer

I second the advice to go for a short tour very,...

I second the advice to go for a short tour very, very soon. My first was a 24 hour trip that looped around familiar roads. I ended up camping only 15 minutes (by car) from my place and had a 15...
Forum: Touring
03-16-07, 09:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,471
Posted By imafencer

I put aero bars on last summer and love, love,...

I put aero bars on last summer and love, love, love them. I think they are Profile "Century" or something like that. They have flip-up arm rests so they stay out of the way of the rest of the hand...
Forum: Touring
03-13-07, 10:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 871
Posted By imafencer

1000 fenders

No, I didn't have fenders, although I put a little fender-like flap thing on the end of my rear rack to prevent spray. I got rained on quite a bit, but I've never really used fenders and didn't miss...
Forum: Touring
03-10-07, 11:20 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,115
Posted By imafencer

No problem. You should be fine--I'm a solo...

No problem. You should be fine--I'm a solo female tourer and won't carry a gun. Pepper spray, yes. trusting my instincts, yes. good preparation, yes. I'd recommend doing a couple of weekend...
Forum: Touring
03-10-07, 11:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 871
Posted By imafencer

I used my 1000c on the TransAm last year and am...

I used my 1000c on the TransAm last year and am taking it on the Underground Railroad this year, so it's workable. You'll definitely have to try some different set ups since your feet are big and...
Forum: Touring
03-08-07, 02:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,088
Posted By imafencer

Keep the ring, get rid of those extra levers. I...

Keep the ring, get rid of those extra levers. I left mine on for a couple of years before finally getting over my laziness and getting them off this winter. Haven't missed them a bit!
Forum: Touring
03-08-07, 02:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,308
Posted By imafencer

Hi Lisa! I'm the journal author Tom Stormcrowe...

Hi Lisa! I'm the journal author Tom Stormcrowe pointed you to: http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/circumtrektion

I did the TransAm mostly solo as a 28 year old female last year with very little...
Forum: Touring
03-07-07, 09:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,199
Posted By imafencer

Well, well, Mr. Stormcrowe. It's Pepsi Joy! ...

Well, well, Mr. Stormcrowe. It's Pepsi Joy! (now Pepsi free for 66 days...)

You may want to check Adventure Cycling's new UGRR route. I think you could pick it up in Henderson, KY and follow...
Forum: Touring
03-03-07, 08:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,184
Posted By imafencer

like this: ...

like this: http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/page/?o=ll&page_id=9196&v=1s
Forum: Touring
03-03-07, 08:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,184
Posted By imafencer

I bought a clip at Nashbar for holding a can of...

I bought a clip at Nashbar for holding a can of halt to the handlebars. I think it was a buck fifty or so...
Forum: Touring
03-01-07, 09:58 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,608
Posted By imafencer

[QUOTE=bwgride]I looked over many tents before I...

[QUOTE=bwgride]I looked over many tents before I bought (as I am sure others have done as well). I was looking for a 2 person tent to give me more room for stowing gear, a fly that offered outside...
Forum: Touring
03-01-07, 09:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 899
Posted By imafencer

The difference between Colorado hills and Iowa...

The difference between Colorado hills and Iowa hills may be the steepness. Most of the riding I've done in Colorado seems to be long, gradual climbs, but you can easily get short hills 2-3 times as...
Forum: Touring
03-01-07, 09:40 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,076
Posted By imafencer

I've done both--I like the ease of filling one...

I've done both--I like the ease of filling one bladder and the ability to keep water cooler longer, but I don't always like it on my back. Last summer, I found myself strapping the camelbak to the...
Forum: Touring
02-26-07, 12:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 817
Posted By imafencer

Not exactly free, but minimus biz will sell you...

Not exactly free, but minimus biz will sell you individually packed anything. Here's for PB: http://www.minimus.biz/detail.aspx?ID=7490

I've never ordered and can't comment, but I've read that...
Forum: Touring
02-15-07, 01:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 588
Posted By imafencer

I can't help with the sizing, but you might have...

I can't help with the sizing, but you might have luck by putting Bar Phat or something similar that goes under the bar tape instead of adding more padding to your gloves. The gel Bar Phat helped me...
Forum: Touring
12-04-06, 08:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,389
Posted By imafencer

OK, last May I actually did WEAR my helmet on the...

OK, last May I actually did WEAR my helmet on the plane. I was meeting someone during a connection for that flight and knew she would be able to pick me out with my helmet. The 40 or so 8th graders...
Forum: Touring
09-01-06, 05:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 646
Posted By imafencer

Thanks! I'm still adding text. It was tough to...

Thanks! I'm still adding text. It was tough to keep updated from the road. Try this one if you want some really well-written reflections on episodes encountered by one European along the Trans Am:...
Forum: Touring
09-01-06, 01:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 646
Posted By imafencer

Three months for me, too! Still can't believe...

Three months for me, too! Still can't believe it. Just the regular old trans-am, but what an amazing experience. Journal here: http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/circumtrektion
Forum: Touring
08-28-06, 09:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 601
Posted By imafencer

Sandals!!! I use Lake, but Shimano has some too....

Sandals!!! I use Lake, but Shimano has some too. With velcro straps, everything is adjustable, so you have room for extra socks when it's cold or big toes or whatever.
Forum: Touring
08-25-06, 08:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 613
Posted By imafencer

Conti Top Touring tires on ebay

If anybody's in the market for these...they're slightly used but may be worth picking up if this is your tire of choice.

http://tinyurl.com/esnnj
Forum: Touring
08-19-06, 11:37 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,039
Posted By imafencer

Gators on TransAm

I just completed the Trans Am fully loaded on 28 gatorskins--front tire now has about 4500 miles on it with no flats (about time to replace it though). Replaced the rear in Missouri because of...
Forum: Touring
04-30-06, 09:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,645
Posted By imafencer

No, but "Kert", the Trek's given name...

No, but "Kert", the Trek's given name is!
Forum: Touring
04-27-06, 07:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,645
Posted By imafencer

solo and loving it at the moment, but will...

solo and loving it at the moment, but will probably be looking after this summer's tour ;) Last boyfriend was strangely jealous of my bike because it has a male name. Please...:rolleyes:
...
Forum: Touring
04-16-06, 08:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 880
Posted By imafencer

yeah--put a bunch of air in the tube and hold it...

yeah--put a bunch of air in the tube and hold it up to your face. Your lips and cheeks (the ones on your face!) are really sensitive, so you can usually find the little bugger without any water...
Forum: Touring
04-15-06, 03:57 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 460,148
Posted By imafencer

Tyvek tarp

Tyvek bike envelope here!!! you'll have to scroll down quite a bit, but here it is.
http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/journal/page/?o=ll&page_id=30086&v=4y
Forum: Touring
04-07-06, 09:40 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 11,936
Posted By imafencer

Profile AirStryke aerobars Low gear of 24-34 ...

Profile AirStryke aerobars
Low gear of 24-34
Chuck Harris mirror
(maybe my new B-17S--haven't had it long yet)
Wool armwarmers
Forum: Touring
04-05-06, 12:54 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 11,936
Posted By imafencer

This: http://tinyurl.com/fy98b Sits on your top...

This: http://tinyurl.com/fy98b
Sits on your top tube for easy access. Mine even has a little tiny pouch for lip balm, which I always seemed to lose before I had this!
Forum: Touring
04-02-06, 08:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,005
Posted By imafencer

Illinois has GREAT bike maps--9 of them actually,...

Illinois has GREAT bike maps--9 of them actually, to cover the whole state. I ordered one of each just in case, but if you know you're going to a particular region, you can just order the map/maps...
Forum: Touring
03-31-06, 10:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 709
Posted By imafencer

Trail Ridge Road

Anybody here ridden over Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mt. Nat'l Park? No plans to do so...just curious. There was 12' of snow on the way up there in June the only time I was there.
Forum: Touring
03-24-06, 09:04 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,981
Posted By imafencer

New Zealand--road and mountain. Hey...

New Zealand--road and mountain.

Hey Saltheart--you should check out Jonathan Raban's Old Glory for a mississippi journey book. And if you like reading more about River travel, check out William...
Forum: Touring
03-21-06, 05:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,042
Posted By imafencer

I'm using a Trek1000C cross-country this summer...

I'm using a Trek1000C cross-country this summer (no, it's not ideal--but if I spend $ on a touring bike, I won't have $ for the trip--yes, I looked for some used ones). I went with 28s (Conti...
Forum: Touring
03-13-06, 05:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 671
Posted By imafencer

So where did you stay up by Peru? (or are you a...

So where did you stay up by Peru? (or are you a stealther?)

I'm in W. Lafayette and went for 8 miles straight into that 25 mph wind today. I thought I would make it to Otterbien, but the temp was...
Forum: Touring
03-06-06, 06:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 905
Posted By imafencer

My favorite alternative is Velcro One Wrap...

My favorite alternative is Velcro One Wrap (search at campmor or ebay), a double sided velcro that loops back on itself to secure anything. I take a few relatively short sections--if I need them...
Forum: Touring
03-05-06, 07:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 873
Posted By imafencer

See if you can borrow some of the stuff from...

See if you can borrow some of the stuff from someone--at least the camping gear. Or do what I did and buy a cheap tent from target or something (it lasted 5 years--still works for decent weather but...
Forum: Touring
03-05-06, 09:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,330
Posted By imafencer

Thanks all--I'm not going ultralight, but my...

Thanks all--I'm not going ultralight, but my current wrench is one of those monsters. Thanks for the alternatives!
Indiana Joy
Forum: Touring
03-04-06, 02:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,330
Posted By imafencer

Do you carry your pedal wrench?

For those of you who pack and unpack your bike yourself at the beginning and end of a tour, do you carry your pedal wrench with you the whole way? Especially if you use airport boxes and aren't...
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