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Forum: Winter Cycling
12-24-05, 07:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,264
Posted By PaddyBeer

Try the RBHDesign.com vapor barrier socks, ...

Try the RBHDesign.com vapor barrier socks, nothing else works for me
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-24-05, 07:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 983
Posted By PaddyBeer

I have found that the best hand protection is the...

I have found that the best hand protection is the vapor barrier mittens from RBHDesign.com They just came out with a new model that is designed to be worn around town. The problem with winter...
Forum: Touring
08-06-05, 06:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,033
Posted By PaddyBeer

I am convinced that for temps over say 35 to 40...

I am convinced that for temps over say 35 to 40 degrees, the best sleeping gear when you can expect either rain or condensation at night is the Fanaticfringe.com Primaloft Delta quilt. In colder...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-30-05, 02:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 546
Posted By PaddyBeer

I just got what for me is my first "good" bike, a...

I just got what for me is my first "good" bike, a SPecialized Sequoia Pro. Is there any harm to the bike of I routinely store it from a hook in the garage, hanging it by one of its wheels?

Thanks...
Forum: Touring
07-30-05, 05:17 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 300
Posted By PaddyBeer

Lightweight Insulated Clothing

Backpackinglight.com just announced that its long awaited synthetic insulated pants will be available in the early Fall of this year. As you may know, they already hit the mark with the cocoon...
Forum: Commuting
07-27-05, 05:29 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,040
Posted By PaddyBeer

I wear one, know I should not, but it makes the...

I wear one, know I should not, but it makes the ride that much more fun.

I was wondering what the average speed (mph) for you folks? I seem to be coming out to 15 mph, not pushing it, but not...
Forum: Touring
07-24-05, 03:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,407
Posted By PaddyBeer

I would like to pick up a rear rack for my...

I would like to pick up a rear rack for my Specialize Sequoia but do not want to have the extra weight on the bike all the time. HOw complicated is it to remove and put it on when wanted, or is it...
Forum: Touring
07-24-05, 03:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,017
Posted By PaddyBeer

I have the Hex 2 and picked up a bug canopy...

I have the Hex 2 and picked up a bug canopy instead of the nest. Do a google search, any you can hang it from the loops inside the tent. It is an incredible tent.

If you want the lightest formed...
Forum: Touring
07-24-05, 02:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,331
Posted By PaddyBeer

I use the torsolite inflatable pad from...

I use the torsolite inflatable pad from Backpackinglight.com atop a closed cell foam pad, the foam stuff that wraps air conditioners works well, but check out the pads at gossamergear.com
Forum: Touring
07-20-05, 11:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,017
Posted By PaddyBeer

Please e mail me off list Thanks, Kevin ...

Please e mail me off list

Thanks,
Kevin

KLane@SLiwa-Lane.com
Forum: Touring
07-20-05, 10:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,214
Posted By PaddyBeer

I know that weight is not as critical with...

I know that weight is not as critical with cycling as it is with hiking, but it still seems to matter. I expect to be carrying under 10 pounds of gear and it seems that the lightest rack and pannier...
Forum: Touring
07-20-05, 10:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,017
Posted By PaddyBeer

I urge you to consider the GoLite Hex or the...

I urge you to consider the GoLite Hex or the Black Diamond Megalight instead of these. The GoLite Hex is just awesome and light weight
Forum: Touring
07-12-05, 10:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,562
Posted By PaddyBeer

Thanks so much for the feedback. I do not care...

Thanks so much for the feedback. I do not care what the rack is made out of , as long as it is the lightest one that can do the job. What can I say, it is a carry over mentality from my backpacking...
Forum: Touring
07-11-05, 07:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,562
Posted By PaddyBeer

Titanium Rear Rack

I just ordered a SPecialized Sequoia Pro (closeout prices now in effect for what is left of this 2004 model) and wanted to find a light weight but durable rear rack. I was told that there are some...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-02-05, 04:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 409
Posted By PaddyBeer

General Resource Guide

I am trying to learn enough to buy a road bike. Can anyone recommend a book or magazine that covers both components of a road bike and rates the different manufacturers and their models. I feel...
Forum: Touring
06-11-05, 11:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,779
Posted By PaddyBeer

Lemond Big SKy SLT

If this is a duplicate thread please forgive me. Since I am lookimg at using a bike to commute and also for camping trips of perhaps one week long, the local shop told me that I would be better with...
Forum: Touring
06-08-05, 08:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 724
Posted By PaddyBeer

Comfort Road Bikdes

May I pick your collective minds again? As a novice, I visited my local shop and asked what they recommend for me to commute 15 miles and do the weekend touring trip with a load of up to perhaps 15...
Forum: Touring
06-05-05, 07:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 695
Posted By PaddyBeer

Recumbents

Do many folks use or despsie recumbent bikes for touring and / or commuting. I am trying to wade through all the information and it was suggested that those bikes might be better for a bad back? ...
Forum: Touring
06-05-05, 05:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,734
Posted By PaddyBeer

The mainline companies are getting better but are...

The mainline companies are getting better but are not there with lightweight items. Check out the quilts and bags at fanaticfringe.com, nunatakgear.com and gossamergear.com For an incredible...
Forum: Touring
06-04-05, 02:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 785
Posted By PaddyBeer

If you do go with a filter and use a hydration...

If you do go with a filter and use a hydration system such as a camelback then consider getting an inline filter from Seychelle.com This is what I use when hiking
Forum: Touring
05-29-05, 08:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,398
Posted By PaddyBeer

Granitegear.com has very light weight compression...

Granitegear.com has very light weight compression bags that are useful for otherwise voluminous items such as sleeping bags, insulated clothing and the like
Forum: Touring
05-26-05, 09:41 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,744
Posted By PaddyBeer

Can somebody recommend a touring bike between...

Can somebody recommend a touring bike between $800 and $1200? I am hoping to ride on weekends. I just bought a Cypress Giant DX for commuting and do not think that it would be appropriate for...
Forum: Touring
05-26-05, 09:34 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,888
Posted By PaddyBeer

I am an ultralight hiker who just picked up a...

I am an ultralight hiker who just picked up a bike and would like to get into bike touring. Contrary to what some folks may think, going ultralight is different from going minimalistic. In...
Forum: Winter Cycling
05-22-05, 08:19 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 179,430
Posted By PaddyBeer

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I am new to both this list and riding in general. I am however a light weight hiker and it seems that many of the gear items carry over quite nicely.

I have been riding to...
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