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Routes / Re: New Vermont Bicycle Map
« on: June 20, 2012, 10:02:56 am »
Thanks, I have submitted my request, can't have enough maps!
Jay
Jay
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General Discussion / Re: Bike Box
« on: April 18, 2012, 06:19:55 am »
+1 on the standoffs between the fork mounts and rear dropouts, if you've saved some that come with frames, even better.
You can also buy cheap pipe insulation that will protect the tubes from being dinged. I've seen downtubes and stuff that have been dented through shipping before..
Jay
You can also buy cheap pipe insulation that will protect the tubes from being dinged. I've seen downtubes and stuff that have been dented through shipping before..
Jay
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Gear Talk / Re: Mountain bike forks
« on: April 06, 2012, 03:45:49 pm »
I see no reason why one can't tour on pretty much any bike, if it fits and is comfy for you, why not. As mentioned, OMM makes racks for suspension forks. I did some tours on my old Marin team hardtail with a marzocchi Bomber Z2 fork, without even a lockout. You do risk a greater chance of major failure with the complexity of a fork but for a week across Kansas, probably not to major a deal if you are aware of the risk and enjoy the adventure..
Jay
Jay
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Gear Talk / Re: Collapsible water carriers
« on: April 03, 2012, 11:10:57 am »
the MSR Dromedarys will last longer than the clear Platypus ones. I have a 96oz platypus one that got a hole in one of the folds. It lasted long and enough that I wasn't concerned or angry but if you do use one, try not to fold it, just compress it flat if you want it to last the longest. The Dromedaries should be more durable in this regard.
Jay
Jay
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General Discussion / Re: Cheap overnight covered accommodation for Leaf Peeping tour.
« on: February 19, 2012, 04:08:03 pm »
I have been told and it appears so that the Rubel bike maps for Massachusetts are no more.
I second the warmshowers.org.. You used to be able to get NH maps free from the DOT but not sure anymore, same with Maine..
Jay
I second the warmshowers.org.. You used to be able to get NH maps free from the DOT but not sure anymore, same with Maine..
Jay
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Temporary ACA Route Road Closures / Re: Green Mountains Loop, maps 7 & 8, 2011
« on: February 15, 2012, 12:35:52 pm »
Confirmed with a friend of mine who lives in Stockbridge that 107 is open, but also still under construction.
Jay
Jay
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Connecting ACA Routes / Re: Atlantic Coast Route to Hermon, ME
« on: January 12, 2012, 03:15:02 pm »
Might shoot a PM to "Sailariel" who is a member here who is from Belfast..
Maine DOT used to publish a bike suitability map for the entire state, not like local street detail but county road detail that was a good map. It listed traffic density and shoulder width. I've used it to get to places off the Atlantic Coastal route before. I don't think the Maine DOT publishes it anymore but it was a good free resource and the price was right!
Jay
Maine DOT used to publish a bike suitability map for the entire state, not like local street detail but county road detail that was a good map. It listed traffic density and shoulder width. I've used it to get to places off the Atlantic Coastal route before. I don't think the Maine DOT publishes it anymore but it was a good free resource and the price was right!
Jay
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Gear Talk / Re: shoe covers for cold weather
« on: December 13, 2011, 09:43:43 am »
I doubt the booties have an effect on TIME ATAC cleats or Eggbeaters as they are pretty small, but the Speedplay cleats sometimes interfere with the booty holes cause they are larger.
I have a cheap beatup pair of PI booties that are all frayed but work for me. I have a larger Serratus pair that I got from MEC that are for rain but both are somewhat windproof. Many cycling shoes breath a lot cause they're made for warm weather so just cutting the wind is a good step for most conditions... Then when you're talking real cold, the neoprene booties come into play. After that, a 3mm neoprene full body wetsuit..
Jay
I have a cheap beatup pair of PI booties that are all frayed but work for me. I have a larger Serratus pair that I got from MEC that are for rain but both are somewhat windproof. Many cycling shoes breath a lot cause they're made for warm weather so just cutting the wind is a good step for most conditions... Then when you're talking real cold, the neoprene booties come into play. After that, a 3mm neoprene full body wetsuit..
Jay
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New England / Re: Bike Overnights in NH and beyond
« on: September 28, 2011, 03:27:56 pm »
Might be interested if the timing and locations work out... at least in the week long time, I tend to do shorter tours and daytrips around here but longer trips might work...
You have a particular destination/tour in mind?
Jay
You have a particular destination/tour in mind?
Jay
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Gear Talk / Re: Sleeoing bag and Pad
« on: September 28, 2011, 05:50:18 am »I got the BA sl pad and boy some inflation required. Geeze. Nice pad though.
Think of it as VO2 max training...
I have the same pad, the 2.5" BA insulated air core and it certainly does take a lot of inflating to do!!!Jay
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Routes / Re: Sherburne Pass. VT
« on: September 26, 2011, 05:15:32 pm »
Thanks Paul, I am kind of postponing my trip to next year, it's getting colder now so rather not bring any cold weather gear and my window of vacation is somewhat over anyway..
Next year, I imagine it will get a lot better.. maybe the cross vt trail will be fixed too, I think parts of that were just about recovered from the spring and winter before Irene/lee
Jay
Next year, I imagine it will get a lot better.. maybe the cross vt trail will be fixed too, I think parts of that were just about recovered from the spring and winter before Irene/lee
Jay
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New England / Re: Hello NE riders. Are ya out there?
« on: September 13, 2011, 11:28:46 am »
Hi Joe B, I'm in the berkshires, you around Noho?
Jay
Jay
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Routes / Re: Sherburne Pass. VT
« on: September 12, 2011, 07:00:42 pm »
I hiked ascutney on Friday on the way to the White mountains for Flags on the 48, but I heard on the way up that VT is going to open Rt 4 this coming weekend (Sept 17th ish)... and I heard that Rt 9 between Brattleboro and Bennington was going to open this past weekend but the e-sign was still up on Rt 9 from Keene, NH that Rt 9 west was closed by Brattleboro.. so not sure if that happened...
Jay
Jay
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Gear Talk / Re: Sleeping pads
« on: September 08, 2011, 04:18:55 am »
I have a Big Agnes AirCore that is insulated with primaloft, a cushy 2.5" and 66" long, it packs to the size of roughly larger than a standard 40oz nalgene bottle and is pretty comfy. Not really self-inflating though.. It will definitely fit the bill of comfy and warm at the temps described.
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___27339
I have a thermarest ProLite 3 too but it is definitely not as comfy or as thick as the Big Agnes, however it is a tiny bit lighter.
p.s. I've always use the Z-rest foam fads just as insulation, underneath a non-insulated thermarest in winter... Yes they are generally hard! :-)
Jay
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___27339
I have a thermarest ProLite 3 too but it is definitely not as comfy or as thick as the Big Agnes, however it is a tiny bit lighter.
p.s. I've always use the Z-rest foam fads just as insulation, underneath a non-insulated thermarest in winter... Yes they are generally hard! :-)
Jay
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Corridor Plan Updates & Routing Within Corridors / Re: New Corridor Through Mass
« on: September 06, 2011, 04:24:49 pm »
Their website is still up with a update in June.. It would indeed be too bad if they have stopped publishing the maps, who else publishes the locations of bike stores, lodging options and the nearest homemade ice cream shop?
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Jay
? Jay