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Gear Talk / Re: Disc or non-disc brakes
« on: April 24, 2011, 08:08:59 pm »
i really like mechanical disc brakes.
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Classifieds / Re: Mountain Hardwear Phantom 32 Sleeping bag NWT
« on: April 20, 2011, 07:46:59 pm »
sold
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Gear Talk / Re: Are you happy with your disc brakes?
« on: April 03, 2011, 05:26:42 pm »
I vote for:
1. Extremely happy, disc brakes are awesome
if you want to know why:
-superior stopping power - wet/dry/whenever
--easier to set up AND as the pads wear down you can adjust them without tools. new pads can be put in without tools too! (at least on avids)
- if you bust a spoke-your breaks work the same - no chance of tearing a sidewall of your tire either
- rims won't wear out from braking - tires don't heat up either
If you think about safety...rims brakes just don't stop well in the rain (esp when loaded up on a long DH) - discs work.
1. Extremely happy, disc brakes are awesome
if you want to know why:
-superior stopping power - wet/dry/whenever
--easier to set up AND as the pads wear down you can adjust them without tools. new pads can be put in without tools too! (at least on avids)
- if you bust a spoke-your breaks work the same - no chance of tearing a sidewall of your tire either
- rims won't wear out from braking - tires don't heat up either
If you think about safety...rims brakes just don't stop well in the rain (esp when loaded up on a long DH) - discs work.
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Classifieds / SOLD: Mountain Hardwear Phantom 32 Sleeping bag NWT
« on: April 02, 2011, 03:51:58 pm »
Mountain Hardwear Phantom 32 -
-Left zip - long length - fits up to someone 6'6" tall
-super light- (MH says 1pound 7oz) -make those uphills easier!!
-800 fill DOWN!!! - so it compresses down a lot - saves room in your panniers
-stuff sack and storage sack included
NEW WITH TAGS - this bag is in perfect condition - there are no rips tears or any issues with this bag. Brand New!
Comes from a non-smoking, no pet home - stored in its storage bag
This is a nice sleeping bag!
more info here http://www.mountainhardwear.com/Phantom%E2%84%A2-32-%28Long%29/OU8440_L,default,pd.html
MSRP $305.00 Get it from me for only $185 plus $10 shipping
click below link for a picture
http://s835.photobucket.com/albums/zz278/humunukujon/?action=view¤t=DSC01735.jpg
PM me if interested.
-Left zip - long length - fits up to someone 6'6" tall
-super light- (MH says 1pound 7oz) -make those uphills easier!!
-800 fill DOWN!!! - so it compresses down a lot - saves room in your panniers
-stuff sack and storage sack included
NEW WITH TAGS - this bag is in perfect condition - there are no rips tears or any issues with this bag. Brand New!
Comes from a non-smoking, no pet home - stored in its storage bag
This is a nice sleeping bag!
more info here http://www.mountainhardwear.com/Phantom%E2%84%A2-32-%28Long%29/OU8440_L,default,pd.html
MSRP $305.00 Get it from me for only $185 plus $10 shipping
click below link for a picture
http://s835.photobucket.com/albums/zz278/humunukujon/?action=view¤t=DSC01735.jpg
PM me if interested.
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General Discussion / Re: Free Camping
« on: March 26, 2011, 07:44:27 pm »
if your route goes near the AT at anytime, there will be plenty of cheap hostels to stay at in the trail towns
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General Discussion / State flag stickers?
« on: March 26, 2011, 12:34:32 pm »
Anyone know of a source for small WATERPROOF state flag stickers/decals? I thought it might be kinda cool to add a flag sticker to my bike for each state i ride thru.
I found some almost perfect ones (1"x1.5") on the internet, but they aren't waterproof.
thanks
jon
I found some almost perfect ones (1"x1.5") on the internet, but they aren't waterproof.
thanks
jon
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Routes / Re: From Memphis TN to Washington DC: who to meet?
« on: March 20, 2011, 09:45:41 am »
If you pass thru Knoxville, TN - we have plenty of Civil war sites within a couple miles of downtown. You also mentioned music...while your here, go to the WDVX "Blueplate Special" its a live radio show everyday at 12pm (free) and great folk/old time/bluegrass style music.
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General Discussion / Re: Tennessee to Northeast PA
« on: March 20, 2011, 09:38:39 am »
from where in TN are you starting? You can do a significant part of the trip on the Blue Ridge Parkway if your going to be in the east part of the start
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General Discussion / Re: Brooks saddle: keeping it dry
« on: March 18, 2011, 04:31:34 pm »
has anyone tried the saddle cover sold by adventure cycling (its made by jandd)? I'd like to by my stuff from them, if its decent
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General Discussion / Re: Camping in the east
« on: November 29, 2010, 07:32:42 pm »
Thanks for all the answers...
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General Discussion / Camping in the east
« on: November 15, 2010, 08:50:57 pm »
Hello
I'm just starting to plan for a cross country tour and I'm wondering about camping on the eastern half of the country. In order to keep costs down, I'd really like to camp out as much as possible (for free if possible)-which seem like its pretty doable out west, but seems a little more tricky in the more crowded east coast.
So, my question is, is it possible to camp for free on the east coast on a regular basis? Or is it going to be more trouble than its worth to find a spot?
I'm just starting to plan for a cross country tour and I'm wondering about camping on the eastern half of the country. In order to keep costs down, I'd really like to camp out as much as possible (for free if possible)-which seem like its pretty doable out west, but seems a little more tricky in the more crowded east coast.
So, my question is, is it possible to camp for free on the east coast on a regular basis? Or is it going to be more trouble than its worth to find a spot?
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Gear Talk / Re: Shaking on the downhills
« on: November 13, 2010, 05:52:15 pm »
I had a shimmy caused by a jacket that I had strapped to my rack...when I got going fast, the slight flapping of the jacket then transferred to the bike...i now put everything that could blow around in panniers
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Gear Talk / Re: Magicshine headlights
« on: November 06, 2010, 01:51:07 pm »
I've had mine for a month - more than enough light for road riding (like don't let the light shine at on coming drivers or they will be blinded). Charges up fast and so I am very pleased...best light for the money. The strobe mode is great for the twilight hours too...
I've mostly used it for night mountain biking, and it works great for that too.
go get one
I've mostly used it for night mountain biking, and it works great for that too.
go get one
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South Atlantic / NC Routes...WOW
« on: September 11, 2010, 03:43:45 pm »
NCDOT has it going on. http://www.ncdot.gov/travel/mappubs/bikemaps/default.html
bunches of touring routes and maps.
bunches of touring routes and maps.
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General Discussion / Re: Bike shop in Nashville, Tn
« on: September 11, 2010, 03:25:23 pm »
Trace bikes is right by (like you can see the road from the shop) the N end of the Natchez trace