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General Discussion / Re: Tires
« on: March 23, 2012, 07:50:28 pm »
For puncture resistance and durability you can't go wrong with Gatorskins. Schwalbe has a couple of good ones people swear by.
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General Discussion / Re: Cash, debit cards, credit cards, travelers' checks??
« on: March 19, 2012, 07:44:07 pm »
On my Northern Tier trip I found that merchants would take travelers checks but banks and credit unions would not. It is a bit ironic that the very institutions that sell travelers checks would not cash them.
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General Discussion / Re: Bibs VS casual commuting to work??
« on: March 17, 2012, 09:28:43 pm »
I shower every day in the summer, don't smoke, my sweat smells, and I think bibs are fantastic.
Once again, one person's experience on these pages is one person's experience.
Once again, one person's experience on these pages is one person's experience.
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General Discussion / Re: how safe is it to ride in the US?
« on: February 28, 2012, 08:17:42 pm »
Dangerous? I was in North Dakota several years ago grinding out a long day in the sun when a limo slowed as it went by Michael and I. It turned around a half mile ahead and came back past us. When it turned towards us again I told Michael that we needed a signal to hit the ditch; we were a little concerned to say the least. Well, the limo slowed again besides us and the window rolled down and out came a hand with a cold beer for each of us!
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Gear Talk / Re: thunder jug
« on: February 21, 2012, 09:36:17 pm »
Half gallon?!! Time to cut back on the evening beverages...
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Gear Talk / Re: bike maintenance on tour
« on: February 18, 2012, 08:41:28 pm »
Air every three days, lube when the chain starts to creak or rain, and not before. More often invites attracting grit. Mostly I make sure everything is absolutely perfect before leaving home.
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General Discussion / Re: Communications on tour
« on: February 18, 2012, 08:39:07 pm »
somebody else's cell phone. I don't own one.
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Gear Talk / Re: Velocity Fusion wheels
« on: February 07, 2012, 08:20:10 pm »
I weigh 195#, have close to 20,000 miles on my 32 spoke Fusions and they are still true as can be. I tour with them but with a BOB not panniers. I also run 700/32 when touring, 25's the rest of the time. Larger tires help with heavier riders.
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Gear Talk / Re: Best double kickstand for mountain bike? (compatible with 2-inch-plus tire)
« on: February 07, 2012, 08:11:49 pm »
If you don't have your heart set on a double kickstand check out this option: http://www.click-stand.com/Home_Page.html.
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General Discussion / Re: Long distance trip alone?
« on: January 27, 2012, 08:11:04 pm »
Close but not quite true. Road ID does have dog tags: http://www.roadid.com/Catalog.aspx?C=RoadID (scroll down) in addition to the wrist and shoe tags.
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General Discussion / Re: Lodging in Portland Maine
« on: January 10, 2012, 08:08:48 pm »
I'm well of aware of that option which is why I didn't ask about bike shops. I like to deal with my own bike and not pay someone else to assemble it.
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General Discussion / Lodging in Portland Maine
« on: January 09, 2012, 07:50:51 pm »
Anyone reading who lives in Portland, Maine? I'm looking for a motel that will accept 4 bikes delivered by Fed EX or UPS and hold them for us. We'll stay a night at each end of a two week tour. Any suggestions on a motel willing to accept and hold on to boxes for 2 weeks until we get back?
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Gear Talk / Re: Folding tires
« on: January 09, 2012, 07:25:40 pm »
A lot depends on how long the tour is and where it is. I wouldn't haul a spare if my tour was less than 2000 miles and there were any cities nearing that 2000 miles where I can buy a new tire. I always start with new or almost new tires. Small price to pay for less aggravation later and not needing to carry a spare.
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Gear Talk / Re: Ortlieb trunk bag question
« on: January 06, 2012, 08:31:17 pm »
you'll need more than a 6 pack to not notice you don't have a tent!
I pull a BOB so my rack needs are different.
I pull a BOB so my rack needs are different.
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Gear Talk / Re: Ortlieb trunk bag question
« on: January 05, 2012, 08:51:03 pm »
The trunk bag is where the 6 pack of beer goes at the end of the day.