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General Discussion / Touring Alaska going south

« on: September 10, 2020, 05:52:20 pm »

  Has anyone out there successfully ridden a trike from Anchorage, AK. TO Vancouver, BC. I was wondering if that was possible or a totally insane idea. I have a trike and feel very comfortable with it with many miles under my belt.

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Gear Talk / Four chain ring set up

« on: January 21, 2019, 08:48:55 pm »

 I have a trike that I had thought about installing four chain rings for a wider range of gearing. The set up would be: 22-30-42-52, the spacing is right if the derailleur will shift that far. I also have spacer washer to go between the 22 and 30 chain rings.  Has anyone tried this set up and what was the out come

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General Discussion / Knee surgery

« on: December 30, 2018, 11:04:29 pm »

  I am having full replacement knee surgery on my right knee. My question is, has anyone out there had full knee replacement and returned to riding their bike and able to tour again.

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General Discussion / Touring TN.

« on: February 07, 2016, 11:40:30 pm »

 Has anyone tried riding across the state of TN. leaving Memphis and using hwy.64 to Chattanooga. The hwy. has wide shoulders and seems like a safe route. I am open to any pros or cons or advise.

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Classifieds / TOUR EASY

« on: September 18, 2014, 06:57:33 pm »

 For sale 2007 Easy Racer Tour Easy, size of frame is ( small ) x-seam is 36 to 39. Bike comes with front and rear fenders, rear rack, kickstand, frame bag, speedometer and full zipper fairing. The Tour Easy is geared for touring. Front chain rings, 44-32-22 and rear cassette is 11-32. I am asking $1200.00, if interested I can be reached at this e mail  : easytourgw@hotmail.com

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Gear Talk / trikes

« on: August 06, 2014, 11:43:59 am »

  I have been looking at different trikes and found the Ice trike Adventure interesting. My question is, how safe are these trikes on the road and touring with them in traffic. I road one and my head was about even with the grill of a car. Is this a normal feeling?

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General Discussion / mountain bike

« on: September 08, 2013, 06:41:17 pm »

I need information on mt. bikes. I Owen a trek 4500 mt. bike 24 sped, and the rear cassette is 11/30 and the chain rings 42/32/22  which is four years old. I  am pondering the thought of buying a Trek 4900 disc. The 4900 cassette is a 11/36 and the chain rings 42/32/24. Question, would it be wise to try and up date my old bike or go ahead and buy the new bike.

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General Discussion / Fall riding on the northern tier

« on: June 30, 2013, 08:51:46 pm »

  I have a question about touring in the month of September from Shelby, MT. to Fargo, N.D..Is this something that can be done or better to wait till the next spring, Gerry

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Connecting ACA Routes / Portland,or to Seaside

« on: April 16, 2013, 08:57:10 pm »

 I am taking a train to Portland,OR. and would like to get to Seaside,OR. with my tour easy recumbent.Is there some kind of transportation to get me there?I am doing the Lewis and Clarke route and hooking up with the Northern Tier,any ideas!Thanks Gerry

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General Discussion / recumbent

« on: October 20, 2012, 10:58:20 pm »

 I am planing a coast to coast tour next year on the Northern Tier.I would like to use my tour easy for this tour.My front chain rings are ,22-32-44 and my rear cassette is 11-34.Would this work on a loaded recumbent or would i be better off staying with my 520 Trek.Keep in mine i have been riding a recumbent for many years,undecided Gerry

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Gear Talk / roll up solar panel

« on: July 16, 2012, 05:49:44 pm »

  Can anyone recommend a good roll up solar panel that i can attach to the back of my bike while traveling.

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General Discussion / southern tier route

« on: April 08, 2011, 10:15:23 pm »

  I am an old hand at touring and will be retired this June.2012 is the big number for me.I plan to do the Southern tier route west to east on my rans velocity 2.I am looking for help in which month to start from San Diego.I would like to start in late Febuary but i am a little worried about crossing the Sierra MT. at that time.I might add that 40 degree or higher i do not mine riding in. Anybody have any thoughts,on when a safe early time would be