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Classifieds / Looking for 19" Terry Trixie
« on: July 25, 2005, 03:26:16 pm »
Any leads? We need low stepover for a 5'2" with back problems (need low stepover height).
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Routes / Combining L&C, Trans-Am & North. Tier
« on: July 25, 2005, 03:20:07 pm »
Pass elevation depends on the route. Max elevation on the Northern Tier is only 5,500, on the Trans Am it gets over 10,000.
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Routes / which route is best?
« on: January 10, 2005, 04:34:25 pm »
Re. Northern Tier, the few cyclists I spoke to (including the AC group) are all using one of the North Lakes and Lake Erie Connecter routes. I think that the SS Badger alternate (L. Michigan Ferry) is the most popular. They're certainly shorter than going south to Iowa.
I particularly enjoyed the ride on the Badger. From Luddington, I used local roads and trails near the w. shore of Michigan, plus the North Lakes to Monroeville, then the NT main to Clyde OH. I went off route to visit family, then reconnected to the NT Main just W. of Cleveland. I didn't think it was a bad route, in fact in the east 'burbs the roads are well set up for cycling with generous bike lanes. Follow the AC route through Erie, NOT the local "bike route", it's a glorified sidewalk and is unsafe IMHO.
I particularly enjoyed the ride on the Badger. From Luddington, I used local roads and trails near the w. shore of Michigan, plus the North Lakes to Monroeville, then the NT main to Clyde OH. I went off route to visit family, then reconnected to the NT Main just W. of Cleveland. I didn't think it was a bad route, in fact in the east 'burbs the roads are well set up for cycling with generous bike lanes. Follow the AC route through Erie, NOT the local "bike route", it's a glorified sidewalk and is unsafe IMHO.
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General Discussion / Highway Law
« on: August 29, 2005, 01:00:31 pm »
You'll probably find that the states differ only on minor details. For example, all require front lights and rear reflector, except some require a tail light. All will have statements to the effect that cyclists must ride as far to the right as "practicable" or "practical". Some might also require single file when motor vehicles are passing. All common sense stuff, and most are modelled after federal guidelines.
Bike laws are rarely enforced anyway. And any rights you may be granted by the law have to be tempered by the fact that there's the occasional moron who thinks you have no right being there. Probably not much different from your shire.
Bike laws are rarely enforced anyway. And any rights you may be granted by the law have to be tempered by the fact that there's the occasional moron who thinks you have no right being there. Probably not much different from your shire.
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General Discussion / Loading for touring
« on: January 10, 2005, 04:50:38 pm »
I think that ACs gear recommendations are generally good, but one statement is misleading. They say to put 60% of the weight on the front, but I think they mean excluding the tent. (Following statement is something like "when you add the tent it balances out").
Many bikes will handle funny with all the weight on the rear. Steering will "shimmy" at some/all speeds. My Varsity (ca. 1970) was uncontrollable at 15 mi/hr until I put the sleeping bag on the handlebars. My Vision (SWB) with too little trail (changed fork) would shimmy at 15-20 mi/hr until I put front panniers on and shifted some weight forward.
I guess the lesson is to put some of the weight on the front, and see what works for you.
Many bikes will handle funny with all the weight on the rear. Steering will "shimmy" at some/all speeds. My Varsity (ca. 1970) was uncontrollable at 15 mi/hr until I put the sleeping bag on the handlebars. My Vision (SWB) with too little trail (changed fork) would shimmy at 15-20 mi/hr until I put front panniers on and shifted some weight forward.
I guess the lesson is to put some of the weight on the front, and see what works for you.
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General Discussion / Bicycle Security
« on: January 10, 2005, 04:43:07 pm »
Like most, I only use the lock if I'm suspicious of my surroundings. We will sometimes take turns going into the store so one person can watch them. I also sleep better if the bike is locked at night.
I liked the idea to leave it in big ring. Add to it that I ride a SWB recumbent - most thieves who try to ride a loaded recumbent for the first time WILL fall over.
I liked the idea to leave it in big ring. Add to it that I ride a SWB recumbent - most thieves who try to ride a loaded recumbent for the first time WILL fall over.