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Re: Touring on a Giro


> "Cletus Lee"
> <newsgrp@c... To:
Bacchetta_Bikes@yahoogroups.com

> I haven't figured this out yet. A Crateworks box won't work. The
seat
> will not fit and the main tube is probably too long.
>
> I think the Bike Pro BMX case offers the best opportunity for
adapting
> for a SWB bent.
>

I believe a small Giro frame is shorter than a Rocket frame,
assuming just the frame. So that might go in a Crateworks box.

One is going to be traveling with two bags, so I would consider
putting the seat in a duffle, along with clothes. This might also
reduce the issue with the 50lb limit.

Note that additional _clothes_ might go in a carry-on. And that
no one seems to mind if you carry on a helmet, jacket, etc.
seperately.

John Riley
Sat May 1, 2004 11:10 am

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I am leaning towards a Giro for my first recumbent. I will ride it for commuting, fun, and eventually loaded touring. (The LWBs just seem like a pain to... 		Rrholcomb
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12:14 am

Rich, Can't help you out with loaded touring, I'm 1500 miles into the same journey. Can comment on the Giro for commuting and transport. The Giro is my first...
Dennis Patterson
kcpdmp
Offline Send Email 		Apr 28, 2004
2:09 am

... Giro - ... & ... I've been cycle touring since the late '80s and done several bike tours. I bought my first recumbent (LWB RANS Stratus) in '99 ...
Cletus Lee
clee01l
Offline Send Email 		Apr 28, 2004
6:12 pm

Cletus, Thanks for sharing all this good info! I will join the list. The Lightning Voyager looks great...other than being a bit pricy. How long is the Giro...
Rich Holcomb
Rrholcomb
Offline Send Email 		Apr 29, 2004
12:43 am

... The extra cost of the S&S Couplings on the Voyager will have paid for themselves on by the end of my flight to Va in June. That is if I can get that...
Cletus Lee
clee01l
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2:48 am

Cletus, What have you experienced as the going airline rate for oversized baggage? Also, what would you suggest using to transport a Giro on an airplane? A...
Rich Holcomb
Rrholcomb
Offline Send Email 		Apr 30, 2004
1:39 am

... Current rates are $70-$100 each way. ... I haven't figured this out yet. A Crateworks box won't work. The seat will not fit and the main tube is probably...
Cletus Lee
clee01l
Offline Send Email 		Apr 30, 2004
2:47 am

... A Rans Rocket or V-Rex can also be fitted with S&S couplers via Calhoun Cycles and others. As Cletus says, things are getting more complicated for people ...
johnriley1492
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1:46 pm

Rich, I've had my Giro for about 4 months and I'm really getting comfortable on it. I can't comment on the loaded touring aspect but transporting on my car is...
threebents
Offline Send Email 		Apr 29, 2004
3:34 am

Maybe some day they will study the problem and give lots of people a good solution. My solution is not to fly with my Aero which is a shame. Gerald Muffoletto ...
Gerald L Muffoletto
geraldmuffol...
Offline Send Email 		Apr 30, 2004
2:27 pm

... Bacchetta_Bikes@yahoogroups.com ... seat ... adapting ... I believe a small Giro frame is shorter than a Rocket frame, assuming just the frame. So that...
johnriley1492
Offline Send Email 		May 1, 2004
11:11 am

... Of course the 50 lb. thing is probably only an issue if you have a travel bike already. If you are using a big box, you are paying extra regardless of...
johnriley1492
Offline Send Email 		May 1, 2004
11:22 am

Of further interest: The Crateworks recumbent box inner dimenaions are 8 " X 26 " 59.25". The ~58" monotube length of a Medium Giro might probably fit inside....
Cletus Lee
clee01l
Offline Send Email 		May 1, 2004
5:33 pm

Cletus, I assume that you would need to remove everthing (cranks, etc.) from the Giro frame because otherwise it would be too thick to fit in the Crateworks ...
Rich Holcomb
Rrholcomb
Offline Send Email 		May 3, 2004
5:55 pm
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