How about extra spokes? I suppose if you use an appropriate spoke count wheels built correctly you wouldn't need to carry extras. I still think I'd want to...
Norm, I like your thinking. Keeping your bike well maintained BEFORE you get out probably makes sense, huh. Just like ultralight hiking, knowing your gear etc....
... Try using the crystal ball before you go. I've never had a problem - on road at least - that hasn't been fixable with a patch. I should say a mechanical...
Definity post a link to this group over at bikeforum so we can all chat. Moderation is in place we'll see how it goes. What problems have you experienced where...
In a message dated 10/12/2004 12:06:52 PM Pacific Standard Time, richardl@... writes: Sunscreen (havent found a good one yet; most Ive tried so far have...
Oh yeah, dont forget : Lip Balm (I use Burt's Bees Lifeguard's Choice cause its all natural, feels nice and works well) Sunscreen (havent found a good one yet;...
Hi I assume most of you know each other somewhat from the backpackinglight list and I have not posted on that list though I do read it occasionally so I...
Thanks. Intrigued -- we do have some opportunities in Chicago, Guess I'll have to add those special tires to my ever expanding shopping list -- anybody have...
Even though thatd be double duty, I coudnt imagine touring in clips and walking shoes. Climbing Carson's pass over the Sierras in clips and flexible soles...
In a message dated 10/11/04 2:38:26 PM Pacific Daylight Time, julian.simpson@... writes: I could always wear my 200+ dollar Italian cycling shoes (Sidi...
Ties? Omigod. People who ride bikes wear TIES? Wait, I have one here somewhere... (rummaging noises). I bring my bike into the building at work. Role it down...
In a message dated 10/11/04 1:40:10 PM Pacific Daylight Time, richardl@... writes: shoes are a problem Have you thought of packing lightweight moccasins...
Richard If it ain't broke, don't try to fix it, let's what and see. Most trolls go away if you ignore them, they are only looking for attention. My $0.02, Jim...
Hi, I'm William and new to the list. I agree, I bike commute and am exploring ways to lighten my load. I did think that the home made laptop bag that Ray and...
Yes, LBS is Local Bike Shop, a concept equal to the Good, the Bad and the Ugly :) My Crank tool was recommended by my not so Local LBS and it has served me...
I think this group is gonna be a blast. Long time overdue. So jargon-busting, am I right in presuming that LBS is yer standard garden-variety Local Bike Shop?...
I have allen key/chain tool, tire irons (3), tube (1), patches and glue and aspirin in my under seat bag. My all in one tool is a Crank Bros multi tool. One...
It seems that the only place the whole ultralight thing breaks down is when you start bringing excessive tools and spare parts. Unfortunately this is sometimes...
... I've always wondered why nobody seems to employ the ultralight philosophy to cycle-touring. For some reason tourers seem to pride themselves in their...
Especially as the Porsche effect goes up (my next bike is Merlin Extralight), that "worry about you bike being stolen" effect comes into play more strongly....
A few years ago, I saw an interesting small tent made by a Detroit engineer, which used his road bike as the frame for his touring tent. His rationale for...
Richard, for what it's worth, as moderator of the BPL group, I believe if you allow completely unmoderated posts from the get-go, you will become a target for...
So I got interested in this concept of ultralight biking because I want to do more touring but I dont want to buy a touring bike. I see bikes for sale that are...
So Ive never moderated a group before and I dont want to play God or anything. So what do y'all think of having the group be open to posting for members with...
I am a biker by day and a backpacker interested in lightweight whereever possible by night. From the BackpackingLight group I got the idea of doing some...
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