Hi everyone. I'm back with another question. I just came from a LBS in my city and they gave me an estimate on the Long Hul Trucker package they sell. They...
In response to your second question. You might want to look at your gearing and exchange chainrings /cluster if you feel you need to. It's been my experience...
... LBS ... list ... know. ... 1300 ... $1300 doesn't sound too out of the ordinary for a built-up frame, fork, and build kit purchased separately. I don't...
Folks, I'm in the process of planning next year's tour of the low countries. We'll be there for about three weeks in June and July. Our last tour there is...
Shoes? Bike and civilian? I dont usually wear shoes ever/anywhere cept on the bike. Im wondering if I can get away with only bike shoes. Guide"pages" (rip the...
What we've done is to rent lockers at train stations (they are usually centrally located,) or pay a baggage handler to keep our stuff safe behind the counter...
... cept ... Yeah, it's a thought. I have yet to find a pair of touring shoes (i.e. fairly inconspicuous ones with non-lugged soles) that allow you to walk...
... (like ... Don, Thanks for the tips. I'm trying to work out a plan using the saddlebag as a kind of best-case scenario. In the worse case, I'll clap a...
... Hash: SHA1 ... I can't help notice that the Fork and Seatbinder are listed on the build sheet. Are they charging extra for these? When you order an LHT ...
... Hash: SHA1 Just to add to this, bike is done, has about 600 miles on it, rides great. Weighs in at 22.75lbs, not bad for a 62cm steel ride. :) That was...
Trent - - You might look at Sportsman Guide 60 deg F. bag at ~24 oz. If nights are too cold use fleece long johns in conjunction with the bag. - For a...
"moumourides" <moumourides@y...> wrote; ... Hi Trent, Actually, I have two down quilts, which are just sleeping bag-like affairs, but without zippers, draft...
Take a look at the Sportsman Guide 60 deg. f. sleeping bag for summer camping. Its $29.95 and packs to a size of a pound of coffee and weighs in at 24 oz....
Hello UL Bikers and Trent, This is the best thread I have seen on this list. I'm so glad these discussions have a forum. My answers are in parentheses below....
Gilbert, You really should post that photo you sent me to the group photo archive--it's kind of inspirational, but I like Moultons in general. It's funny: I...
Trent, We just got our Cloudburst and after talking to Henry Shires, it was determined that the 20 was due to the tent poles. Henry mentioned that he could...
Hey Trent, ... The poster who suggested modifying an existing light sleeping bag had a good idea. Also since your problem is not just weight, but also volume,...
Trent - I have the Tarptent Vigra. It packs to 2.5 by 4 by 20 inches. If you separate the poles from the rest of the tent, you can bend or compress it down...
I would like to do a tour for a couple of weeks this winter, but am looking for a touring partner...can anyone suggest places online where i may connect with...
Thorn Tree. Check out the forums on lonely planet (they call it the thorn tree). There's one dedicated specifically to cycle touring and I believe there's also...
Folks, Thanks for the replies and suggestions to my post from last week ("Critique my gear list"). Santa did, in fact, arrive early with a Tarptent and I did...
Over on the Backpacking Light list, they are going nuts over cameras, batteries and cases. Us bikers will probably have better access to batteries but Im...
I have some sidi genius road shoes that are light comfortable and increadibly stiff. I look like a moose on skates when i try and walk in them. I have some...
... Julian, I'll start with the obvious recommendation: if you don't mind lugged soles, the Sidi Dominators use the exact same sole and lasts as the Genius. ...
Im taking my Shimano MO38's. Trent mentions the Dominators but they are as expensive as the Genius and I doubt the treads would last too long on pavement...
I just wanted to point out what I believe to be a good deal on a crank that's great for light fast touring. It's a nashbar house brand "compact triple". The...
Folks, With nothing better to do while roasting the turkey breast for dinner, I tried putting together the basic components of the camping kit 2005 to see if...
Does the carradice have any room for modification... perhaps a sewn on pocket made from something stretchy llike lycra or neoprene? There's always the fanny...
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