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Forum: Touring
07-02-08, 12:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 814
Posted By l3ica

Yeah I took the adventure cycling route through...

Yeah I took the adventure cycling route through the outer banks about a month ago. All in all I wasn't too impressed. You can find my posts in my blog in my sig, but It was pretty much completely...
Forum: Touring
06-05-08, 08:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,261
Posted By l3ica

After 60 days of use with heavy loaded Ortlieb...

After 60 days of use with heavy loaded Ortlieb rear panniers, my logo does have a few areas where the paint has rubbed and, yes, there is a small amount of rust. There has been several nights it has...
Forum: Touring
05-23-08, 12:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 880
Posted By l3ica

Now 50 days into my tour, I have noticed a few...

Now 50 days into my tour, I have noticed a few things about my appetite so far.

First, I never really eat fast food in the real world. I started to crave it a lot in the first couple weeks but...
Forum: Touring
05-06-08, 01:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 724
Posted By l3ica

Unforseen Expenses

So I am a month into my perimeter US tour, and I set a pretty modest budget with the expectation to go over. But what is really killing me is the expenses that you don't really think of as being a...
Forum: Touring
04-28-08, 10:53 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,061
Posted By l3ica

Been using the REI Half Dome 2HC for about a...

Been using the REI Half Dome 2HC for about a month with plenty of wet weather so far and it has been great. My favorite thing is how easy it is to set up and take down...easiest tent I've come...
Forum: Touring
04-23-08, 09:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,245
Posted By l3ica

The one I purchased from a dedicated Trek dealer...

The one I purchased from a dedicated Trek dealer shop in Tucson, AZ was also equipped with an Ultegra crank, and for less than MSRP. I didn't question it, I had figured someone had ordered it and...
Forum: Touring
04-14-08, 06:33 AM
Replies: 4,812
Views: 2,607,327
Posted By l3ica

http://bike360.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/loui10....

http://bike360.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/loui10.jpg
04-14-08, 06:30 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 18,381
Posted By l3ica

Great Idea, here is my current ongoing blog: ...

Great Idea, here is my current ongoing blog:
www.bike-360.com
Forum: Touring
03-31-08, 09:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 358
Posted By l3ica

Leaving Tomorrow

I'm leaving tomorrow on a 10-month perimeter tour of the US. Over the last few months I have gotten an invaluable amount of info and advice from these forums, just wanted to say thanks and hope the...
Forum: Touring
03-24-08, 05:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,947
Posted By l3ica

Hey Staehp. Yeah, I will be staying with friends...

Hey Staehp. Yeah, I will be staying with friends in most of the larger cities I plan on visiting. Im actually taking off next tuesday for a perimeter tour of the continental US, starting and ending...
Forum: Touring
03-24-08, 04:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,947
Posted By l3ica

and Bacciagalupe, I understand what you are...

and Bacciagalupe, I understand what you are saying about not carrying a decoy wallet when at home, but a very large part of my reasoning is that in case I do get robbed, It is much more of a hassle...
Forum: Touring
03-24-08, 04:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,947
Posted By l3ica

thanks for the replies, I am not saying that I am...

thanks for the replies, I am not saying that I am worrying too much about this issue...It's not like I am expecting to be robbed. However I do plan on spending some time in large cities..(New...
Forum: Touring
03-23-08, 12:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,947
Posted By l3ica

getting robbed

While I know the possibility of being robbed on a bike anywhere in the US is slim, I have decided to carry a fake wallet on my upcoming cross-country tour that will have an old ID, old credit card,...
Forum: Touring
03-19-08, 09:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,995
Posted By l3ica

The Avids on my '07 520 (same brakes as the '08 I...

The Avids on my '07 520 (same brakes as the '08 I believe) are fine and leave plenty of room for fenders. Replaced the pads with Kool Stop MTBs and they are good to go, rain or shine. I did run into...
Forum: Touring
02-02-08, 03:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,914
Posted By l3ica

Tried flipping around the rail blocks and it is...

Tried flipping around the rail blocks and it is still grinding against the link, just farther inward...any other solutions?
Duke, what size 520 frame do you have?
Forum: Touring
01-27-08, 03:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,914
Posted By l3ica

Tubus Logo Install Problem

Hey all, I have come upon a problem installing my Tubus Logo rear rack. As you can see from the pictures, the left rack attachment rail is right up against the brake noodle and link. I am using a...
Forum: Touring
12-07-07, 11:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,809
Posted By l3ica

I'm currently working with about that same...

I'm currently working with about that same budget, little less, for gear from scratch. Except I will not be carrying cooking equipment. So far the best combo of budget and quality I have decided on...
Forum: Touring
12-06-07, 02:26 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,652
Posted By l3ica

Rowan, I think your concerns about his bike are...

Rowan, I think your concerns about his bike are legitimate and well intentioned, but I can see how he would be offended by your tact.
Had I just spent $150 on a bike and then tried to get advice on...
Forum: Commuting
12-05-07, 08:04 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,105
Posted By l3ica

when commuting and riding/parking the same route...

when commuting and riding/parking the same route every day it's important not to get lazy. I normally locked up my Lemond Poprad on campus at rack with a lot of traffic so it would be harder for...
Forum: Commuting
12-05-07, 07:57 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,759
Posted By l3ica

In addition to this, some of the dumbest and most...

In addition to this, some of the dumbest and most inconsiderate drivers I've encountered while commuting have been sporting "share the street, give a bike 5 feet" bumper stickers...
Forum: Commuting
12-04-07, 02:22 PM
Replies: 15,693
Views: 12,355,270
Posted By l3ica

http://bike360.files.wordpress.com/2007/12/newbike...

http://bike360.files.wordpress.com/2007/12/newbike1.jpg

This will be my (20 mile round trip) commuter until March when a new rack and panniers will make it my home for 10 months on a tour.
...
Forum: Touring
12-03-07, 11:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,467
Posted By l3ica

I've been using MKS track pedals with MKS toe...

I've been using MKS track pedals with MKS toe clips as well on my commuter for the last 2 years or so and have no complaints, so I will probably just keep them when I go on tour. The wider touring...
Forum: Touring
12-03-07, 12:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,215
Posted By l3ica

Thanks, Vik..the Nitto 3 looks like what I am...

Thanks, Vik..the Nitto 3 looks like what I am looking for, even if it is a little pricey...
do you know of any online retailers that sell em?
Forum: Commuting
12-02-07, 12:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 864
Posted By l3ica

Mounting a light to fork

Anyone know of a headlight that mounts directly to mid-fork braze-ons?
Forum: Touring
12-02-07, 12:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,215
Posted By l3ica

Fork mounted light?

Does anyone know of a headlight that mounts directly to fork eyelets? I swear i've seen them in pics before, but cant remember where.
Forum: Touring
11-30-07, 08:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 727
Posted By l3ica

I don't think 50 pounds is too much, most higher...

I don't think 50 pounds is too much, most higher end racks (tubus, OMM, Jandd) are rated for at least 50 pounds, some up to 80. Granted that 50 is the high end for what I would be loading, but...
Forum: Touring
11-29-07, 10:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 727
Posted By l3ica

I'd just rather not learn that lesson somewhere...

I'd just rather not learn that lesson somewhere in the middle of kansas when the rack snaps and goes flying off the back...surely Trek knows about the shortcomings of the rack, I'm amazed that on a...
Forum: Touring
11-29-07, 06:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 727
Posted By l3ica

Can the Trek 520 rack be trusted?

So pretty much every single review i've read for the 520 says the rear rack is a piece o' ____.
Is it really that bad? Has anyone had success with it? Is it possible they have improved it at all the...
Forum: Touring
11-29-07, 10:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 718
Posted By l3ica

Nashbar lists the external dimensions as 15...

Nashbar lists the external dimensions as 15 inches wide..not too bad.
For that price, I am really considering purchasing one of these and pairing it with an arkel gt-18 (also sold in single units),...
Forum: Touring
11-19-07, 11:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,294
Posted By l3ica

i agree with you snapper, the labeling implies...

i agree with you snapper, the labeling implies that the elite can do the job of the aurora, but better. In reality it still just the same cyclocross bike as before...but with the two new completely...
Forum: Touring
11-14-07, 09:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 422
Posted By l3ica

www.universalcycles.com has some of the best...

www.universalcycles.com has some of the best prices I've seen and a great selection of parts. They do carry Phil hubs. I am not sure if they ship to Canada, but it's worth checking out.
Forum: Touring
11-13-07, 01:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,011
Posted By l3ica

http://surlybikes.com/lht_comp.html

http://surlybikes.com/lht_comp.html
Forum: Touring
11-11-07, 01:53 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,188
Posted By l3ica

Problem with test riding the Nova is that the...

Problem with test riding the Nova is that the geometry is pretty close, but it doesn't come in size 50"...I'm not too sure I understand Jamis' fluctuating sizing on diff. models
Forum: Touring
11-10-07, 02:18 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,188
Posted By l3ica

With the size going from 50 to 53, I think most...

With the size going from 50 to 53, I think most people in that size range could go with either and probably be satisfied with the fit. I was switching out the stem anyway, so I went with a 100mm,...
Forum: Touring
11-10-07, 11:33 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,188
Posted By l3ica

Yeah the problem with the Aurora is the sizing...

Yeah the problem with the Aurora is the sizing jumps from 50cm to 53cm. I am 5'7", 30 inseam, and I ordered a 50cm pretty confidently after test riding a 50cm Sattelite that has a similar geometry. I...
Forum: Touring
11-07-07, 05:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 594
Posted By l3ica

Q for Ortlieb users

Without too much criticism about why I shouldn't bring a laptop on tour, I have a capacity Question for users of bike packers plus. Will a 14x11x2" laptop case fit within the bag and how much space...
Forum: Touring
11-01-07, 10:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,319
Posted By l3ica

Got the bike ordered and I should have it within...

Got the bike ordered and I should have it within in a week. I think I got a pretty solid deal;
'08 aurora, XT rear der., WTB mountain road drop bars, Thomson post & Thomson X2 stem.
out the door...
Forum: Touring
10-29-07, 12:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,319
Posted By l3ica

Thanks for the responses. I should have specified...

Thanks for the responses. I should have specified that I have Seat (B17), pedals and racks + paniers taken care of. Good to know about the seat post, will switch that out for a Thompson, WTB...
Forum: Touring
10-27-07, 08:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,319
Posted By l3ica

Jamis Aurora Upgrades

Hey all. I've decided on the Jamis Aurora for an upcoming cross-country tour. My LBS has '07 models for $785, and I have a $1100 budget, with that remainder, what would be your suggestions to...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-07, 09:06 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,014,170
Posted By l3ica

Pics here...

Pics here (http://fordphoto.blogspot.com/2007/10/2002-lemond-victoire.html)....she's for sale also if you live in AZ
Forum: Touring
10-05-07, 10:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 434
Posted By l3ica

Question about Adventure Cycling maps

How much information do the adventure cycling maps provide about lodging? Do they designate between motels/hostels and do they specify types of campsites? Do they offer estimated costs of the...
Forum: Touring
09-20-07, 07:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 489
Posted By l3ica

There is a lot of options, but Tucson to Bisbee...

There is a lot of options, but Tucson to Bisbee is a great ~70 mile ride and Bisbee itself is an awesome little town, PM me if you want more info.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-07, 01:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 531
Posted By l3ica

Fair Sell Price?

So I have reached the unfortunate conclusion that I will have to sell my most valuable possession- the bike.
I am planning on doing a cross-country tour in a few months and don't have enough money...
Forum: Touring
09-07-07, 02:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,588
Posted By l3ica

thanks for the input everyone, I'm not even...

thanks for the input everyone, I'm not even really considering a trailer just because I've never ridden with one, and I don't think I would be comfortable w/ it, plus it's just that must extra hassle...
Forum: Touring
09-04-07, 05:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,588
Posted By l3ica

Backback Touring

Important question, brief summary: I am planning on a cross country tour this coming march via the southern tier route. First tour, longest previous ride has been a couple of centuries. My bike is...
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