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Forum: Touring
07-01-05, 11:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 578
Posted By Fishmaster

I don't know this for sure, but I don't think...

I don't know this for sure, but I don't think you're going to be able to find a hostel every night of your trip. I know of one between San Francisco and Santa Cruz that is in a lighthouse. You could...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-05, 01:50 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 24,972
Posted By Fishmaster

Brilliant!

Brilliant!
Forum: Touring
06-30-05, 01:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,433
Posted By Fishmaster

I just got my glow in the dark Rido saddle in the...

I just got my glow in the dark Rido saddle in the mail at work a few minutes ago. I can't wait to go home and try it out tonight. I'll let you know how I like it.

**Edit**
So far, I love the...
Forum: Touring
06-30-05, 12:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,844
Posted By Fishmaster

I use stock platform pedals with Power Grips...

I use stock platform pedals with Power Grips (those diagonal strap thingies).
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-05, 06:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 384
Posted By Fishmaster

That was exactly what I was looking at. Thanks...

That was exactly what I was looking at. Thanks much!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-05, 06:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 384
Posted By Fishmaster

Bar-end Drop bar

I saw a post in some thread (I think the thread was about different kinds of handle bars), that contained a link to a site selling bar-ends that had a similar shape to the "drop" part of a drop bar....
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-23-05, 06:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 763
Posted By Fishmaster

edp, I'm not sure I quite understand your last...

edp, I'm not sure I quite understand your last post...if you're asking whether or not you need to ride 50-60 miles a day for 10 days straight to be in good enough shape before your tour, I'd say that...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-23-05, 05:54 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,898
Posted By Fishmaster

If you're looking for organic stuff, Amy's...

If you're looking for organic stuff, Amy's Kitchen makes a whole line of frozen organic vegetarian meals and foods that are really good. Not all of this stuff is necessarily very healthy, but certain...
Forum: Touring
06-23-05, 04:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,167
Posted By Fishmaster

I've never had a problem with the Bontrager tires...

I've never had a problem with the Bontrager tires on my Trek 4200. I'm not sure how many miles I've put on them (around 1.5k maybe), but I've abused them, taken them over some drop offs, bigs rocks...
Forum: Touring
06-23-05, 10:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 490
Posted By Fishmaster

Bought a Rido anyway, you're right though, it...

Bought a Rido anyway, you're right though, it would be a constant struggle to keep youself on the thing.
Forum: Touring
06-22-05, 06:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 490
Posted By Fishmaster

Has anyone tried a Solution Saddle?

http://www.solutionbicycleseat.com/

http://www.solutionbicycleseat.com/seat_16x1.jpg

I was trying to find Rido Saddles' website and I came across this. It looks kind of interesting, but seems...
Forum: Touring
06-20-05, 05:13 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 11,002
Posted By Fishmaster

The company probably just has a different sales...

The company probably just has a different sales strategy than other companies.

I think I'm going to pick up a B17, the price is pretty good on ebay.
Forum: Touring
06-17-05, 12:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,199
Posted By Fishmaster

Glad to hear your advice. Good point about...

Glad to hear your advice. Good point about weather, Super Socks. I guess I was hoping to let it dry a bit at night, but it's just water, and the bike is aluminum anyway. I'm kind of a deep sleeper,...
Forum: Touring
06-16-05, 06:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,199
Posted By Fishmaster

Where do you put bikes when camping?

My tent isn't large enough for anything more than a couple people and gear. What do you guys do with your bikes at night to keep them dry/safe?
Forum: Touring
06-16-05, 05:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,360
Posted By Fishmaster

Didn't have a chance to read this whole thread...

Didn't have a chance to read this whole thread right now, so excuse the repeated info if this has been said already.

You can get rear racks that have various fixtures, allowing you to more or less...
Forum: Touring
06-16-05, 04:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 595
Posted By Fishmaster

Europe bike route maps online?

I know you can get maps with bike friendly roads marked in various countries, but does anyone know of websites that have such maps? I'm especially interested in France, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands.
Forum: Touring
06-10-05, 05:26 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 14,037
Posted By Fishmaster

As another poster mentioned, that's...

As another poster mentioned, that's acclimatization. Your body gets used to the daily routine of riding and changes to work optimally in the conditions. I think this is an anthropology term and it's...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-05, 01:49 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,181
Posted By Fishmaster

Man you guys get mad really easily, they're just...

Man you guys get mad really easily, they're just bike helmets.

Anyway, from what I can tell, the more expensive helmets tend to make you look much cooler and attract members of the opposite sexy...
Forum: Touring
06-10-05, 11:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 646
Posted By Fishmaster

Good point about the alps. I was going to take...

Good point about the alps. I was going to take trains through certain parts because I want to go to so many places in a limited amount of time.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-05, 10:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 536
Posted By Fishmaster

Thanks for the advice and links. I was trying to...

Thanks for the advice and links. I was trying to search for a similar topic but didn't come up with anything.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-05, 06:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 536
Posted By Fishmaster

Repair basics for touring

I'm planning a European tour coming up in a couple months and felt I should learn some basics for the road so I don't have to depend on bike shops when something minor happens to my bike. As far as...
Forum: Touring
06-09-05, 06:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 646
Posted By Fishmaster

I'm embarking on a Europe tour soon as well! I've...

I'm embarking on a Europe tour soon as well! I've never been to Europe, but I'm flying into Paris and will bike to Amsterdam on the first leg. Still working out the routes, but I'd like to head to...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-12-04, 11:30 PM
Replies: 806
Views: 116,633
Posted By Fishmaster

I have a question about buying used bikes. Is...

I have a question about buying used bikes. Is this recommended ever? I am a beginner and am really just looking for something to ride on the streets and occasional trail. Nothing serious here. I...
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