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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-30-11, 10:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 9,571
Posted By wildergeek

Alex ID-19 Rims any good for a Trek 520?

I have a Trek 520 with the stock Bontrager Camino wheels. It's time to mount the winter studs. I dread seasonal tire changes because my Vittoria Randonneur tires are a royal PITA to mount/unmount...
Forum: Touring
11-11-10, 10:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,499
Posted By wildergeek

I never get off the bike. I ride nearly daily,...

I never get off the bike. I ride nearly daily, year-round. There is no Spring for me. ;-)
Forum: Touring
11-09-10, 10:27 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,499
Posted By wildergeek

Wow, lots to digest. When I was shopping for...

Wow, lots to digest. When I was shopping for this bike (a Trek 520, in case I forgot to mention that), it was between the Trek 520 and the Surly LHT. I do recall feeling like I was more upright on...
Forum: Touring
11-07-10, 08:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,499
Posted By wildergeek

Hands numb from riding. Switch bars?

I rode the GAP a couple weeks ago and I'm just now regaining feeling and strength in my hands. They alternated between hurting and going numb on the ride and when I returned home, even after the...
Forum: Touring
10-11-10, 07:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 977
Posted By wildergeek

Yes, it definitely does suck. My folks lived in...

Yes, it definitely does suck. My folks lived in Pensacola and over in Fairhope, Alabama for a few years. In the five years they lived there, there were more than a few cycling fatalities, including...
Forum: Touring
10-11-10, 07:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,847
Posted By wildergeek

Eh, I guess this is where my backpacking habits...

Eh, I guess this is where my backpacking habits overlap onto cycling. I assumed I would be hanging my panniers to keep them away from critters.
Forum: Touring
10-07-10, 06:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,847
Posted By wildergeek

Well, that's kind of the problem; I don't really...

Well, that's kind of the problem; I don't really have planned stops. I have the campgrounds marked but since I have never done this particular trail, I don't know what to expect.

The Boy Scout in...
Forum: Touring
10-06-10, 08:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,847
Posted By wildergeek

Tent or Hennessy Hammock?

I am headed to the Great Allegheny Passage in 9 days and I can't decide whether to take a tent or my Hennessy Hammock.

I typically sleep better in the hammock and can take a lighter sleeping pad...
Forum: Touring
09-08-10, 11:35 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,842
Posted By wildergeek

Wow. That's a hardcore setup. Gets you out of...

Wow. That's a hardcore setup. Gets you out of the sun, but the blowing sand...yikes.
Forum: Touring
09-06-10, 10:18 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 13,041
Posted By wildergeek

This is true, however, alcohol is available just...

This is true, however, alcohol is available just about everywhere. I think it's a trade-off between output and fuel availability. Unlike mountaineering where you have to maximize every ounce for...
Forum: Touring
09-03-10, 02:58 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 13,041
Posted By wildergeek

It's the result of 30 years of the outdoor...

It's the result of 30 years of the outdoor industry marketing engine convincing people that they need mountaineering and extreme gear for ordinary, everyday use. After drinking the kool-aid for 20+...
Forum: Touring
09-03-10, 11:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,842
Posted By wildergeek

I use small diameter reflective guy cord. Kelty...

I use small diameter reflective guy cord. Kelty offers a nice package (50 ft. ?) for around $15. I guess I have to add my photo contribution. You can barely see the line in this photo. One side...
Forum: Touring
09-03-10, 10:52 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 13,041
Posted By wildergeek

I LOVE Trangia stoves! In the time it takes by...

I LOVE Trangia stoves! In the time it takes by backpacking buddies to set up their fiddly MSR stoves, I'm already cooking. The Trangias work well (sometimes better) in the wind if you get a set...
Forum: Touring
09-02-10, 02:52 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 13,041
Posted By wildergeek

+1 on Jacobl's suggestion. The Jetboil would be...

+1 on Jacobl's suggestion. The Jetboil would be hard to beat for compactness, speed, and ease of use. Another you might look at is the Snow Peak. http://www.rei.com/product/787957
Forum: Touring
08-27-10, 07:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,725
Posted By wildergeek

Great input all. Thank you! I'm still gathering...

Great input all. Thank you! I'm still gathering info but in the end, part of the thrill of bike touring is not knowing what to expect. I guess I should leave just a little bit to chance, eh?
Forum: Touring
08-26-10, 02:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,513
Posted By wildergeek

Arrow saws (most arrows are made from the same...

Arrow saws (most arrows are made from the same stuff as tent poles) are quite expensive. I found this. Maybe it'll help.

http://www.christianoutdoorsman.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=3544
Forum: Touring
08-26-10, 11:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,725
Posted By wildergeek

Yet another GAP Thread

I did my first overnight tour this past weekend and absolutely loved it. Everything went so well, I'm ready to jump into a 5- to 6-day trip. I was originally planning to ride in NW Michigan but...
Forum: Touring
08-24-10, 06:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,772
Posted By wildergeek

Amen. Er...whatever.

Amen. Er...whatever.
Forum: Touring
08-23-10, 05:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,772
Posted By wildergeek

Yes, I'm a clydesdale.

Yes, I'm a clydesdale.
Forum: Touring
08-23-10, 05:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,772
Posted By wildergeek

About 25-30 pounds in gear, food, water, and bags.

About 25-30 pounds in gear, food, water, and bags.
Forum: Touring
08-23-10, 03:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,772
Posted By wildergeek

Precisely why I have not gone on any large,...

Precisely why I have not gone on any large, organized rides; too many rules and schedules. Vacation is all about getting away from schedules and rules.
Forum: Touring
08-23-10, 12:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,772
Posted By wildergeek

I know what you mean about routines and...

I know what you mean about routines and vacations. A coworker asked my why I was so hellbent on solo touring. It's not by choice. I just don't have many friends who have the same work-to-reward...
Forum: Touring
08-23-10, 08:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,772
Posted By wildergeek

Well, I had a few hiccups along the way but I...

Well, I had a few hiccups along the way but I would say it was a success. I wasn't even five miles from home when I looked to the west and saw really dark clouds. "WTF? The weather forecast showed...
Forum: Touring
08-20-10, 10:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,772
Posted By wildergeek

I have two medium-sized panniers (Axiom...

I have two medium-sized panniers (Axiom Kootenays) and a smallish trunk bag atop those and a Topeak Tourguide bar bag. No front panniers. I'm used to packing probably 40% more volume.

And oh,...
Forum: Touring
08-20-10, 05:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,772
Posted By wildergeek

First overnight tour. Any advice for the uninitiated?

I'm riding my first self-supported overnight tour this weekend from Dayton, Ohio to a state park in Indiana. This tour is a shakedown for a 4- to 5-day ride I would like to do in October.

I just...
Forum: Touring
08-20-10, 05:35 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,688
Posted By wildergeek

I don't think that's poison ivy.

I don't think that's poison ivy.
Forum: Touring
08-16-10, 10:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 566
Posted By wildergeek

Works now. Weird. I have not been able to get...

Works now. Weird. I have not been able to get to their site from home or work for over a week.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-16-10, 05:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 908
Posted By wildergeek

Thanks to all who responded. I cleaned out...

Thanks to all who responded. I cleaned out everything, regreased the bearings, and used teflon tape when reseating the bearing cups. The bike is silky smooth again and not a trace of a creak or...
Forum: Touring
08-16-10, 05:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 566
Posted By wildergeek

Is Axiom out of business?

I have a number or racks and panniers from Axiom and like them enough that I wanted to look at some larger panniers but have been unable to find their web site lately.

Did they fold up the tents?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-10, 07:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 908
Posted By wildergeek

Oh yes. I commute daily and the bike gets filthy...

Oh yes. I commute daily and the bike gets filthy at times. The Michigan ride was from Petoskey to Wilderness (read: "lots of sand"). Funny, I thought this type of BB was pretty resistant to grit...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-10, 10:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 908
Posted By wildergeek

How long should a BB last?

I have 2009 Trek 520 with 2,000 miles on it. I just rode 67 miles in Michigan last week and had no problems. I roof racked the bike back to Ohio and on my morning commute this morning, I noticed a...
Forum: Touring
07-07-10, 01:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,874
Posted By wildergeek

Thanks to all for the great suggestions. Of all...

Thanks to all for the great suggestions. Of all the options, I think I like the front rack mounted arrangement the best. Of course, all depends on how large a bar bag I get. If the bag has a rigid...
Forum: Touring
07-06-10, 01:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,874
Posted By wildergeek

I have a Dinotte 400L, which includes the helmet...

I have a Dinotte 400L, which includes the helmet mount. I hadn't thought of that. I've just always used it handlebar mounted because most of my riding is daily commuting and I use it in flash mode...
Forum: Touring
07-06-10, 12:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,874
Posted By wildergeek

Headlamp location with a bar bag

I have a light mounted right in front of my handlebar stem. I want to get a bar bag for touring but I'm baffled as to where I should move the light.

Any suggestions?

I have a Trek 520. No...
Forum: Touring
07-06-10, 06:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,741
Posted By wildergeek

Yeah, pretty sure that was an April Fool's joke.

Yeah, pretty sure that was an April Fool's joke.
Forum: Touring
07-06-10, 06:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,741
Posted By wildergeek

Man, you must ride in a really clean environment...

Man, you must ride in a really clean environment and never in the rain. I have to clean and lube at least every 2-3 weeks. In the winter, with slush, salt and grit, I have to clean and lube my...
Forum: Commuting
06-30-10, 07:56 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 302,503
Posted By wildergeek

This morning was fantastic. I was actually quite...

This morning was fantastic. I was actually quite chilled when I started out, which is very unusual for the end of June in sw Ohio.

New route with new scenery, which is unfortunately a mile...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-28-10, 08:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 563
Posted By wildergeek

Whenever I have a bad day riding in traffic...

...I just watch this video and am thankful I don't live in China.

Apparently traffic signals and helmets just haven't caught on.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QESfEd180rQ
Forum: Commuting
06-25-10, 11:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,496
Posted By wildergeek

It startles me but I'll take a yell or a honk any...

It startles me but I'll take a yell or a honk any day over objects being thrown at me.

Someone threw a lit cigarette at me today. I chased the guy down in a grocery parking lot and confronted...
Forum: Commuting
06-25-10, 10:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 772
Posted By wildergeek

Sunrise, when the sky is rainbow sherbet colored,...

Sunrise, when the sky is rainbow sherbet colored, the urban roar is at minimum volume, the air is cool and all the road ragers are still asleep. I especially love this time of day in the Fall when...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-24-10, 09:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 971
Posted By wildergeek

Ship them to India and dump them there. Duh. ...

Ship them to India and dump them there. Duh.

Kidding aside, that really is the dilemma for people who buy e-cars to be green rather than solely to cut fuel costs. In many cases, hybrid and...
Forum: Commuting
06-11-10, 06:15 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,038
Posted By wildergeek

Wow, I have a gallon of bar and chain oil in my...

Wow, I have a gallon of bar and chain oil in my garage. I never would have thought to use it but I'm definitely going to give it a try. It's like 100x cheaper than specialty lubes at the bike shop.
Forum: Commuting
06-10-10, 11:24 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,330
Posted By wildergeek

Especially since recent events in the Gulf of...

Especially since recent events in the Gulf of Mexico, I cringe every time I turn the ignition key. I minimize my driving and that helps but there is another problem...

I'm starting to neglect my...
Forum: Commuting
06-10-10, 11:18 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 8,800
Posted By wildergeek

Debbie Downer has the hots for you and is...

Debbie Downer has the hots for you and is threatened by you having anything in common with the younger cutie.
Forum: Commuting
06-08-10, 02:06 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,824
Posted By wildergeek

Do MUPs make you nervous?

I mix it up every day with cars on city streets. I rarely ride on bike paths but when I do, I feel very "hemmed in," like I don't have escape options. Having a river on one side makes matters...
Forum: Commuting
06-08-10, 01:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,131
Posted By wildergeek

Roadies always blaze past me. I cope by telling...

Roadies always blaze past me. I cope by telling myself that they weigh half as much as me and they don't have 20 pounds of crap in panniers. If they did, I smoke them for sure. ;-)

At least I'm...
Forum: Commuting
06-05-10, 03:59 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 6,814
Posted By wildergeek

6' but 54" shoulders and 260 lbs.

6' but 54" shoulders and 260 lbs.
Forum: Commuting
06-04-10, 08:31 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 6,814
Posted By wildergeek

Got buzzed twice by the same SUV last Friday. I...

Got buzzed twice by the same SUV last Friday. I caught up to him at a red light (lesson: sometimes the cyclist you're rude to will catch up to you, so be nice). He was definitely stressing and...
Forum: Commuting
06-04-10, 08:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,551
Posted By wildergeek

On a dark and rainy morning... Motorist:...

On a dark and rainy morning...

Motorist: "Don't you hate riding your bike in the rain?"

Me: "It's rain, not acid."

Why do people hate rain? I'll admit that it sucks when the weather is cold...
Forum: Commuting
06-04-10, 08:03 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,145
Posted By wildergeek

I feel better now that I know I'm not alone. I'm...

I feel better now that I know I'm not alone. I'm so accustomed to riding with panniers; one with my work clothes and the other with repair kit, extra light battery, energy gel, rain gear, lunch, ham...
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