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Forum: Touring
04-08-12, 04:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 884
Posted By akahn

Thanks, that's very helpful. One of the...

Thanks, that's very helpful.

One of the folks I'm riding with suggested this route (http://g.co/maps/2ete8), which uses 103, 155 and 100 to graze the eastern edge of Green Mountain National Forest...
Forum: Touring
04-07-12, 06:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 884
Posted By akahn

Thanks for the response! Do you think it would...

Thanks for the response! Do you think it would make more sense to make my route continue on 30 to go southeast on Day 2?
Forum: Touring
04-07-12, 12:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 884
Posted By akahn

Also, can anyone recommend a good cycling map of...

Also, can anyone recommend a good cycling map of Vermont? If not I guess even a highway map might be better than Google Maps.
Forum: Touring
04-07-12, 11:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 884
Posted By akahn

Trip planning help: Middlebury, VT to Amherst, MA

Hi,

I'm going on a three day, two night ride with some friends next week, with one friend driving a van to support us. We're leaving from Middlebury on Wednesday morning and need to get to Amherst...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-27-09, 05:15 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,482
Posted By akahn

Thanks everyone. I forgot to mention the cute...

Thanks everyone. I forgot to mention the cute skunks at 3 AM near the Mill River in Leeds and also a possum with a deathwish that narrowly ran across the road and between my two wheels while I going...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-24-09, 10:08 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,482
Posted By akahn

I think people wanted to hear how the ride went. ...

I think people wanted to hear how the ride went.

I picked up my friend at the shop he works at, and we got some reflective vests and ankle bands and drove down the valley to Westfield to the shop...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-07-09, 06:39 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,482
Posted By akahn

I wanted to also add in that the main issue I had...

I wanted to also add in that the main issue I had on the ride was my saddle/butt/crotch/perineum. I have a Brooks B17 on the bike that is comfortable, but I would eventually get numb at the tips of...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-06-09, 08:35 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,482
Posted By akahn

Thanks, guys! This event is actually at night...

Thanks, guys! This event is actually at night (it's the "Moonlight Century Rusa 150K Populaire" brevet), so it should be pretty cool. Hopefully not cold, though! I'll probably want to wear my usual...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-06-09, 06:39 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,482
Posted By akahn

Okay, here's the ride I did on Saturday:...

Okay, here's the ride I did on Saturday: http://is.gd/1oL0v . Unfortunately, it was 54 miles rather than 60 or 65, but still, it helps my confidence for the 150K. I think my average speed was about...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-30-09, 02:02 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,482
Posted By akahn

I definitely have no problem going 12mph on this...

I definitely have no problem going 12mph on this ride. I have no interest in going faster than my body can take. Hopefully my friends will be patient enough. :)

Good points on giving myself time...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-29-09, 10:57 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,482
Posted By akahn

John, My bike is in great shape. It's a 1991...

John,

My bike is in great shape. It's a 1991 Bridgestone RB-T that wasn't used much and must have been tuned up before being stored for a long time. It has new tires and shifts and brakes well....
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-29-09, 10:51 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,482
Posted By akahn

Thanks for the words of support, this gives me...

Thanks for the words of support, this gives me some confidence. Yes, that's me on LJ/bikepirates. My lighting setup should be okay. I have a very bright headlight (and I can bring extra batteries),...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-29-09, 08:27 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,482
Posted By akahn

My first long ride. How can I get ready in time?

Hi everyone,

I set a goal for myself to ride one of this season's Berkshire Brevet events (http://newhorizonsbikes.com/page.cfm?pageID=67). The next one coming up is a short one, 150K (94 miles),...
Forum: Touring
05-11-09, 05:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,442
Posted By akahn

Okay, upon further inspection it appears that on...

Okay, upon further inspection it appears that on the other side of the philips head was a nut, which was just spinning. D'oh! So, removing that nut and then the bolt allowed me to move the clamp...
Forum: Touring
05-11-09, 05:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,864
Posted By akahn

Wow, looks like a beautiful road. To acantor...

Wow, looks like a beautiful road.

To acantor and Erick-- I visited that area of Quebec last summer and even driving on the hills that steep was intense! How does anyone get around in the winter??...
Forum: Touring
05-11-09, 09:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,442
Posted By akahn

Carradice Kendal pannier adjustment

Hi everyone,

I bought a pair of Carradice Kendall panniers (these use the "C-System") second-hand on eBay and am looking for some tips. I'm going on an overnight ride later this week and so I'll...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-10-09, 11:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 677
Posted By akahn

I'm going to go out on a limb and say neither....

I'm going to go out on a limb and say neither. For gravel roads and non-technical singletrack, these bikes will be overkill. You could spend the same amount of money and get a real nice hardtail,...
Forum: Touring
05-07-09, 05:26 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 7,595
Posted By akahn

how do you pack eggs when touring? do you just...

how do you pack eggs when touring? do you just buy a half dozen from a store some time before setting up camp an use the carton?
Forum: Touring
05-06-09, 06:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,364
Posted By akahn

good point, john. fyi, backcountry.com also has a...

good point, john. fyi, backcountry.com also has a no-questions-asked return policy.
Forum: Touring
05-05-09, 04:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,364
Posted By akahn

actually tramdock is the skiing version. i got a...

actually tramdock is the skiing version. i got a pretty excellent pair of skis there for $200 this winter. steepandcheap seems to be the "everything else" deal site.
Forum: Touring
05-05-09, 02:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,364
Posted By akahn

note: the seedhouse sl2 and 3 have popped up a...

note: the seedhouse sl2 and 3 have popped up a couple times in the last week. i suspect they will pop up again until stock runs out.

i recommend the walletdrainer dashboard widget if you are a...
Forum: Touring
04-30-09, 11:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,822
Posted By akahn

There is at least one exception to this: Spokey...

There is at least one exception to this: Spokey spoke wrenches, as seen here: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/tools/wheel.html . They help prevent rounding off of the spoke wrench surfaces and are...
Forum: Touring
04-29-09, 11:44 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,146
Posted By akahn

Hm, okay. I'm noticing that none of the parks...

Hm, okay. I'm noticing that none of the parks listed here mention "no camping." http://www.mass.gov/dcr/western.htm
Forum: Touring
04-29-09, 10:40 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,146
Posted By akahn

it's legal to camp in state parks that don't have...

it's legal to camp in state parks that don't have campsites?
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-28-09, 06:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 614
Posted By akahn

Those tires seem nice, but I think I want...

Those tires seem nice, but I think I want something with a more aggressive tread, that's why the Nevegals interested me.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-27-09, 09:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 614
Posted By akahn

I've heard good things about the Nevegal, but...

I've heard good things about the Nevegal, but I've also heard that they are slow. Do the Fire XC tires roll faster? Do they grip and corner as well?
Forum: Touring
04-24-09, 01:18 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,621,531
Posted By akahn

where are these picture instructions you speak of?

where are these picture instructions you speak of?
Forum: Touring
04-24-09, 08:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,879
Posted By akahn

Okay, I'll try moving the straddle cable up, and...

Okay, I'll try moving the straddle cable up, and tucking the rack stay beneath it. In this picture, which side of the seatstay bridge is the rack stay attaching to? It must be using the bracket, bent...
Forum: Touring
04-24-09, 07:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,879
Posted By akahn

Help installing a Tubus Fly/Luna

Hi,

I just purchased a Tubus Luna for light touring on my Bridgestone RB-T, which doesn't have rack mount braze-ons on the seatstays. This rack will let me carry a decent load and mounts to the...
Forum: Touring
04-17-09, 09:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,848
Posted By akahn

The Velo Orange pedals caught my eye as well....

The Velo Orange pedals caught my eye as well. Though I find the road model more handsome. Do people usually tour with flat pedals or do they use clips and straps as well? In general, I prefer...
Forum: Touring
04-16-09, 04:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,825
Posted By akahn

Any other opinions on tarptent vs. tent for...

Any other opinions on tarptent vs. tent for someone new to touring doing short tours? Now I'm torn...
Forum: Touring
04-15-09, 10:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,825
Posted By akahn

Thanks. Could you go into more detail about...

Thanks. Could you go into more detail about spacious comfort vs. shelter? What does a typical tent offer in terms of comfort that this Tarptent offer. I ask because now that I'm in this price range...
Forum: Touring
04-15-09, 08:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,825
Posted By akahn

Other than being able to pitch it on hard...

Other than being able to pitch it on hard surfaces, I'm not really sure what the advantage of a freestanding tent are.
Forum: Touring
04-15-09, 07:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,825
Posted By akahn

Anyone tour with the Tarptent Rainshadow 2?

Hi everyone,

I'm on the market for a tent for my girlfriend and I, who want to do some overnight bike tours (right now our work schedules wouldn't allow more than 1-2 night trips). An online...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-09, 08:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,667
Posted By akahn

great find, what a beautiful color. forget about...

great find, what a beautiful color. forget about the price, this bike has a lot more soul and class than the current terry bikes.
Forum: Commuting
03-02-09, 09:32 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 16,915
Posted By akahn

Thanks for the feedback. I got the pair (good...

Thanks for the feedback. I got the pair (good condition except one hole that had been repaired) on eBay for $81 + shipping. :)
Forum: Commuting
03-01-09, 08:16 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 16,915
Posted By akahn

would these be decent panniers for light touring...

would these be decent panniers for light touring (one or two night camping tours)? or are people just using them for commuting type riding?
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