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Forum: Touring
12-14-07, 08:15 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,210
Posted By spokewrench55

Hello, Before going too much further, I...

Hello,

Before going too much further, I recommend you do some research into bicycle tubing. I love lugs, but there are some rather high priced lugged frames out there with really nice paint and...
Forum: Touring
10-24-07, 10:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 19,145
Posted By spokewrench55

>>>>I could buy a Raleigh Gran Sport 10-speed...

>>>>I could buy a Raleigh Gran Sport 10-speed (with Reynolds 531 tubeset) for the same price.<<<<

The shop (it's now a motorcycle shop) does have left over NOS bicycles.

The Raleigh Gran...
Forum: Touring
10-08-07, 01:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 789
Posted By spokewrench55

Hi, The best answer, money aside, is to do...

Hi,

The best answer, money aside, is to do both. In a manner of speaking.

Narrow the choices down to a few high quality dedicated tourers. The frame being what you are deciding on. During...
Forum: Touring
10-24-06, 08:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,766
Posted By spokewrench55

Here is a cool website to check out for winter...

Here is a cool website to check out for winter riding:

http://www.icebike.org/

I use the Nokian Hakkapeliitta W106 studded tires for winter commuting because hitting ice for me has...
Forum: Touring
10-12-06, 12:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 905
Posted By spokewrench55

I haven't tried riding with a book on tape, but I...

I haven't tried riding with a book on tape, but I like the idea of having one to help me off to sleep in the tent on those nights I'm figity. Usually after pitching camp, shower, and wolfing down all...
Forum: Touring
08-06-06, 03:09 PM
Replies: 4,822
Views: 2,617,752
Posted By spokewrench55

My T-Bike ...

My T-Bike



http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/4630/3476/320/san%20juan%20001.jpg
Forum: Touring
07-30-06, 12:44 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,225
Posted By spokewrench55

I guess I should say I meant FDR. It's very...

I guess I should say I meant FDR. It's very possible Churchill said something like it, maybe even closer to my quote, I don't know. Both were pretty fearless men. Anyway, back to the thread.:)

...
Forum: Touring
07-30-06, 12:33 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,225
Posted By spokewrench55

I may have not quoted exactly, but it was FDR....

I may have not quoted exactly, but it was FDR. Look here, or better yet. play the audio.

http://historymatters.gmu.edu/d/5057/
Forum: Touring
07-29-06, 10:12 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,225
Posted By spokewrench55

Things do happen but they must be kept in...

Things do happen but they must be kept in perspective. Out of a nation of millions ugly things are bound to happen from time to time, but chances are you will never encounter anything.
Just...
Forum: Touring
07-28-06, 08:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 873
Posted By spokewrench55

Take a look at the small Vise-grips that are...

Take a look at the small Vise-grips that are available. A Vice-grip tool is a useful emergency tool that can deal with rounded or frozen fasteners, act as a clamping device to hold broken parts...
Forum: Touring
07-04-06, 10:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 645
Posted By spokewrench55

Just got back in from the long weekend on San...

Just got back in from the long weekend on San Juan. It was great. Beautiful weather, Orca pods, geo-caching, wonderful riding with some good hills but nothing too bad. The west side is the best. I...
Forum: Touring
06-21-06, 11:58 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,980
Posted By spokewrench55

Dude! My dearly loved Bulldog set is over...

Dude!

My dearly loved Bulldog set is over thirty years old and still going. Are they still made?
Forum: Touring
06-21-06, 11:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 719
Posted By spokewrench55

I like my Brooks so far. Seems to be more durable...

I like my Brooks so far. Seems to be more durable then the cork, at least enough to be worth the money. I've had no peeling or creeping that I sometimes get with cork.

The "tape" is several...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-12-06, 10:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 862
Posted By spokewrench55

Laws do change behavior, and compel education....

Laws do change behavior, and compel education. Far more so then hoping cagers will voluntarily educate themselves.

How do you know *everyone* ignores it? Because you see some who do? Do you...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-12-06, 10:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 862
Posted By spokewrench55

Cell Phone Issue

Hi,

Most of us have heard of an incident where a cyclist has been killed while a driver was absorbed in cell phone use. Many of us have even experienced a close call.
We can argue about...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-07-06, 09:58 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,321
Posted By spokewrench55

I'm sure such a situation would cause a heart...

I'm sure such a situation would cause a heart palpatation for the typical safety expert, but sometimes a little anarchy like that is good. It seems to me such situations give the advantage of safety...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-07-06, 08:11 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,321
Posted By spokewrench55

I am not familiar with every states MV code, but...

I am not familiar with every states MV code, but usually a moped is required to have pedals and may be required to have certain equipment like mirrors, horn, stoplight etc. and some type of power...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-07-06, 02:04 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,321
Posted By spokewrench55

Perhaps the difference is in the issues of design...

Perhaps the difference is in the issues of design and regulations. A small scooter has a known GVW, a known power output, a known max speed, brakes that meet regulated standards, DOT approved lights...
Forum: Touring
03-20-06, 12:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,095
Posted By spokewrench55

Oh no! You mean I have to start packing a face...

Oh no! You mean I have to start packing a face shield and kevlar apron now? ;) 'Cause to be honest, I think the problem's origin already comes from excessive weight.
I'm a motorcycle mechanic...
Forum: Touring
03-20-06, 12:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,095
Posted By spokewrench55

Makes sense, of course. The higher pressure does...

Makes sense, of course. The higher pressure does stiffen the ride a bit and the higher pressure tends to puncture where lower pressure will give more to resist puncturing. My puncture rate may have...
Forum: Touring
03-19-06, 01:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,095
Posted By spokewrench55

It's Gonna Blow!

I guess I fall into the school of thought that where a little's good, more's better.

I'm pumping my Continental Top Touring 700X35 tires to 100 lbs psi. It says the max is 70 lbs psi. I pump...
Forum: Touring
03-19-06, 12:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,328
Posted By spokewrench55

I guess I'm an Ortlieb fan. Like anything they...

I guess I'm an Ortlieb fan. Like anything they have their flaws. I live/tour in the PNW and have also toured a very rainy Ireland, Wales and England. I want water proofness in my panniers.

I...
Forum: Touring
03-18-06, 08:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,722
Posted By spokewrench55

I love my Carradice raincape. It is waxed cotton,...

I love my Carradice raincape. It is waxed cotton, has a hood and is very well made. It's the Brooks saddle of garments. But I ride in a lot of rain here in WA, and since I like capes the best, I am...
Forum: Touring
03-17-06, 09:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,994
Posted By spokewrench55

Brooks ad copy showing the B-18 with matching...

Brooks ad copy showing the B-18 with matching tool bag and the new bar wraps. Nice shot!

http://www.brooksengland.com/press/2006_01/new_products/MadeInDowningStreet.pdf
Forum: Touring
03-14-06, 11:03 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,485
Posted By spokewrench55

I have used the Blackburn cages like this (NLA)...

I have used the Blackburn cages like this (NLA) that fit the 1.5 litre bottled water bottles for some time. Two do very well when camping. An MSR water bladder is back up if needed and can be a solar...
Forum: Touring
03-12-06, 12:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,860
Posted By spokewrench55

I wanted some suspenion too, mainly for general...

I wanted some suspenion too, mainly for general shock absorption, and I tried a few suspension seatposts and found the three I tried lacking. They all felt like something was loose and had a problem...
Forum: Touring
03-12-06, 08:41 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,206
Posted By spokewrench55

If you are a film buff, French cinema produced...

If you are a film buff, French cinema produced some of the best films ever. Your library system may be able to get some of them for you. You get the body language and there are usually subtitles to...
Forum: Touring
03-09-06, 03:37 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,315
Posted By spokewrench55

>>>>>>So the basis of your remarks is that they...

>>>>>>So the basis of your remarks is that they don't have custom tubes made for just this bike. <<<<<

No, I don't think so. But I am still not sure what you're meaning when you say custom...
Forum: Touring
03-09-06, 08:53 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,315
Posted By spokewrench55

>>>>>You don't know what you are talking...

>>>>>You don't know what you are talking about.<<<<<<

That's always possible.

>>>>>The Atlantis costs what it does because:......<<<<<<

I think the Atlantis is priced based (like most...
Forum: Touring
03-06-06, 07:05 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,315
Posted By spokewrench55

>>>>>What in God's name would it matter?<<<<< ...

>>>>>What in God's name would it matter?<<<<<

At this point, Taiwan (where Atlantis lugs, dropouts and apparently some tubes come from) is not my first choice for high end quality cycle...
Forum: Touring
03-03-06, 11:51 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,315
Posted By spokewrench55

>>>>If you are going to buy one of the three, go...

>>>>If you are going to buy one of the three, go with the Atlantis; the extra money spent will be well worth it.<<<<<

Hi,

Ummmmm.....to be blunt, why? And why do these three bikes seem to...
Forum: Touring
02-27-06, 12:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 546
Posted By spokewrench55

Just as a thought, the Oregon coast ride is also...

Just as a thought, the Oregon coast ride is also wonderful, and has a bicycle friendly road which either has a bike lane or at least a decent shoulder. There is this one skinny tunnel where you set...
Forum: Touring
02-21-06, 06:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 946
Posted By spokewrench55

<<<Tell me more about not using metal housing...

<<<Tell me more about not using metal housing ferrules.>>>>

I probably should use them. At first I thought they were only cosmetic, but they may serve an actual purpose. Maybe keep the coils in...
Forum: Touring
02-20-06, 12:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 946
Posted By spokewrench55

Hi, I put a pair of Crane Creek...

Hi,

I put a pair of Crane Creek cyclocross levers on my bike which has Ritchey Biomax bars and Shimano 105 brake levers on the drops. I am delighted with this set-up.

You need new...
Forum: Touring
01-30-06, 05:31 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,292
Posted By spokewrench55

Hi, The Sidi mountain shoes. I suppose...

Hi,

The Sidi mountain shoes. I suppose there are better cycling shoes to walk in, but I never found it that bad. Viewings of tourist sites and grocery shopping was fine. Anything longer I would...
Forum: Touring
01-30-06, 02:09 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,706
Posted By spokewrench55

Hi, This is my first post. ...

Hi,

This is my first post.
Blackburns are not cheap racks. There was once a time when they were the ultimate standard. I used their expedition rear rack and the front low-rider. Jim...
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