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Forum: Touring
02-03-20, 07:02 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,540
Posted By hartmame

My Build

I was more concerned with running a whole road group set when I was looking for a Touring bike. I had a decent Man bike that I wasn't using so I purchased a LHT frame and moved my Man bike drive...
Forum: Touring
02-03-20, 06:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,161
Posted By hartmame

C&O and GAP

In 2014, I roade the both trails on my Long Haul Trucker with no problem. It has 26x1.6 touring tires. Camped on the C&O half of the route.
Forum: Touring
01-07-20, 08:35 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,297
Posted By hartmame

2020

My plans aren't set yet this would be the third part of my multi year across the USA tour.
Part 1 in 2018 I rode from Portland, Maine to Columbus, Ohio.
Part 2 in 2019 I rode from La Crosse,...
Forum: Touring
07-09-19, 04:09 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 17,616
Posted By hartmame

Two Weeks more...

I'm doing a Piece Meal Tour across the country. Last year I rode from Portland, Maine to Columbus, Ohio. This year from Xenia, Ohio to La Crosse, Wisconsin. I originally wanted to ride it all in...
Forum: Touring
05-29-19, 09:41 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,221
Posted By hartmame

2019 bicycle touring plans

Last year I started picking my way across the United States with a "big" for me ride of 20 days from Portland Maine to Columbus Ohio. I'm doing things piece meal so forgive me but this year with...
Forum: Touring
05-29-19, 09:18 PM
Replies: 4,812
Views: 2,607,277
Posted By hartmame

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Extremely rough rail trail along my 2018 bike tour route
Forum: Touring
02-19-19, 07:20 AM
Replies: 2,070
Views: 409,945
Posted By hartmame

This is beautiful! I'll have to keep riding and...

This is beautiful! I'll have to keep riding and try to figure out the, " how to photograph my bike tour," part. I'm planning on riding the next section with a few other people so maybe I can get a...
Forum: Touring
01-23-19, 01:31 PM
Replies: 2,070
Views: 409,945
Posted By hartmame

summer2018 Maine to Ohio

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summer2018 beginning in Portland, Maine
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Forum: Touring
01-23-19, 01:10 PM
Replies: 2,070
Views: 409,945
Posted By hartmame

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Near Stuebenville, Ohio
Forum: Touring
04-09-18, 06:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 550
Posted By hartmame

2018 Touring Plans

Just thought I'd ask what plans everyone has for this years cycle tours?

I'm going to try a one month bike tour. Anyone else trying something new?
Forum: Touring
03-19-18, 06:27 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 11,006
Posted By hartmame

Just because he wouldnt do it doesnt mean it...

Just because he wouldnt do it doesnt mean it can't be done. I'm sure some updates would help. My brother rides a Fuji touring bike from '84 the only change he made was to change out the center...
Forum: Introductions
03-14-18, 11:10 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,582
Posted By hartmame

There are so many things to enjoy about cycling...

There are so many things to enjoy about cycling but any of us could get bored or discouraged by our fitness levels when I got back into cycling I did two things to keep my interest one was to add a...
Forum: Touring
03-14-18, 10:42 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 20,877
Posted By hartmame

I can't see regretting any bike tour and if I get...

I can't see regretting any bike tour and if I get a chance to do a multi month tour sometime in the future I think I'll be able to find another inspirational route.
Forum: Touring
03-13-18, 07:41 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 20,877
Posted By hartmame

After not doing a ride last year, I've decided to...

After not doing a ride last year, I've decided to try to kick things up a notch. I've realized at 52 I might not get the chance to ride across the Northern Tier route all in one summer in my life...
Forum: Touring
12-18-17, 04:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,414
Posted By hartmame

I’m using plotaroute.com

I’m using plotaroute.com
Forum: Touring
01-26-14, 12:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 877
Posted By hartmame

Ok., I suppose my question wasn't all that...

Ok., I suppose my question wasn't all that clear. I was checking to see if anyone had insight into which bikes have a low enough standover to get her started. My influence would be to get her on a...
Forum: Touring
01-21-14, 11:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 877
Posted By hartmame

Looking to purchase a bike for touring and...

This post is for a friend: "Getting into cycling doing a first short triathlon, and have the opportunity to do a multi day tour. I'm wanting a new bike to do both. I should mention that I have a...
Forum: Touring
11-16-12, 11:17 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,002
Posted By hartmame

Ohio to Erie, I rode it this past summer it's...

Ohio to Erie, I rode it this past summer it's mostly rail trail south of Columbus then changes to towpath around Massillon, Ohio.
Forum: Touring
10-13-11, 09:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,111
Posted By hartmame

Thanks for the information. I had already heard...

Thanks for the information. I had already heard to set the bars close so I picked up a short stem. I could probably go shorter still if I have trouble with the reach. The ZuM frame touts itself as...
Forum: Touring
10-09-11, 02:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,111
Posted By hartmame

Light Touring/Trekking bike build

I may have made a mistake but I'm going to try to build up a GT ZuM frame for touring.
I have some XT components taken from a bike I don't ride and I have a RSX crankset to add to it. I'm hoping to...
Replies: 1
Views: 654
Posted By hartmame

1958 ish Raleigh sports

I have 2 one has a larger frame and wheels than the other they are both sturmy archer three speeds and both have internal hub generators. One is in fairly rough shape the other is a beauty. What...
10-09-11, 02:04 AM
Replies: 2,264
Views: 772,641
Posted By hartmame

I have a 15" 2001 Jamis Dakar frame like this...

I have a 15" 2001 Jamis Dakar frame like this one:

http://www.bikepedia.com/quickbike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=2001&Brand=Jamis&Model=Dakar%20Comp&Type=bike

Looking for a 90's road bike 48cm or...
12-25-03, 02:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 895
Posted By hartmame

You've gotta see...

The trails that John Foss show on his web page are awsome! I just picked up the rest of what I needed to put together a 26" Yuni from unicycle.com. They also have some videos that are incredible.
Forum: Recumbent
10-09-03, 10:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,082
Posted By hartmame

I did it, I built one!

It taken me a long time to get to this point but I finally finished welding my frame. It looks soooo cool. I can't wait to get it built up with all the parts I've been collecting. I used the...
Forum: Recumbent
10-09-03, 09:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,230
Posted By hartmame

It an Optima Baron! very cool lowrider recumbent....

It an Optima Baron! very cool lowrider recumbent. I'd love to have one as well!
08-02-02, 04:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,289
Posted By hartmame

Numb hands is usually a sign of an ill fit or...

Numb hands is usually a sign of an ill fit or bike setup. The problem, your weight is too far forward. Other replies give good possible fixes. Other possibilities could be the length of the top...
Forum: Recumbent
02-20-02, 08:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 870
Posted By hartmame

Do a search on homebuilt recumbents. I found a...

Do a search on homebuilt recumbents. I found a few sites that way before I bought the Bentech plans. I wouldn't say the directions are step by step unless you've done this type of project before.
...
02-20-02, 08:07 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 14,536
Posted By hartmame

I ride a 1995 Kona Kula, mostly stock I had to...

I ride a 1995 Kona Kula, mostly stock I had to swap out the worn out fork this year but I haven't had a chance to ride it. I built up a Jamis dakota frame this fall full Xt with sram gripshift and...
06-05-01, 11:08 AM
Replies: 19
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Views: 898
Posted By hartmame

My little 3yr old daughter is my helper. I found...

My little 3yr old daughter is my helper. I found my allen wrench set in her tool box the other day. Luckily I didn't need them first!
03-31-01, 12:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 498
Posted By hartmame

I had a similar problem back in '95 when I had...

I had a similar problem back in '95 when I had gotten a pair of the Mavic 217s on my new kona kula. The shop called mavic and they replaced the rims after receiving my old ones. My LBS ate the...
03-29-01, 05:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 895
Posted By hartmame

I was thinking that the contortions that your...

I was thinking that the contortions that your body must go thru to keep its balance would have to look something like what people look like riding a mechanical bull.
Forum: Recumbent
03-27-01, 08:02 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 999
Posted By hartmame

I've been working with my brother on this project...

I've been working with my brother on this project since the fall and wondered if anyone has had success? Could you please share your trials and tribulations? I'd rather learn from someone elses...
03-27-01, 07:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 895
Posted By hartmame

Have any of you guys tried to unicycle off road? ...

Have any of you guys tried to unicycle off road? I've gone across the lawn but I haven't really tried to uni on the same trails that I mountain bike. I wanted to see what you r experiences are like.
03-14-00, 06:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 661
Posted By hartmame

Why not just buy one? Unicyclesource.com has 26"...

Why not just buy one? Unicyclesource.com has 26" 28" and 36" wheel unicycles.

I've never tried anyof them but a 36" wheel sounds like fun!!
03-07-00, 10:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 592
Posted By hartmame

Are you curious? I'm working on adding a knobby...

Are you curious? I'm working on adding a knobby tire.
03-06-00, 11:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 829
Posted By hartmame

This is just the beginging of a new sport. I...

This is just the beginging of a new sport. I think we will see more off-road specific unicycles being manufactured. The high end cost right now is about $500-$700. I think we will see a $1000+ in...
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