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Forum: Touring
04-09-12, 09:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,348
Posted By guitarinchris

Now I'm curious - would it be to gather more real...

Now I'm curious - would it be to gather more real estate on the handlebars for accessories?
Forum: Touring
04-09-12, 04:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,348
Posted By guitarinchris

Time for an update! I took the bit about...

Time for an update!

I took the bit about bike fit to heart (thanks Valygrl!) and actually settled on a Specialized Tricross Comp, 49cm (I'm a short guy), which fits like a glove. Specs can be...
Forum: Touring
04-05-12, 06:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,348
Posted By guitarinchris

Thanks for all the advice, everyone!

Thanks for all the advice, everyone!
Forum: Touring
04-04-12, 06:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,348
Posted By guitarinchris

Ordering a Touring Bike Tomorrow...

Howdy!

So after months of paying off debt I'm rewarding myself with a tourer. I have to order in pretty much anything I want as our LBS focuses just on MTB and Road Bikes. I've been pretty dead...
Forum: Touring
03-31-12, 07:40 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 15,417
Posted By guitarinchris

On Thursday I'll be ordering a new LHT on layaway...

On Thursday I'll be ordering a new LHT on layaway and paying it off by June 1st. I've got a Canadian Tire box bike holding me over until then as a commuter/weekend-long-tripper/something to keep the...
Forum: Touring
03-23-12, 06:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,076
Posted By guitarinchris

I found this on the site: This free trial...

I found this on the site:

This free trial membership is valid only to new members and must be sent to a U.S. mailing address. To receive your free membership, fill out this form.
Forum: Touring
03-22-12, 12:16 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,844
Posted By guitarinchris

i just spit coffee on my desk reading that, haha

i just spit coffee on my desk reading that, haha
Forum: Touring
03-19-12, 06:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 607
Posted By guitarinchris

I feel your pain. I'm dual-monitoring: one...

I feel your pain. I'm dual-monitoring: one screen with a picture of the Surly LHT I'm ordering in a month and the other screen has a picture of Route 66.
Forum: Touring
03-11-12, 10:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 644
Posted By guitarinchris

That was beautiful

That was beautiful
Forum: Touring
02-08-12, 01:16 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,256
Posted By guitarinchris

In the guitar world we call it GAS - Gear...

In the guitar world we call it GAS - Gear Acquisition Syndrome.

It hurts...but it hurts so good.
Forum: Touring
11-07-11, 10:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,050
Posted By guitarinchris

I knew about the hand positions for sure (did 100...

I knew about the hand positions for sure (did 100 km with flat bars last summer. ouch!), but was looking to see if there was anything I was missing on the drops vs. trekking bit. Thanks for all...
Forum: Touring
11-07-11, 02:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,050
Posted By guitarinchris

Handlebar types

Hey there!

I've got a vintage set of handlebars (I think the brand is Notti?) from a Fuji I'm restoring, but I intend on using this bike for touring. I've never used road bars before. Curious...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-11, 07:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 901
Posted By guitarinchris

Tool set for bike rebuild?

Hey guys,

I'm on the hunt for tools to rebuild my bike from the bottom up and wondering if there is a complete set that I should get rather than hunting individual items? I'll be working on every...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-05-11, 07:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 471
Posted By guitarinchris

That's great! Thanks for the info :)

That's great! Thanks for the info :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-01-11, 05:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 471
Posted By guitarinchris

Chain tool size?

Hey everyone,

I need to pull the chain off my new-to-me bike, but apparently I need a chain tool (learning these things as I go!). When shopping for one, is there a specific size I'm looking for...
Forum: Touring
08-31-11, 06:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 883
Posted By guitarinchris

Ah, apparently I'm more of an '84! Thanks!

Ah, apparently I'm more of an '84! Thanks!
Forum: Touring
08-30-11, 02:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 883
Posted By guitarinchris

Yeah I'm thinking the tires will need changing...

Yeah I'm thinking the tires will need changing anyways, as I'm really not sure how old they are. The spokes are rusty and the wheel isn't quite true, either. Might just be safer getting a new...
Forum: Touring
08-30-11, 09:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 883
Posted By guitarinchris

Anybody tour on an old Fuji before?

Hey! New guy here :)

Just picked up an old road bike at a yard sale for 45 bucks. Fella found it on a job site he was cleaning out. It's a Fuji of some kind. By the looks of it (I'll gather up...
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