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Forum: Touring
09-05-14, 10:26 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 18,194
Posted By Blindhog

So do you think the hubs are the difference? The...

So do you think the hubs are the difference? The 105s making the Volpe feel more responsive? (I assume 105 is > XT but Shimano grades confuse me.)
Forum: Southeast
05-24-13, 02:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 883
Posted By Blindhog

Dont know if you are still planning this trip but...

Dont know if you are still planning this trip but a couple of ideas. First Lafayette Blue Springs is cool -- east of Perry. (remember there are several Blue Springs across the state if you go to do...
Forum: Touring
05-14-13, 02:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 903
Posted By Blindhog

On the Hennesey, they look really cool but I have...

On the Hennesey, they look really cool but I have been asked twice by rangers to take down a hammock in a Florida State Park. I have a little nylon one I like to read in (walmart cheapies). Anyway,...
Forum: Touring
05-13-13, 01:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 903
Posted By Blindhog

Forgot to say as for outfitting it, make sure...

Forgot to say as for outfitting it, make sure your racks are strong and your seat comfy. I played around a while and went to Brooks B17 and love it. Maybe you have opted for that on the Surly....
Forum: Touring
05-13-13, 12:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 903
Posted By Blindhog

As new tourer, I would start with a two nighter...

As new tourer, I would start with a two nighter or such to get the feel of it. I have simply built "loop tours" with stops 40 to 50+- miles apart at state parks and that has worked great for me.
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Forum: Touring
05-09-13, 02:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 759
Posted By Blindhog

On recent minitour, I was navigating 100% by...

On recent minitour, I was navigating 100% by Googlemap on my phone as an experiment (no paper maps). I got routed onto dirt roads a few times and once I couldn't efficiently divert to another path. I...
Forum: Touring
05-09-13, 02:39 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,105
Posted By Blindhog

Papa Tom -- If "O.P." means "original poster" --...

Papa Tom -- If "O.P." means "original poster" -- I am in your same stage of life and also do NOT care what people think who mistake me for homeless. One of the fringe benefits of being over 50 is...
Forum: Touring
05-06-13, 07:31 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,105
Posted By Blindhog

Interesting comments-- glad I started this...

Interesting comments-- glad I started this thread. Like I said, I wasn't looking for advice on how to handle the situations (I do shave, shower and stay friendly) just making observations mostly...
Forum: Touring
05-03-13, 02:39 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,105
Posted By Blindhog

"Must be doing for charity" -- the only times you...

"Must be doing for charity" -- the only times you see a transcontinental cyclist written up in newspaper or on 11:00 local news is someone Riding for Cancer, etc.... I think that is where that comes...
Forum: Touring
05-03-13, 02:37 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,105
Posted By Blindhog

Yeah, I agree that you don't know what the vast...

Yeah, I agree that you don't know what the vast majority of people think. But when I do interact I can tell by far most (in my region) are puzzled and likely have never heard of touring. So one can...
Forum: Touring
05-03-13, 11:49 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,105
Posted By Blindhog

Are you assumed to be homeless?

I am fairly new to cycling (4 years) and touring (8-9 minitours of 2 to 9 days total lifetime) and have wondered about other tourers' experiences about how we are perceived by the "non-cyclists" we...
Forum: Touring
05-03-13, 11:12 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,677
Posted By Blindhog

Abandoned/aborted tours

I have seen this topic discussed elsewhere, and maybe it was covered here on BikeForums some also. My main focus/interest may be a little different, though, so please bear with me. My question is...
Forum: Touring
02-13-13, 02:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,273
Posted By Blindhog

My 2008 Fuji Touring was a good bike till it took...

My 2008 Fuji Touring was a good bike till it took a dive take off my carmounted bike rack (long story). Had planned to keep it forever.

I agree that the crankset is wrong for any decent hills. You...
Forum: Touring
02-11-13, 07:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,577
Posted By Blindhog

Thanks for the feedback. I plan to try reusing...

Thanks for the feedback. I plan to try reusing the levers off my dead Fuji. I think they are those Tektro RL720s which get the job done. With that I will have the Aurora dialed in a ready for a...
Forum: Touring
02-06-13, 11:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,577
Posted By Blindhog

Cyclocross brakes/Dual brakes retrofit for my touring bike?

Recently changed touring bikes. My Fuji Touring (loved it, then broke it) had cyclocross/dual position brakes but my new 2010 Jamis Aurora Elite does not. Also I have another bike (Specialized...
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