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Forum: Touring
06-20-22, 10:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,415
Posted By gnz

Sadly true. But today my panniers are used on my...

Sadly true. But today my panniers are used on my kids' hauler and they're great conversation starters. Not sure if I'd travel again with them though, probably would start a brand new collection.
Forum: Touring
06-20-22, 09:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,415
Posted By gnz

Lol, seeing this thread again brought back some...

Lol, seeing this thread again brought back some memories!

For the Flag patches what I ended up using is PVC glue and they held up fine for years but made the pannier a bit stiff. Perhaps the shoe...
Forum: Touring
04-17-10, 07:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,297
Posted By gnz

Hey Duke, are you carrying a gps yet? If so make...

Hey Duke, are you carrying a gps yet? If so make sure you upload your track to wikiloc (http://www.wikiloc.com/)! the area seems completely devoid of any tracks :) Good luck mate, I wish I could join...
Forum: Touring
07-13-09, 05:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 416
Posted By gnz

Free tubus tara lowrider, lower part snapped but works - In Sevilla Spain

Hi, my tubus tara snapped at the lower left end and after some attempts at finding a place to get it welded I was told it was complicated because the tube wall was so thin and blah blah... Im pretty...
Forum: Touring
07-13-09, 09:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,415
Posted By gnz

Thank you all for your feedback.. I just tried...

Thank you all for your feedback.. I just tried contact cement from my tube repair kit and it just won't hold onto the ortlieb bag.

emailing ortlieb is the next step...
Forum: Touring
07-09-09, 02:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,415
Posted By gnz

Great idea. Do you think tube patch cement will...

Great idea. Do you think tube patch cement will do? Thanks.
Forum: Touring
07-08-09, 12:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,415
Posted By gnz

mmh, no. I'd like to decorate the panniers...

mmh, no. I'd like to decorate the panniers because they're visible all the time. It will also help me to tell them apart.
Forum: Touring
07-08-09, 12:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,415
Posted By gnz

Country Flag patches, hot gluing onto Ortlieb panniers, anyone tried it?

Hi, In my old backpacking days I used to collect embroidered flag patches from the countries and regions I visited which then I sewed onto my backpack... It was a nice thing to do and I'd like to...
Forum: Touring
06-09-09, 04:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,827
Posted By gnz

There used to be a 'riding partners' subgroup of...

There used to be a 'riding partners' subgroup of the touring forum some time ago. There I found a great cycling partner for a trip back in 2006. Anyone knows why it was removed?
Forum: Touring
06-08-09, 02:56 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,530
Posted By gnz

Ok, I ordered a thorn tour club frame from...

Ok, I ordered a thorn tour club frame from England. It will be arriving soon. My only problem now will be removing the bottom bracket :) I guess I should go on the look for a LBS.

Thanks everybody...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-09, 02:55 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,241
Posted By gnz

Ok, I ordered a thorn tour club frame from...

Ok, I ordered a thorn tour club frame from England. It will be arriving soon. My only problem now will be removing the bottom bracket :) I guess I should go on the look for a LBS.

Thanks everybody...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-09, 12:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,241
Posted By gnz

Yes, I guess I should just reach Sevilla and have...

Yes, I guess I should just reach Sevilla and have a tour of the bike shops to see what they've got.

thanks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-09, 12:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,241
Posted By gnz

Thanks, At first glance it seems they don't have...

Thanks, At first glance it seems they don't have a steel frame for v-brakes and 700C but I'll email them...
Forum: Touring
05-31-09, 07:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,530
Posted By gnz

Okay, thank you everyone for your input. Here's...

Okay, thank you everyone for your input. Here's the current report:

I rode 300km with a load of some 35kg luggage plus me 75kg. I did notice two new and alarming things: a crackling noise coming...
Forum: Touring
05-31-09, 07:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,530
Posted By gnz

Im almost sure it is a new crack, and it happened...

Im almost sure it is a new crack, and it happened during the recent transport. Yes I will start my shopping for a new steel frame.

thanks.
Forum: Touring
05-31-09, 07:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,530
Posted By gnz

I was referring to having it breaking off...

I was referring to having it breaking off completely.

Thanks for your insight.
Forum: Touring
05-31-09, 07:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,530
Posted By gnz

Hey Kyle!, well this proves you right with yet...

Hey Kyle!, well this proves you right with yet another thing, the frame material!. Remember our discussions? so far I've: gotten fenders, gotten wider tires... replaced my brooks with one with...
Forum: Touring
05-31-09, 07:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,530
Posted By gnz

It is a New Zealand made 2001 Avanti pioneer...

It is a New Zealand made 2001 Avanti pioneer bike. The frame material is 6061.
I'm pretty confident the crack is new and it appeared during transit between home (U.S.) and Lisbon Portugal, see...
Forum: Touring
05-31-09, 07:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,530
Posted By gnz

I'm in Faro, a small town in Portugal... Someone...

I'm in Faro, a small town in Portugal... Someone is helping me find an aluminium welder, after talking with him I will decide if I will attempt some sort of repair.

I'm pretty confident the crack...
Forum: Touring
05-31-09, 07:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,530
Posted By gnz

Yep, I agree... I've ridden it for 300km already,...

Yep, I agree... I've ridden it for 300km already, have some more details to report on a following post...
Forum: Touring
05-31-09, 07:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,530
Posted By gnz

I think so too. I also think that if it failed...

I think so too. I also think that if it failed I'd still be able to make a controlled stop and that's why I rode it... I'll post a report on a next post.
Forum: Touring
05-31-09, 07:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,530
Posted By gnz

It seems to me the airline did break it. But I've...

It seems to me the airline did break it. But I've been in Portugal already for more than three weeks. No longer have any papers/receipts which make my chances slim... also, airlines nowadays make you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-09, 07:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,241
Posted By gnz

Okay, thank you everyone for your input. Here's...

Okay, thank you everyone for your input. Here's the current report:

I rode 300km with a load of some 35kg luggage plus me 75kg. I did notice two new and alarming things: a crackling noise coming...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-09, 07:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,241
Posted By gnz

Interesting theory about the thermal stress......

Interesting theory about the thermal stress... The screw and the dropout hanger were both out and packed along with the deraileur at the time of travel.

Thanks for your insight.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-09, 06:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,241
Posted By gnz

It is a New Zealand made avanti frame that I...

It is a New Zealand made avanti frame that I bought in 2001... I am almost sure the crack appeared with the last plane flight, It must have been dropped at some point. I'm not sure if the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-09, 06:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,241
Posted By gnz

Yes, I'd go for replacing the frame if I was at...

Yes, I'd go for replacing the frame if I was at home but unfortunately I am already far from home and the options are more limited.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-09, 06:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,241
Posted By gnz

The tour is open ended, I'm planning to spend at...

The tour is open ended, I'm planning to spend at least one year touring in Europe... The bolt tightens against a nut, not against the frame, so the damage wasn't caused by overtightening.

Im like...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-09, 06:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,241
Posted By gnz

It is 6061 ... yes I had thought about the heat...

It is 6061 ... yes I had thought about the heat treatment that might get spoiled if I have any welding job done now. I'm thinking about my options.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-09, 06:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,241
Posted By gnz

The other 'cracks' are just paint scratches,...

The other 'cracks' are just paint scratches, after finding the crack I did check the whole bike thoroughly.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-09, 04:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,241
Posted By gnz

Seeking exp advice: Al Frame crack after flight... will it break? [see pic]

Hi, well I am so frustrated right now, I just finished putting together the bike to start my tour tomorrow and noticed the frame has a crack at the derailer dropout. See pictures below.

I need...
Forum: Touring
05-25-09, 04:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,530
Posted By gnz

Seeking expert advice: Al Frame crack after flight... will it break? [see pic]

Hi, well I am so frustrated right now, I just finished putting together the bike to start my tour tomorrow and noticed the frame has a crack at the derailer dropout. See pictures below.

I need...
Forum: Touring
12-27-08, 02:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 750
Posted By gnz

use a GPS

Use a gps to find the smallest (thinnest line) roads. If you use a garmin gps with maps you can take your time making the route on the PC then transfer it to the unit, you can also open the route in...
Forum: Touring
12-18-08, 08:59 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,737
Posted By gnz

+1 And after some months of touring then I...

+1

And after some months of touring then I want to ESC back to my work :), it is a vicious cycle.
Forum: Touring
04-03-08, 03:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,705
Posted By gnz

Ive got the ultimate 5 large to carry my slr...

Ive got the ultimate 5 large to carry my slr camera... It works very well along with lowe pro nova 2 aw case which fits inside. The side bags arent very large and mesh so no waterproof there, I use...
Forum: Touring
02-11-08, 01:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,031
Posted By gnz

+1 ... pretty much the same for me.

+1 ... pretty much the same for me.
Forum: Touring
01-06-08, 08:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 407
Posted By gnz

Ive been following the national cycle network and...

Ive been following the national cycle network and the signage has been pretty good in Wales. Back around London it was terrible, I got lost several times.
What I am doing now is finding small...
Forum: Touring
01-02-08, 07:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 606
Posted By gnz

Im at CS as gnz... I still have to use it though.

Im at CS as gnz... I still have to use it though.
Forum: Touring
12-31-07, 01:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 292
Posted By gnz

happy new year everyone

Don't party too much and may your cycle touring resolutions for the new year come soon.

cheers!
Forum: Touring
12-21-07, 08:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 556
Posted By gnz

I am from Mexico, I believe it is the same as US...

I am from Mexico, I believe it is the same as US and Canada for the schengen thing.
Forum: Touring
12-20-07, 10:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 556
Posted By gnz

touring in Europe... Schengen visa... no more than 90 days :( ?

Hi I am planning to tour in european countries for hopefully the whole of next year. Upon doing some research about visas I've found about the Schengen agreement which will allow me to get the visa...
Forum: Touring
12-19-07, 10:18 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,614
Posted By gnz

Cycle my way out of britain and rush down south...

Cycle my way out of britain and rush down south probably taking a ferry to spain. I will find out just how enjoyable the winter cycling really can be. During next year I will be exploring as much of...
Forum: Touring
12-15-07, 07:10 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,734
Posted By gnz

Yes but the backpack has nothing to do with it....

Yes but the backpack has nothing to do with it. That pannier detaches because it got damaged in the past when I had a crash :)
I also forgot to mention that since I usually have the backpack full...
Forum: Touring
12-15-07, 04:52 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,734
Posted By gnz

I have a jansport alaska II backpack as part of...

I have a jansport alaska II backpack as part of my setup (http://bicimundista.com/album.php/en/the_united_kingdom/in_route_west_of_london/leaving_bristol). I bungee cord it on top of my rear...
Forum: Touring
12-11-07, 07:39 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,174
Posted By gnz

Scary, what have been the brands of your...

Scary, what have been the brands of your freehubs? what is it that you watch for now?

Ive been thinking that whenever I get back home and prepare for a new tour I'll save some $ and build myself a...
Forum: Touring
12-10-07, 10:00 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,174
Posted By gnz

I've been able to use a broken spoke to jam the...

I've been able to use a broken spoke to jam the cassette by passing the spoke trough one of the holes on the largest gear, bending it in place near the spoke's threaded end then using its capped end...
Forum: Touring
12-09-07, 09:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 960
Posted By gnz

Using travel contacts I had well over 20 flats...

Using travel contacts I had well over 20 flats during my trip trough Mexico last year, not entirely the tyre's fault since some of them were a series of self adhesive patches that failed, but the...
Forum: Touring
11-28-07, 05:01 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,986
Posted By gnz

+1 B17 narrow here too, with laces :) ... It's...

+1 B17 narrow here too, with laces :) ... It's definitely comfortable to me although still hard as a rock after 2000+ km, is it supposed to become softer? when? Ive been applying the proofhide every...
Forum: Touring
11-21-07, 04:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 889
Posted By gnz

Hey, watching your pictures makes me very...

Hey, watching your pictures makes me very envious, I am still in Wales (talk about the slow tourer) and the weather just got really miserable.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-19-07, 05:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 527
Posted By gnz

well, probably not of much help but within Mexico...

well, probably not of much help but within Mexico the best way to go is via aeromexpress, cheap and reliable although you would have to go to Cancun airport to pick it up. If you can have your bike...
Forum: Touring
11-17-07, 07:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 861
Posted By gnz

further development...

Further development: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/glasgow_and_west/7098116.stm
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