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Forum: Touring
03-25-07, 11:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,786
Posted By Milesowl

Veloce...why not

10500km tour with campagnolo Veloce. No mechanical problems.
I don't recommend it for heavy loaded touring in hills/montains though. Otherwise you need a mountain crankset for smaller front gears....
Forum: Touring
03-25-07, 11:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,222
Posted By Milesowl

Trailers....my view

I knew I would receive such a reply eheh. There are many reasons why I don't like and don't recommend these trailers.

1) It encourages you to bring more stuff
2) Its awkward. Frankly, you...
Forum: Touring
03-23-07, 06:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,222
Posted By Milesowl

Here is a picture: ...

Here is a picture:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7440077@N05/431317431/
Forum: Touring
03-23-07, 05:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,222
Posted By Milesowl

trailers.... not

DO NOT USE A TRAILER.

Trailers might be good for crossing Canada, USA, Australia where there are endless roads. But honestly, in Europe I know this is a burden. I saw a couple of guys using these...
Forum: Touring
03-22-07, 10:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,222
Posted By Milesowl

touring europe - some gearing hint

I cycled Europe on a similar bike last summer.

I used 28mm continental top touring tires. 1 flat in 10500 km ! I think they don't make them anymore though.

I had exactly the same gearing as...
Forum: Touring
03-28-06, 06:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 536
Posted By Milesowl

eh tomas, thanks for the info ! I...

eh tomas,

thanks for the info !

I thought it would be a rough ride trying to get out of Madrid. The train is a good idea.
I guess the train station is easily accessible via the airport ? If...
Forum: Touring
03-28-06, 12:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 536
Posted By Milesowl

I am gonna stay in cheap hostels where I can find...

I am gonna stay in cheap hostels where I can find them, but I am also bringing a lite sleeping bag, a thermarest pad and a tarp. I think I would stealth camp a bit to save money. It releases the...
Forum: Touring
03-27-06, 09:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 536
Posted By Milesowl

Europe - finding routes

Hello, I am leaving for a long tour in europe in 2 weeks, starting in Madrid.

From people with experiences touring europe, I would like your inputs as to how easy/hard it is to find a nice route...
Forum: Touring
03-08-06, 10:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 752
Posted By Milesowl

I am going to europe in about a month for a long...

I am going to europe in about a month for a long tour (I hope) ... 6 months. at first I thought I would n't bring anything to camp. But when I saw those little weightless tarp at the store, I...
Forum: Touring
02-11-06, 10:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 466
Posted By Milesowl

I am planning to tour spain during April-Mai (and...

I am planning to tour spain during April-Mai (and a lot more during the following months). I got the 1:400,000 map of spain by Michelin. Though its nice for overall planning, I think it doesn't show...
Forum: Touring
08-31-05, 03:56 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 5,432
Posted By Milesowl

I work for an aircraft engine overhaul company......

I work for an aircraft engine overhaul company... Rolls-Royce.

I can "bank" a part of my salary and leave for a few months afterward... really great. I've been saving 25% of my pay checks for 2...
Forum: Touring
08-17-05, 07:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,687
Posted By Milesowl

Hi there, I am from Montréal. If you want...

Hi there,

I am from Montréal. If you want information about cycling path, see this site first: http://www.routeverte.com/ang/index.lasso
this is the "Québec-wide" bikeway. The maps on the website...
Forum: Touring
08-17-05, 06:44 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 5,432
Posted By Milesowl

Hi camel, I am planning the same thing as...

Hi camel,

I am planning the same thing as you for 2006. I can leve work for up to 8 months ! lol
I am currently looking at something like:

1. Start at Lisbonne
2. Up following the atlantic...
Forum: Touring
08-15-05, 04:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,018
Posted By Milesowl

hi markymark, I actually bought the Marinoni...

hi markymark,

I actually bought the Marinoni Ciclo last week. it has eyelets for rear rack. It can accomodate 28 tires and has a tripple chainring. I'm sure its gonna be perfect ! what kind of...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-05, 06:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 476
Posted By Milesowl

If you don't use cycling shoes and clips, take...

If you don't use cycling shoes and clips, take note that they have the greatest effect on power transmission and agility.

Honestly I don't think you should go as far as switching for road...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-05, 06:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 694
Posted By Milesowl

I agree with you about the addiction. 4...

I agree with you about the addiction.

4 years ago I was a potato couch, then I bought a Mountain bike for fun... then rode a bit. Back then I used to think road cyclist look weird and they bother...
Forum: Touring
08-08-05, 05:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,018
Posted By Milesowl

Thank you so much Machka !! I have gone...

Thank you so much Machka !!

I have gone through your pages and I must say it is really interesting ! Especially the Paris-Brest-Paris. I had never heard of that kind of event before. Is there a...
Forum: Touring
08-07-05, 04:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,018
Posted By Milesowl

Hi Frith ! Thanks for the infos ! I am...

Hi Frith !

Thanks for the infos !

I am curious of how you gought it, did you go directly to the shop in Montréal or from a dealer ?
Me, I have the option of going directly to Marinoni since I...
Forum: Touring
08-06-05, 10:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,018
Posted By Milesowl

thanks man ! Reading about 20L bags touring...

thanks man ! Reading about 20L bags touring makes me feel good ! :) I just made a test in the 40L Ortlieb bags I borrowed from a friend and it seems a bit oversized for my use. I'm thinking...
Forum: Touring
08-06-05, 12:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,018
Posted By Milesowl

Light touring - Am I dreaming ?

Hello everyone,

I have been reading a lot of posts on this forum, I saw hundreds of pictures of heavily loaded bikes and red all the usual recommandations etc... And then told myself: These guys...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-05, 12:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,759
Posted By Milesowl

I'm surprised nobody asked you if you are using...

I'm surprised nobody asked you if you are using "clipless" pedals/shoes (actually clipped), like SPD. Being clipped on them really improves speed and agility.

Secondo, buy good quality SLICK tires...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-04, 06:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 726
Posted By Milesowl

Tire pressure problem

Hello everyone,

I have installed 26 x 1.4 cheap slick tires on my mountain bike. On the tire side its written 60 psi max. So far I put 80 psi and they still feel "soft"... they "squeeze"...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-04, 06:42 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 11,738
Posted By Milesowl

Hello snapz. Just wanted to say that...

Hello snapz.
Just wanted to say that personnaly, I started being at ease with my clipless when I stopped thinking too much about them. Of course I fell off the bike a few time at first, but I can...
Forum: Touring
01-26-04, 04:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,098
Posted By Milesowl

Thanks for all the advices ! I currently...

Thanks for all the advices !

I currently have 44-32-22 Crankset. On regular flat road I sometimes lack high gears, but I assume that when loaded my average speed is gonna drop a bit... so I...
Forum: Touring
01-25-04, 11:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 489
Posted By Milesowl

Touring Italia

Hi there,

I can't really help you about the bike case issue (I am awaiting an answer too !) but since I'm thinking about touring Italia too, here are two very good links:
...
Forum: Touring
01-24-04, 07:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,098
Posted By Milesowl

MTB conversion (yet another)

Hi all !

I am presently planning to start touring next season (and maybe even go to europe for a 1-month ride). After many consideration, and reading some posts I have decided I would simply do a...
Forum: Touring
01-24-04, 07:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,723
Posted By Milesowl

You guys are great for confusing me. It seems...

You guys are great for confusing me. It seems everyone agree that 26" wheels are the best for touring... Yet every touring bikes I've seen for sale are on 700 wheels... why is that ? Also, are 700...
Forum: Touring
09-01-03, 10:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,042
Posted By Milesowl

Touring tires for a MTB

Hello,

I have a Specialized rockhopper (standard MTB) and I am going for a long tour with friends (approx 170 km), and probably will be tour more often if I like it.

I am a bit confused about...
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