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Forum: Touring
10-14-13, 06:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 954
Posted By seaworthy

You could try the parking lot behind the library...

You could try the parking lot behind the library in Shelburne. I left mine there as part of a 6-day organized tour, but I'm not sure if they'd discriminate.
Forum: Touring
08-07-13, 06:12 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,062
Posted By seaworthy

On my Cannondale touring bike, I use the EVO...

On my Cannondale touring bike, I use the EVO Sport mirror + 35mm EVO Extension from here:
http://www.calhouncycle.com/productcart/pc/viewcategories.asp?idCategory=9&pageStyle=H

On my road bike, I...
Forum: Touring
07-29-13, 06:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 348
Posted By seaworthy

Acadia

Acadia/Mount Desert Island is a great place to bike (I live here), and you won't want to be here without them.

For road cycling, there's the amazing Park Loop Road and optional ascent to Acadia....
Forum: Touring
01-24-12, 06:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 621
Posted By seaworthy

Agreed. They're recreational riding for a day or...

Agreed. They're recreational riding for a day or two (or after work--I live near the trails), or could be a tiny part of a tour, but they're not a tour in themselves.
Forum: Touring
08-16-10, 05:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,972
Posted By seaworthy

Northern Tier + Erie Connector + North Lakes...

Northern Tier + Erie Connector + North Lakes Route + both ferries = ~4000 miles.

In Maine in early May, the nights will still be chilly (we've even had snow in late April, although it doesn't...
Forum: Touring
04-20-10, 06:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 763
Posted By seaworthy

+1 Indispensable! As has been said, fenders are...

+1 Indispensable! As has been said, fenders are light these days. They make an astounding difference in riding. While you won't stay dry, your legs, your bike and your panniers will be much less wet,...
Forum: Touring
04-13-10, 05:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,809
Posted By seaworthy

I took a Marmot Pounder Plus 25-degree bag. It...

I took a Marmot Pounder Plus 25-degree bag. It was perfect for the cooler nights in the western and eastern mountains, and I slept on top of it in the hot states. Next time, I'd probably bring a...
Forum: Touring
12-03-09, 08:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,424
Posted By seaworthy

I bought the T2000 three years ago, and rode it...

I bought the T2000 three years ago, and rode it across the US (Northern Tier) two years ago. I've had ZERO problems with it, and find it very comfortable and stable for touring with a heavy load. I...
Forum: Touring
09-30-09, 05:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,187
Posted By seaworthy

Like DBC Steve (above), we just finished a ride...

Like DBC Steve (above), we just finished a ride from Montreal to QC via Route Verte 1 through Granby, Magog, Sherbrooke, Warwick, Victoriaville, etc. We parked our car near the train station in QC,...
Forum: Touring
09-29-09, 08:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 971
Posted By seaworthy

Mount Orford was some great cycling, but, yes, it...

Mount Orford was some great cycling, but, yes, it would've been impossible on skinny tires.

We *should've* skipped Sherbrooke, but North Hatley was too close for the day and Warwick too far....
Forum: Touring
09-27-09, 01:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 971
Posted By seaworthy

Wow, we just back from the same ride! We went...

Wow, we just back from the same ride! We went via Mount Orford, Magog & Sherbrooke--beautiful but steeply hilly.

We stopped in a lot of local bike shops along the way, but I wasn't on the...
Forum: Touring
05-26-09, 01:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 785
Posted By seaworthy

Here's a *great* new option that mounts out of...

Here's a *great* new option that mounts out of the way on STI shifters:
http://www.mirrycle.com/road_mirror.php

I mounted it a couple days ago & love it. Two issues with it that make it not as...
Forum: Touring
11-08-08, 02:00 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,503
Posted By seaworthy

I exaggerated (misremembered): the Skechers...

I exaggerated (misremembered): the Skechers weigh 6 oz each, 12 oz total. Probably comparable to Crocs.

I chose Skechers (after much deliberation) over Crocs for 3 reasons: (1) they feel...
Forum: Touring
11-03-08, 06:19 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,503
Posted By seaworthy

I brought some lightweight black Skecher...

I brought some lightweight black Skecher Orcas--3oz each and plastic like Crocs, but not as ugly, bulky and conspicuous. Since they're not clogs, they worked great for off-bike out-of-camp...
Forum: Touring
05-24-08, 06:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,190
Posted By seaworthy

I, too, made them with $0.79 vinyl stair tread...

I, too, made them with $0.79 vinyl stair tread from Home Depot, and attached with zip ties. I've had a zip tie break once, but no other problems. Details here...
Forum: Touring
09-27-07, 05:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 877
Posted By seaworthy

I use the Evo Mirror + Evo 35mm extension on my...

I use the Evo Mirror + Evo 35mm extension on my T2000. Calhoun also said the the Evo Sport might work, although "a little shorter in the rise."
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