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Forum: Touring
07-16-07, 05:09 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 6,158
Posted By midnightsimon

Yeah, I have noticed that... I look at it...

Yeah, I have noticed that...

I look at it this way. Every dog that sees me, even from far away starts to flip out, bark, chase, ect.

Its like in terminator two, how the dogs can smell the...
Forum: Touring
07-04-07, 02:36 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 6,158
Posted By midnightsimon

I talk to alost all of the animals I see

I talk to alost all of the animals I see
Forum: Touring
07-04-07, 02:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,713
Posted By midnightsimon

use two locks, never free lock it, and try and...

use two locks, never free lock it, and try and bring it in at night if you can. Other than that there isn't really a lot you can do. I spent a week there with a bike much nicer than most...
Forum: Touring
07-03-07, 02:49 AM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,622,041
Posted By midnightsimon

Too true - the guys I played with in paris...

Too true - the guys I played with in paris supplied bike AND mallet.

Having my east van mallet provides ample 'bike lunatic' credentials upon arriving in a new city, but I'd say its highest value...
Forum: Touring
07-02-07, 10:56 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,033
Posted By midnightsimon

2 - 3 larger sized water bottles and a 2L...

2 - 3 larger sized water bottles and a 2L camelback bladder should do the trick.

Also, virtually every small town in the world, regardless of the size, has a cemetary. Many of these cemetaries...
Forum: Touring
07-02-07, 10:37 AM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,622,041
Posted By midnightsimon

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1217/683153671_550c...

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1217/683153671_550c5a3690_b.jpghttp://farm2.static.flickr.com/1112/683002151_3def4ce1f2_b.jpghttp://farm2.static.flickr.com/1154/683153553_3908df6957_b.jpg
This is my...
Forum: Touring
07-02-07, 10:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 351
Posted By midnightsimon

Are you currently touring in Europe?

I'm looking for tourers on the road interested in sitting down and swapping some road stories over a beer or two, or maybe putting down a couple of KM together.

I'm currently in Toulouse, heading...
Forum: Touring
07-01-07, 03:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 680
Posted By midnightsimon

Tackling the Pyrenees

I'm in toulouse at present, getting ready to cross the pyrenees en route to Barcelona, and looking for advice on the route to take - has anyone done this before?

What is the best way, what should...
Forum: Europe
05-20-07, 02:57 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 875
Posted By midnightsimon

Alt. Bikers in Europe?

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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: eastvan

Hey, I'm an eastvan bikesexual heading out on a 5 month tour from amsterdam to istanbul - I'm making it one of my goals to...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
05-15-07, 05:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,116
Posted By midnightsimon

^ no websites or blogs anyone can refer me to in...

^ no websites or blogs anyone can refer me to in particular, eh?
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
05-15-07, 01:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,026
Posted By midnightsimon

Hah! that pursuit mini is awesome! Might i...

Hah! that pursuit mini is awesome!

Might i reccomend that you finish it off with some home made bullhorns?

eg:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/205/499805130_34cd0f4f31.jpg


Just some old...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
05-14-07, 04:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,116
Posted By midnightsimon

Alt bikers in Europe?

Hey, I'm an eastvan bikesexual heading out on a 5 month tour from amsterdam to istanbul - I'm making it one of my goals to explore European bike culture and to engage in international bikecultural...
Forum: Touring
05-14-07, 03:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,891
Posted By midnightsimon

I have a set of Axiom Stormfront fully waterproof...

I have a set of Axiom Stormfront fully waterproof panniers, and the work great. They were about half what the ortlieb panniers of a similar volume go for. Check if your LBS orders from Norco - if...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-07, 06:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 820
Posted By midnightsimon

^I'm debating between it and the Topeak...

^I'm debating between it and the Topeak roadmorph. Anyone with experience with both?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-07, 06:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 820
Posted By midnightsimon

Seriously thinking of picking one of these up in...

Seriously thinking of picking one of these up in the next couple of days - those of you who've had them for a while: how do you rate 'em?
Forum: Touring
05-10-07, 06:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,258
Posted By midnightsimon

^ Unfortunately twice as much money isn't...

^
Unfortunately twice as much money isn't really an option.
Forum: Touring
05-10-07, 01:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,258
Posted By midnightsimon

I probably will ditch the tarp, but the...

I probably will ditch the tarp, but the groundsheet is essential in the case I have to set the hammock up as a bivy/tent in wet conditions - the bottom is absolutely NOT waterproof. The bonus is that...
Forum: Touring
05-10-07, 02:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,258
Posted By midnightsimon

I'm with ya on everything but the coffee. No way...

I'm with ya on everything but the coffee. No way you're rousing me before noon without it! The plastic cone and filters weigh only a few grams anyway, and I'd rather brew my own than pay for it at a...
Forum: Touring
05-09-07, 02:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,258
Posted By midnightsimon

Yeah, I have a strong desire to travel light as...

Yeah, I have a strong desire to travel light as well - at 5 months on the road though, this was about as pared down as I could get the list..
Forum: Touring
05-09-07, 02:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,258
Posted By midnightsimon

Vet my Gear List

So, I've seen a number of threads to this effect, and I understand my re-posting one might be redundant, but I'll do it anyway. I've read most of those threads and found them very useful in compiling...
Forum: Touring
05-01-07, 02:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,460
Posted By midnightsimon

2 reasons for me - 1, I like how the cloth looks,...

2 reasons for me - 1, I like how the cloth looks, and 2, I want something to take the wear from my hands/ little misshaps (eg, bike falls over, ect). I ride daily in the city, and have yet to have...
Forum: Touring
04-26-07, 11:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,476
Posted By midnightsimon

Consider looking into some of...

Consider looking into some of these:http://schwalbetires.com/node/120/ok
http://schwalbetires.com/files/l_img_marathon2006_0.gif
You can run over pretty much anything...
Forum: Touring
04-26-07, 05:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,795
Posted By midnightsimon

Its true, finding the right bike on craiglist is...

Its true, finding the right bike on craiglist is difficult - thats why you have to be active in your search and give yourself time.

I spent about 4 months regularly browsing craigslist, but also...
Forum: Touring
04-26-07, 02:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,460
Posted By midnightsimon

Cloth over Cork tape

Hey tourers, a couple of quick questions.
I'm in the process of putting the finishing touches on my ride which I'll be taking with me to Europe for a 5 month tour. For the bars, I'm planning on...
Forum: Touring
04-26-07, 02:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,795
Posted By midnightsimon

Singlespeed touring is a bit of a crazy idea, but...

Singlespeed touring is a bit of a crazy idea, but not impossible. I know two people who have done it - one who I rode with - and he had to walk up sections of hill, and one who tours regularly on a...
Forum: Touring
04-26-07, 02:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,476
Posted By midnightsimon

cynergy - what a lot of posters above have been...

cynergy - what a lot of posters above have been getting at (but not making clear) is that you can keep your skinny WHEELS on the bike, and just buy some fatter TIRES, so long as they are the same...
Forum: Touring
04-25-07, 12:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 728
Posted By midnightsimon

I am planning on doing a similar tour, beginning...

I am planning on doing a similar tour, beginning may 22nd. I've budgeted 5 months to roll this route. I think it should be easily manageable with some stops to explore....
Forum: Touring
04-17-07, 06:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,868
Posted By midnightsimon

Cannon, A series. Simple, durable, and the...

Cannon, A series.

Simple, durable, and the only camera in that price/size bracket that I know of that allows full manual control of aperature and shutter speed. Also, quite reasonably priced.
Forum: Touring
04-17-07, 10:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,924
Posted By midnightsimon

^Man, thats some great info - thanks! One...

^Man, thats some great info - thanks!

One other question - does anyone have experience with the 'scout' version of the tent? looking at the comparison sheets on their page it appears to be...
Forum: Touring
04-16-07, 07:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,924
Posted By midnightsimon

How does the ground setup work? I was able to...

How does the ground setup work? I was able to find very little info on the HH website. Does it require poles of some sort?
Forum: Touring
04-16-07, 06:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,924
Posted By midnightsimon

Hammocks

I'm leaving for a 5 month tour of Europe in just over a month and weighing my options for stealth camping. I don't want to blow a heap of cash on a tent, nor do I want to deal with a lot of weight....
Forum: Touring
03-21-07, 06:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,639
Posted By midnightsimon

Touring on a converted MTB - rack/fender issues

Hey - I'm a new tourer, and in the process of building up my bike to take to Europe with me. I'm shopping around with the intention of building a solid tourer on a budget, and will go for either a...
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