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Forum: Touring
05-22-08, 02:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,127
Posted By drumthebenway

Don't get a new bike! I love my Volpe for...

Don't get a new bike! I love my Volpe for touring!

Just throw a front rack on there and shift the weight forward like others here have suggested.
05-20-08, 02:46 PM
Replies: 4,978
Views: 233,725
Posted By drumthebenway

Closetbiker: Thanks for the quick reply! ...

Closetbiker:

Thanks for the quick reply! But my question remains to be answered. I've probably been too vague again.

I am not challenging your assertion that there are more injuries from...
05-20-08, 01:21 PM
Replies: 4,978
Views: 233,725
Posted By drumthebenway

I have a question here. Before anyone calls me a...

I have a question here. Before anyone calls me a helmet Nazi, I want to say that I'm not trying to be polemical, but I'm actually interested and would like to know the answer to my question.

Some...
05-16-08, 10:45 AM
Replies: 4,978
Views: 233,725
Posted By drumthebenway

I tried to explain that my lack of use of...

I tried to explain that my lack of use of English, living in a non-English-speaking country, was part of the reason for my unclear comment. I realized after you reacted so strongly that I had given...
05-16-08, 06:24 AM
Replies: 4,978
Views: 233,725
Posted By drumthebenway

I absolutely did not call non-helmet users...

I absolutely did not call non-helmet users stupid. I addressed the confusion a while back and you acknowledged that. Once again, libel.
05-15-08, 10:25 AM
Replies: 4,978
Views: 233,725
Posted By drumthebenway

One of the shameful things about this argument --...

One of the shameful things about this argument -- and here I won't make any comments regarding either side's propositions -- is that some of the participants are slinging mud. That's just a lousy...
Forum: Touring
05-12-08, 07:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,912
Posted By drumthebenway

I agree with the recommendation of Vienna...

I agree with the recommendation of Vienna (although the museums are certainly not punk compared to other European museums. I'm thinking of the Kunsthistorisches Museum, the Belvedere...). I'd...
05-12-08, 04:57 AM
Replies: 4,978
Views: 233,725
Posted By drumthebenway

I think you answered your own question. Correct...

I think you answered your own question. Correct me if I'm wrong.


And John: I've not really been roped into anything. I created my own mess by making an incautious remark. Still it has been...
05-08-08, 01:09 PM
Replies: 4,978
Views: 233,725
Posted By drumthebenway

What's the source of that graph? It's...

What's the source of that graph? It's provocative and I'd like to know a little bit about where it comes from and what it's actually supposed to show.

As for the link preceding my post, thanks! ...
05-08-08, 10:11 AM
Replies: 4,978
Views: 233,725
Posted By drumthebenway

I understand your point, but I will say that I...

I understand your point, but I will say that I don't think that I'm mixing up means and ends here. I happen to believe that wearing a helmet increases one's safety while riding a bike. I also think...
05-08-08, 08:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,200
Posted By drumthebenway

Thanks for the post. That's an excellent reason...

Thanks for the post. That's an excellent reason not to run a red.

It's just like crossing on a red as a pedestrian. You may know what you're doing, but the guy who follows your lead without...
Forum: Touring
05-08-08, 08:26 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,767
Posted By drumthebenway

Where are you now? If you're in Europe, I'd...

Where are you now? If you're in Europe, I'd recommend checking out the Salewa Denali II. (You might even be able to find this in the states... no idea...). It's 100 euros, big enough for two...
Forum: Touring
05-08-08, 08:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,178
Posted By drumthebenway

I actually think that the smaller sized adapted...

I actually think that the smaller sized adapted would have worked for your fork. I suppose this only matters if the one you have is too big. The smaller one is the LM-1 and can easily be found here...
05-08-08, 08:13 AM
Replies: 4,978
Views: 233,725
Posted By drumthebenway

Six Jours: I'm now responding to your post...

Six Jours:

I'm now responding to your post of a few days ago. I only infrequently check the forum here so please excuse my late reply.

First of all, I never said that everybody who cycles...
04-30-08, 11:34 AM
Replies: 4,978
Views: 233,725
Posted By drumthebenway

I wear a helmet because it would be stupid not...

I wear a helmet because it would be stupid not to. And its protective merits really are NOT suspect. I personally was clocked by a car that swerved into my lane; I landed on my back, rolled, and...
Forum: Europe
04-30-08, 10:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,388
Posted By drumthebenway

Four weeks in Germany

So I think I'll have about 4 weeks to bike through Germany this August. I'll be living in Austria until then and saving up as much money as I can. The duration of my trip will be affected by the...
Forum: Touring
04-30-08, 08:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 912
Posted By drumthebenway

I went for the "Classic". I wanted full length...

I went for the "Classic". I wanted full length and at least a moderate amount of padding but didn't want it to be too bulky. I like that it's waterproof, but I'm still undecided as to whether I'll...
Forum: Touring
04-29-08, 06:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 912
Posted By drumthebenway

Ortlieb Mattress / Sleeping Pad

Anybody have any experience with Ortlieb's sleeping pads? I just purchased one and have so far been impressed with the level of comfort, the lack of sleeping-bag-slippage, and its fairly light...
Forum: Europe
04-22-08, 02:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 972
Posted By drumthebenway

Awesome! Any idea how much the box and...

Awesome!

Any idea how much the box and packing materials would cost at the airport? I somehow imagine that the post office will charge an arm and a leg for tape and bubble wrap.
Forum: Touring
03-24-08, 02:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 731
Posted By drumthebenway

Have you guys seen the Trangia Swedish Army...

Have you guys seen the Trangia Swedish Army stove's on eBay? I may end up with one of those...
Forum: Europe
03-23-08, 05:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 972
Posted By drumthebenway

Frankfurt -- flying out in August

I'll be biking through Austria and Germany this summer and flying out of Frankfurt airport. My ticket is for the 29th of August, although I'm still considering staying a bit longer. Anybody live in...
Forum: Europe
03-23-08, 05:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,651
Posted By drumthebenway

I'd wonder about ticks, especially given the mild...

I'd wonder about ticks, especially given the mild winters of late.
Forum: Touring
03-23-08, 03:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 731
Posted By drumthebenway

Thank you Rowan for that extremely helpful...

Thank you Rowan for that extremely helpful response! I'll be keeping an eye out for a used Trangia.
Forum: Touring
03-23-08, 06:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 731
Posted By drumthebenway

Niles, I'm unable to watch videos on the...

Niles,

I'm unable to watch videos on the present computer. Can you just tell me the names of the products you linked to?
Forum: Touring
03-22-08, 05:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 731
Posted By drumthebenway

What kind of fuel do those Trangia use, alcohol? ...

What kind of fuel do those Trangia use, alcohol? Can you bring water to a boil with it? And why is it worth spending the extra money? I imagine you have to stock up on fuel more frequently.
...
Forum: Touring
03-21-08, 05:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 731
Posted By drumthebenway

European gear!

Hi all,

I apologize if this is a no-brainer for some of you. I'm in Austria and looking to get some additional touring gear. I need a new tent and camping stove. Is anybody familiar with any of...
Forum: Touring
08-27-07, 09:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 809
Posted By drumthebenway

I know... Still, I'm sure that it's closer to...

I know... Still, I'm sure that it's closer to high German than many of the Austrian dialects. I'll be living right near the border with Hungary, so accents will be pretty thick.

Anyway, thanks...
Forum: Touring
08-19-07, 12:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 809
Posted By drumthebenway

Great; thanks! How was the riding from Vienna...

Great; thanks! How was the riding from Vienna south? Was it enjoyable at all or just plain, suburban flatness?

I think I'll skip the hilly stretches on this trip. I'm just too concerned about...
08-17-07, 11:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,821
Posted By drumthebenway

I use Ortlieb Bike Packer Plus panniers. They're...

I use Ortlieb Bike Packer Plus panniers. They're awesome panniers if you're interested in having something that can handle weather. Also, you can buy a backpack attachment that rolls up to nothing...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-07, 07:25 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,138
Posted By drumthebenway

I'm flying Virgin Atlantic from SFO to Heathrow...

I'm flying Virgin Atlantic from SFO to Heathrow in a couple weeks and my bike will fly for free as a piece of checked luggage. You might check Virgin out.
Forum: Introductions
08-17-07, 11:39 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 243
Posted By drumthebenway

Greetings from CA (for now...)

Hi there,

I found these forums while seeking info on bike touring. In a few weeks I'll be headed off to Germany and Austria for my first bike tour, and I'm looking for some advice. I've posted...
Forum: Touring
08-17-07, 11:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 809
Posted By drumthebenway

Touring in Austria

Hey everybody,

I could use some advice planning my first tour. In particular, I'd like to hear from anyone with experience biking in Austria, especially anyone who's biked the last leg of my trip...
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