Well, it's a start, and a good one at that.
08-05-08, 10:08 AM
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Well, it's a start, and a good one at that.
I have been searching for a nice touring bike for quite some time with the intention of doing some over nighters this fall after the Texas heat subsides, and working up to a several day tour in the spring.
I've been lurking in the forum for auite a while, but with no tourer and no experience I haven't posted. That can now change since I finally have the machine I've been looking for. It needs a small amount of work like new cables, a chain would be hlepfull, and I'll grease all the bearings just because.
Now all I need are some suitable racks and bags, and some OJT to decide what gear I want, and I'm on the road.
So here she is.............
It's a shame I'll lose the killer bar tape with the new cables.......
I've been lurking in the forum for auite a while, but with no tourer and no experience I haven't posted. That can now change since I finally have the machine I've been looking for. It needs a small amount of work like new cables, a chain would be hlepfull, and I'll grease all the bearings just because.
Now all I need are some suitable racks and bags, and some OJT to decide what gear I want, and I'm on the road.
So here she is.............
It's a shame I'll lose the killer bar tape with the new cables.......
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08-05-08, 10:39 AM
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Very nice, I like the Campagnolo cantilever brakes! Get a nice big Carradice or Rivendell seatbag to hand off of that Brooks and you'll be ready for an overnight tour!
08-05-08, 11:21 AM
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Oddly, I have had the Brooks for awhile and looking for the proper bike to hang it on. It's been a long search to have the right bike and the right deal coincide.
I will most likely be using a seat bag in the near term while I decide what racks and bags I like. I also need to get fenders since the originals are no longer with it.
What it, and myself, needs most is miles. Lots and lots of miles.
I will most likely be using a seat bag in the near term while I decide what racks and bags I like. I also need to get fenders since the originals are no longer with it.
What it, and myself, needs most is miles. Lots and lots of miles.
08-06-08, 09:29 AM
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Very nice!
08-06-08, 07:28 PM
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Thanks BBT.
Now, if the temps would stay below 90 until at least 9:00 AM, I could log some better miles to get it sorted out.
I'm looking for places to head off too for a few overnighters, as well as researching equipment. Thankfully, overnighters require less packing and I can take the added weight of a slightly larger tent I have and some regular camping stuff. That will change in time as the time and distances increase, lol.
Now, if the temps would stay below 90 until at least 9:00 AM, I could log some better miles to get it sorted out.
I'm looking for places to head off too for a few overnighters, as well as researching equipment. Thankfully, overnighters require less packing and I can take the added weight of a slightly larger tent I have and some regular camping stuff. That will change in time as the time and distances increase, lol.
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TXVintage - beautiful project bike!
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Never ask anyone where they're from. If they're from Texas they'll tell ya. Otherwise you don't want to embarrass them.
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08-07-08, 01:38 PM
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It's not the greatest road, but the ride from TJ to Ensenada is awsome!
08-07-08, 07:48 PM
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I have a local LBS that sometimes has them for sale. They are often used as display stands.
Another source.....
https://www.velo-orange.com/twolegstand.html
They are quite handy for quick maintenance, and the "keepers" of the herd like not leaning up against stuff. No clamp scratches from the repair stand either.
