Originally Posted by
hueyhoolihan
funny you should mention that.
in the early '80s my first overnight tour was from denver to boulder (not too far). i had sewups and still vividly remember sitting along side of the road with needle and thread (just like it said in the book) trying to sew that damn tire together. until just recently, that one lone experience was enough to make me avoid them. it's been over 30 years now.
but you are right, who in their right mind tour's on tubulars?
Well, I did too so I speak from experience. Mine (maybe 1977) was going to be a 4 day loop of the Western Finger lakes. While I had no problems with my sew ups I did suffer in the wind and hills with only a 14/28 by 42/52 gear set up. The bike shimmied with it's totally on the rear load. I was so lonely and frustrated (there was some relationship stuff going on, hence my soloness). I cut the ride short. But I learned soooo much about what not to ride when camping touring. Funny how you learn more from your mistakes. Andy.