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Forum: Touring
03-25-09, 05:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,263
Posted By Malleabis

the cross-check does indeed look pretty awesome...

the cross-check does indeed look pretty awesome for a canti bike. touring setup reccomendations for a cross-check? links? as i'm sure it's been done before.
Forum: Touring
03-25-09, 05:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,263
Posted By Malleabis

awesome info northboundtrain! parts compatibility...

awesome info northboundtrain! parts compatibility and availability of 9-speed stuff is something I know nothing about. I hope others comment as well! I'm a decent welder/fabricator so if I get a...
Forum: Touring
03-25-09, 06:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,263
Posted By Malleabis

Salsa La Cruz for touring & everything, questions! Help a WWOOF'er out!

I'm looking for a bike that will do everything pretty darned well. and most of all it should just be fun. not neccessarily the best at anything, but fun to go everywhere on. I love the feel and...
Forum: Touring
09-29-08, 01:32 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,797
Posted By Malleabis

I have to agree with you here man. That sucks...

I have to agree with you here man. That sucks that in colorado the only revenue for fish conservation comes from fishing licnses from people who i think mostly want to kill the fish. and all this...
Forum: Touring
09-25-08, 12:47 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 11,387
Posted By Malleabis

Just ignore Lou. Everyone is entitled to their...

Just ignore Lou. Everyone is entitled to their own ****ty judgments and opinions. In the end it's impossible to prove anyone is right.
Forum: Touring
09-24-08, 11:21 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 11,387
Posted By Malleabis

1) I agree that would be better... but many...

1) I agree that would be better... but many places just don't care. it's a liability to give away food that is "below their standards." I've worked at a couple grocery store in teh produce area. At...
Forum: Touring
09-24-08, 08:40 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 11,387
Posted By Malleabis

they were brand new with the front covers ripped...

they were brand new with the front covers ripped off, magazines too. They mail the covers back to the supplier to get credit for them. Cover art usually pisses me off anyway, because then my...
Forum: Touring
09-24-08, 01:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 828
Posted By Malleabis

I'll keep that in mind. Sometimes I find other...

I'll keep that in mind. Sometimes I find other people's interpretations of the bible... what's a good word? offensive? terrifying? narrow minded? so that might work, but i might just stand up right...
Forum: Touring
09-24-08, 01:18 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 11,387
Posted By Malleabis

Dumpster diving? how many of you do this? fav spots?

I'm planning on dumpster diving for some extra calories on my upcoming tour. I know many of you will probably frown at this, it sounds gross if you've never done it. From my experience i can usually...
Forum: Touring
09-24-08, 01:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 828
Posted By Malleabis

Thanks Jamawani... all your tips are exactly what...

Thanks Jamawani... all your tips are exactly what i was looking for! i think you've just filled in all the missing spots in my route planning. If i end up taking some different roads i'll leat you...
Forum: Touring
09-22-08, 02:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 828
Posted By Malleabis

Good save man! I swear i read that exact page but...

Good save man! I swear i read that exact page but somehow the dates changed in my mind. Since i've never done such a tour i'm going to give my self plenty of time and rest days. It's about 1500 miles...
Forum: Touring
09-22-08, 01:10 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,268
Posted By Malleabis

My Touring bike is Tara (short) or Tarahumara....

My Touring bike is Tara (short) or Tarahumara. Refers to the Goddess of travel... also the name of a south american tribe who's people run ultra-marathon distances on a regular basis. you know, to...
Forum: Touring
09-22-08, 12:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 828
Posted By Malleabis

My first tour. Route suggestions? Kansas, OK, AK.

This will be my first tour ever. 4 hour rides are about the longest i've been on, but i'm usually loaded with somethings... oh and i ride everyday for atleast a couple hours (i really love to ride,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-08, 12:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,460
Posted By Malleabis

I've been riding it every day. With the steep...

I've been riding it every day. With the steep roads in colorado i've got to walk the bike up some hills, and i don't even have bags yet. I wouldn't say i'm out of shape either. I've been riding my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-08, 11:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,460
Posted By Malleabis

So I'm pretty set on the triple chain ring...

So I'm pretty set on the triple chain ring idea... here is part of a posting i put up in the schwinn board:

"As far as chain rings/crank go what should i be looking for? Does square taper matter...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-08, 05:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,460
Posted By Malleabis

Thanks for all the compliments and tips. After...

Thanks for all the compliments and tips. After riding it around a bit I feel like the stem could be a little longer (further forward, not higher.) What are my options for stems? The stock size is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-08, 08:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,301
Posted By Malleabis

This is a great idea. Do you think these would...

This is a great idea. Do you think these would fit on a front rack?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-08, 04:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,460
Posted By Malleabis

oh, while i'm getting tips. What kind of racks...

oh, while i'm getting tips. What kind of racks should i be looking for? are my rack eye-lets at a universal location? Touring tire suggestions for 27" rims? what width tires should i be considering?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-08, 04:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,460
Posted By Malleabis

Schwinn SLT 12.2 touring project. help a noob!

I just got a sweeet chrome SLT 12.2. This is pretty much my first real road bike. The badge code is 3566, does this make it a 1976 model? I'd really like to set it up for loaded touring. Evrything on...
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