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Forum: Touring
06-17-11, 02:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 527
Posted By Husar

Also, here is a post about a possible non ADT...

Also, here is a post about a possible non ADT route that I created off the CO DOT map and Google Maps.

http://www.piratevelo.com/2011/06/17/first-bike-tour-moving-west/
Forum: Touring
06-17-11, 02:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 527
Posted By Husar

American Discovery Trail Denver to Pueblo - Tourable on 38c?

I am looking to take a train into Denver then tour down to Pueble over 3 days. I can't seem to find any information as to what one would expect for the trail. The website doesn't really tell you...
Forum: Touring
06-13-11, 02:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 672
Posted By Husar

I was thinking about heading up through Decorah....

I was thinking about heading up through Decorah. I will have to check out that route.
Forum: Touring
06-08-11, 10:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 672
Posted By Husar

I just got them OldZephry. I ended up buying all...

I just got them OldZephry. I ended up buying all 5 regions. I will spreading them out this weekend and looking at them compared to my route.
Forum: Touring
06-08-11, 02:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 672
Posted By Husar

Planning First Tour (IA-MN-WI) - Questions

I am in the process of planning my first bike tour. A 6 day adventure. It is a rout that will take me through parts of IA, MN and finishing in Wausau, WI. I have just updated the route I am thinkin...
Forum: Touring
06-02-11, 09:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,835
Posted By Husar

Thanks everyone. I will follow up with what I...

Thanks everyone. I will follow up with what I decide to buy.
Forum: Touring
06-01-11, 01:09 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,236
Posted By Husar

Great question. I am just starting to get...

Great question. I am just starting to get involved in touring but I have rode a bicycle my entire life. I just did 115 fixed gear by myself for no other reason than I thought it would be a fun...
Forum: Touring
06-01-11, 12:37 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,913
Posted By Husar

+1 for iPhone GPS for navigation. But I also...

+1 for iPhone GPS for navigation. But I also alway have a paper map with me. No need for cell covage with a decent smartphone unless you need to load maps. For this reason Googlem Maps is not the...
Forum: Touring
06-01-11, 12:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,835
Posted By Husar

Touring Pump Suggestions?

Do you have a touring pump that you really like? Hopfullying some of you more experienced tourers can offer some advice. Also, do you carry a digial gage for reading your pressure?

Thanks in...
Forum: Touring
06-01-11, 10:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,134
Posted By Husar

I am gonig to do the same thing. Thanks for...

I am gonig to do the same thing. Thanks for posting the photo. Great way to get the light mounted.
Forum: Touring
06-01-11, 10:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,881
Posted By Husar

My bags came in this week. I went with the...

My bags came in this week. I went with the Ortlieb Backpackers plus their bar bag. I will testing them out this weekend on a long ride. The main reason I went with the Ortlieb over the Arkel was I...
Forum: Touring
06-01-11, 10:35 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 38,576
Posted By Husar

I just got mine a few weeks ago. Loving it so far...

I just got mine a few weeks ago. Loving it so far as my first touring bike. Here is a quick photo and a link to more: http://www.piratevelo.com/2011/05/24/long-haul-trucker/
...
Forum: Touring
05-27-11, 06:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,881
Posted By Husar

After decision paralasys I ended up going with...

After decision paralasys I ended up going with Ortlieb Backpacker Classics. Waiting on them to arrive on Tuesday. Here is a recap. http://www.piratevelo.com/2011/05/25/panniers-ordered/
Forum: Touring
05-23-11, 12:40 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,162
Posted By Husar

I do agree that the knees take a beating. A few...

I do agree that the knees take a beating. A few weeks ago I did 115 miles fixed. Here in Iowa we have a great trail system. In my area there are over 600 miles of paved trails most of them being...
Forum: Touring
05-23-11, 12:26 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,162
Posted By Husar

The moe I thought about the more I realized a...

The moe I thought about the more I realized a fixed tour for me would have to be ultralight. The rout I would like to do this summer for 4-5 days would allow me to ship things to people I know. If...
Forum: Touring
05-23-11, 12:18 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,162
Posted By Husar

Downhill is the hardest part over a long ride. By...

Downhill is the hardest part over a long ride. By the 75 mile of century the downhill give a burn like no other. My worst fear is a chain break on a downhill when I am tired. If I do tour fixed I...
Forum: Touring
05-16-11, 10:04 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,162
Posted By Husar

I have about 7 bikes. Only one of them is fixed....

I have about 7 bikes. Only one of them is fixed. One is a SS and the rest are geared. The all serve specific functions. All have breaks other than the fixed gear. So don't get too heated over the...
Forum: Touring
05-07-11, 05:14 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,162
Posted By Husar

I am looking at a few Surly bikes. The Cross...

I am looking at a few Surly bikes. The Cross Check could even be geared so it would all me to run fixed but still wimp out and put gears on it at a later date. ;)
Forum: Touring
05-07-11, 05:04 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,162
Posted By Husar

Fixed gear touring. Why? That is a good...

Fixed gear touring. Why? That is a good question. I originally started riding a fixed gear for the simplicity of the bike. The bike I currently ride on my 40-100 mile rides actually doesn't have...
Forum: Touring
05-05-11, 06:36 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,162
Posted By Husar

I have been riding at 48x16. I just did 115 miles...

I have been riding at 48x16. I just did 115 miles two weeks ago. Took me 12 hours with stops and a huge headwind. I have rode two training rides in the last week at 40 miles each. Since this has been...
Forum: Touring
05-05-11, 12:21 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,162
Posted By Husar

Fixed Gear Touring

I have finally made a commitment to doing a 5 day fixed gear tour this summer . I am wondering if there are any other fixed gear tourers here?

I'd love to see your bike loaded and hear about...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-05-11, 10:43 AM
Replies: 1,012
Views: 303,283
Posted By Husar

Hello everyone. Ed here. I am 43 and a fixed...

Hello everyone. Ed here. I am 43 and a fixed gear rider. I have been doing longer fixed gear rides for the past few years. I'd like to plan something big (300-500 miles) this summer. I wonder if...
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