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Forum: Touring
05-07-11, 02:22 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,168
Posted By cyklehike

I've only toured on a derailluer bike, but was...

I've only toured on a derailluer bike, but was just looking at this http://cgi.ebay.com/Specialized-Tricross-Singlecross-XXL-/220778626708?pt=Road_Bikes&hash=item33676e7e94 . It's got front/ rear...
Forum: Touring
03-06-10, 08:19 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,570
Posted By cyklehike

Here's a few bicycle touring starter books for...

Here's a few bicycle touring starter books for your kindle--

http://manybooks.net/titles/allent3111131111-8.html

http://manybooks.net/titles/stevenstetext04awbv110.html
...
Forum: Touring
01-05-10, 10:09 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,975
Posted By cyklehike

You probably saw this on Crazyguy, but it's an...

You probably saw this on Crazyguy, but it's an encouraging journal if you choose SE asia:

http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/?o=RrzKj&doc_id=5263&v=8w

If you do decide to make an international...
Forum: Touring
08-26-09, 04:32 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,342
Posted By cyklehike

I got a ticket from the highway patrol in Tucson...

I got a ticket from the highway patrol in Tucson for riding on I 10 when there was an adjacent frontage road available. I'd been on the interstate since Van Horn, Tx, so I didn't even notice. I...
Forum: Touring
04-11-09, 12:09 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,499
Posted By cyklehike

congrats on completing your law degree; do good...

congrats on completing your law degree; do good things with it---another option would be to take 10 S at La Junta, south to Taos on 159, wind your way west to Santa Barbara---then fly home from...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-07, 10:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 511
Posted By cyklehike

The Knave (Part 3) by Hipcycler

And now, the conclusion to Hipcycler's Knave-crushing Epic

11-02-2005
November is here, and for me the clock is ticking on the season...before that time I bring the Klein into the house and hang...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-07, 02:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,047
Posted By cyklehike

just got the text----Hip?

just got the text----Hip?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-07, 11:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,047
Posted By cyklehike

The Knave (Part 2) by Hipcycler

the continuing saga of the conquering of Hipcycler's knave...

10-15-2005
I can't believe what happened today.
This story just keeps getting more bizarre.

Friday ride report; "Hunting The...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-07, 01:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,673
Posted By cyklehike

The Knave (part 1 of 3) by Hipcycler

During the 05' summer hip had on ongoing rivalry with a non OCP rider that he would run across on his training route. Bikeforum Classic Literature. Enjoy. This is part 1.


Dedicated to...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-07, 11:36 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,744
Posted By cyklehike

I found the knave triology on an old harddrive...

I found the knave triology on an old harddrive today and I thought I should post these---great winter reading---I figured I should get hip's permission first though...so let me know hip and I'll post...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-07, 08:45 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,762
Posted By cyklehike

+1--just stop and they trot home

+1--just stop and they trot home
Forum: Touring
01-13-07, 07:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 838
Posted By cyklehike

Hey-- After reading Machka's post I was...

Hey--
After reading Machka's post I was reminded how the seat angle being level or even slightly tipped back can make a big difference in relieving pressure off your hands. Just make sure you don't...
Forum: Touring
01-13-07, 10:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 838
Posted By cyklehike

hey nebben--minor adjustments and time usually...

hey nebben--minor adjustments and time usually solve the problems you mentioned-your body is basically wondering what you're doing to it!

#1--Ice (and stay off them as much as possible)--...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-07, 06:50 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,123
Posted By cyklehike

Who's got the dope---lets win this!

Who's got the dope---lets win this!
Forum: Touring
01-10-07, 05:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,613
Posted By cyklehike

seems like a lot lately--must be the season for it

seems like a lot lately--must be the season for it
Forum: Touring
01-09-07, 09:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 719
Posted By cyklehike

On hindsight I get what you're saying, but at the...

On hindsight I get what you're saying, but at the time I just remember basking in the sweet salt air. I grew up 15 miles from the beach and I ended up missing it after a while. Along Superior I...
Forum: Touring
01-09-07, 09:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,171
Posted By cyklehike

thanks--I should just accept the condesation...

thanks--I should just accept the condesation factor---but...
Forum: Touring
01-08-07, 04:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 726
Posted By cyklehike

Good to read one of your detailed posts...

Good to read one of your detailed posts again--did you get out this Fall?
Forum: Touring
01-08-07, 04:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 683
Posted By cyklehike

Hey my.ark.4-- I just bought a solar charger...

Hey my.ark.4--
I just bought a solar charger (made by Solio--$75 US) that I haven't used much. I took it on one week long backpack and learned that it charges slowly and has to be positioned so it...
Forum: Touring
01-08-07, 02:38 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,145
Posted By cyklehike

1988 California to Maine and back----on and off...

1988 California to Maine and back----on and off road--Trek 820 mtn bike, so I took service roads, Forest Service/BLM roads when I found them. Heat wave summer (the midwest was in drought-- also met...
Forum: Touring
01-04-07, 12:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,517
Posted By cyklehike

Good work velonomad--thanks for the TR--hope you...

Good work velonomad--thanks for the TR--hope you healed up well.
Forum: Touring
01-03-07, 08:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,018
Posted By cyklehike

I've started most of my tours from home, but its...

I've started most of my tours from home, but its getting a kinda old because I usually head east out the same highway and I've cycled the first 200 miles over a dozen times now. I don't mind the...
Forum: Touring
01-03-07, 04:27 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 28,516
Posted By cyklehike

Hey---Your route looks fun btw. I would pull the...

Hey---Your route looks fun btw. I would pull the above from velo's post as well.

You're more likely to have wheel problems than frame breakage (although I did drop a chainstay in Thunder Bay...
Forum: Touring
01-03-07, 11:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,190
Posted By cyklehike

Thanks Ben---good luck

Thanks Ben---good luck
Forum: Touring
01-03-07, 11:30 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,171
Posted By cyklehike

Hey mark--did you have condensation problems...

Hey mark--did you have condensation problems during the winter in the Sierra?; How did it hold up in severe wind? I've looked at these in the past, but I was also worried about the mosquito issue....
Forum: Touring
01-02-07, 11:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,190
Posted By cyklehike

YEH!!!! Have a great ride!---You're gonna have a...

YEH!!!! Have a great ride!---You're gonna have a blast!!!

What is your homemade Ipod charger??
Forum: Touring
01-02-07, 07:00 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,570
Posted By cyklehike

No one will mess with Rocky's camp ...

No one will mess with Rocky's camp

http://eucc.eusu.ed.ac.uk/pics/Other/Rambo.jpg
Forum: Touring
01-02-07, 05:45 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,837
Posted By cyklehike

I try to keep it simple, but I always take mucho...

I try to keep it simple, but I always take mucho Black Flag on the ipod--works great on headwinds
Forum: Touring
12-29-06, 12:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,180
Posted By cyklehike

Here's another resource where you can ask: ...

Here's another resource where you can ask: http://thorntree.lonelyplanet.com/

There is a bike specific forum called-- On Your Bike. good luck
Forum: Touring
12-20-06, 08:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 429
Posted By cyklehike

Hey OperationOrange-- Congrats on your new...

Hey OperationOrange--
Congrats on your new ride--You'll probably get more feedback if you post this thread in the Road Cycling forum--there are more gearheads over there. Good luck
Forum: Hosted Travelogs and Stories from the Road
12-20-06, 12:56 PM
Replies: 509
Views: 39,115
Posted By cyklehike

Is this the one Flicca? ...

Is this the one Flicca?

http://www.diamondback.com/items.asp?deptid=14&itemid=223
Forum: Africa
12-20-06, 12:56 PM
Replies: 507
Views: 38,908
Posted By cyklehike

Is this the one Flicca? ...

Is this the one Flicca?

http://www.diamondback.com/items.asp?deptid=14&itemid=223
Forum: Touring
12-07-06, 12:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,264
Posted By cyklehike

Thanks for the post velo--it sounds like you...

Thanks for the post velo--it sounds like you ended up with good companionship despite the initial cranky ego trippers. I used to like touring solo, but now I would prefer to have company--maybe I'll...
Forum: Touring
11-30-06, 10:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 467
Posted By cyklehike

If you're heading for the 10, you'll make good...

If you're heading for the 10, you'll make good time to Tucson--the cold weather will keep you moving. I took

too much on my first XC----sent home a box of junk from Kansas City. Have you hit a...
Forum: Touring
11-29-06, 10:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 467
Posted By cyklehike

Congrats--You're over half way there. How goes...

Congrats--You're over half way there. How goes it?? How was Austin? Never been through there, but it seems like it would be a cycle friendly town. I liked Texas--good shoulders.

What Gps are...
Forum: Touring
10-16-06, 02:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 903
Posted By cyklehike

I've always used Conti Top Touring, but they are...

I've always used Conti Top Touring, but they are getting hard to find in 27".

http://velosportbicycles.com/itemdetails.cfm?catalogId=39&id=453
Forum: Touring
10-09-06, 08:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,103
Posted By cyklehike

You can check out this page...

You can check out this page http://adventurecycling.org/features/buyersguide_bikes2004.cfm
if you want to do some research on what to look for in a loaded touring bike.
Forum: Touring
10-09-06, 12:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,744
Posted By cyklehike

Write a letter explaining your costs/troubles and...

Write a letter explaining your costs/troubles and the overall lack of aknowledgment of wrongdoing on their part when you've tried to communicate with them and you might at least get a roundtrip...
Forum: Touring
10-06-06, 06:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 737
Posted By cyklehike

New Zealand--South Island

New Zealand--South Island
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-06, 08:33 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,635
Posted By cyklehike

I bet if you ran into the knave, you'd be cured--

I bet if you ran into the knave, you'd be cured--
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-02-06, 06:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,076
Posted By cyklehike

That's the point--my anger is directed at the way...

That's the point--my anger is directed at the way the tour turned out and not anyone on this board. Read the thread topic.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-01-06, 06:48 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 5,335
Posted By cyklehike

Yeh--looks like Lemond is right no matter what he...

Yeh--looks like Lemond is right no matter what he has to gain or lose--- even the saintly, hardworking Roid Landis is a cheater. If I was Lemond and I won the tour without drugs, I would be pissed...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-31-06, 09:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,076
Posted By cyklehike

I won't speak for everyone else's vitriol, but...

I won't speak for everyone else's vitriol, but mine comes from the fact that I spent 3 hours a day for 19 days watching a Fake race. So it is aimed at those proven to be fake, and those others that...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-31-06, 07:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 985
Posted By cyklehike

Who'd want to watch it at this point. What a...

Who'd want to watch it at this point. What a waste of time--it's turned into a skinny version of WWE--which part is real--stage 1, 12, 16, 19, 20??? Next year I'll ride when I get home from...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-30-06, 10:13 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,965
Posted By cyklehike

Hey--I would like it if FLoyd was exonerated from...

Hey--I would like it if FLoyd was exonerated from these charges (with a negative result from the B sample--not by lawyer) and stays in yellow. And I do have some skepticism with the Euro testing,...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-24-06, 07:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,626
Posted By cyklehike

yep, definitely--good work and thanks Koffee

yep, definitely--good work and thanks Koffee
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-06, 03:48 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,132
Posted By cyklehike

Here's what happens to some that harass...

Here's what happens to some that harass bicyclists. Warning--sorta graphic. This one left a mark.

http://www.fugly.com/videos/3407/bumperhit.html
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-22-06, 10:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,064
Posted By cyklehike

The Mennonite Menace

The Mennonite Menace
Forum: Touring
04-05-06, 08:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,156
Posted By cyklehike

I rode it in 1988 and it was fine. You could...

I rode it in 1988 and it was fine. You could camp at rest areas, which was convenient. Traffic wasn't bad. There were towns every 30 miles, so food, water and shelter is right there. The...
Forum: Touring
03-24-06, 07:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 776
Posted By cyklehike

Do you have a rough draft for your route yet? ...

Do you have a rough draft for your route yet? (i'll have to live vicariously through you till I can go again :) ) John
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