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Forum: Touring
01-02-15, 06:40 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 14,977
Posted By philso

after 25 or so years here in japan, i'm planning...

after 25 or so years here in japan, i'm planning to sell my property and move back to the states. depending on how things work out, i'm considering flying to the west coast and riding my old '72...
Forum: Touring
01-02-15, 06:24 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 14,977
Posted By philso

just going through the same. i really feel for you

just going through the same. i really feel for you
Forum: Touring
01-02-15, 05:32 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,595
Posted By philso

world tour panniers from mec. very reasonably...

world tour panniers from mec. very reasonably priced, quality construction, easy on & off. i've been using them for maybe close to 20 years or so and am on my second pair. not only for touring, but...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-01-12, 10:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,978
Posted By philso

you'd be shocked what some people are apparently...

you'd be shocked what some people are apparently will to pay. i was recently trying to source a washer/cup for my shot zefal solibloc. on ebay i've seen nos soliblocs going for between $160 & $200....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-01-12, 09:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,523
Posted By philso

it's an atala '88 or '89 professionali victory,...

it's an atala '88 or '89 professionali victory, not a "Officine Atala Meccaniche ". here in japan you could get $1,500 with no problem. in the states, i don't know. it's got good things going for...
Forum: Touring
04-11-10, 09:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,318
Posted By philso

amzingly, no one has mentioned being prepared for...

amzingly, no one has mentioned being prepared for tornados throughout the plains regions
Forum: Touring
04-11-10, 09:20 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,771
Posted By philso

no, bringing your park stand is one of the wisest...

no, bringing your park stand is one of the wisest decisions you can make. Many of us older tourers bring ours, it' one of the "secrets" we seldom tell newbies about. Not only do they do double duty,...
Forum: Touring
04-01-10, 09:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 981
Posted By philso

anyone use a double kickstand?

i've thought about getting some for years. anyone here actually use them? which brand? any mounting problems?

thanks in advance for your input
Forum: Touring
03-21-10, 07:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,373
Posted By philso

how much planning do you put into a tour?

i was just wondering how much detail other people go into when planning their tours? pick a destination and then just pack up & go. measure daily milages & stick to some kind of schedule? make...
Forum: Touring
03-06-10, 06:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,141
Posted By philso

first off, i wouldn't go for a used mountain...

first off, i wouldn't go for a used mountain bike. go for a used touring bike. at best, you'll only be able to do about 75%-80% of the milage per day on a mountain bike as opposed to a touring bike....
Forum: Touring
02-17-10, 08:08 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,116
Posted By philso

this'll date my bike pretty well 52-38...

this'll date my bike pretty well

52-38 double up front and 13 or 14 - 32 or 34 5-speed freewheel in back (i'm running low on these, so i usually run 13-28 on a daily basis and for shorter/lighter...
Forum: Touring
02-06-10, 10:16 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,448
Posted By philso

i've done a number of shorter tours with my...

i've done a number of shorter tours with my mountain bike; nothing more than 3 or 4 nights. i can only cover about 75% or 80% of what i normally cover with my road bike. i've also found that it's a...
Forum: Touring
02-06-10, 09:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,191
Posted By philso

http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PROD...

http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442618244&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302693397&bmUID=1265468494614
...
Forum: Touring
02-01-10, 10:28 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,349
Posted By philso

My point is that there's no need to put your name...

My point is that there's no need to put your name on low-end parts at all in the first place and no need to change the web page every month either. adding "Windsor custom" (or "Fuji custom",　etc.) ...
Forum: Touring
02-01-10, 08:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,909
Posted By philso

in no particular order - durability - easy...

in no particular order

- durability
- easy on/off
- large main compartment
- 1 or 2 smaller compartment/pocket
- mesh pocket
- floating adjustable lid
- secure, accesible, zippered...
Forum: Touring
01-31-10, 08:12 AM
Replies: 285
Views: 13,602
Posted By philso

[QUOTE=Thulsadoom;10342137]First off, ... ...

[QUOTE=Thulsadoom;10342137]First off, ... ...many people have lost the basic instinct for self preservation. They are so used to having medical care at the ready, and live such placid lifestyles...
Forum: Touring
01-31-10, 07:44 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,997
Posted By philso

you can tour on just about anything, so...

you can tour on just about anything, so definitely go for it on your practice tour. :thumb:

besides the gearing, those lightweight rims with only 32 spokes could be a problem. bringing a couple...
Forum: Touring
01-31-10, 07:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 540
Posted By philso

while i know from personal experience that it's...

while i know from personal experience that it's pretty much impossible to do nearly the same number of miles per day on a mntbike as on a touring bike, i also think that for a week it would be...
Forum: Touring
01-31-10, 06:22 AM
Replies: 285
Views: 13,602
Posted By philso

when i was 18 (1970's), i did a 2 month tour...

when i was 18 (1970's), i did a 2 month tour wearing a stylish full-brim hat; something like a fedora. never crashed on the whole trip, but did have 1 incident where it might have been wiser to have...
Forum: Touring
01-31-10, 05:02 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,155
Posted By philso

better wait till she's 14 and a half till you buy...

better wait till she's 14 and a half till you buy it, though ;)
Forum: Touring
01-31-10, 04:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,364
Posted By philso

round-the-world by bike & sailboat

round-the-world by bike & sailboat
Forum: Touring
01-30-10, 06:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,862
Posted By philso

i buy most of my gear from MEC & REI. returns...

i buy most of my gear from MEC & REI. returns are never a problem
Forum: Touring
01-30-10, 06:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,862
Posted By philso

http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_listing.jsp?FOL...

http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_listing.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302693317&bmUID=1264855721496

excellent products; great prices

;)
Forum: Asia
01-30-10, 03:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,275
Posted By philso

looking around, you would believe that there are...

looking around, you would believe that there are no laws concerning bicycles. i had cause to stop by the local central police station on another matter a few years back. after taking care of that...
Forum: Touring
01-28-10, 10:01 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,142
Posted By philso

most unusual: graveyard in/near palenque in...

most unusual: graveyard in/near palenque in mexico

most convenient: behind convenience stores here in japan. hot coffee, food, alcohol, and clean bathroom only a 30 second walk away. and i've...
Forum: Touring
01-24-10, 11:31 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,450
Posted By philso

i have, several times.

i have, several times.
Forum: Touring
01-24-10, 11:22 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,349
Posted By philso

[QUOTE=Trueblood;10309591]... ...

[QUOTE=Trueblood;10309591]...

"...Secondly, the components are not "windsor brand". No such thing, virtually no bike/frame maker manufactures components, and the comment belies a basic...
Forum: Touring
01-23-10, 06:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,349
Posted By philso

the bottom line is that this will be a servicable...

the bottom line is that this will be a servicable bike; not entirely a POS, just nearly so. it will get you where you are going. if you look at the specs, 80% of the components, including the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-10, 06:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,929
Posted By philso

other than a few trivial differences in the...

other than a few trivial differences in the number of braze-ons, the frames appear essentially identical. i didn't notice the spec's for the bjwt geometry, though. i'd go for the world tour and put...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-10, 05:14 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 37,057
Posted By philso

$163 for a '73 bianchi touring bike with stock...

$163 for a '73 bianchi touring bike with stock campy NR derailieurs, campy cranks & hubs, universal brakes and regina de oro freewheel & chain. this was back in 1973, though ;)
Forum: Touring
01-23-10, 04:52 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,766
Posted By philso

people get into trouble by arbitrarily boxing...

people get into trouble by arbitrarily boxing themselves into a situation (e.g. 155miles in 1 day) whithout knowing that they can actually accomplish it. by building in a little leeway timewise, you...
Forum: Touring
01-23-10, 03:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,847
Posted By philso

the scariest part of riding the west coast 101...

the scariest part of riding the west coast 101 were always the logging trucks on the narrow sections. fewer or more cars never really influenced me one way or the other. it's a beautiful ride in...
Forum: Touring
01-23-10, 02:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,167
Posted By philso

when i was 18 (1973), i did an unsupported tour...

when i was 18 (1973), i did an unsupported tour from rhode island to near mexico city and then back as far as north carolina, from mid august to mid october. i remember getting to the border in...
Forum: Touring
01-23-10, 02:00 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,432
Posted By philso

i'll chime in with fantom1's advice, with a...

i'll chime in with fantom1's advice, with a couple of minor exceptions or additions.

my personal recommendation would also be to get a down bag with the highest lofting down inside that you can...
Forum: Touring
01-21-10, 11:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 720
Posted By philso

MilitantPotato, someone pmed me implying...

MilitantPotato,

someone pmed me implying that my post was on a level with a nike commercial and that it was generally irresponsible of me (pushing it) to encourage you to go on an undertaking that...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-21-10, 09:29 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 10,775
Posted By philso

i've been riding my touring bike since '73 and...

i've been riding my touring bike since '73 and (long ago) did a yearly century in northern cal. maybe 5 or six times, cut-off jeans, t-shirt, sneakers, kickstand included. fenders were sometimes on...
Forum: Touring
01-21-10, 08:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 720
Posted By philso

GO FOR IT! :thumb: Hey guys, let's be a...

GO FOR IT! :thumb:

Hey guys, let's be a little more supportive. :rolleyes: Going on a bike tour in not the same as crawling into a bottle or becoming a crack head. Given that you're not running...
Forum: Touring
01-15-10, 12:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,709
Posted By philso

my personal advice as to whether to do it or not...

my personal advice as to whether to do it or not ; do it. you only have one lifetime to live. there are a lot of rewarding things you can do all throughout your life, but as far as going out to...
Forum: Touring
01-15-10, 10:47 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,766
Posted By philso

I don't know what kind of shape you're in, but...

I don't know what kind of shape you're in, but 155 miles is a hell of a long day's ride, especially for a first attempt. You won't be carrying much of anything, so you should be able to make pretty...
Forum: Touring
01-14-10, 09:44 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 11,095
Posted By philso

after reading the title of this thread, i was...

after reading the title of this thread, i was originally going to say something flippant like "if you've been caught, then you haven't been camping stealthily", but i guss i won't.

i've been ...
Forum: Touring
01-12-10, 09:43 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,078
Posted By philso

machka, most of your posts are pretty much spot...

machka, most of your posts are pretty much spot on and well worth reading, but i'm going to disagree with you on this one.

i've got a 52 - 38 up front, which is what i've been touring with...
Forum: Asia
01-12-10, 08:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,137
Posted By philso

i doubt that there are many bike shop folk who...

i doubt that there are many bike shop folk who can communicate in english. none in my own experience. i don't frequent shops that sell typical folding bikes for commuting or riding around town....
Forum: Asia
01-12-10, 08:35 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 846
Posted By philso

frame painter, osaka, japan

i've been here in japan for many years, and some years back had my frame repainted. a single color paint job. at the same time, i had the frame, fork and a lot of the hardware chromed, a heart brazed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-10, 09:57 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 470
Posted By philso

frame painter, osaka, japan

sorry if this is not the best place for this thread, but i figured that those of us with older bikes would be the most likely to consider a professional paint job.

i've been here in japan for...
Forum: Touring
01-07-10, 11:06 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,229
Posted By philso

I`m a lighter, medium-sized guy. I've used both,...

I`m a lighter, medium-sized guy. I've used both, but after 2 tours with a trailer, i gave it away and have always used panniers only since.

Because of the handling and extra weight, i could only...
Forum: Touring
01-02-10, 08:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,235
Posted By philso

check these out. they are very well made, and...

check these out. they are very well made, and check out the price for the world tour set!
mec's in-house outdoor gear is every bit as good as makers such as arcteryx, mountain hardwear, black...
Forum: Touring
01-02-10, 07:50 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,793
Posted By philso

here is what to expect: it`s a coated...

here is what to expect:

it`s a coated single-wall tent, so you can expect to wake up to considerable condensation every night, clear weather included. this means that your sleeping bag is going...
Forum: Touring
01-02-10, 07:26 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,750
Posted By philso

hey, just tell your dad to shove it! :notamused: ...

hey, just tell your dad to shove it! :notamused:

no, not really. just joking. :lol: i'm a dad myself and have done a couple of tours with my daughter. and as bobframe says, our jobs as parents...
Forum: Touring
12-31-09, 09:40 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,430
Posted By philso

cycling alone has plenty of merits, like setting...

cycling alone has plenty of merits, like setting your own pace, schedule, and making sudden changes to plans.

mec gear is tops. you won`t go wrong with any of their in-house gear.

milage. ...
Forum: Touring
12-31-09, 09:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,157
Posted By philso

for a 4 day credit card trip, you wouldn`t...

for a 4 day credit card trip, you wouldn`t necessarily need these, but i`d recommend them anyway. quality construction, good organizing plenty of space, great price.
...
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