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Forum: Touring
10-11-07, 04:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 986
Posted By MassLiberal

Fantastic resource. I met some interesting folks...

Fantastic resource. I met some interesting folks on my ride via warm showers.
Forum: Touring
10-08-07, 06:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 609
Posted By MassLiberal

I rode the pac coast as one leg of my recent tour...

I rode the pac coast as one leg of my recent tour around the perimeter of the country. Sweet Riding, you'll be happy you chose N-S, the winds would be brutal.

I rode with panniers, my buddy with...
Forum: Touring
09-21-07, 01:01 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 8,105
Posted By MassLiberal

The Waifs, When I Die When I die won't you...

The Waifs, When I Die

When I die won't you bury me
In the town where I was born
'cause most of my life I been a ramblin' free
When I die I wanna come back home

See ever since I was a baby...
Forum: Touring
08-30-07, 06:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 624
Posted By MassLiberal

Have you ever lived in the southwest? Because I...

Have you ever lived in the southwest? Because I honestly think that riding across the mojave in summer is borderline suicidal. I rode across that route in november and the 99 degree heat was...
Forum: Touring
08-29-07, 09:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,081
Posted By MassLiberal

Not for next year but the year after, I'll be on...

Not for next year but the year after, I'll be on the Pan American highway. Prudhoe Bay, AK to Argentina baby!!
Forum: Touring
08-29-07, 08:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 624
Posted By MassLiberal

why in god's name would you want to ride that...

why in god's name would you want to ride that route in the summer? Do you have any idea how f***king hot it is in the southwest that time of year?
Forum: Touring
05-10-07, 09:37 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,090
Posted By MassLiberal

I just finished a 7000 mile tour and used both....

I just finished a 7000 mile tour and used both. When Climbing passes at a slow speed, nothing beats having your water supply a turn of the head away. And if your complaining about a cb hurting your...
Forum: Touring
02-26-07, 10:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 260
Posted By MassLiberal

The road from Prescott to Sedona is nice. But...

The road from Prescott to Sedona is nice. But watch out on the weekends, it is heavily traveled, steep and windy pass climbing. The switchbacks south of town are also beautiful. Also a pretty hilly...
Forum: Touring
02-13-07, 12:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,445
Posted By MassLiberal

They are great for getting through cities and...

They are great for getting through cities and highly populated places. But are lacking in other areas. I would recommend using them for areas with a lot of confusing roads, or where you are unsure of...
Forum: Touring
02-07-07, 07:34 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,642
Posted By MassLiberal

I see, thanks for the geography lesson:) , as a...

I see, thanks for the geography lesson:) , as a m*******, I'm not that well versed in what the regions are considered.
Forum: Touring
02-06-07, 07:47 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,642
Posted By MassLiberal

No, it's pretty flat on the southern tier route,...

No, it's pretty flat on the southern tier route, once you pass to the north of Houston, you don't climb another hill of any significance 'til Mississippi.
Forum: Touring
02-05-07, 03:57 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,642
Posted By MassLiberal

Services in W Texas are hard to come by,...

Services in W Texas are hard to come by, everything closes at 5pm, so make sure you have enough food for at least one extra day.
Forum: Touring
02-05-07, 01:36 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,642
Posted By MassLiberal

Considering that the rockies begin at the Chisos...

Considering that the rockies begin at the Chisos in Big Bend, I would say no, Texas is not flat. Eastern Texas is, but not central (hill country) or Western.
Forum: Touring
02-05-07, 10:58 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,642
Posted By MassLiberal

Joke a german told me about biking through...

Joke a german told me about biking through Kansas:

If you bike through Kansas, it's best not to carry weapons.....





You might shoot yourself.
Forum: Touring
02-05-07, 10:40 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,642
Posted By MassLiberal

In west texas it's all there is for a while, so...

In west texas it's all there is for a while, so yes, you are definitely allowed to ride on the shoulders. Adventure cycling has you, literally, run across the highway a number of times to ride on...
Forum: Touring
02-05-07, 10:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 542
Posted By MassLiberal

I would recommend this as well, or do the section...

I would recommend this as well, or do the section from San Fran to LA.

If you do Glacier, avoid Browning, MT like the plague. Scariest and most depressing place I have ever seen.
Forum: Touring
02-05-07, 10:16 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,642
Posted By MassLiberal

I rode across the entire state this past...

I rode across the entire state this past november, it was part of my 7,000 mile tour around the country. The ride from El Paso to St Francisville is fantastic!! Don't let anyone tell you different....
Forum: Touring
01-16-07, 09:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,262
Posted By MassLiberal

I really have no idea what you would need a GPS...

I really have no idea what you would need a GPS for when touring, especially in the western states where the roads are few and the route extremely clear. I found that I spent way too much time...
Forum: Touring
08-24-06, 12:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 290
Posted By MassLiberal

On Tour Route Help from Bozeman to East Glacier (St Mary) Please!

Hey all,

Day three of my tour raising money for early literacy, and we are heading from West Yellowstone to Bozeman to visit a medical clinic and talk to kids and parents about the importance of...
Forum: Touring
07-08-06, 04:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 427
Posted By MassLiberal

I know that nitto makes a shim, but I would...

I know that nitto makes a shim, but I would rather avoid paying the $11 plus shipping to receive one, and would also like to avoid changing all of my cables/removing the handlebar in order to install...
Forum: Touring
07-07-06, 08:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 664
Posted By MassLiberal

And heading east, yep, but I think I'll be going...

And heading east, yep, but I think I'll be going through Joshua tree before I hook up with the Southern Tier route, as I want to avoid LA at all costs.
Forum: Touring
07-06-06, 05:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 664
Posted By MassLiberal

i'll be making the turn from the pacific coast...

i'll be making the turn from the pacific coast around tha time......
Forum: Touring
07-05-06, 07:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 427
Posted By MassLiberal

Handlebar Shims

Does anyone have any experience constructing shims to make a 25.4 handlebar fit a 26 stem? Without a shim, the handlebar works pretty well, but I worry that it's going to slip unless I wedge...
Forum: Touring
06-29-06, 09:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 600
Posted By MassLiberal

I'm definitely going to be carrying two pairs of...

I'm definitely going to be carrying two pairs of shoes. right now I'm leaning towards sandals and trail runners. We're both experienced hikers, my buddy just finished an AT thru-hike, and I have been...
Forum: Touring
06-29-06, 02:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 600
Posted By MassLiberal

Sandal People: Climbing??

Everything for my big tour is coming together, I have my trusty new bike )riv Atlantis, and most of my gear (check out our sight www.ride4ror.com (http://www.ride4ror.com) for more info) But I'm...
Forum: Touring
06-28-06, 10:32 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,972
Posted By MassLiberal

link no worky.

link no worky.
Forum: Touring
06-22-06, 06:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,503
Posted By MassLiberal

www.swobo.com is another you should check out

www.swobo.com

is another you should check out
Forum: Touring
06-18-06, 05:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 916
Posted By MassLiberal

Sooo, I put the deposit down on the riv. I hope I...

Sooo, I put the deposit down on the riv. I hope I don't notice the two extra pounds as I cross the continental divide 6 times! (I'm a bit of an ultra light backpacking freak)
Forum: Touring
06-16-06, 08:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 916
Posted By MassLiberal

Belmont Wheel Works and Harris Cyclery. The...

Belmont Wheel Works and Harris Cyclery.

The riv is c to t while the IF is C to C. So that would explain the hige difference in measuring, the riv is bigger than the IF (which is more similar to my...
Forum: Touring
06-16-06, 05:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 916
Posted By MassLiberal

Wheels on the atlantis are Mavic A719 (so newer...

Wheels on the atlantis are Mavic A719 (so newer t520s) with XT hubs.

One of the main difference in the bikes is the top tube length. While the IF is 55cm the Riv is 58, which is normally a bit...
Forum: Touring
06-15-06, 07:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 916
Posted By MassLiberal

I like them both, unfortunately. It comes down to...

I like them both, unfortunately. It comes down to whether I want the lighter IF or the 9 speed, newer atlantis.
Forum: Touring
06-15-06, 06:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 916
Posted By MassLiberal

That's the thing, they both ride fine, but am I...

That's the thing, they both ride fine, but am I going to feel a difference after 3,000 miles?

I see people in here recommending a little bit larger of a frame, whil other recommend a smidge...
Forum: Touring
06-15-06, 05:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 916
Posted By MassLiberal

Which One

Alright, I've thrown up a few threads asking questions already, and I have my choices dialed down to two for my tour. Given the fact that I am doing the tour for charity, I managed to convince the...
Forum: Touring
06-08-06, 11:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,233
Posted By MassLiberal

Yeah, but it's also a lot of good mexican and...

Yeah, but it's also a lot of good mexican and greasy food, So I'll survive. So long as they don't force me to go to some sorta super church.
Forum: Touring
06-08-06, 06:11 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,233
Posted By MassLiberal

My size is right between a 56 and 58. And yup, I...

My size is right between a 56 and 58. And yup, I live by Harris, maybe I'll swing in there and take a gander.
Forum: Touring
06-07-06, 09:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,233
Posted By MassLiberal

The randonee is a beast though! I was looking to...

The randonee is a beast though! I was looking to get something about 4 pounds lighter. Since I come from a lightweight backpacking backgroud, my thinking has been affected by this.
Forum: Touring
06-07-06, 01:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,233
Posted By MassLiberal

What about the Burley Vagabond? It seems like a...

What about the Burley Vagabond? It seems like a good price, any thoughts on this bike??
Forum: Touring
06-07-06, 08:36 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,233
Posted By MassLiberal

Help with a bike, PLEASE

In two months time, I'm off on a 3 and a half month self supported tour of western half of the northern Tier, the pacific Coast, and the Southern Tier, and I really need to pull the trigger on a...
Forum: Touring
05-16-06, 12:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 370
Posted By MassLiberal

What's wrong with some one taking a small...

What's wrong with some one taking a small percentage of a contribution to help fund a cross country tour? If you are up front and tell whoever is donating that 10% of the contributions will be used...
Forum: Touring
05-15-06, 06:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 873
Posted By MassLiberal

I really can't see myself hauling more than 40...

I really can't see myself hauling more than 40 lbs around. But maybe I should take a harder look at the trailer, it is a good deal, I'm not sure if I would want to pass it up.
Forum: Touring
05-15-06, 08:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 873
Posted By MassLiberal

Nor'Wester? Help!

I've found a pretty good deal on a co-motion nor'wester fram/fork brooks b-17/ti combo, and I'm about to pull the trigger. But after reading some threads I see that some feel that the 43.2 chainstays...
Forum: Touring
05-12-06, 02:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 370
Posted By MassLiberal

Definitely get a website up and running. The...

Definitely get a website up and running. The easiest thing to do would be to use a blogger account or the like. Also, it would be helpful if the charity would link to you in order to get legitimacy....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-06, 07:27 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 233
Posted By MassLiberal

Mexico Experiences?

Howdy I posted this in the touring forum, but wasn't getting very far, hopefully the higher volume of traffic in here will net better results.

I'm planning a tour with a buddy this summer/fall,...
Forum: Touring
05-03-06, 07:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 358
Posted By MassLiberal

Bumpity bump bump.

Bumpity bump bump.
Forum: Touring
05-01-06, 07:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 358
Posted By MassLiberal

Information for Crossing Mexico??

Howdy,

I'm planning a tour with a buddy this summer/fall, and was curious if anyone had any information regarding crossing Mexico back into the US from Mazatlan.

Currently, we are planning on...
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