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Forum: Touring
06-08-11, 06:21 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,300
Posted By elduderino12

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l137/elduderino1...

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l137/elduderino12/Bilde_048.jpg

I got given these by a local in Norway and then I later found the perfect spot to pitch my tent and drink them:)
Forum: Living Car Free
06-02-11, 05:01 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,507
Posted By elduderino12

76% of the UK outside London drive to work...

76% of the UK outside London drive to work (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13627199). I don't own a car (have a license though) and ride to work everyday and even with the current cost of fuel/parking...
Forum: Touring
05-28-11, 07:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,054
Posted By elduderino12

I did near enough the same route last month. It...

I did near enough the same route last month. It was a pleasant ride with the wind mostly at my back. Riding through the sand dunes in Holland was some of the best riding I've ever done. I kept a...
Forum: Touring
03-05-11, 06:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,920
Posted By elduderino12

I've only used it the once so far and I usually...

I've only used it the once so far and I usually find my down bag keeps me plenty warm enough. I'm off on a two week tour soon, so I'll have chance to test it properly and I'll take note of the...
Forum: Touring
03-04-11, 04:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 719
Posted By elduderino12

Brilliant, just what I was looking for. Thanks

Brilliant, just what I was looking for. Thanks
Forum: Touring
03-04-11, 03:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 719
Posted By elduderino12

It's not a question of most common spoke...

It's not a question of most common spoke breakages ( I dont mean to sound narky by the way :)) I'm just a bit confused as to what those two supplied spokes would cover me for.

Say I set off on...
Forum: Touring
03-04-11, 02:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 719
Posted By elduderino12

The spare spoke that come with the LHT complete??

My LHT came with two spokes already in the spoke holders on the frame. I'm just wondering what they are for. Front wheel, rear wheel, drive side, non drive side, one size fits all.... Anyone shed...
Forum: Touring
03-04-11, 02:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,920
Posted By elduderino12

Good to know the snow is melting and temps are...

Good to know the snow is melting and temps are rising. I'm cycling to Denmark (Copenhagen) in a few weeks time.

A UK firm called Alpkit do some very good sleeping mats and are well priced too....
Forum: Touring
01-18-11, 05:56 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 8,216
Posted By elduderino12

I did 64 days and 3600 miles around Europe a...

I did 64 days and 3600 miles around Europe a couple of years ago for a grand total of £700 ($1100) but the year before that I did 90 days around Europe for £2600 ($4000) and late last year I toured...
Forum: Touring
01-02-11, 06:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 511
Posted By elduderino12

I've been pretty comfortable at -7 Celcius when...

I've been pretty comfortable at -7 Celcius when using my Alpkit down bag plus a silk sleeping bag liner. It weighs about 1.2kg and fits inside of a pannier. It's quite well priced too....
Forum: Touring
01-01-11, 09:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 978
Posted By elduderino12

My favourite tour was across Spain in November....

My favourite tour was across Spain in November. It was only for two weeks, but I've only really toured in summer before so it made a nice change of scenery to tour in late autumn. Spain was a...
Forum: Touring
12-29-10, 02:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,002
Posted By elduderino12

Paul Milnes (http://tinyurl.com/38pk52g) do...

Paul Milnes (http://tinyurl.com/38pk52g) do reasonably priced frames and combine it with a Surly LHT fork and you've got a sturdy frameset for £150.

It's a great ride down to Istanbul :)
Forum: Touring
12-06-10, 01:56 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,706
Posted By elduderino12

Bravo boys! Very enjoyable, great soundtrack too.

Bravo boys! Very enjoyable, great soundtrack too.
Forum: Touring
12-02-10, 03:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 770
Posted By elduderino12

:thumb: Thanks. I'll start seriously planning...

:thumb: Thanks. I'll start seriously planning things in January. December is specifically for working as much overtime as possible, whilst it's there. But any info I can gather now will give me a...
Forum: Touring
12-02-10, 02:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 770
Posted By elduderino12

All good info guys. Thanks a lot, all this...

All good info guys. Thanks a lot, all this planning can sometimes be a bit of a headache, but it gives me something to do through winter. I've got online banking, so maybe I could print out a balance...
Forum: Touring
12-01-10, 04:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 770
Posted By elduderino12

Haha, yeah I know that:D But I'm busy working all...

Haha, yeah I know that:D But I'm busy working all week and haven't really got time to do any in depth research yet. Just thought I'd gleen what I could off here first for some background knowledge.
Forum: Touring
12-01-10, 03:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 770
Posted By elduderino12

Help planning my world tour

Just after some friendly advise:)

I set off on a world tour in April and I've had a massive change of heart on the route, but before commiting to booking a couple of flights, I'd like to know...
Forum: Touring
10-22-10, 04:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 718
Posted By elduderino12

I'm not sure it's possible, shame really as it...

I'm not sure it's possible, shame really as it would be a great ride. The border between Algeria and Morocco has been closed since 1994 (briefly opened in 1999 to allow aid headed for the Gaza Strip...
Forum: Touring
08-03-10, 01:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,705
Posted By elduderino12

Thanks for the replies. But you'll have to...

Thanks for the replies. But you'll have to forgive my ignorance on this subject, I'm a bit out of my element. But I'd always assumed that mini v's got around the problem of cable pull issues when...
Forum: Touring
08-03-10, 05:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,705
Posted By elduderino12

Mini V-Brakes

I have a Surly LHT complete with Tektro CR520 brake calipers on, but I was thinking of trying out some mini v's to see which I prefer.

Is it as simple as me just buying this...
Forum: Touring
05-29-10, 01:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 743
Posted By elduderino12

There is a campsite pretty much a stone's throw...

There is a campsite pretty much a stone's throw away from the centre of Chimay, that's where I stayed last year. It was clean, quiet and
pretty cheap too.
Forum: Touring
05-27-10, 03:25 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,621,826
Posted By elduderino12

I've finally jumped on the Surly bandwagon. Not...

I've finally jumped on the Surly bandwagon. Not ridden it fully loaded yet, but that will change this weekend:)
It's pretty much stock, bar me changing the tyres, brakes, adding mudguards and a B17...
Forum: Touring
03-23-10, 02:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,852
Posted By elduderino12

I've ridden into Istanbul; you certainly need to...

I've ridden into Istanbul; you certainly need to keep your wits about you. I think it was the D100 that I took (coming via Bulgaria), which runs parallel to the motorway. The road was narrow and...
Forum: Commuting
03-23-10, 02:39 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 6,348
Posted By elduderino12

Age:25 45 mile weekly commute, rain or shine.

Age:25
45 mile weekly commute, rain or shine.
Forum: Touring
02-10-10, 01:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 810
Posted By elduderino12

Congrats to him. His website is well worth a read...

Congrats to him. His website is well worth a read and it seems he put just as much effort into it as the trip itself. Gutted he finished, it made for some great armchair travelling with a nice cup of...
Forum: Touring
02-06-10, 05:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,110
Posted By elduderino12

I thought as much. I've been looking on crazyguy...

I thought as much. I've been looking on crazyguy and from what I can gather (not 100% sure) I think Tzuo Hann Law used the stock wheels on his US to Malaysia ride. He had the spokes looked at prior...
Forum: Touring
02-06-10, 03:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,110
Posted By elduderino12

Long Haul Trucker Wheels

Forgive me if this has been asked before...but I did a search and nada.

I'm now a proud owner of a Surly lht and was wondering if the stock wheels are any good for fully loaded touring,...
Forum: Touring
01-27-10, 04:24 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,135
Posted By elduderino12

Arrived late in Pisa and couldn't find a...

Arrived late in Pisa and couldn't find a campsite, so we slept on the 'beach' that was only a few feet away from the street. A surprisingly good nights sleep too.
...
Forum: Touring
12-23-09, 02:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,372
Posted By elduderino12

The LHT's are about £1000 over here. I can only...

The LHT's are about £1000 over here. I can only really comment on the Dawes Horizon, I have a 2007 model that has covered 15,000 km's and has been flawless for me. I think the components are a little...
Forum: Touring
11-30-09, 04:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 620
Posted By elduderino12

Hey, I can highly recommend the Dawes...

Hey,

I can highly recommend the Dawes Horizon. I've done nearly 8000 miles of touring on mine (including a ride to Istanbul) and had no problems with it whatsoever.
The only thing I changed was...
Forum: Touring
11-08-09, 04:33 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,139
Posted By elduderino12

Stick with the Brooks. Mine took about 1500 miles...

Stick with the Brooks. Mine took about 1500 miles before it was comfortable. It's now got about 10,000miles on it and is so comfortable that using padded shorts is painful.

My worst purchase was...
Forum: Touring
10-29-09, 02:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,134
Posted By elduderino12

Thanks Speedo, now that the dark nights are...

Thanks Speedo, now that the dark nights are setting in I'll finally get around to finishing it.
Forum: Touring
10-28-09, 05:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,134
Posted By elduderino12

Hey enfilade, I live about 15 miles from Buxton...

Hey enfilade, I live about 15 miles from Buxton and have ridden up to Longnor a few times, beautiful ride indeed. In fact of all the places I've cycled in Europe, the Peak District still remains one...
Forum: Touring
06-05-09, 01:54 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,549
Posted By elduderino12

10-12mph, fully loaded that is, also dependant...

10-12mph, fully loaded that is, also dependant upon terrain and weather conditions.
Forum: Touring
06-02-09, 01:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 549
Posted By elduderino12

I think I read somewhere that his documentry is...

I think I read somewhere that his documentry is due for DVD release sometime in the near future. His book about his last trip is available now however.
Forum: Touring
05-03-09, 02:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,444
Posted By elduderino12

Those who ask why will never understand the...

Those who ask why will never understand the answer. Those who don't ask why already know the answer.

Pretty much what I've learnt over the last few years when people ask about my trips, no matter...
Forum: Touring
04-23-09, 10:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,547
Posted By elduderino12

I've gone the other way to you; I'm now using...

I've gone the other way to you; I'm now using Nokian Ultra Tour II tyres. I used the Vittoria's on my last tour, I got 800 miles out of the rear tyre before the sidewall split and the front tyre...
Forum: Touring
04-06-09, 03:06 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,245
Posted By elduderino12

I'm 24 and I've done a couple of tours. I rarely...

I'm 24 and I've done a couple of tours. I rarely came across bike tourers my age, however when I stayed in hostel's the majority of backpacker's were usually younger than me.

Touring is preventing...
Forum: Touring
03-18-09, 11:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,851
Posted By elduderino12

I wasn't really a fan of the Oryx either. For...

I wasn't really a fan of the Oryx either. For this year's tour I've opted for Tektro CR520's. They sound pretty promising from this review http://www.zepnat.com/images/cr520review.jpg

Setting them...
Forum: Touring
03-13-09, 04:08 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,034
Posted By elduderino12

Thanks for sharing, a really good watch that...

Thanks for sharing, a really good watch that brought back so many memories for me. Good choice of music too. Damn, I wanna load up my bike and hit the road now.
Forum: Touring
03-10-09, 03:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 631
Posted By elduderino12

There is a second hand, never been ridden Thorn...

There is a second hand, never been ridden Thorn Sherpa going for £700(ish) here

http://forum.ctc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=21823

It's worth checking this forum every now and then, I've see a...
Forum: Touring
03-02-09, 03:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,077
Posted By elduderino12

There's a nice looking before and after shot on...

There's a nice looking before and after shot on this website; just scroll down a little bit.

http://kidderminstertothecaspianbybike.blogspot.com/
Forum: Touring
02-28-09, 03:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 667
Posted By elduderino12

I passed some of the places you will be heading...

I passed some of the places you will be heading last summer. I did 6400kms in 70 days (not including a 10 day break I had in Finland, waiting for a friend to fly out to me) but I wish I had slowed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-24-09, 08:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 559
Posted By elduderino12

Whilst pulling on the cable where it exits the...

Whilst pulling on the cable where it exits the shifter to run down to the gear mech, release the tension (i.e. as you would to shift to a smaller cog). Once you have released as much cable tension as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-24-09, 06:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 559
Posted By elduderino12

Doesn't matter, sorted now.

Doesn't matter, sorted now.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-24-09, 05:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 559
Posted By elduderino12

Sora STI - where's my cable gone?

Idiot that I am, I didn't tighten the rear gear cable enough at the derailluer and as I was running through the gears, the cable sucked itself into the STI shifter at the cable entry point.

No...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-09, 02:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 677
Posted By elduderino12

Right I'm with you now, I guess you live and...

Right I'm with you now, I guess you live and learn. Trouble is I bought this deraileur pre credit crunch and the exact same product is now been sold for twice the price. I'll probably just learn to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-09, 02:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 677
Posted By elduderino12

New gear cable/derailluer fitted, gears now change the opposite way??

Forgive me if this has been covered before but...

I have Sora STI shifters on my touring bike and I've just fitted a new XT rear gear cable aswell as upgrading my rear derailleur from Alivio to...
Forum: Touring
02-09-09, 07:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 400
Posted By elduderino12

Presta Tubes?

How easy/hard is it to come by these outside of Europe, particularly the Middle East and Asia. For 26" wheels, if that helps.

Reason been my rims only take presta valves and so I would like to get...
Forum: Touring
01-14-09, 01:23 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,717
Posted By elduderino12

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l137/elduderino1...

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l137/elduderino12/100_0504_edited.jpg
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