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Forum: Touring
12-16-13, 01:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,239
Posted By spinner

Most fuel burning appliances come with safety...

Most fuel burning appliances come with safety rules / recommendations. Most mishaps are a result of not following these rules/recommendations. Understanding the safety rules and the possible results...
Forum: Touring
05-02-13, 10:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,103
Posted By spinner

I just checked my Chinese knock off Trangia style...

I just checked my Chinese knock off Trangia style burner. I use methly hydrate and it burns with a yellowish flame and blue around the burner ports. This was also under the kitchen range hood....
Forum: Touring
04-23-13, 10:17 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,874
Posted By spinner

+1 for the Trangia. I also have the gas burner...

+1 for the Trangia. I also have the gas burner attachment , whick works well for me. I use the alcohol burner when I'm travelling solo, and bring the gas if in a group. I like that the whole system...
Forum: Touring
04-19-13, 10:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,194
Posted By spinner

I have always heard of this idea referred to as a...

I have always heard of this idea referred to as a bindle. Been around at least as long as there have been people travelling from place to place. Certainly a viable way to carry a very minimal amount...
Forum: Touring
04-12-13, 05:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,965
Posted By spinner

An interesting thread. I'll reserve judgment on...

An interesting thread. I'll reserve judgment on the practicality and safety of a project like this and offer the following observations for your consideration. You are combining several different...
Forum: Touring
03-16-13, 07:30 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,382
Posted By spinner

While I don't doubt that it is possible to live...

While I don't doubt that it is possible to live and thrive on a diet of raw fruits and berries, the sheer volume of fruit needed is daunting, particularily if you are foraging , gathering from wild...
Forum: Touring
12-03-12, 06:42 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 15,850
Posted By spinner

Well that certainly clarified things

Well that certainly clarified things
Forum: Touring
12-01-12, 09:22 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 15,850
Posted By spinner

What is the ultralight siphon system?

What is the ultralight siphon system?
Forum: Touring
12-01-12, 03:29 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 15,850
Posted By spinner

I have 2 Trangia Cooksets. One real, the other a...

I have 2 Trangia Cooksets. One real, the other a Chinese knock off I purchased in Australia. Like them both. Methyl Hydrate is my preferred fuel. It is readily available in Canada at any hardware...
Forum: Touring
07-23-12, 09:49 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,124
Posted By spinner

I use the Exped Downmat 7. Have several years of...

I use the Exped Downmat 7. Have several years of use and probably over a hundred nights. Most comfortable sleeping pad I have ever used. Sewed a sheet into a tube that the pad fits into to help keep...
Forum: Touring
04-17-12, 11:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 902
Posted By spinner

Seeing as you're in Vancouver, MEC has their...

Seeing as you're in Vancouver, MEC has their Rapide shorts on clearence right now. I find them very comfortable on long rides, and they have a thinnish chamois. I have done many triathlons wearing...
Forum: Touring
02-02-12, 02:37 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 11,641
Posted By spinner

Been following this thread with interest so...

Been following this thread with interest so thought I might as well throw my .02 cents in. Toured for several years on a Jamis Nova with Avid canti's. Got the job done, but noisy and really not that...
Forum: Touring
01-22-12, 07:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,223
Posted By spinner

I toured for several years with a Jamis Nova....

I toured for several years with a Jamis Nova. Everything from overnighters to several weeks fully self supported. Had front and rear racks and 4 panniers. Never had any problems until my last tour ...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-09-11, 10:51 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,241
Posted By spinner

I've had a pro fit done on my tri bike and was...

I've had a pro fit done on my tri bike and was very pleased with it. As I'm 50+ yrs old, and not what anyone would call flexible anymore, comfort is much more important then absolutely the most aero...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-08-11, 02:14 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,311
Posted By spinner

I have Ultegra triples on both my Tarmac and...

I have Ultegra triples on both my Tarmac and mytri bike. They work really well, like them alot
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-08-11, 02:10 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,932
Posted By spinner

I have the same problem as Alanknm in that Im...

I have the same problem as Alanknm in that Im legally blind in my left eye and it doesn't correct very well. helmet and glasses mounted mirrors are not going to work for me. I use one of those small...
Forum: Touring
03-01-11, 01:25 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,778
Posted By spinner

Hi Jake I've never ridden the Marinoni on...

Hi Jake
I've never ridden the Marinoni on anything other then tarmac and good gravel roads. Doesn't really strike me as a competent off roader like say the Fargo. I have 700 32c tires with...
Forum: Touring
02-28-11, 11:47 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,778
Posted By spinner

Hi Jake. I have a Marinoni Turismo extreme....

Hi Jake. I have a Marinoni Turismo extreme. Haven't gone on any long tours with it yet, Longest tour so far 4 days. Have done 220 km in one day, and lots of shorter rides in th 100km range. Anyway,...
Forum: Triathlon
02-25-11, 11:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,308
Posted By spinner

trust me, race officials care about much more...

trust me, race officials care about much more then just your helmet and chin strap.I've been that official at the mount line. Mount/dismount areas' tend to be congested. Don't think that this is the...
Forum: Touring
02-23-11, 02:58 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,811
Posted By spinner

Can't remember exactly how much I paid for my...

Can't remember exactly how much I paid for my Marinoni.Seems to me it was about $2400 cnd. including Shimano pedals from my LBS. The custom colour scheme was included in the price.
Forum: Touring
02-22-11, 06:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,811
Posted By spinner

I have a Marinoni turismo extreme. They are made...

I have a Marinoni turismo extreme. They are made in Quebec Canada. They come with bb7discs, 26/36/48 crankset, 11/32 9speed cassette, and Ultegra brifters. Also they will custom paint it for you from...
Forum: Touring
02-19-11, 02:13 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 6,274
Posted By spinner

Last week of August/first week of September is...

Last week of August/first week of September is typically really nice here. Like aroundoz, I live in Nelson. As for day rides I'm sure you could easily find a couple of weeks worth of dayrides in the...
Forum: Touring
02-18-11, 07:21 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,056
Posted By spinner

I'm also a fan of 2 liter pop botles. Sturdy,...

I'm also a fan of 2 liter pop botles. Sturdy, don't leak, easy to stow on top or in a pannier. Also lets you distribute the load a bit better then having 1 gallon bladders. A funny thing I've...
Forum: Touring
02-18-11, 07:08 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 6,274
Posted By spinner

Spinnaker, I have ridden the loop loaded with...

Spinnaker, I have ridden the loop loaded with camping gear on 28c tire, no problems at all. It was on a Jamis Nova, I weight about 180lbs if this helps you at all. Great ride, you'll enjoy it. Also...
Forum: Touring
02-17-11, 02:57 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,601
Posted By spinner

Saddle up, that's a great loking bike. It's...

Saddle up, that's a great loking bike. It's exactly what I have had in mind since I first saw the Troll frame. I was wondering if you have weighed it, and if so, how much does it weight?
Forum: Touring
02-13-11, 01:22 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,948
Posted By spinner

My Marinoni Turismo Extreme with front and rear...

My Marinoni Turismo Extreme with front and rear racks, aero bars, fenders and 2 water bottle holders is 32.3 lbs. Marinonis' sizing is strange, but it is about a 56cm frame. Disc brakes, Columbus...
Forum: Commuting
02-11-11, 06:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 835
Posted By spinner

I wear my everyday for work all winter, also for...

I wear my everyday for work all winter, also for cross country skiing and running. Machine wash a couple of times a week on average cold water gentle cycle, Tide liquid detergent. Lay flat to dry...
Forum: Touring
10-16-10, 12:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,012
Posted By spinner

10+ extra kilos of specialized equipment,...

10+ extra kilos of specialized equipment, incredibly specialized skill set developed over the course of several hundreds of skydives, margin for error of less then zero. Plus, how do you get back to...
Forum: Triathlon
06-20-10, 09:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,566
Posted By spinner

Hi folks I happen to like aero bottles. I find...

Hi folks
I happen to like aero bottles. I find with the drink tube right in front of my face I actually drink more, instead of just thinking about it. As for the splashing, messy, covered with...
Forum: Touring
03-12-10, 06:43 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 16,795
Posted By spinner

I have a Marinoni Turismo Extreme with Avid bb7's...

I have a Marinoni Turismo Extreme with Avid bb7's and Ultegra brifters. It has far superior braking to my Jamis Nova, or my Specialized Tarmac. Have a Blackburn rack on the back, Axiom rack on the...
Forum: Touring
02-26-10, 07:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,002
Posted By spinner

I stand corrected. I should have looked at the...

I stand corrected. I should have looked at the video first. I use a slightly different version of the knot. You are correct, because the line passes around the fixed object, it effectively gives you...
Forum: Touring
02-25-10, 06:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,002
Posted By spinner

The mechanical advantage of a block and tackle...

The mechanical advantage of a block and tackle system is easy to calculate. If you take the number of lines running into and out of the moving block( in this case the loop) that gives you your...
Forum: Touring
01-15-10, 10:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,161
Posted By spinner

I have aero bars on my Marinoni Turismo and also...

I have aero bars on my Marinoni Turismo and also had them on my last touring bike. I have never had a handle bar bag. I carry my wallet, passport and other essential stuff in a fanny pack that never...
Forum: Touring
01-10-10, 05:44 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,796
Posted By spinner

I agree that starting a forest fire would be a...

I agree that starting a forest fire would be a bit extreme . A medium sized signal fire would be noticed though. July/ August is fire season and at least where I live fire patrols are flown on a...
Forum: Touring
01-09-10, 06:16 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,796
Posted By spinner

Mr McCandless made some very bad decisions and it...

Mr McCandless made some very bad decisions and it cost him his life.Glorify it all you like but he is still dead. The world is littered with the graves of mostly young men who have done the same...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-30-09, 10:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,963
Posted By spinner

Nashbar frames

Hi Folks
I have a friend who is 6'8", probably 350 lbs, who is looking for a road bike. I was wondering if any of you have any experience with the Bike Nashbar Alu C or their Cyclocross frame and...
Forum: Touring
09-04-09, 01:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,245
Posted By spinner

HI I just got my own Turismo extreme,right...

HI
I just got my own Turismo extreme,right from Marinoni. It has a 48/38/26 FSA moto crankset, Ultegra triple front deraillier and sti shifters. Seems to shift just fine, haven't had any problems...
Forum: Touring
08-25-09, 06:15 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,549
Posted By spinner

As far as clothes being damp in the morning, if...

As far as clothes being damp in the morning, if you put them on and start riding, they dry out prettty quick. In triathlon, people usually wear their bike gear under the wetsuit, and just jump on the...
Forum: Touring
08-17-09, 10:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,925
Posted By spinner

I have the Champlain panniers. I've used them for...

I have the Champlain panniers. I've used them for several thousand Kilometres touring on all kinds of surfaces, never had one come off. The mounting and locking system is pretty simple and secure.The...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-16-09, 11:48 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,313
Posted By spinner

Good point roadbuzz. While fruit juices do work...

Good point roadbuzz. While fruit juices do work well for calorie replacement, I like the caffeine buzz from Coke. The trick to long ride nutrition is to experiment and find out what works for you....
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-13-09, 07:56 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,313
Posted By spinner

They still have flat cola on the runs at Ironman...

They still have flat cola on the runs at Ironman races. My own personal mid Ironman ride pick me up is a bottle of chilled, flat Coke and a Big Turk or Snickers Chocolate bar. You do get tired of...
Forum: Touring
08-10-09, 02:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,265
Posted By spinner

I just got a new Marinoni Turismo Extreme. With...

I just got a new Marinoni Turismo Extreme. With front and rear racks, fenders, pedals, and aerobars(what can I say,I'm a triathlete) it weighs 31 lbs. It rides like a Caddie and handles great, Plus...
Forum: Triathlon
08-08-09, 09:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 880
Posted By spinner

Thanks for the info. I'll check out trifuel. As...

Thanks for the info. I'll check out trifuel. As luck would have it, I do need a 54. Your other points are exactly what I have been wondeing about. Given that there are a limited number of...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-07-09, 10:27 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,545
Posted By spinner

Not sure about rides over 200km. My favorite...

Not sure about rides over 200km. My favorite thing half way through an Ironman (180 km)ride is a bottle of flat Coke and a Big Turk Chocolate bar. They serve flat Coke at the aid stations on the run...
Forum: Triathlon
08-06-09, 07:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 880
Posted By spinner

Ebay carbon fibre tt frames

Hi
I did a search and nothing came up, so hopefully this hasnt been beaten to death already. I was wondering if anyone has any experience with the carbon fibre tt frames that seem to be on Ebay...
Forum: Triathlon
08-06-09, 07:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,803
Posted By spinner

I've had the same problem. I fixed it by cutting...

I've had the same problem. I fixed it by cutting a 2inch thick sponge to fit into the opening. Cut it slightly large so it's a snug fit.Thread a piece of string through the middle of the sponge and...
Forum: Touring
07-09-09, 11:25 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,447
Posted By spinner

Bottle of Coke, bag of salt and vinegar potatoe...

Bottle of Coke, bag of salt and vinegar potatoe chips, and a Snickers bar.
Cheers
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-04-09, 07:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,119
Posted By spinner

My only advice would be to not experiment with...

My only advice would be to not experiment with anything new on race day. That would include whatever they are demoing for the electrolyte replacement drink. Try everything out beforehand.
I...
Forum: Touring
07-03-09, 12:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,111
Posted By spinner

Hi A % grade means so many units per hundred...

Hi
A % grade means so many units per hundred units. IE 6% means 6 feet of rise in 100 feet, or 6 meters of rise in 100 meters. So 1 in 10 would be a 10% grade. A 6 % grade would be .6 in 10
Hope...
Forum: Triathlon
06-24-09, 10:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 630
Posted By spinner

Imcda

Hi
Just wondering if anyone else did IMCDA this last weekend?It was windy , wet and cold, but still a great event. The town really gets behind the race, it's really well organized, and I had a...
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