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06-20-12, 10:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 577
Posted By Island Jim

SRAM Derailleur with Shimano Shifters

Does anyone know if Shimano 9-spd bar end shifters will index properly with a SRAM X9 9-spd rear derailleur? I 'm using the derailleur with SRAM twist shifters; would like to switch to bar-ends.
Forum: Touring
04-29-08, 01:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 632
Posted By Island Jim

How to Get on Board

I've used a Burley Nomad trailer for some time, but in planning for a soon to come multi-State tour, I decided to go with racks and Ortlieb panniers. Problem is when I get the load on the bike (58cm...
Forum: Touring
02-27-08, 07:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 442
Posted By Island Jim

Open Healed Shoes for Touring?

I have platform pedals on my touring bike and ride in either Shimano SPD shoes without the cleats, or in sneakers. Have used clipless, but much prefer the platforms. My problem is that I had to...
Forum: Touring
02-26-08, 08:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,880
Posted By Island Jim

Mine is a 58cm LHT with 700c wheels. Not sure...

Mine is a 58cm LHT with 700c wheels. Not sure how the Jandds might fit on a 52. You might post the question to the SURLY LHT/CC Group and ask if anyone has a 52 with Jandds.
Surly Long Haul...
Forum: Touring
02-25-08, 07:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,880
Posted By Island Jim

I have the Jandd Expedition and Extreme on my...

I have the Jandd Expedition and Extreme on my Surly LHT. The Extreme on front allows me to carry a Lone Peak rack pack, and thus avoid having to mount a handlebar bag on my drop bars. Both racks...
Forum: Touring
01-27-08, 07:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,158
Posted By Island Jim

Topeak MTX Trunk Bag

The Topeak MTX Trunk Bag EX looks like it would be a good fit for the top of the Jandd Extreme Front Rack on my Surly LHT. This bag is apparently made to slide and clip into a Topeak MTX rack. Do...
Forum: Touring
01-16-08, 06:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,728
Posted By Island Jim

Hay Becnal, We used "jungle hammocks" years...

Hay Becnal,

We used "jungle hammocks" years ago on the Appalachian Trail, but never had trouble find trees to attach to. Its a great way to camp, but what do you do if you're in an area with no...
Forum: Touring
11-10-07, 10:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,407
Posted By Island Jim

When I went shopping for a new touring bike...

When I went shopping for a new touring bike earlier this year, my LBS, a Fuji dealer, steered me away from the Fuiji tourer. Said he had had many problems with wheels and spokes--the wheels, as...
Forum: Touring
09-17-07, 02:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 868
Posted By Island Jim

Surly LHT Completes

Check with: Wally Wallace <wally@bikeman.com>

They supposedly had them as recently as a month ago. Believe they're located in Maine.

Jim
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-07, 05:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,513
Posted By Island Jim

Creaky Looks

I rode Looks for years but finally got fed up with the creaking noise that comes from cleat rubbing against the pedal. Tried new pedals with the new bi-material cleats--these started creaking after...
Forum: Touring
08-18-07, 02:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,894
Posted By Island Jim

Thanks to all that have offered their opinions...

Thanks to all that have offered their opinions and experiences. As I suspected, there is no one definitive answer to whether one is best with panniers or a trailer. Like so many other options, its...
Forum: Touring
08-07-07, 07:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,894
Posted By Island Jim

Trailers vs Panniers for Touring

I'm a newbie to touring, but have been a roadie for over 30yrs. Have a Surly LHT on order at my LBS, but am also converting a GT Backwoods for road touring (higher pressure tires, rigid fork,...
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