Ordered mine in '96 and took possession in '97. Still my main squeeze
though I've put a low trail fork on it and converted to 650B.
The first tour:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/24722971@N05/4354670656/in/album-72157622053427539/
The last (as in most recent) tour:
Been using an Ironweed for at least 5 or 6 years. They're cheap compared to
others. Also have a tendency to collapse in on themselves so you have to be
careful with the plastic liners (which are replaceable). Carry a lot and
are tough. They're cheap comparatively. I know I said that but I'm
Ride till you can't, walk till you can: The Brits were living that motto
well before our daddies had that glint in their
eyes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPkT0paGEnQ
Right around 10'40". AW's and AR's and AM's
and FM's and FW's etc do have their limitations
Yo Deacon, is this your first foray into fixed riding in general? Or into
fixed along trails?
In either case you might enjoy
this: http://www.63xc.com/index.htm Lots of fun reading for you. Some of
it is dated. No matter.
Craig in Tucson
On Friday, December 1, 2017 at 2:57:17
I've had the same problem. Mostly with the older rims like Mavic MA40's and
their equivalents and Model 58's. Have pinched a couplafew tubes getting
Bon Jon Passes 35's on. I don't remember having problems with CR-18's
though.
Craig in Tucson
On Thursday, November 30, 2017 at 10:32:24 AM
That's why the Brits had rear wheels that allowed freewheel on one side and
fixed on the other. Come winter they'd flip the wheel, remove derailleur,
shorten chain and off into a Northwest European winter.
Craig in a Southwest American winter in Tucson
On Friday, December 8, 2017 at 5:09:09
I think that's why I'm so comfortable on my '38 Bates with a 70 degree seat
tube angle.
Craig in Tucson
On Saturday, December 9, 2017 at 11:42:48 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
> Several people have described this experience on the list. I've found, as
> have others, that sometimes you
After 2 decades of beating the doo-doo out of my All Rounder I broke down
and got it repainted. Omar at Oasis Custom Cycles in Glendale (100 miles
away because Tucson doesn't have a frame painter) did an excellent better
than original job of doing the classic XO-1 burnt orange. And then I got
When I retired Joe my work buddies pinched in and presented me with a 25
year old bottle of Laphroig Scotch. One small shot really helps in such
circumstances. Keeps those lines smooth!
Craig
On Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at 12:47:00 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
> You're a brave man,
urious about the fork- is it custom?
> Danged nice AR you have there man.
>
>
> On Monday, October 30, 2017 at 11:45:12 PM UTC-4, Craig Montgomery wrote:
>>
>> After 2 decades of beating the doo-doo out of my All Rounder I broke down
>> and got it repainted. Omar at
Where do you get your Ventile?
Craig
On Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 3:19:12 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> In which there’s no chance it won’t. Grin.
> https://thegrid.ai/withabandon/may-snow
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
>
> www.CredoFamily.org
> www.MindYourHeadCoop.org
>
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d somewhere between 1/4 to 1/3 mile on a 15%+ grade.
>
>
> One thing I’ve learned from my test rides is that riding a loaded up bike
> is a great way to meet people! They come over to talk in camp and riders
> who would ordinarily blow right by me, slow down and chat for a
Yo Bill, as one 65 year old fart to another, you're gonna have a
blast. I have to say that because I'm about to do the Colorado segment with
another 65 yr old. We gotta stick together.
I like the comments so far. Food for thought is wonderful when you
have that hunger of
Old school. Bring water to boil. Turn off stove. Throw in coffee. Sit for a
couple of minutes. If you have eggshells, throw them and then sprinkle with
cold water to help settle grounds. Now you have a choice. Traditionally I
would pour through a bandanna, preferably one I have been wearing for
Damn good idea Patrick. But we should be able give Grant our input as to
favorite articles. Maybe do it in thematically based volumes eg. frame
designs, touring, people. Sounds fun.
Craig in Tucson
On Saturday, December 23, 2017 at 6:23:14 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
> Aha! Thanks for
Yea. They're both very good. The DiaCompes are a bit mushier but some like
that. What's it called? Modulation.Of course sidepulls are a helluva lot
easier to set up but they don't look as cool.
Craig "In with the In Crowd" in Tucson
On Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 2:16:48 PM UTC-7, lum gim
Big rack...good. I like it because it keeps the weight in close to the
forks and it's very solid.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/24722971@N05/38959268282/in/dateposted/
I found the 27F gets kind of flexible if you go heavy:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/24722971@N05/8537639981
It puts the
I commuted to work for 30 years. In those 30 years I had only one
altercation, with a young aggressive boy in a pickup truck (a Southwest
staple). Other than that everybody knew me. The secretaries would
occasionally wave (with their perfume filling my nostrils as they drove by
at 45mph).
Quit your whining Patrick. Yes you are (justifiably) complaining and I
completely understand. We're just not used to our clothes sticking to us.
It's horribly uncomfortable and strangely bizarre. At least you're in the
high country and get some respite. It's 108 here in Tucson with 20%
I like those Sheltas. Ordering one soon. Tilleys are great too but very hot
in the desert. Too thick. I don't wear a helmet. Crashing is a low
probability event. Skin cancer is 100% probability in my case. They've been
burning and cutting them off me every 6 months for 30 years.
Sierra
I've converted 3 or 4 27" canti-bikes to 700c over the decades. Zoomed down
mountains fully-loaded. Never died.
Craig in Tucson
On Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 3:17:40 PM UTC-7, lconley wrote:
>
> The difference between 622 and 630 is 8mm in diameter and 4mm in radius.
> The 622 pad will be
I always draw a schematic of my panniers and where everything is packed
before taking off on a tour. And then I end up packing it away somewhere
and forgetting where it is until the end of the ride.
BTW Bill, I was up on the Route just south of the Wyoming border about a
week and a half ago.
Damn I love riding at night. Mama goes to bed and I'm outta here. Either
into town to the Tap and Bottle for an evening of The Surfbroads (yep a
surf band full of girls) or up to Sabino Canyon. Sabino is special. 14
miles from my doorstep and you're at an opening (canyon) that climbs 3 and
Hey John,
I converted an early All Rounder to low trail with a new fork. Got tired of
manhandling a front load with the style of touring I do. The geometry was
more traditional British with a 72 seat and 73 head but the fork rake gave
it something like a 60mm trail. Unladen this geometry
rylak
> Woodstown NJ
>
> On Monday, October 29, 2018 at 1:02:45 AM UTC-4, Craig Montgomery wrote:
>>
>> Hey John,
>>
>> I converted an early All Rounder to low trail with a new fork. Got tired
>> of manhandling a front load with the style of touring I do.
What a great find. Always loved Mike's common sense approach. His bikes
looked tough yet fun. Much like the bikes French refugees used to escape
the Nazis. At the drop of a hat I'd choose one for a shoot your way outta
town post Apocalypse bike.
Craig in Tucson
On Wednesday, November 7,
Camping out in the Chiricahua Mountains of southeast Arizona this weekend.
Riding around mostly. Onion Saddle. Massai Point. I was the only camper in
Pinery Canyon. Sunday morning I hear an unexpected sound coming up the
road. A bike tourer. Fully loaded. On a Trek 520. He rides by my camp and
This pretty well answers it.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/24722971@N05/44796788671/in/dateposted/
Still have it. On the third paint job. Owned maybe 20 bikes (all vintage)
in the intervening years but the AR is still here and still doing what it
does best: back roads camptouring.
It's
>From the opposite side of the spectrum. Mid-60's. No back problems. Been
riding a Rivendell with bars at or above saddle nose since '96. Causal?
Probably not but it would make a great commercial.
Craig in Tucson
On Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 10:43:00 PM UTC-7, nick wrote:
>
> So I'm
Stick a wick in it and I'll wager it makes a great candle too.
Craig in Tucson
On Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at 8:15:16 PM UTC-7, Meade Anderson wrote:
>
> https://www.instagram.com/p/Brl1nrWlnBC/
>
> There's still time for that last minute gift to yourself...but why hasn't
> Grant informed
Before you buy something do a search for an SR MTE-1000.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/24722971@N05/7682553324/in/album-72157630834026184/
Unless you're in a hurry of course.
Craig in Tucson
On Sunday, December 23, 2018 at 5:41:17 PM UTC-7, Amit Singh wrote:
>
> I’d like to run the Nitto S-84
I've gone through all those permutations, including Bullmoose, on my AR
over the past two decades. Have short arms/torso which makes positioning
problematic. Eventually settled back onto drops, but this time VO
Randonneurs. For me it was the lack of hand positions on long tours that
killed
These guys know Idaho about as well as
anybody: https://www.bikeovernights.org/author/bike-hermit
I'm heading up in the Spring.
Craig in Tucson
On Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 10:18:50 PM UTC-7, Mike Ahern wrote:
>
> Hi, anyone with an idea about a circle bike trip starting in Boises in
>
Sunscreen. Even this time of year. Trust me.
Craig in Tucson
On Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 4:50:00 PM UTC-7, ant ritchey wrote:
>
> Hi all-
>
> Lookin' to my fellow Rivsters for tips on Death Valley.
>
> Headin' there for a week with my sis. Looking to do hikes and backpacking
> if
Have a GB Aspin in black. Great shape. If you have an any other color Aspin
and would like a black one let's trade.
Craig in Tucson
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2 decades ago, while wearing knickers, wool over the knee socks, Sidi
cycling slippers, Irish wool sweater, and a Navy watch cap, I got a "My you
look dapper" from a 90 year old. Dapper! And I'm sure she know what dapper
is. I had to look it up.
Craig in Tucson
On Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at
You'll get a kick out of this Deacon. There's nothing new under the sun
bubba.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/76358100@N07/33071231778/in/album-72157691396892282/
Craig "Only mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the noonday snow" in Tucson
On Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at 4:07:14 PM UTC-7,
Owen, Deacon, Kiley,
You bet. The bikes invite "messin' with." I remember reading the early
catalogs where Grant would make suggestions on different ways to set up his
designs. I remember unboxing that brand new '96 All Rounder and thinking
"now what the hell can I do with this?" The bike
; More and more I’m thinking Super C large rear bags...
>
> On Mar 3, 2019, at 12:02 PM, Craig Montgomery > wrote:
>
> They're huge Jon. You might be better off with the Kendalls. On sale now
> at SJS for a hundred bucks. 32 litres.
>
> https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/luggage/0
These are the guys I'm sure. Tough as nails. Super C rears are huge. You'll
master the hook thingie up top pretty quickly. You have to position the
bottom (slideable) hook for the specific struts of your rack. I use Nitto
Big Racks front and rear. Then what I do is wrap some cotton handlebar
wrote:
> Thanks for your pictures. I recognized Bode. I remember the road to Bode
> from the the highway used to be pretty rough.
>
> On Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at 12:57:33 PM UTC-8, Craig Montgomery
> wrote:
>>
>> Owen, Deacon, Kiley,
>> You bet. The bikes
Primarily I use Carradice Super C fronts. I've used Karrimors which you
probably won't find. Have a wonderful set of Beckman's but you won't find
those either unless you're lucky. Jandd Mountain and Standard front
panniers. The Mountain panniers are small. The Standards are pretty big but
Anyone ever remove a single (not WI) freewheel from an ENO eccentric
WITHOUT RESORTING TO BUYING THE ENO TOOL ($40)?
Craig "so tight I could sit on a dime and tell you whether it's heads or
tails" in Tucson.
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What Univega touring bike Bill? Can you post photos?
Craig in Tucson
On Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 9:23:27 AM UTC-7, Bill Schairer wrote:
>
> I’ve ridden with fenders off and on going way back. I’ve only used
> plastic fenders and never paid too much attention to the cosmetics of it
>
I don't remember the wallets. Could someone post a photo. May have one
sittin' around somewhere. Still have the original burrito wrap and tool
pouch from when I bought my '96 AR.
Craig in Tucson
On Sunday, February 10, 2019 at 1:40:54 PM UTC-7, Howard Ramsay wrote:
>
> "Grant Petersen is
it worked.
>
> Philip
> Santa Rosa, CA
>
> On Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 10:27:49 AM UTC-8, Craig Montgomery
> wrote:
>>
>> Anyone ever remove a single (not WI) freewheel from an ENO eccentric
>> WITHOUT RESORTING TO BUYING THE ENO TOOL ($40)?
>>
>> C
Too much stuff. Found these way back in closet. I'll never wear them so you
wear them out. $25 shipped for one goodie. $45 shipped for 2. $65 shipped
for all three.
Nashbar Illuminite Cycling Vest 2XL (more of an XL) $25 shipped
[image: Vest Illuminite.JPG]
Nashbar Windbreaker
Yesterday I OS'ed for the first time the 35mm Compass (Bon Jovie Pass?),
with tubes. Had a goathead flat. What I didn't know was that there was more
than one goathead lurking in that tire. Those little suckers hide in the
tread and just barely protrude into the tire. You can feel for them but
My '96 All Rounder is just that, a road bike with mountain bike clearances.
And that's how Grant advertised them back then too. I've had a couple dozen
bikes the last 2 decades but the AR has always been with me and it always
will. I've run it with 26x1 1/4", 26x1.95's, 650Bx42/s and 47's
Good for you Jock. And you got the family to go. I'd give my right pedal
capnut to get my girls to go. Fashion queens both. That's OK. I like going
solo. Nobody will ride with me anymore ("think I'll eat some wurm").
Too cranky. Too slow. Had to do my Swift Campout 2 weeks early and it was
Read it in 6th grade (1963). Required reading in some California schools
back then because of its classic descriptions of Hispanic California.The
images still resonate over 50 years later.
Craig "no book has ever been diminished because of its misanthropy" in
Tucson
On Monday, June 17, 2019
That was a great little documentary but mine stopped halfway thru. Still,
goes to show you what can be done on a single speed loaded for bear. Thanks.
Craig in Tucson
On Friday, May 17, 2019 at 10:32:53 AM UTC-7, John G wrote:
>
> Here's an interesting Youtube on the 25th Infantry.
>
Although Rivs can be bought as complete bikes I think most people buy the
frames and fix them up to their needs.
Craig in Tucson
On Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 9:21:16 PM UTC-7, Eric Karnes wrote:
>
> The SimpleOne up for sale (someone snatch it up!) brought up a question:
> What's the closest
I ignore these idiots with a big yawn...BUTT...if I'm actually lucky enough
to get a "get off the road" (5 times at most in the last 30 years) I can't
help but to retort with a "You first".
Craig in Tucson
On Monday, April 22, 2019 at 10:23:28 AM UTC-7, PG wrote:
>
> This is a fairly comment
I'm famous...I'm famous. Wait, I forgot to sign those photos. Oh well.
Craig "basking in the warmth of anonymity" in Tucson
On Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 1:03:39 PM UTC-7, Andy C. wrote:
>
> The photo collage for the newly renovated bike room at the Main branch of
> the San Francisco Public
"I’ve been moving and swapping bags and racks and bars and having an
identity crisis as I navigate having two bikes. It turns out that I can’t
seem to leave well enough alone, so I’m changing my bikes around. It also
turns out that I find it stressful to have parts and gear unloved and
On Tue, Jul 30, 2019 at 4:41 PM S wrote:
> I wish Rivendell would bring back the Legolas not because I am a racer but
> rather because I want a bike for day rides on mixed surfaces. For this
> purpose, the Atlantis is overbuilt and the AHH lacks tire clearance. A 650b
> Legolas would be even
S. Sweedler wrote:
All Rounder w/26” wheels
S. Palincsar wrote:
> But with the same tire width as original? Or would you rather be
> able to fit some 2.3" RTPs
>
Craig writes now:
My '96 handles RTP's with room to spare. Remember Grant asking what
size tire I would be
!
>
>
> On Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 1:50:23 AM UTC-5, Craig Montgomery wrote:
>>
>> They were considered semi-custom. Grant had me take a bunch of
>> measurements before we decided on the proper sizing. For example I got a
>> shortened top tube. You could also
Sheesh. That's what I forgot. The other side. They strap to the rack John,
just like a saddlebag straps to the loops. They're both the same size. The
new ones have never been stuffed so they're flat, thereby looking larger.
The used ones have my dirty sheets stuffed into them. They are made for
You mean like this?
[image: Green Brooks Delight.JPG]
Craig in Tucson
On Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at 10:33:43 AM UTC-7, Clayton.sf wrote:
>
> Hi All,
>
> Has anyone successfully added a Quick Release Seatpost binder to a
> Rivendell frame?
>
> I feel like I know what I need in
I've had this R10 sitting around for a while and never put much use to it.
Prefer full racks. Time to move it along for you saddlebag only guys. $50
shipped w/ P-clamps.
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Pfft...gone.
On Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 12:23:01 PM UTC-7, Craig Montgomery wrote:
>
> I've had this R10 sitting around for a while and never put much use to it.
> Prefer full racks. Time to move it along for you saddlebag only guys. $50
> shipped w/ P-clamps.
>
&g
All 4 are history.
Craig in Tucson
On Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 11:27:39 AM UTC-7, Craig Montgomery wrote:
>
> Any tourists or tourist hopetobees out there? Here's a deal for you. I
> have 2 pair Ostrich panniers. One pair have never been used. Just closet
> wear. The othe
Bump and price drop $5 on each item. The musette is gone.
Craig in Tucson
On Thursday, February 27, 2020 at 2:34:07 PM UTC-7, Craig Montgomery wrote:
>
> Have to rejuvenate bike funds. All bags are in excellent structural shape.
> Posted to iBooB and 650B.
>
> Strawfoot Muset
> Matt
>
> On Tue, Mar 3, 2020 at 8:41 AM Craig Montgomery
> wrote:
>
>> Matt,
>> Did you get my offlist reply? Haven't heard from you.
>>
>> Craig in Tucson
>>
>> On Sunday, March 1, 2020 at 8:47:59 AM UTC-7, Matt H wrote:
>>>
>&
30:32 AM UTC-5, Craig Montgomery wrote:
>>
>> Bump and price drop $5 on each item. The musette is gone.
>>
>> Craig in Tucson
>>
>> On Thursday, February 27, 2020 at 2:34:07 PM UTC-7, Craig Montgomery
>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Have to rejuvenate bike
Musette is gone. Rest still here.
Craig in Tucson
On Thursday, February 27, 2020 at 2:34:07 PM UTC-7, Craig Montgomery wrote:
>
> Have to rejuvenate bike funds. All bags are in excellent structural shape.
> Posted to iBooB and 650B.
>
> Strawfoot Musette-waxed canvas. Not u
it by
> the weekend.
>
> Craig
>
> On Tue, Mar 3, 2020 at 6:53 AM Matt Hampton wrote:
>
>> Craig,
>>
>> I sent via PayPal yesterday. Still shows as pending to
>> cmontgomer...@cox.com. Please check on your side.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Matt
>
Have to rejuvenate bike funds. All bags are in excellent structural shape.
Posted to iBooB and 650B.
Strawfoot Musette-waxed canvas. Not used by me. Just hanging around. $30
shipped.
https://strawfoothandmade.com/products/cycling-musette
Timbuk2 Classic Messenger. XS. Suffers from "use
It's gone.
Craig in Tucson
On Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 8:24:58 PM UTC-7, Craig Montgomery wrote:
>
> Posted over in iBooBLand:
>
> Brand new and beautiful (except for little kitty hairs). The 10" is too
> tall for my bikes. My bad. So I'm gonna take a hit hoping to sel
Hey Jim, someone sent an "I'm interested" reply but he hasn't hit the Send
button at Paypal yet. You're next in line.
Craig
On Sun, Feb 16, 2020 at 7:30 AM jim <4421...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I'm interested if they're still available.
>
> Jim
>
> Madison WI
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nda stupid that way.
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
>
> On Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 10:24:13 AM UTC-7, Craig Montgomery
> wrote:
>>
>> Too finicky pressure-wise in fully-loaded touring mode for me. Have been
>> set up with tubes. If they have a hundred miles on
Oh yea, they're sold.
Craig in Tucson
On Sunday, February 16, 2020 at 9:52:35 PM UTC-7, Craig Montgomery wrote:
>
> I'm like Ian, Deacon, (not Ian Deacon). Found them too bouncy and didn't
> like looking for the perfect pressure to fit conditions. That's what I
> meant by finicky.
Sold
On Friday, February 21, 2020 at 2:51:15 PM UTC-7, Craig Montgomery wrote:
>
> These wouldn't fit on my Jack Taylor and returning to Chain Reaction is a
> PITA Project. They're yours for $45 shipped.
>
> Craig in Tucson
>
> [image: IMG_2866.jpg][image: IMG_2867.jpg
I've been sitting here the last couple of days wondering if I should
email this guy and lecture him about common courtesy. He left me hanging.
As the seller I'd like to know what I'm going to do with what I'm selling
within a reasonable time period. Am I going to sell it to him or has he
And if you're lucky you may get a "Thanks for all your work" from one of
these "guys"...
Craig "just one of the gender-neutral guys" in Tucson
On Sat, Feb 15, 2020 at 7:04 AM Alex Wirth- Owner, Yellow Haus Bicycles <
4824...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> As long as we're ventingthe buyer who emails
BTW fellas, just posted my RTP's for sale. Couldn't get used to that
squirminess. Didn't feel right in fully-loaded touring mode. Will let
someone else bounce around on 'em.
Craig in Tucson
On Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 11:37:54 AM UTC-7, Daniel M wrote:
>
> If the Rat Trap Passes will
Feeling like a Christmas slug all day so on 12/25 I made a little trip to
Walgreens for some Rose bubbly wine and a canvas mounted photo for a gift
to my riding buddy. High cumulus clouds. Temps in the 50's. Snow covered
mountains. English wool sweater and knickers. 3 whole miles round trip on
Something tells me Dr. Bronner would agree. At least on his peppermint soap
bottle.
Craig riding shopping kibbutzing with abandon in Tucson
On Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 8:02:08 AM UTC-7, Garth wrote:
>
>
>
> My message is that you nor anyone is guilty and in need of protection from
> the
No Eddie. That was me.
Craig Mescalito in Tucson
On Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 4:50:30 AM UTC-7, eddietheflay wrote:
>
> when i was just a boy in L.A. the devil would call my name and say go to
> Sycamore Canyon, eat some shrooms, and have a good time. The trees were
> magnificent.
>
> On
Here's a fun one for you Jason. From the master himself:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ny81vcxTZQk
Ian always said what you take for the weekend is the same as what you take
around the world. The only difference is the amount of food and water. Of
course when he said it we didn't have
Hey Tim,
Are you sure you want to? I am a fat old curmudgeonly SOB which is why
my handle is MrCranky. On the other hand if you're new to Tucson I can turn
you on to some great rides in this area. If you're young and virile I can
turn you on to some randonneur riders who are good buds. What
"I like this attitude. There is no right of wrong. One tip I have learned
from this thread was to plan for my water consumption. That was the sort of
no brainer thing that I never considered. I was happy to learn from someone
else’s experience."
Jason
Yes. Yes. And yes. Gave a
Hey Garrett,
Great looking bike. The blue/cream combo is nothing short of elegant.
Once saw an original Duesenberg with the same color scheme, Blue body with
cream fenders, and if it's on a Duesenberg it's gotta be cool. Now some
advice from a grumpy old fart who's done a lotta touring.
Welcome to the Southwest. Nothing is more miserable than running out of
water. I immediately start going into coffee withdrawals. In one of Heinz
Stucke's
stories https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinz_St%C3%BCcke he talks of
running out somewhere in Ethiopia I think and having to go 2 or 3 days in
Greetings from the Great Southwest.
[image: White Tootsies.jpg]
Here you go Leah. Some good examples. I've worn Railrider stuff. Pretty
good and some are "caped."
https://www.railriders.com/women-outdoor-clothing-sun-protection-clothing-c-125_138.html
But I prefer 100% cotton and, yes,
That's a big order Andrew. Do you mean solo for local stuff? To keep
yourself healthy, supplied, and giddy? Or do you mean solo touring? Which
is a whole 'nother ball of wax and could fill a book. Or at least a thick
pamphlet.
Craig in Tucson
Touring Solo Since 1980
On Wednesday, March 18,
ntials.jpg]
On Sunday, July 5, 2020 at 1:38:01 PM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote:
>
> What is the pistol for? Are the bike paths particularly unfriendly there?
>
> --Eric Norris
> campyo...@me.com
> Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy
> YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy
>
> On Jul 5, 2020,
That's how you tell the best campgrounds Patrick. The number of tissues per
square meter. And of course when you're bike touring the scenic routes are
defined by the number of throwaway diapers per linear mile.
Craig in Tucson
On Sunday, July 5, 2020 at 6:36:39 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote:
alking about. At least you
> have *some* control over avoiding/preventing the latter.
>
>
> On Monday, July 6, 2020 at 9:27:52 AM UTC-5, Craig Montgomery wrote:
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>> Think I'll sell all my bikes and take up knitting.
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>> Craig in Tucson
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Think I'll sell all my bikes and take up knitting.
Craig in Tucson
On Monday, July 6, 2020 at 4:48:43 AM UTC-7, ascpgh wrote:
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> My long rides usually pass through small communities enough that I can
> procure/consume food and drink to augment my provided basics. most of my
> kit is for
This time of year in southern AZ. 20-40 mile rides pavement and/or dirt.
Same stuff. Just change bikes.
Sunscreen/zinc oxide for nose/top of ears
Phone (per orders of my wife, not me)
Camera: Panasonic Lumix
iPOD with 900 tunes if in an urban setting
Battery powered back up lights front and
Touring a backroad in Central AZ. 2 day's ride from anywhere. Lost a
filling. Had a chunk of Grant's Original Beeswax in my kit. Took out my
trusty Swiss Army knife and heated up a pea-sized piece with the magnifying
glass. Pushed it into the hole. Stayed there for a week and half till I
could
une 21, 2020 at 4:02:33 PM UTC-7, Craig Montgomery wrote:
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>> Hey, just another Day in the Life of Boy Blunder. If I hadn't been
>> chewing on that Jolly Roger while I was riding it wouldn't have happened!
>> I've got another one about a pair of pliers, a lighter, a
Poor Andrew,
Are you confused yet Bucko? As you can see, this subject is just rife
with opinion and subjectivity (and fun). We could go on for days. I
realized I misinterpreted your original post and needs, so I'm gonna say go
with Paul's suggestion #1. Get out there and test the field as
Comin'" in Tucson
On Sat, Jun 20, 2020 at 9:07 PM Craig Montgomery
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> Touring a backroad in Central AZ. 2 day's ride from anywhere. Lost a
> filling. Had a chunk of Grant's Original Beeswax in my kit. Took out my
> trusty Swiss Army knife and heated up a pea-sized piece with the
Go vintage. Can't go wrong in frame design but finish is dicey. Paramount
P15 or one of the Japanese classics like a Miyata 1000 or Centurion
ProTour. English from 60's. 70's would thrill you. You'd love a Holdsworth
Mistral. Trek 520's, 620's, 720's. Of course, locating one of these gems
Ride at night in the middle of nowhere.
Craig in Tucson
On Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 12:12:58 PM UTC-7, Marty Gierke, Stewartstown
PA wrote:
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> Might be a first for this topic. I was out on my All Rounder this weekend,
> a local rail trail that has sections of pavement here and there. My
The answer is yes I have experience with both and yes you can get further
back (it's why I converted) on the Berthoud Aspin compared to the B17 and
yes I just happen to have a black Aspin for sale in excellent condition for
$100 shipped. What else do you want to know?
Craig in Tucson
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