The following page details the replacement of components along the way. This could be from just being worn out, or all out failure due to manufacturing defects. Hopefully this information can be of use to someone! Date Location Component Brand Distance Usage Reason Replaced with 2009-06-01 Vancouver, BC Canada F/R Tires WTB Slickasaurus XXkm km Poor Handling, Flats Schwalbe Marathon 26×1.75″ 2010-02-13 Vancouver, BC Canada F/R Brakes Tektro Oryx 4300km 4300km Worn out Kool-Stop Eagle II Salmon 2010-05-27 Cranbrook, BC Canada Chain SRAM PC-971 7131km 7131km Worn out SRAM PC-971 [read more]
Nov 182009
Nov 132009
The following is a list of tips and tricks collected along the way of the planning, and touring. What works for me may not work for you whatsoever, so your mileage may vary! This document is living and updated frequently. – Carry your spare spokes in your seatpost. – A showercap will go along way in protecting your Saddle – Green Tea in your water bottle is a wonderful caffeine source – Tie a piece of elastic around your front wheel and frame when stopping to avoid it falling over! [read more]
Nov 132009
Thought I’d have a little fun and make a running list of things I’ve found on the side of the road while touring. Last Updated: 2009-11-14 Garbage (boo!) Blackberry Cellular Phone (non-working) Wallet (returned to Owner!) $20 Misc Machine Nuts and Bolts 2 man tent Beer Cans (oddly enough, only Budweiser and MGD…) Cooler Hundreds of $10 Shopping Cards (stolen?) Used Diaper (ew!) Tools Stuffed Animals Animals [ad#728x90 Google]
Nov 132009
After some recent health incidents, I felt it was necessary to share my version of a first aid kit to be used for short to long distance bicycle touring. While this is by no means an exhaustive kit that will get you out of every bind, it is likely to get you sorted out in the short term before seeking professional medical advice and as with anything you find on the internet, YMMV – Your mileage may vary! What works for someone else may not work for you. Use it [read more]
Nov 082009
You gotta love the internet. You can spend 10 hours looking up the intricate details on how to repair an electronic component, or you can spend 2 minutes and buy it receiving it with free shipping from China a few days later. A wonderful source of information for those looking to plan routes, trips, or simply live vicariously through others experiences also exists, specifically for bicycle touring. I’m going to share a bunch of journals, and blogs that have gotten me fired up throughout the past year or so of [read more]
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