Forum: Tips & Advice
01-16-2013, 04:47 PM
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Forum: Tips & Advice
01-16-2013, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 5
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Modolo Dumbo Bars ....
Does anyone ride with Modolo Dumbo Bars?
I need to get different bars for my Surley Long Haul Trucker .... I suffer from serious back injury, and need to have bars that allow for a more upright...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-07-2011, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 35,333
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Forum: General Discussion
12-09-2010, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,487
Mountainsmith Tour Lumbar Pack
I think I found the lumbar pack I want:
http://www.ebags.com/product/mountainsmith/tour-recycled-lumbar-pack/89036?sourceid=mrch6617
I got to thinking that I would like to able to move the pack...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-09-2010, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,487
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Forum: General Discussion
12-09-2010, 07:10 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,487
Fanny - Lumbar - Waist/Belt Packs .... ???
Does anyone use a fanny (lumbar, waist, belt) pack while riding around town?
I'd like to find a large fanny pack, that will still be reasonably comfortable while riding around town. I need...
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Forum: Tips & Advice
11-18-2009, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,011
Wow! That's close to my old stompin' grounds! I...
Wow! That's close to my old stompin' grounds! I grew up in the big white house on the southeast corner of 66th and Clinton! We had many accidents on that corner, which was listed in the Oregonian as...
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Forum: Tips & Advice
11-18-2009, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 566
Bikes at Work Trailers ... ???
Does anyone have one of the Bikes at Work Trailers?
http://www.bikesatwork.com/
I'm living car free (over one year now). Started out going car-light about three years ago. My main bicycle is a...
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Forum: Tips & Advice
10-15-2009, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,132
Need to Raise Handlebars 4-6 Inches ...
How can I raise the handlebars on my Surly Long Haul Trucker 4-6 inches? I am having problems with my back, and also strain on my wrists from leaning forward too much.
I took my LHT into the lbs,...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-07-2009, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,690
Lights on Your Bike ...
Do you have some nice pics of lights on your bike? I'm hoping to invest in lighting up my bicycle more ... I would like to have lights on the pedals, spokes, reflector tape, and at least one more...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-07-2009, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,690
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Forum: General Discussion
06-07-2009, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,690
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Forum: General Discussion
06-07-2009, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,690
Good question ... I take my cadance computer,...
Good question ... I take my cadance computer, CatEye headlamp, and DiNotte 140, with me, and leave evertyhing else on the bike. I'm really surprised that nobody has messed with my bike.
I have...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-06-2009, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,690
My Carradice Camper Long Flap
Close-up of my Carradice Camper Long Flap:
http://www.light-after-darkness.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=19&pictureid=268
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Forum: General Discussion
06-06-2009, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,690
My Trucker - Fully Equipped
Finally added the Arkel Big Bar Bag and Carradice Camper Long Flap. Carried $195 (about 80 pounds of food items) in groceries yesterday from WINCO.
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Forum: General Discussion
04-29-2009, 06:15 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,805
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Forum: General Discussion
04-29-2009, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,805
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Forum: General Discussion
04-28-2009, 04:44 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,805
Yes ... This Trucker is defintely a workhorse....
Yes ... This Trucker is defintely a workhorse. I'll sure be glad when I finally get my Ortlieb panniers, Arkel bag and Carradice saddlebag. Will be much easier to carry groceries
I plan on doing...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-27-2009, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,805
Here is a pic I took earlier today. I had to...
Here is a pic I took earlier today. I had to return the wrong panniers and Arkel bag. Wasn't sure if I would be able to get away with this .... Actually, with five bungies, the package didn't even...
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Forum: Tips & Advice
04-27-2009, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 922
Ortlieb Panniers ?
I need some help deciding which Ortlieb panniers to go with. I just called Ortlieb and the panniers I wanted are no longer available in blue (the Bike Packer Plus and the Front Roller Plus). They...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-26-2009, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,805
Got My Long Haul Trucker Back Yesterday!!!
Finally got my LHT back yesterday (rear-ended several weeks ago). The wheel had to be specially built, and is actually better than the original wheel (thicker spokes)! My friend helped me pick up...
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Forum: Tips & Advice
04-13-2009, 08:18 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,074
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Forum: Report your Close Calls
04-11-2009, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,232
If I had felt like I was hurt at all, I would...
If I had felt like I was hurt at all, I would have called the police and made a report to the insurance. I didn't even fall down ... ! Amazing ...
I also felt sorry for the young girl, only 18. I...
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Forum: Tips & Advice
04-11-2009, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 9,805
How To Tape Drop Handlebars
I'm a dummy when it comes to fixing things .... I found this video very helpful:
How To Tape Drop Handlebars (http://bicycletutor.com/drop-handlebar-tape/)
from, BicycleTutor.com...
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Forum: Report your Close Calls
04-09-2009, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,232
Bad News - My New LHT Rear-ended!!!
Really bad news ... I had just left the bike shop, on my way to the sporting goods to see if they had some cycling gloves that would fit me. Had rode my LHT about two miles, and a car rear-ended me!...
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