HAH! you also have to realize that I am a Smartass. I was born that way and have never apparently matured enough to get over it! this is obviously why my son...
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Philip.X.Diaz
pxdiaz
Jul 16, 2007 8:53 pm
all these articles and stories about cross-country bike camping trips has inspired me to try one soon. not sure when or where yet - that is yet TBD. one idea...
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Ben Rosenthal
earthsaver11
Jul 17, 2007 1:04 am
Topeak makes the Bikamper. However, to make this work with an Xtracycle, one might need RockSturdy, if not some other means to prevent the front cassette and...
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Ken Heronheart
twoacrewood
Jul 17, 2007 3:26 am
Hello Philip.X.Diaz, Monday, July 16, 2007, 3:49:27 PM, you wrote: PXD> all these articles and stories about cross-country bike camping trips PXD> has inspired...
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Sue
sfroehlich1
Jul 17, 2007 5:45 am
Here is another alternative. http://www.tonystrailers.com/mobileshelter/ Sue ... From: Philip.X.Diaz To: rootsradicals@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, July 16,...
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Tone
moonshinegraffx
Jul 17, 2007 6:56 am
Ben, Not to down you specifically for your mention of the Topeak Bikamper, but I really think their idea sucks. My reasoning involves the user being forced to...
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Devian Gilbert
asanacycles
Jul 17, 2007 8:04 am
uhhh... well...I happen to have lived without residence on my bike w/BOB trailer for 1.5yrs. its easy any tent will do in fact...actually...a tarp is pretty...
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Anne Littlebird
akimbleh
Jul 17, 2007 9:19 am
The new model which is smaller does not use the bike as part of the tent frame. It's free standing and you take can off on your bike at any time after you set...
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Anne Littlebird
akimbleh
Jul 17, 2007 9:32 am
I completely agree Devian. The only thing that I have found is necessary is my water filter and a flint and steel. The point of camping for me is to sleep...
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Tone
moonshinegraffx
Jul 17, 2007 5:23 pm
Devian & Anne, I really hope you did not take offense at my comments to Ben. I sincerely did not mean to criticize any person on the list with my comments. I...
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Devian Gilbert
asanacycles
Jul 17, 2007 6:57 pm
dude: no problem. camping is as varied as anything out there. heck check out the $500k coaches that convoy from KOA to KOA, Good Sam club, etc. America goes...
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Devian Gilbert
asanacycles
Jul 17, 2007 7:00 pm
Modest Mouse Convenient Parking Soon the chain reaction started in the parking lot Waiting to bleed on the big streets That bleed out on the highways and Off...
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Devian Gilbert
asanacycles
Jul 17, 2007 7:10 pm
everyone probably knows... but i'll throw it out there anyways. http://asanacycles.com/asana_cycles/ no car guy, into public spaces Portland, NYC, Donald Shoup...
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Ian Hopper
beserker22
Jul 17, 2007 8:01 pm
Jerry, Why do I abhor spandex? Because it makes me look like a stuffed sausage, or as I like to say, 20lbs of $h!t in a 10lb bag. I still wear it as it reduces...
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Anne Littlebird
akimbleh
Jul 17, 2007 11:18 pm
Tone, I saw no offense at all. I just realized you hadn't seen the new tent from Topeak. The first one was pretty useless from a set up and take off on the...
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Mark Garvey
lazybee45
Jul 18, 2007 12:17 am
Good Lord! Let's not be weight weenies here! I got a great Tent (I like it anyway!) for $35 from a big box hardware store that came with twosleeping bags....
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Anne Littlebird
akimbleh
Jul 18, 2007 1:19 am
A weenie!! You called me a weight weenie? Will wonders never cease? I have never in my life been called a weenie - at least not by any one that knows me. OK,...
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Tone
moonshinegraffx
Jul 18, 2007 4:59 am
Anne, Unfortunately the room with the suspension points was back in my old apartment in Brooklyn. My wife and I recently moved to York, PA and are living in...
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Anne Littlebird
akimbleh
Jul 18, 2007 9:51 am
I hear you about looking fro something affordable. Unfortunately on my salary I'm not sure how to do that. When I got my divorce I sold the house and now am in...
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Amos Patrick
amos_n_molly
Jul 18, 2007 2:00 pm
While sleeping under the stars sounds nice, here in Iowa you definitely need a tent or the skeeters will suck you dry by morning! If you are into making your...
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akyramoto
Jul 18, 2007 3:15 pm
Well i toted along my 'stereo' for my X last night. Felt like riding to some music. My setup consists of one pair of computer monitor speakers, a black &...
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Tone
moonshinegraffx
Jul 18, 2007 4:31 pm
Anne, Where we are in PA, it is a smaller city with lots of convenient retail businesses and restaurants nearby all roughly five miles or less, but it seems if...
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akimbleh
Jul 18, 2007 4:50 pm
Great Idea Tone and thanks for the lesson! Unfortunately the plaster in our building can barely handle a nail so I'm not sure any pressure on ceilings or walls...
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Jeff Ong
ongdesign
Jul 18, 2007 5:28 pm
I know what you mean about trying to decide which bike gets the axe. I recently built up my X. I have been living without a car for a few years (hauling stuff...
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Mark Garvey
lazybee45
Jul 18, 2007 5:48 pm
... HEH! Glad you were not offended at least! I seem to do that with uncautious words. I am a big teddy bear and would not willingly offend anyone if...
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akimbleh
Jul 18, 2007 8:08 pm
No that's not me! I have very limited income and can't go way out on the expensive weightless paraphenalia that seem people seem to collect. Yesterday I...
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Mark Garvey
lazybee45
Jul 18, 2007 8:29 pm
Funny, my family has the same issues! My wife is often mistaken for one of my daughter's. Well, My daughters and my wife are often mistaken for sisters. I...
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issumatuq@...
akimbleh
Jul 18, 2007 8:54 pm
Nah, it's just us September babies - I'm the 29th. We're just awesome. And I love working with kids too. Can't wait for the gentleman to come pick up the...
Anne, The only way I would imagine you could haul those 28' tipi poles would probably be if you cut them in half. . Of course what you would have to do is also...
