tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400196737798079034.post1797774977495502294..comments2023-12-01T07:35:46.874-05:00Comments on Pixy Stoneskipper: (505) 333-8346: $6 worth of books in a Ford Festiva: How I almost got away with it.Pixy Stoneskipperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608375991424828477noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400196737798079034.post-11966623240274044352014-05-04T10:38:05.003-04:002014-05-04T10:38:05.003-04:00Amen to all the above. as a former spandex clad ro...Amen to all the above. as a former spandex clad roadie-racer, I now enjoy the simple side of cycling. street clothes & tennis shoes on my my kona 29er mahuna. I asdmire you bfor doing the cross country bicycle trip. I followed the blog thru your adventure. oddly enough I had been following the blog of the rider from florida you met up with before you ever mentioned him on your blog,lol. Id like to tour the country also, but Im thinking of traveling in my van & finding kool places to park &b do mini tours from various states while livinjg out of my van, in which Im a full timer dweller.<br /> blessed in annapolis md Ray Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400196737798079034.post-70865001380516660632014-04-27T13:09:08.517-04:002014-04-27T13:09:08.517-04:00I still have the same Diamondback. A 1997 Diamondb...I still have the same Diamondback. A 1997 Diamondback Outlook. It features oversized high-tensile tubing. The geometry is very "relaxed" with shallow angles. It is a tank, a plow, and a friend.<br /><br />For many reasons, this has remained my favorite bicycle for almost 8 years. <br /><br />1) It's built like a tank. I feel confident that my favorite bicycle will never sustain irreparable frame damage. It's on its second fork. The impact that killed the first fork would have also killed a more expensive frame. Not only is the frame undamaged - but if anything DID happen to it, I could find another for $20.<br /><br />2) I can sit up and cruise. The geometry of the frame makes it take a straight line, which is perfect for cruising no-hands in a straight line. I like that. I can float into town slowly and comfortably observe the sights.<br /><br />3) It can fit wide tires, fenders, and 1,000,000 pounds of junk.<br /><br />While everybody is out trying to find a lightweight "fast" bicycle, I am left with my cheap buddy. When I want to go fast, I pedal harder - when I want to be aerodynamic, I lean forward. I don't have to pay extra for these simple matters of science. When I'm on a tour, I want comfort and reliability. My Hoopty delivers. <br /><br />I don't ride bicycles as much as some people. But I have ridden many miles on the Hoopty, and I have never wished for another machine during the trips that I've taken.<br /><br />From Philadelphia to Florence Oregon, the Hoopty didn't hesitate once to perform like a reliable friend. Many times I have felt lucky to discover the simpler side of cycling.Pixy Stoneskipperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608375991424828477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400196737798079034.post-40707679958435829362014-04-27T08:57:52.202-04:002014-04-27T08:57:52.202-04:00which bicycle are you planning to use on c&o- ...which bicycle are you planning to use on c&o- gap tour this year? do you still have the diamond back you rode on your quebec tour?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400196737798079034.post-90146620267835289512014-04-24T18:46:56.184-04:002014-04-24T18:46:56.184-04:00thanks for reply. I'll be doing the c&o al...thanks for reply. I'll be doing the c&o also this spring-summer. since Im fairly close I'll probably do several weekend trips.<br /><br /> happy trailsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400196737798079034.post-8284138169361607552014-04-20T23:18:42.598-04:002014-04-20T23:18:42.598-04:00I'll probably ride the C&O Canal / Great A...I'll probably ride the C&O Canal / Great Allegheny Passage again. That's a nice jaunt. I like a two-person tent. It's roomy and decadent. I would use a bivy for:<br /><br />1) Challenging stealth camping.<br />2) Fast trips with more riding than sleeping. <br /><br />When I used a bivy most effectively, I was drunk as hell every night, and finding legit camping spots was challenging or impossible. <br /><br />On my cross country tour, I tried all possible shelters, and ended up liking the luxury of the two-person tent. The further west I went, the easier it was to find an easy spot to pitch a mansion.Pixy Stoneskipperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608375991424828477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400196737798079034.post-3350511230152256932014-04-20T11:37:01.359-04:002014-04-20T11:37:01.359-04:00nice score on the books. any up coming bicycle tou...nice score on the books. any up coming bicycle tours planned? on a spring tour would yo uprefer tent or bivy sac?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com