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Lecture 11

Logistics

• Last Chance to Make Up Missed Classes• Shop hours/ attendance• Essay

Touring

Long-distance travel by bicycle

What’s Required

• You, determination and training• Your bike• Tent, cooking equipment, clothes and food• Planning, planning, planning!

Some Routes

TransAmerica Trail Louis and Clark Trail

Pacific Coast Trail Atlantic Trail

The Touring Bike

Touring Resources

• www.adventurecycling.org• http://www.bicycletouring101.com/• www.rivbike.com• www.sheldonbrown.com• www.fullyloadedtouring.com

Bike Restoration

Completely Disassemble• Remove from the frame– Fork– Drivetrain– Wheels– Brakes– Seatpost– Stem/Handlebars

• Cover with tape– All threads– Bottom Bracet– Headset

Tape

Sand down frame to remove rust and even out the surface. Wipe clean

1. Suspend the frame in dust free space

2. Use primer if possible3. Paint many light coats

instead of few heavy coats

4. Paint hard to reach areas first

5. Use clear coat after paint has had at least a day to dry

6. Allow clear coat to dry for at least a day (it will take two weeks to completely dry

Buying a bike – Part Two

How to choose a bike on Craigslist and ebay:

• How does it fit?• Do your research!• Why is the buyer

selling?• Bring a friend.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bik/2330447767.html

General Tips

• Find out the model/year• What is the quality of the components?• Estimate the general age• Check the frame, components, and wheels• Test ride!• Be patient

Additional resources:http://www.usedbicycleguide.com/Bicycle%20Inspection.htmlhttp://www.sheldonbrown.com/selling.html

Places a Frame May Break

• Walmart bikes• Carbon fiber lugged into

aluminum• Dented• Car name• Swiss bikes• Right size

No’s

Bike FitA novel by Daniel Rietz