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How about something like this. Add a seat post rack and small bag for books, etc.

Check with Adventure Cycling Association for route ideas. Their maps are very detailed. Toggle 'walking' at Google maps to stay off limit access highways. Cruise www.crazyguyonabike.com and www.bikeforums.com. Study maps of Alaska and Canada. As you've seen websites about this already, I'm sure...

Check with Adventure Cycling Association for route ideas. Their maps are very detailed. Toggle 'walking' at Google maps to stay off limit access highways. Cruise www.crazyguyonabike.com and www.bikeforums.com. Study maps of Alaska and Canada. As you've seen websites about this already, I'm sure...

The best way is to take the chain off and agitate it in a solvent. Gasoline works great. Do this twice, with fresh solvent the second time. Dry well, install, and lube with chain lube. Not with anything else. To clean without taking the chain off, spray it well with a strong soap like Simple...

You should try Silica Gel Packets to dry out your phone. There was a good article on associatedcontent.com that explains how to dry a wet cell phone, iPods, or any electronics. Place your phone in a zip lock bag with Silica Gel Packets. Silica Gel will remove all the moisture from the phone and...

You should try Silica Gel Packets to dry out your phone. There was a good article on associatedcontent.com that explains how to dry a wet cell phone, iPods, or any electronics. Place your phone in a zip lock bag with Silica Gel Packets. Silica Gel will remove all the moisture from the phone and...

The answers so far are all good. Use the gear combinations to let your legs spin the pedals at 60 rpm or higher. Increases efficiency and lets you ride further without tiring. Gear way down when going uphill to keep your pedaling rate up as much as possible. Not much point in slugging along in...

Buy him a basic men's bike at one of the box stores. There is usually not much of a size selection, so hopefully he's average height. Inquire about their return policy. Save your receipt. If it turns out that he's not going to ride it, which is likely, return the bike for an exchange and get him...

I have a jvc everio and i want it to save the files to a network drive but it says it is an invalid source when i do, is there any way to do this PLEASE HELP

If you're already sure of your frame size, take a look at the selection at www.bikesdirect.com. They have a selection of touring specific bikes. The Windsor Tourist is about $600, has reasonably good components, and has been ridden across the US by at least three people. Check the link way down...

Probably about a 52 cm road bike, or 20" mountain bike. There are so many variables there is no way to know for sure without test riding several models and sizes. Your local bike shop is the place to go for correct sizing. Even after selecting a frame that's right, you may end up needing to...

Well, you bought yourself a bike with a presta valve, a devilish French invention. Not sure what it's value is over a schrader other then to confound people, but it's nearly universal on road bikes with 700c tires. Most pumps come with a head that can be adapted to either style. You'll know if...

Motivation is a bigger factor than conditioning. You gotta really want to take part in this potentially life changing adventure. As this will be with a group, the competitive spirit/support will likely be high and get you through the tough spots. As for training, if you're riding regularly now...

Yep, nylock. And if your attach gear isn't stainless steel, almost assuredly not, it'll rust if you don't oil it regularly, or paint with clear nail polish. Same with all the other bolts/chrome on a bicycle.

Nothing can take the place of hours in the saddle(seat)for conditioning yourself for a bicycle tour. OTOH, there is no need to over do it. You can stay in reasonable touring condition riding a few hours a week, then as the leave date nears, gradually upping the distance. Do a couple of back to...

You wear a helmet not only to protect yourself from brain injury, but also to protect your family and friends from having to deal with the psychological and financial trauma that might result if you weren't wearing it and had an accident. It's not all about you.

Probably about 10 mph, plus or minus 2. Be aware that wind resistance quickly becomes the limiting factor in how fast anyone can go. BTW, be careful trying to go fast on a sidewalk. Most cyclist consider sidewalks more dangerous for riding than roads.

Most likely the wheel just needs truing. The video shows using a truing stand, but you can use your brakes as a guide if you want to try it yourself. You'll have to buy a spoke wrench. They're cheap. Edit: if the rim is actually bent, it's toast most likely.

Just about any going down a steep hill with the wind. Seriously, there are some custom built recumbents wrapped in a wind shell and powered by a superman that have gone much faster than 45. No one has or could pedal a conventional bicycle that fast on a flat surface with no tail wind and no...

I greatly prefer a mini pump with a short hose. No need to hold the pump body on the valve making it easier to pump. More like a floor pump. Most importantly, you'll be putting no back and forth pressure on the valve stem. This is extremely import for presta valve stems as they break easily. Not...