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I'll get into Keflavik tomorrow morning and head into Reykjavik. I'm coming from the United States and my travel companion is coming from Sweden. We'll be in the country for 8 days. He was really keen on visiting Akureyri and Dimmuborgir, but the rental car prices look insane and I'm inclined to skip that bit. Instead, I'm thinking we should explore Reykjavik, the Golden Circle, Jokulsarlon, and then head back to Reykjavik. Using bus travel instead of a rental car.

For those who know, does this sound like a satisfying use of our time, and are we really missing out if we don't go way up North?

http://imgur.com/a/UACku New orange bar tape with clear shellac, new brake levers, NOS metal fenders from 1975 (or so I'm told), new Nitto R-14 rack, and relocated the dynamo headlamp.

He's alongside his car with one hand one it, then goes fully limp and drops to the road. Anyone familiar with the situation?

I got left-hooked today riding downhill on 2nd street through downtown. A group of people stopped to help, looked me over, checked out my bike, offered me water, and cleaned me up. They all stayed until the police arrived, as well. The driver was apologetic and a bit shaken, but focused only on whether I was OK. Seattle is supposed to be cold and uncaring, but that wasn't the case today. Thank you if you were one of the people who was there to look after me, I really appreciate it.

I've been looking around for a new touring frame and I thought it would be cool to build up a mixte. My requirements are clearance for 700x38-ish tires with fenders, stout steel tubing, full rackability, canti brake mounts, and I strongly prefer a 1" threaded fork. So far, here's what I've found.

The Rivendell Betty Foy lacks braze-ons for a low rider front rack and doesn't have canti mounts.

The Soma Buena Vista can only handle 700x28 with fenders, doesn't have canti mounts, and uses a threadless fork.

The Handsome She Devil doesn't have mounts for low riders, and uses a threadless fork.

If my search ends up being a dead end, I'm going to order the new VO Polyvalent 700c when it's rel

I'm hoping that some of you have had experience touring Scotland and can let me know if it's a particularly appealing destination. I'm trying to decide on someplace a little out-of-the-way for a bicycling vacation this year. Any and all information is welcome. I wouldn't mind mixing up the standard camping with some wild camping and maybe a little B&B if the mood struck. Any particular area that absolutely can't be missed?

It's this model and in very nice shape. If anyone's interested, I'll send detailed images their way. I'll also include two additional leather straps I bought from Acorn which are the same size as the straps that loop through the saddle. In the event that the original leather straps wear out years from now, you'll have a replacement on hand. Looking to get $175.

My friend and I are already signed up and looking for more people to ride with. We're doing it in two days, camping overnight, having fun. If you're thinking about signing up, they're already getting really close to having their full capacity.

I just finished up registration. Looks to be nearly full.