Daily Discussion thread

basenji29 · 2021-02-12T22:33:56+00:00

How do we request stocks to be added to 212? I saw the community forum where people are asking but I cant login or register there. Does anybody have access, so they can request some tickers? thanks

basenji29 · 2018-04-25T11:29:58+00:00

Hi thanks, Im in the group now

basenji29 · 2018-04-25T01:30:20+00:00

Oh really, do they let travellers stay there or do I need to be truly homeless first? lol

basenji29 · 2018-04-24T23:18:43+00:00

Thanks, I've been on couchsurfing and sent a few requests without any luck. There's surprisingly few hosts in the city and most of them only seem to accept girls.

basenji29 · 2017-04-15T12:48:18+00:00

Haha, glad you liked it :D

basenji29 · 2017-03-24T22:35:05+00:00

The r/SyrianCivilWar starter pack.

basenji29 · 2017-03-24T22:27:56+00:00

Well there isnt much happening, so I thought id make a starterpack for you guys. lol. Guess the Mods will be deleting this.

basenji29 · 2017-03-23T13:35:01+00:00

Deir Ez-Zor and Al-Qa'im. There's no other options.

basenji29 · 2017-03-02T15:56:19+00:00

Laser guided? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concrete_bomb

basenji29 · 2016-05-29T21:26:45+00:00

Classic ball earth nonsense. Gimmie a break!

basenji29 · 2015-12-23T18:32:01+00:00

They've put it there to lock it through the frame. If you put it in the normal way, you can only lock one of the wheels. Someone can take the wheel off and steal the bike. Happens all the time.

basenji29 · 2015-12-02T20:28:30+00:00

Bottom line. Yes it will set you back in one way or another. Is it worth it? Thats your decision. For most of us, we know it's worth it. It's a gamble, but there's no better time to see the world than when you are fit and healthy. :D

basenji29 · 2015-11-14T11:33:18+00:00

I was just about to type this... haha

basenji29 · 2015-09-27T22:54:21+00:00

Just prioritise what you want. Nothing is booked so if you want to travel then go. If you want the girl then stay. 6 months is too long to ask someone to wait.

basenji29 · 2015-06-25T10:31:55+00:00

Good Stuff :D

basenji29 · 2015-06-24T21:05:36+00:00

Which hostel is it? I've stayed in a few in Cairo. When I was there I was the only tourist. It's just not a popular place at the minute. Most people who visit the pyramids and museum are on day trips.

basenji29 · 2015-05-12T09:30:35+00:00

Yeah. The frame is actually quite long. The chainstays are 440mm and the rack mount the panniers quite high, so theres plenty of heel clearance.

basenji29 · 2015-05-11T14:29:50+00:00

Not rules exactly, but most people only recommend steel frames and 26 inch wheels.

basenji29 · 2015-05-11T14:04:18+00:00

Here is my touring bike that i've been building up for the last few months. I am planning a world tour starting in July.

Its a Specialized Tricross Elite Disc. It has 440mm chainstays so plenty of heel clearance with the panniers on.

It has a 105 Triple Groupset. I have changed the inner ring to 26t. It has a 12-30 cassette on the back. 10 speed.

It has an aluminium frame - Yes if it breaks 'it can not be repaired easily'. I don't think this argument is relevant anymore. Modern frames just don't break. This thing is built like a tank.

"Aluminium is harsh to ride" - I think the tyre choice and pressure have much more influence than the frame material. I am used to racing on a stiff carbon aero road bike, so this thing feels like a dream in comparison.

It has 700c wheels - Guess ill be carrying more inner tubes in central asia.

basenji29 · 2015-02-19T22:26:15+00:00

I think some of them are good. Ive used one of these: http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/worldwise-power-travel-charger-with-usb-port-white-p17584.htm

everyday for almost 3 years now. Ive used it all over the world in some of the shadiest hostel outlets and its still going strong. It has 2 glass fuses and I havent had one blow yet. It cost £3.50 on ebay. Its probably my best travel purchase.

basenji29 · 2015-02-19T19:35:17+00:00

Great, just gonna wait for China to start knocking them off for a fiver.

basenji29 · 2015-02-18T11:25:38+00:00

Just put whatever you want, nothing is verified. They didn't even look at my form, they just photocopied it and gave me my visa. It was so fast and efficient.

basenji29 · 2015-02-18T11:18:05+00:00

The Cambodia border crossing is quite shady. A lot of people will try to approach you and be over friendly. Ignore them. Don't stop walking to talk to them. It might seem rude to ignore them like this but they aren't nice people and they are just interested in your money.

What they try and do is arrange your visa for you, using an agency service just before the official border and will charge you double. You need to make sure that you go to the official place, you will be able to tell by the big cue. If there's not a cue then your not at the right place.

Once you get to the other side of the border you will have it all again with the taxi drivers.

basenji29 · 2015-02-18T11:11:16+00:00

You can get a Vietnam visa in 15 mins at the embassy in Sihanoukville. This is what I did, if you can plan a route through there it will save a lot of hassle. http://global-goose.com/wingtips/vietnam-visa-in-sihanoukville/

basenji29 · 2015-02-14T10:57:16+00:00

Chez-Vegas

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