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Forum: Folding Bikes
03-14-24, 05:40 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 773
Posted By Tourist in MSN

As others have mentioned on folding, there are...

As others have mentioned on folding, there are various stages of folding that take more or less time.

It was easier for me to do the first fold on my Airnimal Joey to carry it up some stairs with...
Forum: Touring
03-13-24, 05:34 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 723
Posted By Tourist in MSN

That is the rule for light weight bikes. The...

That is the rule for light weight bikes. The weight of your lock is inversely proportional to the weight of the bike.
Forum: Touring
03-12-24, 06:08 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,115
Posted By Tourist in MSN

The thread locker I use is removable, no problem...

The thread locker I use is removable, no problem in unscrewing a bolt.

This is what I bought last time I bought any, tiny bottle but it goes a long way....
Forum: Touring
03-12-24, 05:53 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 723
Posted By Tourist in MSN

For a quick trip into a grocery store or a...

For a quick trip into a grocery store or a restaurant, I just use a skier type lock, very fast and very light. In restaurants, I try to find a seat where I can see my bike. Skier lock below, tiny,...
Replies: 28
Views: 876
Posted By Tourist in MSN

I forgot to mention coffee in my previous post,...

I forgot to mention coffee in my previous post, which I was reminded of by some previous posts, above. I drink a lot of coffee every day, but mix it 40 percent decaf and 60 percent dark roast for...
Replies: 28
Views: 876
Posted By Tourist in MSN

I am sure you will have a different plan than...

I am sure you will have a different plan than almost everyone else, the brevets I ride are in Southern Wisc. and Northern Illinois. An extraordinarily hot and humid day to me would probably be the...
Forum: Touring
03-11-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,115
Posted By Tourist in MSN

Often, but not always, if you break a seatpost...

Often, but not always, if you break a seatpost bolt, if you can extract it, the stem cap bolt will work as a substitute until you get to a hardware store.

On some of my bikes, I cut a slot into...
Forum: Touring
03-11-24, 08:48 AM
03-11-24, 02:24 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,223
Posted By Tourist in MSN

My go to pump at home (not carried on the bike)...

My go to pump at home (not carried on the bike) is a Joe Blow, not sure the vintage, have had it at least a decade. This is stored in the garage where most of my bikes are stored, it is handy to use...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-09-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 773
Posted By Tourist in MSN

What is your goal with an S&S coupled bike? Is it...

What is your goal with an S&S coupled bike? Is it just for splitting a bike in half to make it easier to put inside a car? Or take onto a train?

The Amtrak policy on folding bikes is clear that...
03-06-24, 12:42 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,223
Posted By Tourist in MSN

You are not going to find a good high pressure...

You are not going to find a good high pressure and high volume portable single pump to carry on a bike. It takes more effort to push down on the pump rod on a high volume pump when used for high...
03-04-24, 11:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 403
Posted By Tourist in MSN

In the military they teach you to use the first...

In the military they teach you to use the first aid gear that was carried by the person you are helping, that way when you get hurt later, you still have your own first aid gear for the person that...
03-03-24, 09:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 403
Posted By Tourist in MSN

I carry a spare tube, self adhesive patches,...

I carry a spare tube, self adhesive patches, small multi-tool, tire levers, and pump on all my bikes. Since I use a leather saddle, also carry a waterproof saddle cover. Chain tool? No, but have...
Forum: Touring
03-03-24, 06:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 744
Posted By Tourist in MSN

I have been working on bikes for decades, only...

I have been working on bikes for decades, only one season as a bike mechanic, the rest of that time on my own and on friends bikes. But that article was a real enlightenment, I would have assumed...
Forum: Touring
03-02-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 744
Posted By Tourist in MSN

I am always happy to help someone that...

I am always happy to help someone that appreciates it.
Forum: Touring
03-02-24, 06:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 744
Posted By Tourist in MSN

IGH systems use lubricants. Lower budget ones...

IGH systems use lubricants. Lower budget ones have grease, higher end ones like the Rohloff have oil that should be changed annually. In cold weather, lubricants can get more viscous.

I would not...
Forum: Touring
02-28-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,664
Posted By Tourist in MSN

The late Sheldon has a good tables on tire sizes....

The late Sheldon has a good tables on tire sizes. There are on the two tables, one table for fractional size and one table for decimal size.
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html

Yeah, a...
Forum: Touring
02-28-24, 06:32 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,664
Posted By Tourist in MSN

I think GPS units use a government hierarchy in...

I think GPS units use a government hierarchy in choosing roads. On my Canadian Maritimes tour, I was not following established bike routes, pretty much deciding where I wanted to go and going there....
Forum: Touring
02-26-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 690
Posted By Tourist in MSN

I have only done four pannier touring, not two. ...

I have only done four pannier touring, not two.

No two people do the same, there is no right or wrong way.

I have a kickstand on two of my touring bikes, and on those the one pannier I can...
Forum: Touring
02-24-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,204
Posted By Tourist in MSN

Still quite tentative: . Bus to Amtrak...

Still quite tentative:
.

Bus to Amtrak station in Chicago.
Amtrak to Buffalo, NY.
Bike East and North, initially on Empire State Trail, then on roads. Cross border to Kingston, Ontario.
...
Forum: Touring
02-24-24, 06:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 885
Posted By Tourist in MSN

Shortly before covid I bought a 4 X 8 sheet of...

Shortly before covid I bought a 4 X 8 sheet of Coroplast at Home Despot for about $20. Getting it home was not that uneventful, but I succeeded. It was rubbing on top of my head as I drove because...
Forum: Touring
02-22-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 9,129
Posted By Tourist in MSN

Well, if it makes no sense to you, I will not...

Well, if it makes no sense to you, I will not bother explaining it to you.
Forum: Touring
02-21-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 885
Posted By Tourist in MSN

I have no idea how much time the fork adds, when...

I have no idea how much time the fork adds, when you consider having to pack the fork inside the case too, it gets complicated. Thorn (bike frame manufacturer) says that the fork won't fit in the S&S...
Forum: Touring
02-12-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 917
Posted By Tourist in MSN

One final note, a good luggage scale can cost...

One final note, a good luggage scale can cost less than one overweight bag costs.
Forum: Touring
02-07-24, 08:43 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 8,717
Posted By Tourist in MSN

I had read about the Prada store in the news...

I had read about the Prada store in the news before I did the ACA Big Bend van supported trip several years ago. Since we were driving past and the guides said we had plenty of time, we stopped for a...
02-03-24, 07:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 787
Posted By Tourist in MSN

Dyno powered taillights are designed to work with...

Dyno powered taillights are designed to work with AC power, has nothing to do with polarity of the LED. Exception, I am not sure if that is the case with Supernova brand taillights.

The reason I...
01-31-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,900
Posted By Tourist in MSN

A plain GPS only receives signals from the...

A plain GPS only receives signals from the satellites to determine location. Does not send any signal out. (That way you do not have to worry about FBI, CIA, NSA, etc.)
Forum: Touring
01-30-24, 12:35 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,978
Posted By Tourist in MSN

I save my good stuff for camping and bike...

I save my good stuff for camping and bike touring. Around home, I wear stuff that is much more worn out than the stuff I take on a bike tour or canoe trip. The pants and rain jacket I was wearing...
Forum: Touring
01-30-24, 05:53 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,978
Posted By Tourist in MSN

You could have said that you already had all the...

You could have said that you already had all the racks and bags in your first post.

And you could have said that you insist on wool. I have nothing against wool, but for a lot of my camping uses,...
Forum: Touring
01-29-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,343
Posted By Tourist in MSN

I did a van supported ACA trip in West Texas....

I did a van supported ACA trip in West Texas. Most people had road bikes because all we needed to carry on our bikes was our lunch and water. I brought my folding bike which had 40mm wide Schwable...
Forum: Touring
01-29-24, 02:10 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,978
Posted By Tourist in MSN

First, congratulations (although premature) on...

First, congratulations (although premature) on retiring, I highly recommend retirement to everyone.

I am really confused here. I see two options:

Option A. Sounds like you live alone and plan...
Forum: Touring
01-28-24, 07:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 351
Posted By Tourist in MSN

Velocity has a good chart of all their rims, it...

Velocity has a good chart of all their rims, it lists recommended tire widths, which ones are tubeless, etc.
https://www.velocityusa.com/tech/rims/

Other manufacturers make selection more...
Forum: Touring
01-27-24, 04:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 795
Posted By Tourist in MSN

Marathon is a broad category of tires by...

Marathon is a broad category of tires by Schwalbe. And their rolling resistance varies greatly from one specific tire model to the next. Over the years I have been very happy with my Marathons (with...
Forum: Touring
01-25-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 444
Posted By Tourist in MSN

I used to use a petroleum based chain lube, and...

I used to use a petroleum based chain lube, and the accumulation of greasy crud on it when touring convinced me otherwise. I now use a wax based lube. Near home I use some Pedros wax that when I run...
Forum: Touring
01-16-24, 06:48 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,789
Posted By Tourist in MSN

My friend that rode Northern Tier that year...

My friend that rode Northern Tier that year (2017) was getting his bike ready for the trip, and the rear brifter quit working. He asked me about bar end shifters, I let him try one of my bikes with...
01-16-24, 06:13 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,250
Posted By Tourist in MSN

I was really surprised when my niece's hubby told...

I was really surprised when my niece's hubby told me how much worse their Tesla performed for "mileage" in near freezing temperatures compared to normal temperatures, but for them the car works great...
Forum: Touring
01-15-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,789
Posted By Tourist in MSN

If you are doing the GAP or C&O, there is a...

If you are doing the GAP or C&O, there is a guidebook available for it. But I did it over a decade ago so I can't say how much we relied on the guildebook. But I did buy it and spent some quality...
01-13-24, 07:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 456
Posted By Tourist in MSN

I have never had any trouble with Planet Bike...

I have never had any trouble with Planet Bike Superflash (IPX6 rating) or the Superflash 65 (IP64 rating) lights. The version I use are the ones that use a pair of AAA batteries. I use rechargeable...
Forum: Touring
01-11-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,459
Posted By Tourist in MSN

For planning purposes, Weatherspark is my go to...

For planning purposes, Weatherspark is my go to website for weather at locations I may want to visit. Type in the name of a major city or airport and you get lots of data on average temperatures,...
01-10-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,004
Posted By Tourist in MSN

That was a good point to mention here. On my last...

That was a good point to mention here. On my last tour, my touring partner had some reflective ankle bands. I told him that they were mostly blocked by his panniers.

I occasionally saw a bit of...
Forum: Touring
01-07-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,023
Posted By Tourist in MSN

In most cases a rear rack could easily be left on...

In most cases a rear rack could easily be left on the bike, it would be quite unusual to have to remove the rear rack to get the bike into a tight fitting bike box.
Forum: Touring
01-07-24, 07:26 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,814
Posted By Tourist in MSN

Front rack, depends on size of box. I would be...

Front rack, depends on size of box. I would be prepared to remove it. And that could also include a front fender or mudguard.

A luggage scale is not easy to use on a full size bike box, you might...
Forum: Touring
01-01-24, 08:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 730
Posted By Tourist in MSN

The mountain bike might be the better choice to...

The mountain bike might be the better choice to get started on, I suspect if you try bike touring and like it, you will end up buying a new bike later. Starting with what you have makes sense. If the...
Forum: Touring
01-01-24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 8,336
Posted By Tourist in MSN

When you say "but I cannot use 46/46", if that is...

When you say "but I cannot use 46/46", if that is because you do not have enough chain links, if you ever accidently shift into that gear you could do some damage. I try to avoid shifting into cross...
12-29-23, 04:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 770
Posted By Tourist in MSN

I gave you two links in post number 5. At the...

I gave you two links in post number 5. At the first link, if you clicked on "How to Use", you got this:
https://www.userbeam.de/usage/

That should help you figure it out.

If you have several...
Forum: Touring
12-29-23, 08:27 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 8,430
Posted By Tourist in MSN

I am not sure what type of pack you cite here. I...

I am not sure what type of pack you cite here. I use a Carradice bag on some of my bikes.

I did not like the bag rubbing on my legs when the legs are extended, so I wanted to move the bag further...
Forum: Touring
12-28-23, 03:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 995
Posted By Tourist in MSN

This is only an example, this is for the bike...

This is only an example, this is for the bike that I took on my Maritimes trip in 2019, it is a Rohloff bike, not derailleur so some stuff is unique to that bike. This just gives you an idea. The...
12-28-23, 11:09 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,936
Posted By Tourist in MSN

I think you told me that once before. Apparently...

I think you told me that once before. Apparently that White Pine behind my tent is a well known one to foresters, someone on this forum was aware of that tree too.
...
Forum: Touring
12-27-23, 06:07 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,789
Posted By Tourist in MSN

I have done two ACA guided trips. One was van...

I have done two ACA guided trips. One was van supported, the van hauled our gear from campground to campground. The other was guided but no vehicle support.

I have done several tours with a friend...
Forum: Touring
12-25-23, 10:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,023
Posted By Tourist in MSN

Some early communication with any bike shops is a...

Some early communication with any bike shops is a really good idea, when traveling international you really should have the bike on the same plane as you are on so you can clear customs with the...
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