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Forum: Touring
03-29-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,543
Posted By gerryl

I have a feeling that in the not too distant...

I have a feeling that in the not too distant future some smart marketer is going to convince people that AI is a “must have” touring tool, you’d be crazy to ride without it, or even worse courting...
Forum: Touring
08-21-23, 03:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 853
Posted By gerryl

If I was worried about packing fenders because of...

If I was worried about packing fenders because of lack of room, I would simply buy some on arrival. No shortage of bicycle shops in Europe that stock fenders.
You realize of course if you install...
Forum: Touring
08-15-23, 03:05 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,084
Posted By gerryl

Over the years I have been very happy with Sierra...

Over the years I have been very happy with Sierra Design tents. I usually go tours that last 3 to 4 months using my tent almost every night. I have no complaints about Sierra Designs' durability,...
Forum: Touring
05-04-23, 05:58 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,514
Posted By gerryl

Thanks for the report, quite inspiring. Finally...

Thanks for the report, quite inspiring. Finally someone confirms that there is indeed a ferry to the mainland - I even managed to find it on google maps! :thumb:
Forum: Touring
10-14-22, 07:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,516
Posted By gerryl

I've been using and abusing Blackburn racks for...

I've been using and abusing Blackburn racks for decades. They come with a lifetime warranty and are reasonably priced.
Forum: Touring
04-11-22, 03:39 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 14,041
Posted By gerryl

The picture shows pretty much exactly how I ride....

The picture shows pretty much exactly how I ride. I ride that way because that is the position I like, which should be reason enough for anyone.
Forum: Touring
12-15-21, 11:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,005
Posted By gerryl

I was in Scotland in June-July 2016.. Being...

I was in Scotland in June-July 2016.. Being Scotland you have to be prepared for all weather. with the notable exception of heat. I found the drivers to be extremely patient, so the narrow roads...
Forum: Touring
09-29-21, 08:21 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 7,311
Posted By gerryl

Depending where I am, I'll carry some cash...

Depending where I am, I'll carry some cash usually the equivalent of $100, but that's about it. Plastic is just too convenient not use.

Sometimes the cash situation gets out of hand (literally)....
Forum: Touring
03-17-21, 08:27 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 18,261
Posted By gerryl

Every time I've gone to wider tires its been a...

Every time I've gone to wider tires its been a huge upgrade, as a matter of fact the best upgrade I could have made to my bike. On my last bike I could only fit 38mm with fenders, which made getting...
Forum: Touring
02-13-21, 12:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,319
Posted By gerryl

Yes that bike is certainly sturdy enough. As...

Yes that bike is certainly sturdy enough. As noted above you might want to make a few teaks to the setup for comfort and safety.
Forum: Touring
09-07-20, 02:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 809
Posted By gerryl

I cycled in Israel quite awhile ago on my way to...

I cycled in Israel quite awhile ago on my way to Egypt (crossed into Egypt at Rafah in Gaza, that was interesting.:)) I'll second everything in post #3...
Forum: Touring
08-19-20, 05:27 PM
Replies: 2,086
Views: 417,591
Posted By gerryl

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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A cool rail to trail conversion in France near Le Puy...
Forum: Touring
06-17-20, 08:03 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,410
Posted By gerryl

One minor thing that caught my eye are the 700 X...

One minor thing that caught my eye are the 700 X 32 tyres.That sounds extremely narrow for type of touring you're contemplating. I would tell the frame builder that you want clearance for at least...
Forum: Touring
04-19-20, 11:19 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,438
Posted By gerryl

Yes you can do it, and you should. However as...

Yes you can do it, and you should. However as others have pointed out a single speed bike would be difficult. Proper gearing makes all the difference in the world, it decreases the physical demands...
Forum: Touring
04-12-20, 11:02 AM
Replies: 2,086
Views: 417,591
Posted By gerryl

After 5 days of eating dust, ain't nothing like a...

After 5 days of eating dust, ain't nothing like a meal at McDoner's:)

Beyneu, Kazakstan...
Forum: Touring
12-18-19, 11:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,271
Posted By gerryl

Two apps you can look at that don't require a...

Two apps you can look at that don't require a phone plan.
Osmand
Mapsme
Forum: Touring
11-27-19, 10:07 AM
Replies: 2,086
Views: 417,591
Posted By gerryl

Rajastan is littered with forts, castles and...

Rajastan is littered with forts, castles and palaces etc.
Below is the fort in the town of Amer.
...
Forum: Touring
11-24-19, 09:11 AM
Replies: 2,086
Views: 417,591
Posted By gerryl

Jaisalmer Rajastan India. Sort of hard to get to...

Jaisalmer Rajastan India. Sort of hard to get to but almost worth the effort.
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/800x460/jaisalmer_ca73fc0f856893aea3522dc8e8b03ec784d0e718.jpg

...
Forum: Touring
11-23-19, 07:59 PM
Replies: 2,086
Views: 417,591
Posted By gerryl

Never a boring moment on Indian roads. What...

Never a boring moment on Indian roads.

What could possibly go wrong?

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...
Forum: Touring
08-18-19, 08:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,370
Posted By gerryl

If you can find some used Arkel panniers buy...

If you can find some used Arkel panniers buy them. They come with a transferable lifetime warranty.
Forum: Touring
06-11-19, 11:33 AM
Replies: 2,086
Views: 417,591
Posted By gerryl

Tiny minaret and bad roads in Khiva Uzbekistan. ...

Tiny minaret and bad roads in Khiva Uzbekistan.
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Forum: Touring
05-20-19, 05:17 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,069
Posted By gerryl

Not for me. There comes a point where you can't...

Not for me. There comes a point where you can't be scared of everything.
I remember seeing a woman rider once who seemed to have more lights on her bike than tractor trailer, was herself decked out...
Forum: Touring
05-15-19, 06:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,549
Posted By gerryl

Excellent report. I toured Italy two years for...

Excellent report. I toured Italy two years for three months and unfortunately it was really easy to find crappy restaurant food. Funny that you should mention indian food as I too found myself...
Forum: Touring
05-03-19, 06:44 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,524
Posted By gerryl

I go with the widest tires my bike would accept. ...

I go with the widest tires my bike would accept. I see no point in riding narrow tires since I'm not a huge fan of feeling every dump, pebble or ant that I run over. There is also a safety factor...
Forum: Touring
10-06-15, 06:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,191
Posted By gerryl

After my first tour, I came to the conclusion...

After my first tour, I came to the conclusion that there is no such thing as too low.
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