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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,395
Posted By Thulsadoom

A couple of band-aids should fix this right up! ...

A couple of band-aids should fix this right up!
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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 04:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,395
Posted By Thulsadoom

I bought the bike new. It's been repainted...

I bought the bike new. It's been repainted several times. It has over 55,000 miles on it so I'm not especially interested in a warranty claim, I mean...c'mon. I just thought it was a strange place to...
Forum: Touring
03-04-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 581
Posted By Thulsadoom

Lots of resupply points. Generally a town or...

Lots of resupply points. Generally a town or settlement every fifteen miles or so. There are free maps at many of the stops. It's about the most accommodating tour I can think of.
Forum: Touring
02-25-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 708
Posted By Thulsadoom

There's a bus. Clinton County Public Transport....

There's a bus. Clinton County Public Transport. I've never ridden it myself, but I've heard they allow bikes.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-22-24, 06:10 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,086
Posted By Thulsadoom

Just what the world needs, more hypersensitivity....

Just what the world needs, more hypersensitivity. For godsake don't be friendly, you're bound to offend someone.
Forum: Commuting
02-15-24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 345
Posted By Thulsadoom

If any part of the tube gets under the bead of...

If any part of the tube gets under the bead of the tire, it'll push the tire bead off the rim when you inflate. You've gotta try and situate the tube inside the tire as evenly as you can with your...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-23, 02:51 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,898
Posted By Thulsadoom

Just curious---what happened the instant before...

Just curious---what happened the instant before the hangar "shattered"? Was there some sort of incident, or did it just spontaneously explode into so many pieces it was completely unrecognizable?...
Forum: Touring
12-05-23, 01:12 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,778
Posted By Thulsadoom

Having just stumbled onto this thread, I'm still...

Having just stumbled onto this thread, I'm still trying to figure out what's wrong with the OP's rack. Is that tape holding it together?
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-08-23, 03:26 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,268
Posted By Thulsadoom

I tuned up my winter bike and rode it twice this...

I tuned up my winter bike and rode it twice this week. Sorted my winter clothes. Bring it on.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-13-23, 09:37 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,302
Posted By Thulsadoom

I get the feeling that Kuss doesn't particularly...

I get the feeling that Kuss doesn't particularly like the spotlight.
Forum: Touring
09-07-23, 02:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,067
Posted By Thulsadoom

I rode it couple of weeks ago. Missouri has done...

I rode it couple of weeks ago. Missouri has done a great job with the Katy Trail. Someone should get a medal.

In Sedalia the route gets a little weird as it goes through town, watch the arrows...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-28-23, 11:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 607
Posted By Thulsadoom

poor little squirrel.,,

poor little squirrel.,,
Forum: Touring
07-27-23, 12:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,277
Posted By Thulsadoom

I've had the best luck with Kenda Kwest 100 psi...

I've had the best luck with Kenda Kwest 100 psi tires on my bike trailers. Best mileage (around 2000-2500 miles) and good durability for the price. I'd run the 1.5 inchers if it were me.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-18-23, 12:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 958
Posted By Thulsadoom

The guy who punched Merckx was fined one franc.

The guy who punched Merckx was fined one franc.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-23, 06:06 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,386
Posted By Thulsadoom

Some of you people are in a weird place. Like...

Some of you people are in a weird place. Like somehow I'm as much to blame or possibly even entirely to blame because I trusted this guy. Like I'm this horrible aggressive ogre by putting the poor...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-23, 04:51 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,386
Posted By Thulsadoom

Hmmm. Admittedly a dumb post. Too late to delete....

Hmmm. Admittedly a dumb post. Too late to delete. Forget I said anything.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-23, 12:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,307
Posted By Thulsadoom

I rode an 03 Vigorelli for years and many...

I rode an 03 Vigorelli for years and many thousands of miles. I loved that thing. All Ultegra. Nothing ever went wrong with that bike.
Forum: Living Car Free
05-25-23, 01:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,201
Posted By Thulsadoom

Neat little trick is to buy a used kiddee trailer...

Neat little trick is to buy a used kiddee trailer for cheap, strip it right down to flatbed, wheels and tow bar, and bolt-on a tote. Voila, perfect cargo trailer....
Forum: Touring
04-08-23, 07:26 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,182
Posted By Thulsadoom

I'd personally change the shifters, which is an...

I'd personally change the shifters, which is an easy job, but otherwise it looks like a great touring bike for a heck of a deal! A much better bike than I started on, that's for sure.
Forum: Touring
04-02-23, 12:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,464
Posted By Thulsadoom

The only time a headwind is at your back is when...

The only time a headwind is at your back is when your head is up your ass.

Seriously, though, having ridden coast to coast in both directions my opinion is it's a coin flip.

Can't imagine why...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-05-23, 05:40 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,008
Posted By Thulsadoom

Active humans have known about the benefits of...

Active humans have known about the benefits of regular stretching for centuries. Bicycle riders who never stretch are just lazy.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-01-23, 01:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,322
Posted By Thulsadoom

I never ride my good bikes in winter, I have a...

I never ride my good bikes in winter, I have a dedicated beater for when the roads get sloppy.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-29-23, 03:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,420
Posted By Thulsadoom

Looks like you saved the dog from walking out...

Looks like you saved the dog from walking out into traffic. He wouldn't have fared so well after a collision with a motor vehicle.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-23, 05:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,173
Posted By Thulsadoom

I run a set of cheap Sunrace SL-M10 thumbies on a...

I run a set of cheap Sunrace SL-M10 thumbies on a 9 speed with no problem.
Forum: Touring
01-22-23, 05:09 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,785
Posted By Thulsadoom

Until you've been everywhere, why tour anywhere...

Until you've been everywhere, why tour anywhere more than once?
Forum: Touring
12-27-22, 05:03 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,790
Posted By Thulsadoom

Seger. Turn the page.

Seger. Turn the page.
Forum: Touring
12-06-22, 07:55 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,805
Posted By Thulsadoom

Not sure if a trip between Montreal and Bangor in...

Not sure if a trip between Montreal and Bangor in early winter is an ideal choice for a first tour. I guess it all depends on your motivation.
Forum: Touring
12-06-22, 07:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,275
Posted By Thulsadoom

Southwestern US desert goat heads will puncture...

Southwestern US desert goat heads will puncture Marathons Plus's all day long.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-04-22, 05:27 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 5,874
Posted By Thulsadoom

Pain on one side means you're crooked. You're...

Pain on one side means you're crooked. You're sitting sideways and you should address that issue, and don't let some "professional bike fitter" talk you into shimming your cleats. You'll probably...
Forum: Touring
11-16-22, 06:23 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,971
Posted By Thulsadoom

There are tons of cheap and free camping in NY.

There are tons of cheap and free camping in NY.
Forum: Touring
09-25-22, 07:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,541
Posted By Thulsadoom

The OP's rims are regular old 15C. He should be...

The OP's rims are regular old 15C. He should be able to run up to 35s with no problem. In today's fat tire world that old 2x rule has been ignored and debunked a gazillion times.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-22, 05:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 338
Posted By Thulsadoom

Blackburn Walmart 700x35 road tire

During the Pandemic I installed a Walmart (Blackburn) 700x35 road tire on the back wheel of my Trek 520. I changed it out today after 3500 miles and it probably could have gone a little farther....
Forum: Touring
06-19-22, 11:06 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,111
Posted By Thulsadoom

Horrible seat. Overloaded bike. Sunburn. Sore...

Horrible seat. Overloaded bike. Sunburn. Sore legs. Sore butt. Great time. Great memories.
Forum: Touring
05-25-22, 05:34 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,173
Posted By Thulsadoom

That's fine. It's been a great discussion.

That's fine. It's been a great discussion.
Forum: Touring
04-25-22, 11:04 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,938
Posted By Thulsadoom

And if God doesn't provide, you have insurance....

And if God doesn't provide, you have insurance. You can always eat the dogs.
Forum: Touring
04-23-22, 05:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,927
Posted By Thulsadoom

Night Demons!

I got back today from an overnight-er camping trip. I rode about 60 miles to a lake, did a little trout fishing, camped out overnight and rode back today.

Last night I had at least 4 or 5 demonic...
Forum: Touring
04-12-22, 07:17 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 14,041
Posted By Thulsadoom

I have a Trek 520 that I've converted with Wald...

I have a Trek 520 that I've converted with Wald 867
bars, an adjustable stem, and a Bontrager Boulevard saddle. I'm not completely upright but I'm pretty close. I can honestly say that I've never...
Forum: Touring
03-16-22, 05:48 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,071
Posted By Thulsadoom

I suspect that only a very tiny percentage of...

I suspect that only a very tiny percentage of CGOAB users post on the forums. If you post on the forums and discuss only bicycle touring related subjects, you won't have any problems with anyone....
Forum: Winter Cycling
02-15-22, 08:40 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,371
Posted By Thulsadoom

So cold, my goose bumps have goose bumps. (an...

So cold, my goose bumps have goose bumps. (an oldie but a...well, I guess it's just an oldie)
Forum: Touring
02-09-22, 06:43 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,512
Posted By Thulsadoom

The way I figure it is: as long as you have...

The way I figure it is: as long as you have something that will stop people from just walking away with your bike as if it's theirs, that's all you really need. Any chain or lock can be compromised....
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-21-22, 04:27 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,334
Posted By Thulsadoom

One problem with wind chill in freezing...

One problem with wind chill in freezing conditions is you can't stop. If you do, the wind will suck the heat out of you in seconds.
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-12-22, 11:21 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,227
Posted By Thulsadoom

I think we'll probably see a lot of accounts...

I think we'll probably see a lot of accounts where someone has dressed appropriately for a cold weather ride, gone out and gotten sweaty or tired, had to stop for whatever reason and realized...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-11-22, 05:12 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,227
Posted By Thulsadoom

One time I was riding in sub-freezing temps and...

One time I was riding in sub-freezing temps and the wind kicked up, so it was probably below 0F with the wind chill. I stopped and removed one of my gloves to rummage through my handlebar bag. When I...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-10-22, 05:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,177
Posted By Thulsadoom

That's almost certainly the tracks of a Wobbly...

That's almost certainly the tracks of a Wobbly Wombat. Not to be confused with the Weebly Woodrat, which is not native to the Northeastern US. The Wobbly Wombat, known aficianados of Rap music,...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-08-22, 02:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,442
Posted By Thulsadoom

I can tell you that a better forum probably...

I can tell you that a better forum probably exists to find summer tires than Winter Cycling.
Forum: Touring
11-18-21, 12:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,658
Posted By Thulsadoom

I'm thinking just sell it to someone who will...

I'm thinking just sell it to someone who will build it the way they want.
Forum: Touring
10-25-21, 07:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,704
Posted By Thulsadoom

Definitely agree with this. Going to a very...

Definitely agree with this. Going to a very upright riding style will probably do much more to save your back than anything else. Think cruiser bars, adjustable or long stem, lower saddle, etc.
Forum: Touring
10-15-21, 04:05 PM
Replies: 2,086
Views: 417,573
Posted By Thulsadoom

relax...my old man is a television...

relax...my old man is a television repairman...got this ultimate set of tools...I can fix it.

Jeff Spicoli
Forum: Touring
08-28-21, 04:53 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,830
Posted By Thulsadoom

I used to worry about someone stealing some of my...

I used to worry about someone stealing some of my stuff, but now my whole rig is so road-worn that most people give it a wide berth, probably afraid something is going to jump out at them. Either...
Forum: Touring
07-27-21, 03:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,306
Posted By Thulsadoom

If I had to sum up the Seaway Trail ride in a few...

If I had to sum up the Seaway Trail ride in a few sentences I would put it like this:

You will go through some of the most beautiful areas in the world, particularly the Thousand Islands region,...
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