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Forum: Touring
09-29-23, 10:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,065
Posted By jackb

Back from our Katy Trail tour. Had a great time....

Back from our Katy Trail tour. Had a great time. Good cycling and lodging. the trail is hard-packed and well maintained. My wife and I loved cycling it. Highly recommended. Nice to ride for a...
Forum: Touring
09-22-23, 05:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,065
Posted By mrv

true fact - we camped at the Farrington Park -...

true fact - we camped at the Farrington Park - pretty good place to camp -- when we left camp on the RIST (heading west to the Katy Trail), I missed the Katy Trail !!!
We went UNDER it, and I didn't...
Forum: Touring
09-08-23, 09:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,065
Posted By jackb

Thanks to everyone for the info. We will start...

Thanks to everyone for the info. We will start our cycling on 15 September. Really looking forward to this.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-11-22, 11:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,353
Posted By Tbaynes

UPDATE - the Gravel King SKs worked well

My wife and I stayed in Rocheport and rode the Katy over 4th of July weekend. I swapped the Gatorskins out for Gravel King SKs, prior to the trip. Just wanted to share my experience.

1. The bike...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-25-22, 06:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,353
Posted By Steve B.

I have 43mm Gravel King SK's on my gravel bike,...

I have 43mm Gravel King SK's on my gravel bike, they are great tires and would be my choice on the Katy and similar dirt/gravel. The SK rolls really well on asphalt, yet grips very well in turns on...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-23-21, 09:38 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 91,811
Posted By GhenghisKahn

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This our Silverback Duel Limited Edition(whatever THAT means lol)3x9 sport...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-10-21, 05:20 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 91,811
Posted By justcynn

new to us Schwinn Twinn. Bought from a guy that...

new to us Schwinn Twinn. Bought from a guy that said he used it one time, looks new and lucky for us - its in a large size which apparently means 22" front and 18" rear C-T.

My wife and I ride...
Forum: Great Lakes
12-07-21, 09:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,358
Posted By Troul

always a place to be, just had to undefine it. ...

always a place to be, just had to undefine it.

Plain Planes over Plains.
Forum: Great Lakes
12-07-21, 11:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,358
Posted By mrv

look like BikeForums thinks your in the...

look like BikeForums thinks your in the Mountains-Plains section.
The Great Lakes are....... great, but I'd really like to be near some mountains. We kid our selves by naming places things like...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-04-21, 09:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 504
Posted By HillRider

That bike, with it's stock 650bx47 tires, should...

That bike, with it's stock 650bx47 tires, should also fit 700x32 tires and maintain the same bb height and standover within 2 or 3 mm.
Forum: Touring
11-22-21, 07:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,954
Posted By smudgy

Thanks you guys. This is the touring forum so a...

Thanks you guys. This is the touring forum so a good place to share them. I'm glad you like them. I'm working on one more from summer 2021, Katy Trail coming soon. Thanks again!!

Paul
Forum: Touring
07-02-21, 01:00 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,869
Posted By MidLife50

Agreed. We had both sunny and rainy days on the...

Agreed. We had both sunny and rainy days on the GAP and on the C&O. Huge difference. GAP grit seems almost worse when dry but I'd take it over the C&O surface any day...especially when wet. And...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-04-21, 07:50 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 702
Posted By jetboy

First Tandem: Dawes Super Galaxy

Hi all:

Just picked this up today for riding with my now (just barely) tall enough daughter! Local guy, easy sale, I took a gander at all the tandem offerings on CL (I am in SF bay area, so there...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-04-21, 09:40 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,284
Posted By debade

We just did a 30 mile ride Red Canyon trail...

We just did a 30 mile ride Red Canyon trail leading into Bryce Canyon National Park yesterday, on a bike path. In Zion National park we did a bike and hike. St George Utah has a great trail system....
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-10-21, 01:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,620
Posted By fooferdoggie

we use two garmins one for me one for her. and we...

we use two garmins one for me one for her. and we are following each other. then it shows we rode together. we dont really go any farther then that. way too lazy to label rides I do way to many a day...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-10-21, 08:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,620
Posted By Hypno Toad

Strava with a tandem

Since we just placed our order for a Co Motion Java, I'm starting to think about Strava with a tandem (it'll be August before we get delivery, but I like extra time to over-think superfluous...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-25-20, 02:51 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,110
Posted By 2_i

Amps in tens are completely irrelevant for bike...

Amps in tens are completely irrelevant for bike lights, so you can safely disregard those Amp numbers. The only potential application for high current for a single cell would be to power a high...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-18-20, 04:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,444
Posted By chaadster

Okay, I’m sticking a fork in this one and calling...

Okay, I’m sticking a fork in this one and calling it done. For now ;).

I got the saddle situation sorted by coughing up the ducats for a Supacaz Ignite. The OE black WTB was too boring, and the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-09-20, 02:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,444
Posted By chaadster

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-29-20, 10:10 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 20,301
Posted By ThatsOK Cyril

Fascinating! I had a 79 Super LeTour but didn’t...

Fascinating! I had a 79 Super LeTour but didn’t know it woulda been Mississippi built. My seat tube came unbrazed at the BB and it was replaced by a Voyager 11.8 which I believe was built by...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-23-20, 04:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,648
Posted By dsaul

A 16g CO2 should work fine, although it may not...

A 16g CO2 should work fine, although it may not get to 55psi. I usually carry 2, just in case the sealant fails and I need to install a tube.

On a side note, I don't know why anyone would want...
Forum: Commuting
11-12-20, 04:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,640
Posted By wolfchild

Don't push too hard, pace yourself and ride at a...

Don't push too hard, pace yourself and ride at a lower intensity, this is especially important if you're riding very frequently... Make sure that you're eating enough food and giving your body enough...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-24-20, 11:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,267
Posted By Iride01

I can't tell you anything about them in relation...

I can't tell you anything about them in relation to respiratory rate, but I've had two Garmin premium soft straps in the last 10 or more years. My son is on his first premium soft strap and it's five...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-24-20, 08:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,081
Posted By bikebikebike

So it is not a welded in battery? Great! the...

So it is not a welded in battery? Great! the MINEWT is common, and NR is uneven in support.
The 18650 is a common bat but good connection and economy usually has them welded into place.
The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-20, 10:41 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,855
Posted By DrIsotope

Camelbak Podium Chill.

Camelbak Podium Chill.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-21-20, 06:30 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 91,811
Posted By Artmo

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Comotion Macchiato with Cytronex e- assist And SRAM WiFli wireless shifting.
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Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-17-20, 12:16 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 91,811
Posted By morganmarie19

1976 Follis. But we're looking to upgrade...

1976 Follis. But we're looking to upgrade shortly!

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Update...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-17-20, 06:19 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 91,811
Posted By JaccoW

I just picked up a 70's/80's Gazelle tandem for...

I just picked up a 70's/80's Gazelle tandem for next to nothing (€55/$62) and will be restoring it a bit for some fun riding around town and for when friends from abroad come over to visit.

It's...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
04-23-20, 06:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,160
Posted By captain belly

This is the best I could come up with ...

This is the best I could come up with
https://bikekatytrail.com/
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-22-20, 07:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,265
Posted By shelbyfv

I was riding a Trek 930 on the Katy Trail. From...

I was riding a Trek 930 on the Katy Trail. From the other direction, weaving as if impaired, came a rider playing the accordion with one hand, eating Cheez-its with the other. Bike was 1992 Trek...
Forum: Touring
01-07-20, 06:20 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,063
Posted By PedalingWalrus

In my daydreams I see myself taking the train to...

In my daydreams I see myself taking the train to DC and then riding the C&O trail, connect to the GAP trail and then ride to connect to the Katy Trail ... and then just ride ;-)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-18-19, 08:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,573
Posted By DadBod79

OK - I couldn't wait any longer. I didn't get...

OK - I couldn't wait any longer. I didn't get that cyclocross bike - i couldn't bring myself to invest in a frame that wasn't quite my size.

I abandoned the road bars and embraced the hybrid idea,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-12-19, 10:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,573
Posted By CliffordK

As far as I can tell, Bikes Direct picked up...

As far as I can tell, Bikes Direct picked up expired trademarks. So, several of their house brands (Motobecane, Windsor, Mercier, etc) have absolutely zero connection to the former companies. ...
Forum: Touring
09-06-19, 05:13 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,717
Posted By indyfabz

Nineteen years ago I was riding in Yellowstone...

Nineteen years ago I was riding in Yellowstone N.P. when a car pulled along side me. The woman in the passenger seat said "Hi, Dave." I swung my head to the left to see Katy, who had been on my cross...
Forum: Touring
09-05-19, 06:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,717
Posted By BikeWonder

This happened during my rest stop in a BC town. ...

This happened during my rest stop in a BC town.

I was staying the night over in the small town hostel. I met this German man who was hitch-hiking across Western Canada and was also staying a night...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-25-19, 01:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,327
Posted By Hondo Gravel

Cancelled my annual Katy Trail trip because of...

Cancelled my annual Katy Trail trip because of the Missouri River flooding the trail out.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-19, 11:24 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,327
Posted By Retro Grouch

Not as bad as it could have been. We regularly...

Not as bad as it could have been. We regularly ride the Katy Trail into St Charles. If the posted Missouri River level at St Charles is over 36' that means the trail is under water. We only had a...
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