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Forum: Touring
04-26-24, 04:32 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 541
Posted By djb

I remember looking at the Aero handlebar setup...

I remember looking at the Aero handlebar setup and being tempted by it, looks like a good solid system.
I ended up getting a revelate cradle, it sits closer to the frame and the holding part is...
Forum: Touring
04-23-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 894
Posted By Aushiker

Yep, it was. This was inland in the Gasycone...

Yep, it was. This was inland in the Gasycone region, all dirt riding. It was about five days between water supply and 20 days to the next opportunity to resupply.
Forum: Touring
04-14-24, 05:29 AM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,622,976
Posted By str

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1333/53653023868_cbe4ca970c_3k_9483cc329740258a8aebe24f950ee571f145f683.jpg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 215
Posted By grumpus

I think so, but I wouldn't bet the farm, because...

I think so, but I wouldn't bet the farm, because there's usually an oddball somewhere to make things complicated.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-24, 01:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 215
Posted By grumpus

That is the standard, I don't know why, but it is.

That is the standard, I don't know why, but it is.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 215
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

generally the crown race seat has a slightly...

generally the crown race seat has a slightly larger diameter then the rest of the steerer right above the seat.

Cane Creek's headset dimensional specs pages shows the 1.5" fork crown race seat...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-24-24, 04:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 710
Posted By veganbikes

You might look at something that is designed...

You might look at something that is designed around mountain bikes that will mount high and sit low. I haven't seen a personal need for one and my old old boss didn't need one either and he rode the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-24-24, 06:05 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,218
Posted By IAmSam

Should've kept that Scorcher, hmmm? Another...

Should've kept that Scorcher, hmmm?

Another old guy riding a sw8 phiksie here - amazed there's so many of us still hangin' in this place. Ride Safe...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-20-24, 06:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 453
Posted By Aushiker

Nice looking setup.

Nice looking setup.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-08-24, 05:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,028
Posted By Troul

you have to get creative with mounts. Most of...

you have to get creative with mounts. Most of the time it's a few trials & errors before getting something cleanly mounted.... It isn't always going to be inexpensive either.
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-20-24, 11:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,124
Posted By MarcusT

Ebike got me back into mountain biking

Ebike got me back into mountain biking
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-06-23, 04:43 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,160
Posted By cyccommute

None. They are all messy and mostly ineffective.

None. They are all messy and mostly ineffective.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-11-23, 08:30 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 8,158
Posted By rsbob

Here’s a wild idea - a rear rack and panniers.

Here’s a wild idea - a rear rack and panniers.
Forum: Southern California
10-30-23, 10:29 AM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,178
Posted By Eric F

Bovine Classic gravel race/event in Atascadero on...

Bovine Classic gravel race/event in Atascadero on Saturday (73mi/7300'). It was hard, and spectacular. Against my better judgement, I followed early groups that were going harder than I really...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-23, 09:09 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 7,305
Posted By JohnDThompson

BMX cranks are available in many short arm...

BMX cranks are available in many short arm lengths, 140mm or even shorter. And Mark Stonich at BikeSmithDesign has a crank shortening service where he drills and taps a new pedal eye in the arms and...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-23-23, 09:18 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,631
Posted By Andrey

I use Fenix BC26R lights with 21700 or 18650...

I use Fenix BC26R lights with 21700 or 18650 replaceable batteries and also a Lumintop B01 with 21700 or 18650 replaceable batteries. Lumintop B01 wins hands down in comparison, way better light...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-22-23, 02:47 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,077
Posted By alcjphil

73 years old now. Last year I wanted to take a...

73 years old now. Last year I wanted to take a different direction so I started looking into gravel bikes. I had been a long time mountain biker, but also had been riding and racing on the road for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-19-23, 12:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,218
Posted By Iride01

Not sure why you think the jump from the 34 to...

Not sure why you think the jump from the 34 to the 50 ring is big. If it is, then perhaps you don't realize that when you make that change on the front that you also have to shift the rear 2...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-18-23, 11:53 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,928
Posted By SurferRosa

This is fairly uncommon. Only really seen it...

This is fairly uncommon. Only really seen it happen once. Much more common are pedals that are torqued on their arms waaay too much. If the pedal accepts a 6mm allen key, that's all I use to secure...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-16-23, 08:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,290
Posted By Rick

I worked in a couple of bicycle shops when I was...

I worked in a couple of bicycle shops when I was younger. One of them closed down one of there shops. The owner sold me one of his park doubles. I am spoiled.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-15-23, 03:33 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,077
Posted By bruce19

I've bought my last bike many times.

I've bought my last bike many times.
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-11-23, 10:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 604
Posted By Polaris OBark

I put a motor on my bikepacking rig.

I put a motor on my bikepacking rig.
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-11-23, 10:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 604
Posted By MarcusT

Nice bike. Enjoy

Nice bike. Enjoy
Forum: Touring
10-11-23, 12:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 716
Posted By superdex

single-nighters or S24Os are all I seem to be...

single-nighters or S24Os are all I seem to be able to schedule. Shrug. Maybe next summer....
Forum: Touring
10-11-23, 12:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 716
Posted By JoeyBike

Saturday morrning to Sunday afternoon. 100 mile...

Saturday morrning to Sunday afternoon. 100 mile max each way, usually 50-80 miles each way. Out and back makes the most sense where I live. Most of the year I don't even need a sleeping bag or a cook...
Forum: Touring
10-11-23, 04:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 716
Posted By jpescatore

I'm a hard core credit card style tourer - often...

I'm a hard core credit card style tourer - often do two day/one night or three day two night road/trail rides on my Jamis Renegade what these days would be called a grave bike (with 1x SRAM...
Forum: Touring
10-10-23, 02:42 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,846
Posted By imi

A guitar ...

A guitar
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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-10-23, 08:53 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 6,100
Posted By big john

Not like I did, but still get out there on the...

Not like I did, but still get out there on the road and the trails. Time for the Tuesday ride. Gotta go.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-09-23, 01:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 198
Posted By maddog34

if you can be patient, i'm sure the chinese will...

if you can be patient, i'm sure the chinese will come out with a lighter, and far less spendy, choice soon .

PS..i got tired of wading through 6million responses that were only vaguely relevant...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-09-23, 12:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 198
Posted By maddog34

https://www.bikeparts.com/BPC495946/problem-solver...

https://www.bikeparts.com/BPC495946/problem-solvers-micro-spline-zinger-single-speed-conversion-kit?msclkid=044d1caaf7fc1bae9a77798ec886e545

i considered just saying that you should learn to use a...
Forum: Touring
10-06-23, 11:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 716
Posted By mev

My residence is within 50 miles of four TX state...

My residence is within 50 miles of four TX state parks. Summer is too hot for me, but spring and fall are peak season. These past years I've been in the habit of a going for a weekend on 2 or 3...
Forum: Touring
10-06-23, 10:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 716
Posted By indyfabz

I’ve done several. Some out and back to a state...

I’ve done several. Some out and back to a state park in PA. Some to a NJ state park. I’ll take a local train to avoid the Camden area, ride to the park for a night, and then ride to and up the coast...
Forum: Touring
10-06-23, 10:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 716
Posted By imi

Fair point, saturday morning to sunday evening is...

Fair point, saturday morning to sunday evening is 36 hour ish
Forum: Touring
10-06-23, 09:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 716
Posted By tcs

Yeah, sometimes an overnight out&back to a state...

Yeah, sometimes an overnight out&back to a state park and sometimes I take the morning train out further and two days/one night back.



My one-night cycletours are never as short as 24 hours. :)
Forum: Touring
10-06-23, 08:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 716
Posted By mstateglfr

Its a busy past couple years with family, so I...

Its a busy past couple years with family, so I have done multiple 1 day trips, mostly with one of my kids. I dont see this changing for another few years, so more weekend 1 day trips are in my...
Forum: Touring
10-06-23, 06:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 716
Posted By staehpj1

I never do much less than a week at a clip with...

I never do much less than a week at a clip with the bike. Anything less than that I just do day rides. I have done a few overnight hikes though.
Forum: Touring
10-06-23, 06:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 716
Posted By andrewclaus

S24O (sub 24-hour overnighter) is a thing. Look...

S24O (sub 24-hour overnighter) is a thing. Look it up--there are plenty of others doing it bikepacking. I do it on hiking trips.
Forum: Touring
10-06-23, 06:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 716
Posted By imi

When away for a single night, the weather and...

When away for a single night, the weather and subsequent gear choice is usually simpler. I don’t bother with cooking gear.

I have a number of friends who live 50-80 kms away from me, which is a...
Forum: Touring
10-06-23, 03:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 716
Posted By robow

I generally use single overnight out and back...

I generally use single overnight out and back trips in order to sort out new equipment or make sure everything is working properly before a longer tour, but then they can sure be fun in their own...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-22-23, 11:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 407
Posted By base2

"Boost" just moves the crankset out to the...

"Boost" just moves the crankset out to the traditional 3x, third ring position and centers the cassette ~5mm outboard accordingly. In Other Words as long as the 1x chainring you intend to use is...
Forum: Southern California
04-10-23, 12:17 PM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,178
Posted By jsigone

Great Western Loop short version, looped up to...

Great Western Loop short version, looped up to Alpine to mirror the grand fondo route coming up later this month. Fun day except for my buddy crashed pretty bad in the twisty of lower Lyon's Valley...
Forum: Southern California
04-01-23, 11:33 PM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,178
Posted By jsigone

long day started 0530am. Rode down and did the...

long day started 0530am. Rode down and did the San Diego 3 Cross loop. Rancho Bernardo to Sweetwater mall ( 745am ride start for the others), -> Mt Helix ->Cabrillo in Point Loma and -> Mt Soledad at...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-28-22, 05:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,347
Posted By fishboat

check out posts by cyccommute he's posted a few...

check out posts by cyccommute he's posted a few of his bikes that would fit what you're looking for

example:


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Forum: Mountain Biking
11-17-22, 01:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 722
Posted By prj71

No.

No.
Forum: Southern California
11-14-22, 10:59 AM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,178
Posted By Eric F

Saturday...45 mi zone 2 road cruise on the route...

Saturday...45 mi zone 2 road cruise on the route of the Montrose Ride. I was reminded that Arrow Hwy through Irwindale and Azusa is pretty lousy, especially for a solo rider. Despite that, I had a...
Forum: Southern California
11-13-22, 10:33 PM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,178
Posted By jsigone

roadfix that looks like a great view to wake up...

roadfix that looks like a great view to wake up to! Reminds me of the campground up in Santa Cruz state park.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-04-21, 02:10 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,347
Posted By Lazyass

In June '87 my uncle who was serious into cycling...

In June '87 my uncle who was serious into cycling let me borrow one of his bikes and took me on a ride. It was an '83 Peugeot PX10 with the stock tubulars. I was hooked for life he gave me that bike....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-03-21, 07:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,347
Posted By TejanoTrackie

Same with me. Mine was a 1973 Fuji Finest. It...

Same with me. Mine was a 1973 Fuji Finest. It took me a while to figure out how Presta valves worked. :lol:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-02-21, 06:52 PM
Replies: 504
Views: 109,169
Posted By ethet

NBD: 2018 Rinsei Lab Keirin

Yay! I received the frame and built it up this morning, and then gave it an inaugural 70km ride this afternoon. I am kinda excited about this bicycle—more than I have been in quite a while when it...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-01-21, 06:40 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,977
Posted By sshakari

Glad you are back. I also came back after 7 years...

Glad you are back. I also came back after 7 years of absence. I still message with Herb every so often & been trying to catch a ride with him in Burbank.
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