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Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-24, 08:44 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 24,872
Posted By hopperja

Are you planning to offer any Pinion frames?

Are you planning to offer any Pinion frames?
Forum: Touring
06-20-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,828
Posted By hopperja

I have 4 Brooks B17 varieties, a C17, and a Velo...

I have 4 Brooks B17 varieties, a C17, and a Velo Orange Buffalo hyde saddle that looks like a Brooks. They don't sell the VO anymore, and it's no wonder since it took 10k miles to break in (after 10+...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,146
Posted By hopperja

Yes, I covered that earlier in the thread. This...

Yes, I covered that earlier in the thread. This thread was intended to be a documentation of my journey with my Expedition, and a repository of information about the bike.

The Expedition was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-24, 09:42 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,146
Posted By hopperja

Since starting this thread and reading anything I...

Since starting this thread and reading anything I could find about this bike, I've come to believe that they were made from 83-85. How to tell them apart:
• 83: Suntour symmetric downtube shifters...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-19-24, 09:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 14,716
Posted By hopperja

My PR which I've written about here on BF was...

My PR which I've written about here on BF was over 500 lbs of cargo + me + my bike + a kid trailer + BAW trailer (total about 800 lbs). Hauled on flat ground for about 6 miles. Yes, it was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,146
Posted By hopperja

S24O to Kanasket Palmer State Park

I got to ride my first overnighter of the year, out to Kanasket Palmer State Park. 38.5 miles going (I took the long way) then 29 miles home. The weather was absolutely perfect.
...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-04-24, 10:02 PM
Replies: 1,088
Views: 247,765
Posted By hopperja

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-24, 08:25 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,146
Posted By hopperja

Rode to the hardware and grocery stores today....

Rode to the hardware and grocery stores today. 38°f and raining.

Had a flat on the way home. Broke out the spare tube and Tiakia pump I got for less than $20 on Amazon. It worked surprisingly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-08-23, 03:48 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,146
Posted By hopperja

I just re-read this. Very interesting. I knew...

I just re-read this. Very interesting. I knew the name "half-step and a granny" but didn't know the reasoning behind it. So, to use it as it was conceived, you'd be shifting the FD as often as the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-23, 03:30 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,146
Posted By hopperja

I took 2 - 5 gallon buckets of glass to the...

I took 2 - 5 gallon buckets of glass to the recycle center (no curbside pickup where I am). I managed to turn it into a 22 mile ride, which was nice.

About the rear derailleur : on my last ride, I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-23, 11:57 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,146
Posted By hopperja

Started a new job and haven't been able to ride...

Started a new job and haven't been able to ride much. Got out today though....
Forum: Pills and Ills
11-02-23, 02:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,171
Posted By hopperja

I'm not a medical professional, but I'd say it's...

I'm not a medical professional, but I'd say it's best to see a doctor, particularly if one side is noticeably worse than the other. Asymetrical hearing loss and/or tinnitus can be a symptom of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-23, 09:03 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,146
Posted By hopperja

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-23, 08:24 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,146
Posted By hopperja

Thanks for the info on the Mountech. The link...

Thanks for the info on the Mountech. The link provided by The Golden Boy was a very interesting read. I had no idea. The video I watched video on the maintenance was very critical, which is why I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-23, 10:33 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,146
Posted By hopperja

I watched a video on YT about servicing the rear...

I watched a video on YT about servicing the rear derailleur where the person commented that the upper jockey wheel is the Achilles heel of this particular design. What's the consensus on this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-23, 01:48 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,146
Posted By hopperja

Rode the Foothills Trail today. 31 miles, 2...

Rode the Foothills Trail today. 31 miles, 2 hours. This was near Buckley, WA. That's a Vincita trunk bag I got for my Brompton. I really like it for day rides on the Expedition too.
...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
10-20-23, 11:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,489
Posted By hopperja

Chinook Pass is a common local ride, I think...

Chinook Pass is a common local ride, I think mostly for the views and climbing. When I motorcycled over Going to the Sun Road last year it reminded me in some ways of Chinook Pass. From what I...
Forum: Touring
10-19-23, 11:44 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,945
Posted By hopperja

For me it's the quality of the electricity that...

For me it's the quality of the electricity that can be an issue. I am not an electrical engineer, and I don't understand why it's an issue, but I do know it can be.

During a poweroutage I had an...
Forum: Touring
10-19-23, 09:04 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,945
Posted By hopperja

I would suggest using a pass-through battery with...

I would suggest using a pass-through battery with any solar panel. The battery will continuously collect the charge (until full, of course) and level out any power fluctuations.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-23, 07:51 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,146
Posted By hopperja

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-23, 04:14 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,919
Posted By hopperja

I would agree the serial number should be the...

I would agree the serial number should be the most accurate way of dating it. The information posted in the other thread seemed to be valid, but I don't know that it's confirmed.

We do know it's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-23, 10:24 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,919
Posted By hopperja

A member in this...

A member in this (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1281890-specialized-expedition-2.html) thread said the following re: identifying the year of an Expedition (my formatting and summary):...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-23, 10:22 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,919
Posted By hopperja

A member in this...

A member in this (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1281890-specialized-expedition-2.html) thread said the following re: identifying the year of an Expedition (my formatting and summary):...
Forum: Touring
10-13-23, 04:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,862
Posted By hopperja

adding to the list: 1983 Specialized...

adding to the list:

1983 Specialized Expedition, size 58, 1061mm wheelbase, 72deg HTA, 450mm stays, and 51mm offset fork
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-23, 09:14 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,146
Posted By hopperja

Off topic, but there is a lot of wisdom in this...

Off topic, but there is a lot of wisdom in this and I think everyone should re-read it. Give yourself permission to do what you think is reasonable for you. Not doing 'it' to 100% of someone else's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-23, 07:46 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,146
Posted By hopperja

I don't get a chance to bike commute often these...

I don't get a chance to bike commute often these days, but fortunately for me today was one of those days. This is on a paved trail on the way home.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-23, 09:52 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,146
Posted By hopperja

Iowhat, how do we know the Expedition wasn't made...

Iowhat, how do we know the Expedition wasn't made in '86? You seem to have a lot of info, so I'm wondering how you came to that conclusion. Something definitive would be nice and I'll correct one...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-03-23, 02:33 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,137
Posted By hopperja

I have several B17s and a Velo Orange Touring...

I have several B17s and a Velo Orange Touring Saddle (buffalo hyde). I bought the VO because I was looking for a "cheaper alternative" like the OP.

Now that my VO is broken in, I like it alot. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-23, 01:28 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,146
Posted By hopperja

I'm really enjoying the gearing changes I made......

I'm really enjoying the gearing changes I made... IRD 7 speed freewheel 13-32, 26 t small ring, and 36t middle ring. With the stock gearing, I felt like I didn't have a low enough first gear for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-23, 10:42 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,146
Posted By hopperja

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-23, 03:50 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,146
Posted By hopperja

Please, let's not continue to re-hash this. I...

Please, let's not continue to re-hash this. I started this thread to talk about my 1983 Expedition that I've grown very fond of over the past 300 miles. At a minimum, let's stay focused on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-23, 12:24 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,146
Posted By hopperja

Interesting. Google results seem to all link to...

Interesting. Google results seem to all link to the same story, a guy who said he got a 1986 Expedition from his uncle who bought it around the time it was new, posted at different places on-line. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-23, 05:51 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,146
Posted By hopperja

Each came in different sizes, with little...

Each came in different sizes, with little overlap. Miyata 1000: 50, 54, 57, 60, 63. Expedition: 47, 51, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 65, 68. I picked 60cm below to compare a couple of the measurements. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-23, 10:12 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,146
Posted By hopperja

Here it is on the Carbon River Bridge on the same...

Here it is on the Carbon River Bridge on the same trip, all loaded up on the way home. Somewhere down there along the river is the remains of an old coal mining town, Melmont...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-23, 08:08 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,146
Posted By hopperja

Specialized Expedition

Over the summer I finally admitted to myself that my Surly Crosscheck isn't the ideal touring bike. Don't get me wrong, it's an excellent bike, but because it's not purposely built as a tourer, I was...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
09-27-23, 10:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,699
Posted By hopperja

The IRD has excellent reviews. I recently got...

The IRD has excellent reviews. I recently got one and I like it so far. I realize it costs way more than what the OP posted, but you get what you pay for.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-23, 01:54 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,919
Posted By hopperja

I've re-read this thread, and checked my serial...

I've re-read this thread, and checked my serial number (L151355), confirming my new-to-me Expedition is a 1983 and that it was made by Miyata (as PortlandJim said).

I've got about 40 miles on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-23, 03:30 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,919
Posted By hopperja

I'm running the stock RD, hubs, rims, BB,...

I'm running the stock RD, hubs, rims, BB, shifters, etc. I changed out the brake pads because the stock ones were there, and I assume the rubber compound had probably dried a little in the past 40...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-23, 11:58 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,919
Posted By hopperja

Ha! I added the racks, bottle cages, and...

Ha!

I added the racks, bottle cages, and fenders. On this trip, I also learned the gearing was not gonna work for the kind of riding I want to do with it. Stock should have a low of 25 gear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-23, 11:11 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,919
Posted By hopperja

Just to correct some often repeated...

Just to correct some often repeated misinformation about the Expedition. PortlandJim, aka Jim Merz, worked at Specialized and confirmed recently here on BikeForums that he designed the Expedition. It...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-23, 03:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 969
Posted By hopperja

I have an '83 Expedition with a 6 speed freewheel...

I have an '83 Expedition with a 6 speed freewheel (126 mm). I changed it out for a 7 speed IRD 13-32 Mark 1 freewheel...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-23, 08:28 PM
Replies: 6,743
Views: 906,240
Posted By hopperja

Off topic, but I've been wondering how common (or...

Off topic, but I've been wondering how common (or unusual) is it for headsets to have o-rings like this?

When I serviced my new-to-me '83 Expedition headset this is exactly what I found and it got...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-15-23, 09:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,259
Posted By hopperja

I use Hondo Garage (https://hondogarage.com/)'s...

I use Hondo Garage (https://hondogarage.com/)'s Perfect Squeeze for dirt biking. I've never heard of, experienced, or read any negative experiences with the Perfect Squeeze. I've ridden some very...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-23, 08:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,453
Posted By hopperja

I like to think about gearing in terms of gear...

I like to think about gearing in terms of gear inches, which take into account most of the variables (tire width, wheel size, cog size, chainring size, etc). I prefer to have a low of at least 25...
Forum: Touring
09-14-23, 07:08 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,945
Posted By hopperja

My solar panel is the Big blue Amazon.com:...

My solar panel is the Big blue

Amazon.com: [Upgraded]BigBlue 3 USB-A 28W Solar Charger(5V/4.8A Max), Portable SunPower Solar Panel Charger for Camping, IPX4 Waterproof, Compatible with iPhone...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-14-23, 06:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,601
Posted By hopperja

I'm no expert. But, I have struggled with weight...

I'm no expert. But, I have struggled with weight gain/loss my entire life. Over the course of 30 years of up and down, I have learned some things. Right now I'm at my goal weight, down 60 lbs from my...
Forum: Touring
09-14-23, 02:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,182
Posted By hopperja

I've read good things about the Keith Titanium...

I've read good things about the Keith Titanium rice cooker. Never used one myself though.

KeithTitanium (http://keithtitanium.com/product/COOKWARE/16.html)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-23, 11:47 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,298
Posted By hopperja

"Measuring chainring bolt patterns using a ruler"...

"Measuring chainring bolt patterns using a ruler" (sheldonbrown.com) (https://www.sheldonbrown.com/measure-bcd.html)
Forum: Touring
09-14-23, 11:23 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,945
Posted By hopperja

IIRC, standard USB c tips are 6mm, whereas the...

IIRC, standard USB c tips are 6mm, whereas the extended ones are 10mm.

I have modified a standard tip by carefully Dremeling off the excess material, and then reinforcing things with epoxy.
...
Forum: Touring
09-13-23, 02:12 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,945
Posted By hopperja

This is an extended USB c tip, usually about...

This is an extended USB c tip, usually about 10mm. They can be found on Amazon, and are common for rugged phones from makers such as Blackview (that I assume are for the Chinese market).

I have a...
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