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Forum: Touring
06-08-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 188
Posted By phughes

The Kona has longer chain stays. That may be...

The Kona has longer chain stays. That may be better if you are planning on using rear panniers. I noticed the Temple had shorter chain stays as soon as I saw the picture. They are 430mm vs 445 on the...
Forum: Touring
06-08-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 430
Posted By phughes

Yeah, I just read that. There are plenty of other...

Yeah, I just read that. There are plenty of other fuel bottles that are not affected by alcohol though. CAMPEAK is one, and I believe Trangia as well. I find it very odd that MSR would make theirs...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,259
Posted By phughes

I understand the personal likes or dislikes and...

I understand the personal likes or dislikes and agree, but seriously Jen, this thread is about what others think about mismatched manufacturers. If you didn't, "GAF," in your own poetic words, you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,259
Posted By phughes

A car that was limited production, and not caring...

A car that was limited production, and not caring what others think. Sure beats stressing over a stem that doesn't match the manufacturer of the bike enough to ask others what they think. :innocent:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 04:02 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,539
Posted By phughes

I agree. Also be sure to get a drone that will...

I agree. Also be sure to get a drone that will broadcast to a heads up display so you can see a birds-eye view of you and everything around you. Spend the extra money on the deluxe display with the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 916
Posted By phughes

Not even the same thing. A bicycle can be stopped...

Not even the same thing. A bicycle can be stopped very easily with a cable actuated system. It takes little force to actuate a bicycle brake. It takes much more force to stop a 3500 pound car. So if...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,259
Posted By phughes

I came close to buying one. Unfortunately I...

I came close to buying one. Unfortunately I missed out.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 05:17 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,259
Posted By phughes

No.

No.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 918
Posted By phughes

Fully extended? Yeah that is part of your...

Fully extended? Yeah that is part of your problem. You're lucky of you're not getting bad perineum pain.
Forum: Touring
06-02-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,097
Posted By phughes

:lol: Not that time. It was shortly after buying...

:lol: Not that time. It was shortly after buying the Surly, and before the MicroSHIFT bar ends indexing broke.
Forum: Touring
06-02-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,097
Posted By phughes

I did the entire trip to Washington DC during...

I did the entire trip to Washington DC during Hurricane Irene with torrential downpours. Rim brakes were no issue.
Forum: Touring
06-02-24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,097
Posted By phughes

I ride a rim brake bike on that trail all the...

I ride a rim brake bike on that trail all the time, and have for the past 14 years. What that post should tell you, is full coverage fenders are a good thing. I got tired of cleaning my wife's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 06:44 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,266
Posted By phughes

Inexpensive or not, that's a cool old bike.

Inexpensive or not, that's a cool old bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,266
Posted By phughes

Huh, after using an indexed bar end shifter for...

Huh, after using an indexed bar end shifter for 3,000 miles before the indexing broke, I never noticed that. (Heavy sarcasm.)

Yes, you are correct, I was referring to the difference between...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 08:03 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,954
Posted By phughes

It has been found that color doesn't make any...

It has been found that color doesn't make any difference with loose fitting clothing. An automobile would be different since it is sealed up. On thing to note is that darker colors are better for...
Forum: Touring
05-30-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 19,168
Posted By phughes

I'm old. Does that mean i'm timeless? :lol:

I'm old. Does that mean i'm timeless? :lol:
Forum: Touring
05-30-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 19,168
Posted By phughes

You just replied to an eight year old thread. ...

You just replied to an eight year old thread.

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,266
Posted By phughes

Sweet bike.

Sweet bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,266
Posted By phughes

Why? I use friction shifting and love it. My...

Why? I use friction shifting and love it. My newest bike came with indexed bar end shifters, but the indexing gave out, so I switched the shifters over to friction until I could replace the shifters....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 10:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 979
Posted By phughes

So sorry to hear! Glad it wasn't worse. I wish...

So sorry to hear! Glad it wasn't worse. I wish you a speedy recovery. Take care.
Forum: Touring
05-29-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,355
Posted By phughes

Yeah, in the 1960s, $8 really was REAL money....

Yeah, in the 1960s, $8 really was REAL money. That is a hefty fine.
Forum: Touring
05-29-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,355
Posted By phughes

Yeah, in the 1960s, $8 really was REAL money....

Yeah, in the 1960s, $8 really was REAL money. That is a hefty fine.
Forum: Touring
05-29-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,355
Posted By phughes

Not a problem, though I really cannot see how you...

Not a problem, though I really cannot see how you came to that conclusion, my entre post was describing the fact I use an ereader and that it has better battery life and is easier on the eyes to...
Forum: Touring
05-28-24, 09:17 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,355
Posted By phughes

I read books on the reader an average of two to...

I read books on the reader an average of two to three hours a day. . I often read for four or five hours a day while traveling for work. Some weeks I read a book a day. Last week I read about five...
Forum: Touring
05-28-24, 06:10 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,355
Posted By phughes

Okay... thanks for clearing that up. The question...

Okay... thanks for clearing that up. The question for me though, is that the energy use of a phone for reading is not acceptable for me, so yeah... clearly it is the question... for me, not you. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,045
Posted By phughes

Okay, more of a win whinny.

Okay, more of a win whinny.
Forum: Touring
05-28-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,355
Posted By phughes

[QUOTE=Ron Damon;23251271]These are largely...

[QUOTE=Ron Damon;23251271]These are largely non-issues with the inky black blacks of AMOLED screens and the fact that Dark Mode on AMOLED is quite economical since black means the pixel is actually...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,045
Posted By phughes

That too. It's a win win.

That too. It's a win win.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-24, 11:10 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,045
Posted By phughes

If a dead horse is beaten thoroughly, a good...

If a dead horse is beaten thoroughly, a good chain lube can be made from it. Perhaps that is the reasoning behind these threads.
Forum: Touring
05-27-24, 10:33 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,385
Posted By phughes

I looked for a long time tonight since the sale...

I looked for a long time tonight since the sale was expiring, and really couldn't justify buying any big ticket item. I cheaped out and bought a very exciting pocket blanket. But hey, with my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-24, 05:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 370
Posted By phughes

Thanks

Thanks
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 370
Posted By phughes

Clutch?

Clutch?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 780
Posted By phughes

Yep, and in very common usage within the Russian...

Yep, and in very common usage within the Russian motorcycle community, and is the common reply when asked about a torque specification.
Forum: Touring
05-26-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,355
Posted By phughes

I carry a Kobo reader. I cannot imagine not...

I carry a Kobo reader. I cannot imagine not having something to read. I also listen to audiobooks while I ride.

As for graphics and pictures, Kobo has color e-ink readers now. They will not be as...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,045
Posted By phughes

The only real way to clean a chain is this...

The only real way to clean a chain is this method: https://sheldonbrown.com/chainclean.html

:innocent: (https://sheldonbrown.com/chainclean.html)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 780
Posted By phughes

Sadly one never knows. I know people who tighten...

Sadly one never knows. I know people who tighten nuts and bolts like that. As a side note, within the Ural motorcycle community, a Russian motorcycle, the joke is, tighten until it breaks, then...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 780
Posted By phughes

Uhm... No.

Uhm... No.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,045
Posted By phughes

:lol:

:lol:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,045
Posted By phughes

Gotcha. I sort of wondered, based on what you...

Gotcha. I sort of wondered, based on what you said, if that was what you meant. I have plenty of brain farts so no worries. :lol:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 02:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 486
Posted By phughes

I don't know, I wear undwerwear and shorts, even...

I don't know, I wear undwerwear and shorts, even on 70 mile days while on tour. Brooks, and no discomfort. The underwear has no seams on the back, so nothing to cause irritation.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 02:19 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,045
Posted By phughes

What are you even talking about? The Goldwing is...

What are you even talking about? The Goldwing is a shaft driven bike. No chain, unless you are referring to the primary drive chain? Camshaft chain? Neither of which are something you are lubing like...
Forum: Touring
05-24-24, 11:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 544
Posted By phughes

:rolleyes:

:rolleyes:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 09:24 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,045
Posted By phughes

:lol: :troll:

:lol: :troll:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 08:23 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,045
Posted By phughes

Put lube on your chain. Any lube. Just lube it....

Put lube on your chain. Any lube. Just lube it. Wax counts if you wish. Honestly, lube it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,045
Posted By phughes

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Touring
05-14-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,294
Posted By phughes

Yep, that's why I said the 700c model isn't...

Yep, that's why I said the 700c model isn't flawed. They are just different, and the feel of a 700c wheel is different. It's a good feeling though, they roll nicely. I like them both, but prefer the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 02:10 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,537
Posted By phughes

Figure out exactly how to secure the wheel to the...

Figure out exactly how to secure the wheel to the frame, while at the same time allowing the cogs on the outside of the frame to turn easily, and you're golden. :thumb:

Sure, it could be done, but...
Forum: Touring
05-13-24, 01:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,294
Posted By phughes

Never called it a flaw. I simply prefer the...

Never called it a flaw. I simply prefer the smaller wheels and quicker handling. It has been a better all around bike for me. Nothing wrong with the 700s on the LHT, but I prefer the 26s.
Forum: Touring
05-13-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,294
Posted By phughes

I love my Surly LHT with 26 inch rims. As you...

I love my Surly LHT with 26 inch rims. As you said, the handling is much nicer with the smaller wheels. No overlap issues as well.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,240
Posted By phughes

I still say the spokes were most likely...

I still say the spokes were most likely improperly tensioned. I find it difficult to believe it was a result of too high pressure. I do understand the theory though, I just don't buy it. You would...
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