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Forum: Touring
09-20-24, 06:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 325
Posted By djb

I realize some rim/tire combos can be harder than...

I realize some rim/tire combos can be harder than others, but my wifes tubeless ready rims are harder than other rims with the tires I have put on them, but to be quite fair, I have had just as hard...
Forum: Touring
09-20-24, 06:12 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,161
Posted By djb

hi Ron, ya the whole boost thing is something I...

hi Ron, ya the whole boost thing is something I am aware of, but just don't really pay attention to that much at this moment because I don't have to, will only do so when coming to a decision point...
Forum: Touring
09-20-24, 05:50 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,300
Posted By djb

don't forget that there are a number of offline...

don't forget that there are a number of offline map systems that you can have as a backup on your phone or tablet. In tricky urban settings, I have even used google maps on my phone, but just...
Forum: Touring
09-20-24, 05:33 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,965
Posted By djb

very interesting Yan, thanks for putting up the...

very interesting Yan, thanks for putting up the route maps to compare.
Yes, a hugely significant and different riding experience from the Scottish women's ride, both in support and in route...
Forum: Touring
09-19-24, 06:55 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,161
Posted By djb

at 3 kilos, 6 1/2 lbs , is not too shabby all in...

at 3 kilos, 6 1/2 lbs , is not too shabby all in all. We have a 3 person MSR tent that is their "budget" version, pretty much the same weight as that, so heavier than all the hubba hubba et al...
Forum: Touring
09-19-24, 06:33 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,161
Posted By djb

maybe your poles have a 26in length, so...

maybe your poles have a 26in length, so technically you could be on topic
ish
Forum: Touring
09-19-24, 06:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 325
Posted By djb

Arizona lady-- for anyone it's really easy to not...

Arizona lady-- for anyone it's really easy to not want to try to take off a tire and put it back on when we know it will be frustrating.
I'm a bit younger than you and over 40 years of riding...
Forum: Touring
09-17-24, 05:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 325
Posted By djb

I can attest that tubeless ready rims are more...

I can attest that tubeless ready rims are more difficult to put tires onto than regular rims.

To makes things complicated as well, some regular rims and tire combinations are super hard also.
...
Forum: Touring
09-16-24, 06:53 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,965
Posted By djb

I also thought it looks like a front pizza type...

I also thought it looks like a front pizza type rack.
Wouldnt be my choice either.
Forum: Touring
09-16-24, 06:51 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,161
Posted By djb

are they? I thought they are made in Taiwan like...

are they? I thought they are made in Taiwan like most frames, but I'm not sure.
Forum: Touring
09-15-24, 10:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 382
Posted By djb

If only one day left, so will you be not planning...

If only one day left, so will you be not planning to get to Montreal?
Forum: Touring
09-15-24, 03:04 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,965
Posted By djb

Very curious and odd that his rear rack appears...

Very curious and odd that his rear rack appears to be a type that doesn't have vertical supports going down to the rear hub area.
Strange choice.

And hey, re friction rear, whatever floats your...
Forum: Touring
09-15-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,965
Posted By djb

Chuckle That's the great thing nowadays, it's...

Chuckle
That's the great thing nowadays, it's usually doable to find out online how specific situations like this can be, researching ones route.
This photo a good example
Forum: Touring
09-15-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 2,177
Views: 455,573
Posted By djb

I thought I might have had a tick bite earlier...

I thought I might have had a tick bite earlier this year, and didn't take the chance and got the antibiotic at a pharmacy.
It's a drag, but we really have to be aware of these now. Lyme's disease...
Forum: Touring
09-15-24, 12:18 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,965
Posted By djb

Ya, I've done some tunnels like that and they...

Ya, I've done some tunnels like that and they were fine. I have gone through some short ones with no sidewalky thing, poor ventilation and they weren't great, but luckily could wait for a lull in...
Forum: Touring
09-15-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,161
Posted By djb

Definitely with a frame that can work well with...

Definitely with a frame that can work well with these 700s and also take up to 650 2.5 or more, it's fun because you can set the bike up for a lot more adventures where wider allows you to go more...
Forum: Touring
09-15-24, 06:29 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,161
Posted By djb

I had forgotten that the bridge club uses qr ,...

I had forgotten that the bridge club uses qr , not thru axel. I guess that could be a factor of you prefer ta going forward. I'm ok with qr on my troll but then I've got the bike, so it is what it...
Forum: Touring
09-14-24, 10:18 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,161
Posted By djb

In that part of the world, on the type of trip...

In that part of the world, on the type of trip you want to do, would you use 2.5s that often?
A friend used 2.5 extraterrestrials on about half of the tour divide and liked them well enough, but...
Forum: Touring
09-14-24, 08:31 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,161
Posted By djb

I'm partial to using 1.5bor 1.6 as "narrow "...

I'm partial to using 1.5bor 1.6 as "narrow " tires, I love the ride with supreme 1.6, very fast and light tires, unfortunately not made anymore., but that's why I would find those 30mm rims a bit too...
Forum: Touring
09-14-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,161
Posted By djb

Another thought to add to all my blah blah--your...

Another thought to add to all my blah blah--your wide 29 rims made me think--what would be the narrowest tires you think you'd use?
I know you said you'd like to do a 700 option that I assume would...
Forum: Touring
09-14-24, 04:54 AM
Replies: 2,177
Views: 455,573
Posted By djb

a very common site in Latin America also, and...

a very common site in Latin America also, and often things left in remembrance as well. This was a particularly unfortunate corner and ravine in Guatemala....
Forum: Touring
09-14-24, 04:40 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,161
Posted By djb

Morning Ron, my 26in Surly Troll can take up to...

Morning Ron, my 26in Surly Troll can take up to 2.5 very easily and even more up front, 2.8. My wifes newer Troll (last years they made them) they changed the frame and can take 3in tires front and...
Forum: Touring
09-12-24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 513
Posted By djb

whats your gearing range with that setup, gear...

whats your gearing range with that setup, gear inches wise? I can't tell if its 26 or 700 and what size tires.

to answer your question, yes I use a mtb triple, but my preference is the slightly...
Forum: Touring
09-11-24, 06:22 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,807
Posted By djb

you guys made me chuckle this morning, muy funny.

you guys made me chuckle this morning, muy funny.
Forum: Touring
09-10-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,778
Posted By djb

just kidding around for fun, but seriously, toe...

just kidding around for fun, but seriously, toe overlap is pretty darn hard to know how much a given bike will have without seeing the bike in person.
There is also tire size, foot size of the...
Forum: Touring
09-09-24, 09:27 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 3,551
Posted By djb

Good point. Around 1990 I remember getting trip...

Good point. Around 1990 I remember getting trip ideas at the small office of Velo Quebec, where they had a small library of bike traveling books, maps and whatnot.
I do recall really wanting to bike...
Forum: Touring
09-09-24, 04:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 382
Posted By djb

That makes sense, I guess the real question is if...

That makes sense, I guess the real question is if noone is around, might you be able to say least discretely go on and camp?
I've probably ridden past this place but have no recollection of it at...
Forum: Touring
09-08-24, 08:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,778
Posted By djb

You're right, the shoes, as well as the toes get...

You're right, the shoes, as well as the toes get scuffed and worn down from all the shuffling, so voila! No more toe overlap!
Forum: Touring
09-08-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,778
Posted By djb

toe overlap is pretty darn common but unless the...

toe overlap is pretty darn common but unless the dude from L.A pops back in here after 13 years (and his was a 56) I suspect you're going to have to do more internet searching, but I suspect the...
Forum: Touring
09-07-24, 08:03 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,300
Posted By djb

totally understand wanting to have an adventure,...

totally understand wanting to have an adventure, be out of your comfort zone and all that, but given your traveling experience and using common sense, there's every reason that this will be a fun...
Forum: Touring
09-06-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 3,551
Posted By djb

I definitely need to learn how to do this sort of...

I definitely need to learn how to do this sort of stuff, especially now that I have a recent Garmin. I just need to get off my arse and learn it more.
Forum: Touring
09-06-24, 07:14 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,300
Posted By djb

here are my examples of this sort of thing--but...

here are my examples of this sort of thing--but also from the 90s, and while one could say these attitudes are 30 years old, don't forget that a certain percentage of the American population believe...
Forum: Touring
09-05-24, 09:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 382
Posted By djb

after you leave, are you able to make phone calls...

after you leave, are you able to make phone calls to the campsite? I can't imagine someone will tell you officially that you can camp there after it is officially closed.
If for some reason you...
Forum: Touring
09-05-24, 09:28 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 3,551
Posted By djb

while I see your point about modern stuff, which...

while I see your point about modern stuff, which I do also use, along with a paper map sometimes---the one thing that I have not become familiar with is the heat map thing.
I can sure tell you how...
Forum: Touring
09-05-24, 06:31 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,300
Posted By djb

I would hope you can visit San Fran, it's a cool...

I would hope you can visit San Fran, it's a cool city to walk around in and see. It might be the only time in your life you would be there.
I don't see why it wouldn't work if you can find a...
Forum: Touring
09-05-24, 06:04 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 3,551
Posted By djb

I have pretty clear memories of before I had a...

I have pretty clear memories of before I had a bike computer, doing that paper map trick of using a piece of string to run it along the squiggly line of road to the next town, then measuring out that...
Forum: Touring
09-05-24, 04:13 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,300
Posted By djb

As a Canadian, we have the equivalent of the NHS,...

As a Canadian, we have the equivalent of the NHS, so even as a young guy in my 20s going to the States, I always got a robust, known daily travel insurance for being in the states.
My parents...
Forum: Touring
09-04-24, 06:54 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,300
Posted By djb

mesh--this is really important and good that you...

mesh--this is really important and good that you mention this issue.
I am going to explain the basic rule for assessing seat height and foot placement on pedal so that ones legs are at the most...
Forum: Touring
09-03-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,300
Posted By djb

you're absolutely doing the right thing --...

you're absolutely doing the right thing -- building up your cycling leg and knee muscles gradually. For anyone getting back into cycling, not "overloading" the pressure going into your knees, more...
Forum: Touring
09-03-24, 06:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,047
Posted By djb

VSpeed, saw the link finally. As someone who has...

VSpeed, saw the link finally. As someone who has ridden motorcycles at night too fast past the reach of the headlights, that explains my take on a night descent on a bicycle. But I'll end with...
Forum: Touring
09-02-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 277
Posted By djb

Pratt, the weather this week is looking really...

Pratt, the weather this week is looking really lovely, perfect riding weather, so enjoy the trip. I'm sure you will find it a fun route. All the best with the weather and hope you are prepared rain...
Forum: Touring
09-02-24, 07:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,047
Posted By djb

as another individual who is quite comfortable at...

as another individual who is quite comfortable at speed, but who has at times in my life perhaps not used the best judgement with speed and two wheels, a night descent at 100k with limited line of...
Forum: Touring
09-01-24, 05:34 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,534
Posted By djb

Was wondering what you did, good luck with it and...

Was wondering what you did, good luck with it and that last line was funny.
Forum: Touring
08-31-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,534
Posted By djb

Jiminy that a great story! ;-) ​​​​​​

Jiminy that a great story!
;-)
​​​​​​
Forum: Touring
08-31-24, 08:21 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,534
Posted By djb

I have been lucky so far in not having this...

I have been lucky so far in not having this problem on tour, but touch wood, touch wood, was quite surprised I never did given some of the places I have slept in.

for someone like CMAW on tour...
Forum: Touring
08-31-24, 07:29 AM
Replies: 2,177
Views: 455,573
Posted By djb

str, cmaw and others-- it is interesting how...

str, cmaw and others-- it is interesting how seeing someone else's photos trigger one's own memories.

-the electric box clock etc photo makes me remember back in the 80s when I lived in Central...
Forum: Touring
08-30-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 2,177
Views: 455,573
Posted By djb

That's pretty cool, unique and a reminder of the...

That's pretty cool, unique and a reminder of the mess that place became not so many years after the games.
Forum: Touring
08-30-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 2,177
Views: 455,573
Posted By djb

2 euros 25 and be very very careful putting your...

2 euros 25 and be very very careful putting your fingers near it.
Forum: Touring
08-30-24, 04:54 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,300
Posted By djb

my opinion only - don't listen to any of us...

my opinion only - don't listen to any of us internet goofs, just listen to your own body and keep active. I personally find bike trainer riding boring as ka-ka but with a good tv series it can be...
Forum: Touring
08-30-24, 04:44 AM
Replies: 2,177
Views: 455,573
Posted By djb

it is interesting how a graveyard style or...

it is interesting how a graveyard style or customs can really give a bit of insight into the culture of a region or country, or at the least show the differences cultures have in this universal human...
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