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Forum: Touring
05-01-12, 01:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,199
Posted By SFGary

Hey Chris, awesome looking bike! happy riding.

Hey Chris, awesome looking bike! happy riding.
Forum: Touring
04-26-12, 04:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 692
Posted By SFGary

Have you considered getting the ACA Pacific coast...

Have you considered getting the ACA Pacific coast route map, http://www.adventurecycling.org/routes/pacificcoast.cfm - seems tailor made for you.
Forum: Touring
04-26-12, 04:46 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 8,021
Posted By SFGary

This is very useful info, thanks. BTW by maplets...

This is very useful info, thanks. BTW by maplets do you mean pdfs? or some other file? Some of the city maps I downloaded were all pdf files...
Forum: Touring
04-25-12, 04:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,602
Posted By SFGary

[QUOTE=deker9;14140549]@SFGary hey that jones bar...

[QUOTE=deker9;14140549]@SFGary hey that jones bar looks pretty neat, that might be worth some further research. I don't see the options at the end of the page for mounting.

If you already have...
Forum: Touring
04-23-12, 12:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,602
Posted By SFGary

No idea what a porter style is but take a look at...

No idea what a porter style is but take a look at the Jeff Jones H Bar http://www.jonesbikes.com/h-bar.html w/the Paul Fitting thumbie shifter option (see options at the bottom of the page) to move...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-21-12, 03:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,991
Posted By SFGary

I am sure the car GPS's will direct you to a...

I am sure the car GPS's will direct you to a massage place. We need someone with an entrepreneurial mind to solve this problem of cutting out the middle man... :)
Forum: Touring
04-18-12, 07:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,301
Posted By SFGary

Adam, check these guys out for one or two "no...

Adam, check these guys out for one or two "no camping" or CC trips: Mike Noonan, http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/directory/?user=msnoonan, Ron Wallenfang...
Forum: Touring
04-15-12, 09:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 672
Posted By SFGary

@BBT: Its just that I don't know but I assumed...

@BBT: Its just that I don't know but I assumed that the HcX does not come with pre-loaded U.S. road maps like the Car GPS or maybe the Edge 800 and you would have to load your waypoints or route with...
Forum: Touring
04-14-12, 05:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 672
Posted By SFGary

+1. I adapted my Garmin Nuvi 2595 (car) GPS with...

+1. I adapted my Garmin Nuvi 2595 (car) GPS with an external battery and a RAM bike mount. Both need to be charged each night if you use it all the time.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-14-12, 01:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,884
Posted By SFGary

Nothing on GPX files but I swear by RAM mounts....

Nothing on GPX files but I swear by RAM mounts. There's one for the Garmin GPS 60 series:...
Forum: Touring
04-10-12, 08:42 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 8,021
Posted By SFGary

@djb: don't know if you came across these but...

@djb: don't know if you came across these but maybe we should form a list: http://www.everytrail.com/android, http://theappwhisperer.com/2011/03/23/top-10-bike-apps-for-your-ipad-or-iphone/,...
Forum: Touring
04-10-12, 02:28 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 8,021
Posted By SFGary

Hi revelo, I have a Samsung Galaxy II which has a...

Hi revelo, I have a Samsung Galaxy II which has a 5" AMOLED screen. Beautiful display but impractical for a cell phone. It eats the battery within 12 hours even on standby, It seems Samsung forgot...
Forum: Touring
04-07-12, 08:29 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 8,021
Posted By SFGary

Agree. I already had a Garmin 2595 LMT car GPS. I...

Agree. I already had a Garmin 2595 LMT car GPS. I bought a RAM handlebar mount and an external battery, so far its worked just fine, I expect it'll last about 6 hours combined as long as I use it...
Forum: Touring
04-06-12, 09:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,198
Posted By SFGary

Hey Kengh I bought a new B67 (this is...

Hey Kengh

I bought a new B67 (this is w/springs) and have been trying it for a few days. Its hard as a rock...if you are still hung up about Brooks, try their pre-aged seats and these guys give...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-05-12, 05:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 910
Posted By SFGary

Check out these guys:...

Check out these guys: http://www.mountguys.com/category_s/4999.htm, or http://www.ram-mount.com/Products/BicycleMounts/tabid/3303/Default.aspx
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-05-12, 05:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,991
Posted By SFGary

hifinger There was no way I was going to buy...

hifinger

There was no way I was going to buy the Garmin edge 800 bike GPS for $649. So I adapted my Garmin 2595 car gps with an external battery (Gomadic brand w/their prop USB cable to match...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-05-12, 12:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,508
Posted By SFGary

NCbiker, nice bike indeed. What's that bottle in...

NCbiker, nice bike indeed. What's that bottle in the outside holder? the one with the tube sticking out?
Forum: Touring
04-04-12, 11:26 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,556
Posted By SFGary

Check out this thread if you want some more...

Check out this thread if you want some more discussion and advice from experts on low gearing:...
Forum: Touring
04-04-12, 10:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 982
Posted By SFGary

Hi indyfabz, I got my newly built up LHT last...

Hi indyfabz, I got my newly built up LHT last week so I am riding it everyday (well, almost) to shake out any problems it might have. I am planning an end of the month start. I still don't know if...
Forum: Touring
04-03-12, 03:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 982
Posted By SFGary

CB HI, thanks for the info, very useful.

CB HI, thanks for the info, very useful.
Forum: Touring
03-29-12, 07:53 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,374
Posted By SFGary

+1, my Pletscher should be coming in tomorrow....

+1, my Pletscher should be coming in tomorrow. Also now it comes with a top plate (http://www.thorusa.com/accessories/pletscher.htm (http://www.thorusa.com/accessories/pletscher.htm)) so paint damage...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-28-12, 12:58 AM
Replies: 492
Views: 23,286
Posted By SFGary

Un-effing-believable! all I can say Neil_B is:...

Un-effing-believable! all I can say Neil_B is: "Stiff Upper Lip." Incompetence surrounds us. What you do need is a nice shower...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-25-12, 12:16 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 23,286
Posted By SFGary

Neil_B, this situation looks like a Catch-22....

Neil_B, this situation looks like a Catch-22. Will you be taking these clot busters till you get back on yr. feet and be able to exercise a bit? Maybe you should also be cutting back on the sausages...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-23-12, 04:45 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 23,286
Posted By SFGary

That's great news, hope he's on the mend now.

That's great news, hope he's on the mend now.
Forum: Touring
03-22-12, 12:38 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,528
Posted By SFGary

Not sure if this is the one but this girl met...

Not sure if this is the one but this girl met w/the cookie lady:
http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/?o=1&doc_id=1291&v=10D
Forum: Touring
03-21-12, 04:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,378
Posted By SFGary

Death Valley claims another victim: S.F. cyclist missing in Death Valley found dead

Tragic: he just wandered off from camp!

S.F. cyclist missing in Death Valley found dead Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/03/21/BA331NO4R8.DTL...
Forum: Touring
03-19-12, 01:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,475
Posted By SFGary

Hi brianogilvie, thanks. That's good to know....

Hi brianogilvie, thanks. That's good to know. Before I lay out the $$ I am going to experiment with buying an external battery, a bike clip and my car GPS, the Garmin 2595. If that can be used...
Forum: Touring
03-18-12, 05:29 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,475
Posted By SFGary

That's strange. From the pic that right angle...

That's strange. From the pic that right angle connector looks either like a male (small) and female (large) mini USB connector. Maybe I am wrong? Also if we just look at a car cigarette lighter...
Forum: Touring
03-18-12, 04:14 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,475
Posted By SFGary

Hi Indianashawn, thanks for the link - very...

Hi Indianashawn, thanks for the link - very useful for my 2595. But like you said w/o power a car GPS has a short life, mine lasts only 4 hours. If you have a magical product, maybe a battery pack...
Forum: Touring
03-18-12, 01:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,475
Posted By SFGary

Hi brianogilvie, thanks, this is a comprehensive...

Hi brianogilvie, thanks, this is a comprehensive look at the 800. Have you looked at the eTrex Legend HCx/Vista HCx, the 20 and the 30? if you are looking just for the mapping features on a bike?...
Forum: Touring
03-16-12, 09:16 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 8,493
Posted By SFGary

Hi cyccommute, based on yr. idea I looked up SF...

Hi cyccommute, based on yr. idea I looked up SF to DC on Googlemaps and they brilliantly veer off, adventurously (no pun intended) in Delta, UT on various interstates and highways till Google Maps...
Forum: Touring
03-16-12, 04:18 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 8,493
Posted By SFGary

Hi cyccocommute I was searching for...

Hi cyccocommute

I was searching for something and came across this post by you. I am curious as to why you made that statement about the TransAM route especially because a ton of people ride it....
Forum: Touring
03-15-12, 06:15 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,884
Posted By SFGary

Jim from Boston, this has been most helpful. I am...

Jim from Boston, this has been most helpful. I am wresting with how I can get across AZ/NM without camping :) or carting the bike on a rental pick up for the couple of longish sections so your route...
Forum: Touring
03-14-12, 06:07 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,884
Posted By SFGary

Jim from Boston: (and sorry for the post hijack,...

Jim from Boston: (and sorry for the post hijack, OP) what route did you follow, were you camping or CC touring? If CC, how did you manage AZ/NM. I am attempting one from SF - D.C starting on a...
Forum: Touring
03-14-12, 05:27 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,532
Posted By SFGary

Hi Chris, Dang! I thought for some reason you...

Hi Chris, Dang! I thought for some reason you already had it installed on yr. bike, I must have skated thru that point. In any case it looks like they'll start assembling either Friday or Sat. I...
Forum: Touring
03-14-12, 05:17 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,532
Posted By SFGary

bud 16415, I can't believe I'm saying this but I...

bud 16415, I can't believe I'm saying this but I think I do understand the shifting from high to low, anticipating the climb and shift before rather than attempt it when climbing when there's...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-14-12, 01:48 AM
Replies: 492
Views: 23,286
Posted By SFGary

Its good to hear that you are in rehab, Neil_B....

Its good to hear that you are in rehab, Neil_B. When do you head back home?
Forum: Touring
03-13-12, 07:04 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,532
Posted By SFGary

Hi sstorkel, If I get to Barstow in one piece and...

Hi sstorkel, If I get to Barstow in one piece and without a rest day I should be OK. If not, lesson learned, U-haul it back. But as a lot of you suggested I am doing a couple of short 1-2 day rides...
Forum: Touring
03-13-12, 07:01 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,532
Posted By SFGary

I printed out Chris and cyccocommute's...

I printed out Chris and cyccocommute's recommendations and gave it to the REI bike mechanic. He's looking at both options and he thinks the 36t to 22t jump may work but it may not be a smooth shift...
Forum: Touring
03-13-12, 05:58 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,532
Posted By SFGary

Hi djb, thanks for your post, I have seen your...

Hi djb, thanks for your post, I have seen your posts in a bunch of other threads. I do ride 4/5 times a week, about 10-14 miles a day except when it rains, its just that I started riding bikes again...
Forum: Touring
03-12-12, 10:35 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,532
Posted By SFGary

Hey Chris, don't sweat this issue, its just my...

Hey Chris, don't sweat this issue, its just my newbieness that's getting in the way of understanding the complexities of picking the right components. I know you guys want to help. I am going to try...
Forum: Touring
03-12-12, 10:19 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,532
Posted By SFGary

Hi Doug64 Its a done deal. After my last...

Hi Doug64

Its a done deal. After my last update I called the mechanic at REI and made the commitment. Like I suspected I put the cart before the horse: I already have the Jeff Jones H-Bar (no...
Forum: Touring
03-12-12, 09:36 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,532
Posted By SFGary

Hi sstorkel, man you really can sell :) I might...

Hi sstorkel, man you really can sell :) I might just go along with your emergency camping idea: get a small tent, sleeping bag and this new thing called Thermarest or something. I'll buy the stuff...
Forum: Touring
03-12-12, 07:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,300
Posted By SFGary

Wallingford bicycles, wallbike.com is having a...

Wallingford bicycles, wallbike.com is having a 30% off sale (this code might work: COCG) on the closeout Ortiebs, tubus and racktime panniers/racks. May be worth yr. while to check them out. Nice...
Forum: Touring
03-12-12, 07:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,895
Posted By SFGary

And you would need it and probably more if the...

And you would need it and probably more if the water starts evaporating - its summer there now, right? :eek: you are a brave man, going from Darwin to Perth on a bike?

A friend of mine went up...
Forum: Touring
03-12-12, 07:15 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,532
Posted By SFGary

Hi bud16415, I am slowly starting to follow your...

Hi bud16415, I am slowly starting to follow your technical points but like you said I'll understand better when I start riding the LHT. Looks like I have to switch my LBS to REI, the other guys had a...
Forum: Touring
03-12-12, 06:47 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,532
Posted By SFGary

sstorkel, I will have another month or so after I...

sstorkel, I will have another month or so after I get the bike to train some more and hopefully fix problems with a new bike. I have some mechanical aptitude but nowhere close to what is required to...
Forum: Touring
03-12-12, 06:30 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,532
Posted By SFGary

Hi Doug64 Thanks for the link from CGOAB,...

Hi Doug64

Thanks for the link from CGOAB, there's so much stuff there its easy to miss good journals. That's amazing, I am still reading it. I also saw one from 2007, a mid fifties guy who went...
Forum: Touring
03-11-12, 01:56 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,532
Posted By SFGary

Hi Doug64, thanks for your help, yes I am...

Hi Doug64, thanks for your help, yes I am following that thread, the poor guy seems to have gone silent. Probably because he shipped his laptop home to lighten his load. That convinced me among other...
Forum: Touring
03-10-12, 02:11 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,532
Posted By SFGary

Chris and cyccomute, thanks for giving me a...

Chris and cyccomute, thanks for giving me a direction. I am calling the guys with these options you mentioned right now! I'll let them pick but I am going to insist on it. I'll report back after my...
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