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Forum: Touring
03-02-15, 06:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,383
Posted By E_merlin

I'm in - thanks for this!

I'm in - thanks for this!
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-23-14, 06:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,903
Posted By E_merlin

Garmin edge Black Friday Deals?

Hi,

I have been thinking about getting an Edge touring or maybe 1000..... Anyone see any BF deals pass them along.

Cheers All
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-14, 08:35 PM
Replies: 2,624
Views: 683,925
Posted By E_merlin

Hey! I know that bike!!! You have done a...

Hey! I know that bike!!! You have done a wonderful job on it. It could not have gone to a better home.

even though I am jealous..... :-) Cheers.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-13, 12:39 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 10,282
Posted By E_merlin

noglider - you are both a gentlemen and a...

noglider - you are both a gentlemen and a scholar. Your posts here are always helpful to others in need. I respect your opinion and have learned much from your experience, and...

I would agree...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-13, 12:12 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 10,282
Posted By E_merlin

+1 - No matter what side of the top tube you...

+1 - No matter what side of the top tube you fall on.

I hope we can all at least agree on that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-13, 10:43 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 10,282
Posted By E_merlin

Wow

Wow
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-13, 09:27 PM
Replies: 2,624
Views: 683,925
Posted By E_merlin

Congrats my friend - may it server you for many...

Congrats my friend - may it server you for many happy miles.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-13, 01:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,401
Posted By E_merlin

Thanks this is great, do you know the code for...

Thanks this is great, do you know the code for Trek Pewter?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-13, 08:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,401
Posted By E_merlin

1983 Trek Pewter touch up paint?

Hi,

Anyone have a recommendation for Trek pewter touchup paint? I would describe it as a metallic gray

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b110/e_merlin/1983%20Trek%20630/DSC00918.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-13, 04:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 873
Posted By E_merlin

Berthuod stainless 50mm - I agree it could be out...

Berthuod stainless 50mm - I agree it could be out of alignment. It is evenly spaced around the tire and fits well. I guess if I have to replace once year I can.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-13, 04:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 873
Posted By E_merlin

Fender bracket help

Does anyone have good recommendation for a fender bracket - something durable? I have been using reflector brackets, L brackets, and the all ultimately brake. Please don't laugh at my zip tie. ...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-19-13, 06:19 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,115
Posted By E_merlin

So fixing the battery rattle - I used some of my...

So fixing the battery rattle - I used some of my daughter's construction paper(a nice blue btw), cut a strip the length of the battery with enough width to almost wrap it - like 95% coverage (for my...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-19-13, 05:07 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,115
Posted By E_merlin

one more newbie question - how do you use the...

one more newbie question - how do you use the strobe mode? For a "be seen" application, do you use only during the day and dusk? Switch over to solid beam at darkness? I have seen some people with...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-19-13, 05:01 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,115
Posted By E_merlin

at that price I should have.... Question...

at that price I should have....

Question for the pros - I took a quick ride last night around my park. That batteries in one or both of the flashlights rattled somewhat annoyingly, and I was...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-19-13, 04:47 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,115
Posted By E_merlin

Perfect - I ordered this...

Perfect - I ordered this (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006QQX3C4/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1) from Amazon. WOW bright. Now I think I need to get a spare battery pack.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-17-13, 12:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,330
Posted By E_merlin

Here is another one with better pictures - looks...

Here is another one with better pictures - looks like a real product

http://www.bikerumor.com/2013/06/14/garmin-edge-touring-gps-bicycle-computer-spotted/
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-17-13, 11:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,330
Posted By E_merlin

New Garmin Edge Touring?

Here is a link to a rumor concerning a new model -aimed at touring. awesome if true.

http://road.cc/content/news/85582-garmin-launch-edge-touring-gps-computer
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-16-13, 05:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,738
Posted By E_merlin

yeap me two - I wonder if they do this often. I...

yeap me two - I wonder if they do this often. I will be watching for next time....
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-14-13, 06:26 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,115
Posted By E_merlin

So - I am getting ready to order one of these. I...

So - I am getting ready to order one of these. I am somewhat confused about the battery packs.

Is there an amazon or ebay kit with everything that someone can recommend?

I am probably going to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-13, 09:07 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,557
Posted By E_merlin

Dairyland Roubaix for me as well or I would come...

Dairyland Roubaix for me as well or I would come down. If we get a ton of rain the days before the DR, I may bail on the mud and choose pancakes instead.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-13, 08:35 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,112
Posted By E_merlin

That is a great looking bike! I am unfamiliar...

That is a great looking bike! I am unfamiliar with the "method" can you elaborate and provide additional information?

thanks
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-13, 06:11 PM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 222,564
Posted By E_merlin

We are going to say as well..yikes... with my two...

We are going to say as well..yikes... with my two kids. They are buddies with Kris and will have fun hanging out.

We are in for room #3

have not registered yet - but soon....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-13, 11:20 AM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 222,564
Posted By E_merlin

I am dragging my proverbial arse, but am in. ...

I am dragging my proverbial arse, but am in. Robbie - I need to catch up with you and see if you need some help from a local.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-13, 04:48 PM
Replies: 2,624
Views: 683,925
Posted By E_merlin

very classy - what front rack is that? What...

very classy - what front rack is that? What tires are you running?
Forum: Touring
01-31-13, 09:32 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,119
Posted By E_merlin

I'll play.... I have had a couple of touring...

I'll play.... I have had a couple of touring bikes including Trek 620 (loved it....) 520, Fuji touring and now I have an LHT. I think the LHT fits the bill for me, at least the way I have it built...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-07-13, 01:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,314
Posted By E_merlin

Hmmmm - the reviews are pretty mixed. No BT 4.0...

Hmmmm - the reviews are pretty mixed. No BT 4.0 is strange. I would have thought the screen resolution would have been better. This is pretty low on the value scale imho - ugh I really wanted it...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-07-13, 10:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,314
Posted By E_merlin

Nice find! Here is another - he does great...

Nice find! Here is another - he does great reviews.

http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/01/garmin-edge-810-in-depth-review.html
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-06-13, 12:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,314
Posted By E_merlin

It appears to have the same resolution screen 160...

It appears to have the same resolution screen 160 X 240 screen. Why do you think the 810 is far better?

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/compare.do?cID=160&compareProduct=112912&compareProduct=69043
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-06-13, 10:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,314
Posted By E_merlin

New Garmin Edge 810 is up

Hi,

I did not see this posted you so I thought I would put it out there - the new Garmin Edge 810 is up on their website.

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=112912&ra=true

Your houghts?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-13, 10:22 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,958
Posted By E_merlin

Hey Bob - I will be sure to stop by and see you. ...

Hey Bob - I will be sure to stop by and see you. Tell me more about the shirts?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-12, 07:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,316
Posted By E_merlin

Can't we all just get along :)

Can't we all just get along :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-12, 05:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,616
Posted By E_merlin

Thanks Bianchigirll, I wonder if my LBS will...

Thanks Bianchigirll,

I wonder if my LBS will have such a spacer available for me. Thanks for your help
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-12, 03:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,357
Posted By E_merlin

Thanks to Hodgykins for posting this for me while...

Thanks to Hodgykins for posting this for me while I was on the road with no interweb access.... and sorry for not responding back.

This story did have a happy ending - Chris you were spot on. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-12, 03:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,616
Posted By E_merlin

Reflector bracket help and front rack installation help

Hi all -

This is a pretty newbie question and I should probably know the answer, but I have never installed one of these Nitto Marks racks before on a bike with a quill stem setup that I have to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-12, 08:28 PM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 222,564
Posted By E_merlin

If bribes include buying the judge drinks at...

If bribes include buying the judge drinks at Tony's consider one spoken for!

Very cool frames!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-12, 09:33 PM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 222,564
Posted By E_merlin

Hi all, I had a free moment and I decided to...

Hi all, I had a free moment and I decided to venture out to Mineral Point survey the course. I hope you enjoy the pictures and it gives you a sense for what the territory is like. I have labeled...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-12, 06:44 AM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 222,564
Posted By E_merlin

+1 I will probably be right there with you. ...

+1 I will probably be right there with you. Perhaps I can draft behind you walking up the hill?

I will be in a 1983 Trek 630 with factory gearing.... unless I chicken out and bring the C&V...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-31-12, 07:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,417
Posted By E_merlin

This is a bit old but appears to be good info. ...

This is a bit old but appears to be good info.

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/714413-Android-app-that-will-follow-a-predefined-route

It talks about creating a route with a program...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-31-12, 06:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,417
Posted By E_merlin

Andrew - I agree with and share you comments and...

Andrew - I agree with and share you comments and concerns. There would need to be some kind of weather proof case and rugged mount for sure. I believe (perhaps incorrectly) that these will be...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-30-12, 04:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,417
Posted By E_merlin

@ creakyknees Nothing really - except I have an...

@ creakyknees Nothing really - except I have an iPhone and want something bigger and more multi purpose. I could get 2 of these for the price of one 800 or so....

@ No1mad - you could be right...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-30-12, 12:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,417
Posted By E_merlin

This App at the bottom of the thread looks...

This App at the bottom of the thread looks promising....

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/810645-Best-Android-App-for-tour-mapping-MapMyRide-vs-MapDroyd-vs-Osmand-vs-BackCountryNav

I...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-30-12, 10:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,417
Posted By E_merlin

Google Nexus 7 tablet as a bike GPS?

Hi,

I have been looking at garmin montanas, 800s, 500s, etc... and not really liked any of them enough to commit. I have a forerunner 305 that is old but functional. I primarily want maps and...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-27-12, 06:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,336
Posted By E_merlin

I am thinking you will see new models at...

I am thinking you will see new models at interbike as well. The 800 is getting long in the tooth as well - I am hopeful we see at least two new models.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-12, 07:26 AM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 222,564
Posted By E_merlin

This is going to be great - You guys will love...

This is going to be great - You guys will love the area. Mineral point is a wonderful city to hang out in. There are some cool art shops to take in and some great food. Just watch out for badger...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-12, 08:36 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 13,232
Posted By E_merlin

Very tastefully done. It exudes nothing but...

Very tastefully done. It exudes nothing but class. What is the story on the racks? We these made special for the bike? I could see them as a fit for my upcoming rando build.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-12, 08:47 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 32,306
Posted By E_merlin

+1

+1
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-12, 01:02 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 32,306
Posted By E_merlin

There is some merit to his 520 comment. Someone...

There is some merit to his 520 comment. Someone earlier made a Surly Cross check recommendation as well. Well equipped you would be hard pressed to find a more versatile solution than the Surly and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-12, 11:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,146
Posted By E_merlin

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b110/e_merlin/d3...

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b110/e_merlin/d34812c8.jpg

Here is a picture that may help
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-12, 08:59 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 32,306
Posted By E_merlin

Check out Box Dog Bikes - they make the Pelican...

Check out Box Dog Bikes - they make the Pelican which looks like a great bike.

http://www.boxdogbikes.com/products-the-bdb-pelican/

These are made in my backyard. I have visited the frame shop...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-12, 08:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,146
Posted By E_merlin

Cork grips - can I glue them on already mounted?

So - my LBS did a full tune up and partial upgrade to my wife's Motobecane Grand Jubilee (vitas tubing mind you)... I took the drop bars off and went to some albatross bars with Suntour barcons. I...
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