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Forum: Touring
04-22-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 587
Posted By Rick

i agree that the cages are very stiff and not...

i agree that the cages are very stiff and not giving. The 1.5 liter Smart water bottles have a lot of play in those cages. If you look at the picture you can see the bottle in the seat tube cage just...
Forum: Touring
04-21-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 587
Posted By Rick

​​​​​​​I was thinking of strapping them to the...

​​​​​​​I was thinking of strapping them to the frame but your suggestion looks good also.
Forum: Touring
04-21-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 587
Posted By Rick

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vA4vZukxW3cAushike...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vA4vZukxW3cAushiker: The Topeak Modula cage XL is to long for my frame. I had to use hardware to lower the cage on the seat tube so the bottle just fits. I am also...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 11:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 291
Posted By Rick

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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My Co-Motion Pangea Rohloff ...
Forum: Touring
04-20-24, 10:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 587
Posted By Rick

​​​​​​​ I am sitting up a few inches higher...

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I am sitting up a few inches higher than you so the wider seat will probably work. I have an equally wide Cambium on it now. I read about the man denting the tube and that looks like a...
Forum: Touring
04-20-24, 09:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 587
Posted By Rick

veganbikes: I also have a set of front and rear...

veganbikes: I also have a set of front and rear panniers by arkel. That single bag is called the bug. It converts to a backpack. I'm waiting for a computer part to remount my padrone computer and...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-20-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 569
Posted By Rick

You are the one riding in this situation. You...

You are the one riding in this situation. You need to choose what is safest for you at all times. Because I ride 2" + tires I would have no problem riding the sidewalk. But I would be darned careful...
Forum: Touring
04-20-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 587
Posted By Rick

Tourist in MSN: The two cages in the main...

Tourist in MSN: The two cages in the main triangle are the Velo Orange Mojave. The 1.5 liter water bottles don't fit tight in these cages. The cages are designed for 3.5" bottles. I am considering...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 386
Posted By Rick

My custom Co-Motion Pangea Rohloff brand new had...

My custom Co-Motion Pangea Rohloff brand new had the seatpost sliding down over time. I had things checked out at a bicycle shop and they claimed that the sizes were correct. I believe it is possible...
Forum: Touring
04-20-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 587
Posted By Rick

My Attempt At Easy Hydration While Touring

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Forum: Touring
04-20-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 358
Posted By Rick

Tourist in MSN: Thanks for the rundown on the...

Tourist in MSN: Thanks for the rundown on the credit card companies and their creative overcharging. I ordered from Bike24 a few years ago through my bank and they charged me $35 on a near 400 euro...
Forum: Touring
04-20-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 358
Posted By Rick

Aushiker: I compared the prices and shipping...

Aushiker: I compared the prices and shipping between Bike24 and Bike Discount. I live in the US and Bike24 won out with lower prices and lower shipping.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-19-24, 09:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 754
Posted By Rick

So I mounted my mini foot pump and Decided it's a...

So I mounted my mini foot pump and Decided it's a keeper for me. With mounting bracket it weighs 220 grams. This is the same weight as my Topeak Road Morph G without its bracket. There are a couple...
Forum: Touring
04-19-24, 06:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 627
Posted By Rick

Tourist in MSN: You are correct it is the...

Tourist in MSN: You are correct it is the Co-Motion Pangea, their 26" single. I had looked at the Thorn but wanted the belt. The Tubus Grand Expedition is 27.5 oz. As I stated earlier in this thread,...
Forum: Touring
04-19-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 358
Posted By Rick

Piff: They pinch the rod. ...

Piff: They pinch the rod.
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Forum: Touring
04-19-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 627
Posted By Rick

Tourist in MSN: Thanks and you have but, you...

Tourist in MSN: Thanks and you have but, you hadn't mentioned the electrical tape. at the time. I don't have the cable problem and had tried the pieces of inner tube once. I have disassembled,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,535
Posted By Rick

I ride a Rohloff equipped bicycle. It also has no...

I ride a Rohloff equipped bicycle. It also has no derailleur to bang and I wipe or hose off the gates belt if needed. I have held the same pedaling cadence since 1976 on all kinds of bicycles. Having...
Forum: Touring
04-19-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 627
Posted By Rick

I put on the new rack with some needed mods so it...

I put on the new rack with some needed mods so it would mount and the bungee type panniers had something for the hook to grab....
Forum: Touring
04-19-24, 07:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 358
Posted By Rick

Piff: I order German products like Tubus racks...

Piff: I order German products like Tubus racks and accessories, Schwalbe tires and Rohloff specific parts from Bike24...
Forum: Touring
04-18-24, 10:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 358
Posted By Rick

Piff: I would also look at Tubus rack accessories.

Piff: I would also look at Tubus rack accessories.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 907
Posted By Rick

The center mount version of the Paul Racer would...

The center mount version of the Paul Racer would probably work. (https://www.paulcomp.com/shop/components/brakes/center-pull-brakes/racer/)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 11:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 489
Posted By Rick

Jameth: squirtdad is correct, the Tattico is a...

Jameth: squirtdad is correct, the Tattico is a good pump. I have one and am using it to keep my grandsons 12" balance bike aired up. I wouldn't count on Silca making an Impero type pump with...
Forum: Touring
04-12-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 609
Posted By Rick

Velocity Cliffhangers are currently their...

Velocity Cliffhangers are currently their strongest rim. The only other that I know of, that is stronger is the Ryde Andra Rims. World travelers like Alee from cyclingabout use the Andra 30 rims. My...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-12-24, 08:10 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,884
Posted By Rick

gooseneck34: It sounds like you're from across...

gooseneck34: It sounds like you're from across the pond maybe England. I have seen many YouTube videos from there were the trucks will pass bicyclists with little to no room. I also read that the #1...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 489
Posted By Rick

The Impero is a presta only. As long as the...

The Impero is a presta only. As long as the Threads on the ball inflator are long enough even the clamp on heads on mini pumps should work also.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,614
Posted By Rick

Rohloff shift cable housing is coiled with a high...

Rohloff shift cable housing is coiled with a high quality nylon liner. Rohloff states not to use any grease or lubricant also.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-09-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 301
Posted By Rick

What width tire are you aiming for using on your...

What width tire are you aiming for using on your tandem. The Schwalbe site is very useful for those with experience. You may need to do some trial and error with tires. I purchased a Burly Bongo...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-09-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 754
Posted By Rick

The Stompump is a foot operated high volume mini...

The Stompump is a foot operated high volume mini pump as with all mini pumps they emphasize easy to carry over convenience. I have a Topeak Road Morph G and a Silca Tattico mini pump also. Both of...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-09-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,459
Posted By Rick

I haven't ridden on an MUP in years. The worst...

I haven't ridden on an MUP in years. The worst for me was the clown with the pot bellied pig on a retractable leash. As I came around a turn in the path the PBP dashed across the whole path in front...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-08-24, 04:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 301
Posted By Rick

Schwalbe lists their tires with info on rolling...

Schwalbe lists their tires with info on rolling resistance, maximum load resistance to flats ect.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 275
Posted By Rick

alpharalpha: There are presta chucks that don't...

alpharalpha: There are presta chucks that don't put the stress on the presta valve. I replaced the chuck on my Silca pump with the Silca Hiro. I recently purchased a Jaco lightning presta chuck and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 199
Posted By Rick

If there is nothing to flip over for presta when...

If there is nothing to flip over for presta when you unscrew it then you can purchase a presta chuck that has a schrader thread on the other end to clamp your pump onto.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,133
Posted By Rick

Duragrouch: That expensive belt will last much...

Duragrouch: That expensive belt will last much longer than a chain and do it through extreme conditions. When I purchased my Pangea Rohloff the shop had a derailleur version of the same model also....
Forum: Touring
04-06-24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 627
Posted By Rick

I just replaced my Tubus Tara with a Tubus Grand...

I just replaced my Tubus Tara with a Tubus Grand Expedition rack so I could have a top platform for some bulky items. It weighs 27.5 oz. I also looked at the Surly front and the old man mountain...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,551
Posted By Rick

Hydraulic rim brakes came before disk brakes....

Hydraulic rim brakes came before disk brakes. The reasons they were not as popular is the weight was undesirable to the racing crowd and people didn't like the idea of bleeding them. I have them on...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-06-24, 09:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 569
Posted By Rick

With very few exceptions, people don't intend or...

With very few exceptions, people don't intend or wan't to injure or kill others. As much as we want motorists to be focused on looking for us, they have other things on their mind and aren't. We know...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-05-24, 08:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 569
Posted By Rick

GamblerGORD53: I believe that there is much more...

GamblerGORD53: I believe that there is much more use of bicycles per capita than many other countries.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 08:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 852
Posted By Rick

I just put a Schwalbe 26" X 2.125 tire on my...

I just put a Schwalbe 26" X 2.125 tire on my Velocity Psycho rim. I used the Crank Brothers Speedier Tire lever to remove the old tire and install the new one. The fun part was using my new mini...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,133
Posted By Rick

Smaug1: Efficiency on a chain drivetrain that is...

Smaug1: Efficiency on a chain drivetrain that is clean and not at a far angle running through the derailleur is not realistic as to what is actually happening. Add some wear and dirt to that worn...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 224
Posted By Rick

Avid BB7 brakes come in Road and Mountain. Short...

Avid BB7 brakes come in Road and Mountain. Short and Long pull. Paul Klampers come in Campi, short pull and long pull. My touring bicycle came with the TRP Spyres. I was not impressed And purchased...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 224
Posted By Rick

Purchase the short pull models and they should...

Purchase the short pull models and they should work. The most budget brake I would purchase, would be the Avid BB7. I have the Paul Klampers.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-03-24, 06:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 754
Posted By Rick

I got the Stompump in the mail today and put the...

I got the Stompump in the mail today and put the Jaco Lightning Presta head onto it. The Silca tire pressure calculator gave me a 35 psi for the rear tire on my Schwalbe 26" X 2.125" tires. It took...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-03-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 465
Posted By Rick

Grinn Technologies has an all axle front motor...

Grinn Technologies has an all axle front motor that can be ordered to work on most all of the old and new axle types.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-03-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 645
Posted By Rick

I use Yokozuna compressionless brake housing. It...

I use Yokozuna compressionless brake housing. It is the only compressionless housing on the market that I have found to actually be compressionless.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-02-24, 02:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 671
Posted By Rick

I pronate and am bow legged. I have been using a...

I pronate and am bow legged. I have been using a product called Bicycle kneesavers (https://www.kneesaver.net/) since 1980. They screw into the crank ahead of the pedals. I believe they come in 20mm...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-01-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 386
Posted By Rick

AirPhantomPhoto : If you want to carry an...

AirPhantomPhoto : If you want to carry an electric pump on your bicycle, then there several like Fumpa, Flextail, Crank Brothers and Cycplus to name a few. Some of them make several models and you...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-01-24, 05:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,178
Posted By Rick

LV2TNDM: Van Duzer destroyed his belt by not...

LV2TNDM: Van Duzer destroyed his belt by not following directions. In other words it was totally his fault. Alee from cyclingabout rode more than 20,000 miles before his belt broke. Chains stretch...
Forum: Touring
04-01-24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 865
Posted By Rick

I have had more flats on butyl rubber tubs from...

I have had more flats on butyl rubber tubs from the bad tube and not the punctures. I immediately replace tubes on new bicycles with tubes made by Continental or Schwalbe. I run the largest width...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-24, 11:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 465
Posted By Rick

Front hub motors are not a problem unless you use...

Front hub motors are not a problem unless you use a very high powered motor and have throttle control. Two wheel drive can be a benefit. look at Grin Tech. They sell high quality units by several...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-24, 10:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 502
Posted By Rick

Try replacing the tube or the Valve core.

Try replacing the tube or the Valve core.
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