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Forum: Touring
02-25-19, 07:19 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,168
Posted By capper66

July/August

We did the Clinton to St Charles direction starting July 28, 2018. Yes it was hot. Middle of the trail loses shade at midday. It got to 97. Take water. The trailheads had working water until the town...
Forum: Touring
11-29-18, 01:19 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 19,788
Posted By capper66

I got 2018 Marrakesh’s for the wife and myself. I...

I got 2018 Marrakesh’s for the wife and myself. I put Surly Rear racks on both. A Surly front rack on mine and a Tubus Tara on my wife’s. I needed to expand one bolt hole on the Surly to get it to...
Forum: Touring
09-27-18, 06:44 AM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,621,597
Posted By capper66

2” PVC from the plumbing section of your home...

2” PVC from the plumbing section of your home renovation store. Caps are held on with locking cotter pins (Amazon). Strapped down with Voile straps. Interesting stickers to decorate.
Forum: Touring
09-26-18, 01:55 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,621,597
Posted By capper66

tent poles. The tent, pegs and ground sheet are...

tent poles. The tent, pegs and ground sheet are in the rear left pannier, but the poles are too long. Over the winter I'm planning to work with a sail maker to make a waterproof zippered bag that...
Forum: Touring
06-05-18, 02:59 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,621,597
Posted By capper66

My rig...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2053_8cd55fe90f152c8740b126c83bf4b3f88044e3c6.jpg

This is my set-up.
Forum: Touring
05-29-18, 11:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,573
Posted By capper66

Just finished the GAP. Parked at the Grant Street...

Just finished the GAP. Parked at the Grant Street Transportation Center (1162 Penn St). Left car at 10:30 Saturday picked it up Monday just before midnight. Cost $31. Shares the same corner as...
Forum: Touring
05-24-18, 04:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,205
Posted By capper66

I mapped out a tour last summer that fell...

I mapped out a tour last summer that fell through. Parking was one of the issues. Called Hotels they said no. College residence rented out rooms but would only let me park 24 hours after checkout....
Forum: Touring
05-22-18, 04:48 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,388
Posted By capper66

Lightning storm

What do you do if you get caught on the trail or road when lightning strikes?

Obvious answer is to get inside but what if you’re in the middle of nowhere?
Forum: Touring
05-08-18, 09:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,573
Posted By capper66

thanks for the information. Looked into it and...

thanks for the information. Looked into it and the hotels on the south side both have small lots and charge for parking. Looking at the map I see that there is 'Hot Metal Parking Garage' on Sydney...
Forum: Touring
05-08-18, 05:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,573
Posted By capper66

As we drive to Pittsburgh I was planning to Hotel...

As we drive to Pittsburgh I was planning to Hotel in Cranberry 20 miles north of town, drive in Saturday morning and long term park at the Greyhound/Amtrak station which is just north of the Point. ...
Forum: Commuting
05-06-18, 08:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,348
Posted By capper66

Fuji

i bought a Fuji Touring for touring last October and then in December bought a Salsa Marrakech
The Fuji is now my commuter.
Forum: Touring
04-13-18, 07:15 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,912
Posted By capper66

57 cm

I’m just short of 6 feet with a 29 inch inseam. The LBS did a BikeFit and has me on the 57 frame.
My wife is 5’3” and is on the 50 cm frame. Standover measurement was key for her and she got it...
Forum: Touring
04-11-18, 06:27 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 21,079
Posted By capper66

Our plans so far

End of May : GAP trail
June 2/3 : local overnight as part of Adventure Cycling weekend
June 9/10 : Ride to Conquer Cancer
End of June : Pine Creek Trail
End of July : Katy Trail

Wondering...
Forum: Touring
03-24-18, 08:04 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 14,691
Posted By capper66

I own a 2016 Giant City Escape

I own the 2016 version.

While any bike can be used for a tour I would not recommend this bike for a tour of that length. I used it for a commute bike (42 km each way) and your body aches after...
Forum: Touring
03-23-18, 08:39 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,912
Posted By capper66

PVC for tent poles?

Vlicon,
Notice the PVC 'pipe' on the rear rack. Is that for your tent poles? Sketched out the same thing earlier this week to build over the next couple of weeks. Any tips?
I notice you glued the...
Forum: Touring
03-22-18, 07:32 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,912
Posted By capper66

Took delivery

Wife and I picked up our 2018 Marrakesh drop-bars last weekend. Wife likes the 42mm tires, I’m still undecided. Will likely swap the tires before the first pannier trip. Having a hard time finding...
Forum: Touring
03-19-18, 09:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,482
Posted By capper66

Looking for Recommendations on fenders

I have a Salsa Marrakesh which I've installed Surly Front and Rear racks. Looking for a recommendation on fenders or mud guards.

additional details: disk brakes and 700c by 42mm tires
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