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Forum: Touring
07-06-18, 04:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,228
Posted By longtemp

If panniers have an attachment hook width of 1...

If panniers have an attachment hook width of 1 inch or more, they may not fit on the Logo rear/aft extension! The extension is functionally less than 1 inch. Logo:...
Forum: Touring
07-05-18, 03:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,947
Posted By longtemp

I had a brand new shiny bike made with 4130 tubes...

I had a brand new shiny bike made with 4130 tubes and a Tubus Fly rack with 2 Ortlieb Sport/Front Roller panniers! It was flexing a lot out of the saddle. Using road gears was tough for those long...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-05-18, 02:34 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,183
Posted By longtemp

Japan and Europe 1 inch headsets are different....

Japan and Europe 1 inch headsets are different. Japan is JIS and Europe is ISO.
Park Tool Headset Standards for Threaded: https://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/threaded-headset-service

Park...
Forum: Touring
07-04-18, 12:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,985
Posted By longtemp

I bought the Sea to Summit Camp Mat SI. The foam...

I bought the Sea to Summit Camp Mat SI. The foam self-inflating looks better than air only.
Forum: Touring
07-04-18, 05:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,985
Posted By longtemp

That works, too.

That works, too.
Forum: Touring
07-03-18, 04:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,985
Posted By longtemp

If you are a back sleeper, you may need less...

If you are a back sleeper, you may need less insulation than side sleeping and stomach sleeping.
Forum: Touring
07-02-18, 01:34 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 17,819
Posted By longtemp

The small Mazama looks to have a downtube length...

The small Mazama looks to have a downtube length 1 centimeter less than the 49/50 Soma Saga.
Forum: Touring
07-02-18, 01:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,947
Posted By longtemp

I had a shiny new steel frame, and it wiggled as...

I had a shiny new steel frame, and it wiggled as well. It looks disconcerting. Get some more gears!
Forum: Touring
07-02-18, 12:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,640
Posted By longtemp

The Bear Vault BV series of canisters is not as...

The Bear Vault BV series of canisters is not as well-reviewed as the other canisters. The BV is made of polycarbonate, while the other canisters are made of "polymer". The BV canister has been...
Forum: Touring
07-02-18, 06:28 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,640
Posted By longtemp

Yes. I have two 10 ounce cans of Counter Assault....

Yes. I have two 10 ounce cans of Counter Assault. I think they have a life of 2 years. The expiration date is on the can. Know the date before you buy.
Forum: Touring
07-01-18, 08:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,640
Posted By longtemp

Is the bear barrel plastic container inside my...

Is the bear barrel plastic container inside my panniers an effect barrier against transmitting food odor within the barrel onto my panniers? If not, I may avoid the barrel and bear areas. I would use...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-18, 07:09 AM
Replies: 8,793
Views: 1,107,527
Posted By longtemp

I ordered a Tubus rack from an reputable German...

I ordered a Tubus rack from an reputable German website to save $50. The large rear rack package was routed to USPS for delivery. It was lost or stolen.

These overseas items must routinely be...
Forum: Touring
06-30-18, 06:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,888
Posted By longtemp

I decided against the Logo because the top rack...

I decided against the Logo because the top rack is 1 inch narrower than other Tubus racks. I prefer stability of my items on the top. The Logo does not have bent forward ends to prevent items hitting...
Forum: Touring
06-30-18, 05:27 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,640
Posted By longtemp

The (7.5 inch diameter contact surface) 8.5 inch...

The (7.5 inch diameter contact surface) 8.5 inch diameter clear BV Solo 7-day cannister will fit in my rear panniers. I may decide to fill my panniers more efficiently and attach the empty barrel to...
Forum: Touring
06-23-18, 12:41 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 13,454
Posted By longtemp

The 3-speed or mustache road bars are similar to...

The 3-speed or mustache road bars are similar to the Jones bar. The 3-speed bar brakes are in the wrong place.

The flat bars have the brakes and shifters for one position. It is upright, so I can...
Forum: Touring
06-22-18, 07:21 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,806
Posted By longtemp

Loaded gives you more freedom. After several...

Loaded gives you more freedom. After several tours, I want more freedom. I can use fewer directions, because I have more food. I can go more places, because I have more food. I have fewer places to...
Forum: Touring
06-22-18, 06:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,935
Posted By longtemp

Highways have signs for your location. Smaller...

Highways have signs for your location. Smaller roads are not always visible on the map. Back-roads on Internet maps do not always exist.
Forum: Touring
06-16-18, 08:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,488
Posted By longtemp

I read that "Continuous exposure is a more...

I read that "Continuous exposure is a more serious problem than intermittent exposure, since attack is dependent on the extent and degree of exposure." wikipedia:UV_degradation . Only a long tour of...
Forum: Touring
06-15-18, 03:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,488
Posted By longtemp

I"ll bring a roll of duct tape.

I"ll bring a roll of duct tape.
Forum: Touring
06-15-18, 02:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,488
Posted By longtemp

Pannier Fabric Life

Have you been on a 1-5+ year tour? Does pannier fabric degrade? I'm considering upgrading from inexpensive 600d polyester to a PVC coated Ortlieb or cotton Carradice Super C.
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