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Forum: Touring
06-22-16, 07:28 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 55,126
Posted By Squeezebox

If you look at my avatar you'll see my 1 yr old...

If you look at my avatar you'll see my 1 yr old son standing behind an accordion of mine. Currently I play a D/G button accordion, mostly old British tunes. So I play a squeezebox, or melodeon....
Forum: Touring
06-15-16, 09:01 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 55,126
Posted By Squeezebox

I think I must agree. A small issue the 920...

I think I must agree. A small issue the 920 comes with racks. change to brifters on the 920 about the same price, about the same wt.
Forum: Touring
06-13-16, 12:25 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 55,126
Posted By Squeezebox

The bill is about changing ATV's from once a...

The bill is about changing ATV's from once a month , on a Wed. to every Wed. There's a state rep that takes seniors and disabled vets for a ride on the trail. Handicapped tags required. I jumped to...
Forum: Touring
03-10-16, 10:05 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 55,126
Posted By Squeezebox

Several people mentioned negative comments about...

Several people mentioned negative comments about the saddle on the 920. Please explain why. It seemed fine to me on a short test ride, but that's way different that multi hours multi days.
Thanks!
Forum: Touring
02-12-16, 03:33 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 55,126
Posted By Squeezebox

Janine1 -- give the guys at Billy Goat a call...

Janine1 -- give the guys at Billy Goat a call or visit. I mentioned your height and your interest in the 920, they will work with you. Anyone in St. Louis interested in test riding my 920 give...
Forum: Touring
02-12-16, 11:23 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 55,126
Posted By Squeezebox

The check is in the mail, the 920 is 1 step...

The check is in the mail, the 920 is 1 step closer.
Forum: Touring
02-12-16, 06:58 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 55,126
Posted By Squeezebox

Go to Trek bikes.com then to inside Trek ...

Go to Trek bikes.com then to inside Trek then C3 project .
Very amazing stuff that people are doing on 28* MTB wheels.

Also interesting. the Trek Paris Roubais series they do, Domaine. ...
Forum: Touring
02-12-16, 03:10 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 55,126
Posted By Squeezebox

No

No
Forum: Touring
02-11-16, 06:50 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 55,126
Posted By Squeezebox

I'm really okay with my 920 decision, I don't...

I'm really okay with my 920 decision, I don't quite understand why you continue to try to talk me out of it. I looked at the AWOL several times, I will again at your request. The Novora Safari...
Forum: Touring
02-11-16, 01:49 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 55,126
Posted By Squeezebox

I continue to disagree. I will look at it on...

I continue to disagree. I will look at it on your suggestion. I remain comfortable with my decision with the 920. I will do some loaded day rides to see how it handles that way. 5 or 10 lb bags...
Forum: Touring
02-11-16, 01:38 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 55,126
Posted By Squeezebox

Yes your right about what they post about their...

Yes your right about what they post about their touring tandems. But look at their road tandems which often if not always takes more abuse than a touring single. And the Al frames. All I'm trying...
Forum: Touring
02-11-16, 09:47 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 55,126
Posted By Squeezebox

Huh??? after your post about engineers ???

Huh??? after your post about engineers ???
Forum: Touring
02-11-16, 04:40 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 55,126
Posted By Squeezebox

I just spent some time looking at Co-motion...

I just spent some time looking at Co-motion tandems, particularly spoke count and frame material.
Of their 5 touring models 1 uses 24 spoke wheels, that one is their most expensive tourer.
Of...
Forum: Touring
02-11-16, 01:32 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 55,126
Posted By Squeezebox

I'ld love to hear from Trek as to why they made...

I'ld love to hear from Trek as to why they made the spoke count decision. Maybe even some data sheets about the stress tests.
Forum: Touring
02-10-16, 05:54 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 55,126
Posted By Squeezebox

Thanks for the info about the 720. It's hard to...

Thanks for the info about the 720. It's hard to get info like wt, and spoke count from the companies.
By the way my Giant around town bicycle broke 2 spokes the 1st month. They replaced the wheel...
Forum: Touring
02-09-16, 07:23 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 55,126
Posted By Squeezebox

Several people are making serious assumptions...

Several people are making serious assumptions about Trek's marketing dept and their engineering dept. And leveling attacks based completely on opinion with zero facts to back them up. Enough...
Forum: Touring
02-09-16, 09:21 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 55,126
Posted By Squeezebox

And the shop said they would back up anything...

And the shop said they would back up anything about the bicycle even if Trek would not. I have raised every stated concern with the shop. Looked at every suggested alternative bicycle several times...
Forum: Touring
02-09-16, 03:22 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 55,126
Posted By Squeezebox

The shop and I have talked all of this out, as...

The shop and I have talked all of this out, as well as an Ogre conversion possibility. Thanks for your concern. Good luck to you in building the proper wheels for yourself. And I'm happy for...
Forum: Touring
02-09-16, 12:35 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 55,126
Posted By Squeezebox

I did look at the ogre, I'll look at it again at...

I did look at the ogre, I'll look at it again at your request. A swap on bars isn't that much more $$. But again I don't have a problem with an Al frame or 28* wheels. If the rear wheel goes bad...
Forum: Touring
02-08-16, 08:23 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 55,126
Posted By Squeezebox

The Ogre is out- flat bars. The Straggler; For...

The Ogre is out- flat bars. The Straggler; For a CC/ light tourer I'ld probably try to afford carbon. The Marrakesh is interesting 3 x 9 decent components. An LBS gave me a quote for brifter...
Forum: Touring
02-08-16, 06:16 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 55,126
Posted By Squeezebox

I have looked at those, I'll go look again. ...

I have looked at those, I'll go look again. That's for the pointer.
Forum: Touring
02-08-16, 01:45 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 55,126
Posted By Squeezebox

I rode the LHT and my assumption were confirmed. ...

I rode the LHT and my assumption were confirmed. You may have a shrine built for your LHT. But not a bicycle I would want. I tried it did not like it.
Forum: Touring
02-08-16, 10:04 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 55,126
Posted By Squeezebox

Thanks for your opinion about the quality of the...

Thanks for your opinion about the quality of the Al used. I'll check it out. Again I just did not like the LHT. Nothing sacred about steel.
Sounds like you are bashing the 920 without having...
Forum: Touring
02-08-16, 09:06 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 55,126
Posted By Squeezebox

Have you had any issues with the low spoke count?...

Have you had any issues with the low spoke count? I'm working on pulling the money together for mine.
Forum: Touring
02-07-16, 10:40 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 55,126
Posted By Squeezebox

I rode the LHT and did not like it!!

I rode the LHT and did not like it!!
Forum: Touring
02-07-16, 03:39 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 55,126
Posted By Squeezebox

I did try both the LHT and the 920 yesterday. ...

I did try both the LHT and the 920 yesterday. Granted short rides and unloaded. But I much preferred the 920. Gravel National forest roads are also on the must list. The 920 will handle that kind...
Forum: Touring
02-07-16, 10:18 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 55,126
Posted By Squeezebox

Thanks for your opinion about bontrager wheels. ...

Thanks for your opinion about bontrager wheels. My carbon Trek road bicycle with 20/24 wheels, the wheels have needed no maintenance in over 15 years, Yea tires. I remember breaking an axle once on...
Forum: Touring
02-06-16, 06:54 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 55,126
Posted By Squeezebox

Report: Well I rode the LHT and the Trek 920...

Report: Well I rode the LHT and the Trek 920 today.
The LHT was much better than I expected. It is not a dept store bicycle in any way. Stable handling and response, nice wide handle bar helping...
Forum: Touring
02-05-16, 11:09 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 55,126
Posted By Squeezebox

Thanks for reminding me not to do that.

Thanks for reminding me not to do that.
Forum: Touring
02-05-16, 11:08 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 55,126
Posted By Squeezebox

The test ride for the Trek 920 is Sat afternoon....

The test ride for the Trek 920 is Sat afternoon. The test ride for the LHT is Sat morning. I think I owe it to myself and you folks to try the LHT. I'll let you know what I think. But don't...
Forum: Touring
02-02-16, 05:26 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 55,126
Posted By Squeezebox

Dave is good. But I don't expect the place to...

Dave is good. But I don't expect the place to smell right.
Forum: Touring
02-02-16, 05:21 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 55,126
Posted By Squeezebox

He's gonna leave it for 2 weeks while the Dr....

He's gonna leave it for 2 weeks while the Dr. sucks the gravel out of his knee. I'll leave a get well soon card and a box of chocolates!
Would you do the same thing as he did??
Forum: Touring
02-01-16, 07:51 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 55,126
Posted By Squeezebox

I called billy goat bicycles, St. Louis. and...

I called billy goat bicycles, St. Louis. and talked to someone I've known for many years. not a 20 something hot dog. Talked a while about all of it. He sold a 920 my size recently, with my...
Forum: Touring
02-01-16, 10:24 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 55,126
Posted By Squeezebox

Thanks Vegan bike my search came up smaller.

Thanks Vegan bike my search came up smaller.
Forum: Touring
01-31-16, 04:00 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 55,126
Posted By Squeezebox

Does anyone in the St. Louis area have a Trek 920...

Does anyone in the St. Louis area have a Trek 920 I could look at? It seems that none of the shops have one.
Forum: Touring
01-20-16, 07:51 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 55,126
Posted By Squeezebox

I'm not trying to say that I know more about...

I'm not trying to say that I know more about wheels than the Trek engineers know and have tested. Those guys get paid well to know more than I do. Sure I was surprised at 28 spokes. My road...
Forum: Touring
01-19-16, 06:38 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 55,126
Posted By Squeezebox

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Forum: Touring
01-19-16, 06:35 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 55,126
Posted By Squeezebox

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Forum: Touring
01-19-16, 06:05 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 55,126
Posted By Squeezebox

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Forum: Touring
01-02-16, 08:00 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 55,126
Posted By Squeezebox

Co-Motion has a large variety of touring bicycles...

Co-Motion has a large variety of touring bicycles to offer in high end steel. Lyndsky in Ti.
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