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Forum: Touring
03-30-20, 05:34 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,274
Posted By Refreshing

So many good answers and pictures. Thanks guys. ...

So many good answers and pictures. Thanks guys.

I will be building the bike including the wheel set so I plan to buy a lot of used parts off of eBay. In fact, although I greatly prefer the...
Forum: Touring
03-26-20, 04:42 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,274
Posted By Refreshing

When I was living in Minneapolis craigslist was...

When I was living in Minneapolis craigslist was full of them. Now though, it appears that there are a few guys who travel around and buy up all the cheap bikes, adjust them, put on new tires, and...
Forum: Touring
03-25-20, 03:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,274
Posted By Refreshing

Whoa! I appreciated the detailed reply and...

Whoa! I appreciated the detailed reply and history lesson. I like what you said and Im rethinking the LHT now although Im not actually building this for touring. I moved to the middle of nowhere SD...
Forum: Touring
03-25-20, 08:32 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,274
Posted By Refreshing

I'm looking at the troll right now. Thanks guys. ...

I'm looking at the troll right now. Thanks guys.



This is new info for me. Thank you.
Forum: Touring
03-25-20, 06:02 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,274
Posted By Refreshing

Who makes a 90's style rigid 26er with a threadless steerer/ht?

Hi guys! It seems that the only cyclists who still ride 26" wheels with canti brakes are the guys touring around the world so I figured this would be a great spot for my question.

I want a bike...
Forum: Touring
03-21-20, 07:50 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 619
Posted By Refreshing

Weird Gravel Touring YOLO Trip on a Junk Bike

I started bike touring and eventually bikepacking almost 10 years ago now and over that time my ride and gear choices were visibly influenced by websites like bikeforums.net, YouTube, ReneHerse...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-30-19, 01:49 PM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,890,411
Posted By Refreshing

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/656x800/red_zepto_gear_handle_bar_bag_6641d15f6c9cb0494f78ddab52bc90cc913a81e6.jpg

Rawland xSogn with Zepto Handlebar Bag

This is my...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-30-19, 01:37 PM
Replies: 1,980
Views: 435,809
Posted By Refreshing

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/750x788/red_zepto_gear_handle_bar_bag_750_3399f04f726ad63929b783b82cbd1dde12efc7e1.jpg

Rawland xSogn and Zepto Handlebar Bag

Exploring...
Forum: Touring
03-02-19, 01:43 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,856
Posted By Refreshing

When I used to live car-free I used studded tires...

When I used to live car-free I used studded tires in the winter but now that I get to choose when I want to ride outside I find studded tires are complete overkill, especially on gravel. Patches of...
Forum: Touring
02-23-19, 09:46 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,856
Posted By Refreshing

Thank you! That is some great tips. I think I...

Thank you! That is some great tips. I think I would be comfortable trying this out as a way to warm the tent when I get out of the my sleeping bag in the morning like someone said above.... only one...
Forum: Touring
02-21-19, 03:28 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,856
Posted By Refreshing

I am gonna be honest with you, I almost always...

I am gonna be honest with you, I almost always ride with goggles below 10°F but I left them behind because they can get cumbersome with my glasses. 5 miles in I regretted the decision and after that...
Forum: Touring
02-21-19, 03:21 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,856
Posted By Refreshing

I legitimately laughed out loud. Thank you for...

I legitimately laughed out loud. Thank you for that.
Forum: Touring
02-21-19, 02:14 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,856
Posted By Refreshing

What! That stove wasnt kick ass??? Haha. Fair...

What! That stove wasnt kick ass??? Haha. Fair enough. But what is your idea about fire that differs from mine? Bigger? Smaller? More organized?
Forum: Touring
02-21-19, 02:12 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,856
Posted By Refreshing

Thank you!!! I have considered bringing a candle...

Thank you!!! I have considered bringing a candle in the past but I dont think I could sleep with a candle inside my tent. I would be too nervous. Do you have any special tips to make it safer?
Forum: Touring
02-21-19, 02:11 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,856
Posted By Refreshing

Yup. Canisters loose pressure when it gets cold...

Yup. Canisters loose pressure when it gets cold so people used to keep them in their sleeping bags to keep them warm. I bought a more modern canister that uses a gas mixture which works better in...
Forum: Touring
02-21-19, 12:21 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,856
Posted By Refreshing

Winter Bikepacking in SD ends with Frost Bite

Apparently no amount of backpacking in sub-zero temperatures can prepare a person for bikepacking in sub-zero temperatures because this trip was hellish for me (if hell froze over). I made the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-20-19, 12:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,796
Posted By Refreshing

That looks like a lot of neck pain but they make...

That looks like a lot of neck pain but they make up for it with a threaded bottom bracket!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-22-18, 12:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,756
Posted By Refreshing

Hearing it put this way has me leaning towards...

Hearing it put this way has me leaning towards the traditional style gravel/cx geometry instead the Midnight Special. I very much appreciate all the input guys. Thank you.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-22-18, 11:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,756
Posted By Refreshing

That is an epic tutorial. Thank you for so much...

That is an epic tutorial. Thank you for so much for sharing it!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-22-18, 11:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,756
Posted By Refreshing

Last year I was able to test ride a Warbird for...

Last year I was able to test ride a Warbird for almost an hour and I LOVED IT (kindof obsessed actually) But I can't afford the price tag :/



"more stable" Thank you for stating the difference...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-22-18, 07:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,756
Posted By Refreshing

Why Do Most Gravel Bikes Have High Trail??? (Question: Surly Midnight Special)

I miss riding my road bike so much. I moved to the middle-of-nowhere South Dakota and am surrounded by gravel roads in all directions so my roadbike sits gathering dust. I have been riding a MTB...
Forum: Fatbikes
01-01-18, 06:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,754
Posted By Refreshing

Yup, on my karate monkey I am using a 50mm stem...

Yup, on my karate monkey I am using a 50mm stem on top of 60mm of spacers which, due to the angle of the headtube, brings the stem back another about 10mm and gives me the exact same reach as my...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-01-18, 06:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 16,678
Posted By Refreshing

BAD IDEA? Citri-Strip for removing paint off aluminum frame?

The past two times that I stripped an aluminum frame I used Aircraft Stripper and it was horrendous. I promised myself to never do it again. Not only did that stuff burn me if I accidentally got...
Forum: Fatbikes
11-30-17, 07:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,754
Posted By Refreshing

Why are there no low/mid trail MTB or fatbikes with drop bars?

Hey guys, I have a 29er Surly Karate Monkey with 70mm trail (while using 2" tires). I do NOT use this bike for mountain biking, rather it is my winter commuter during blizzards up here in MN.

The...
Forum: Touring
04-02-17, 06:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,374
Posted By Refreshing

Mine was a DIY gathered end with a DIY full...

Mine was a DIY gathered end with a DIY full length climashield underquilt and a DIY 3/4 length climashield underquilt. I also sewed my 11x8 hex tarp. All of my stuff is brown/OD green for stealth...
Forum: Recreational & Family
03-31-17, 08:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 23,057
Posted By Refreshing

Is suspension on kid bike trailers just a gimmick???

Hello! I have been going crazy trying to decide if I need a bike trailer with suspension for my child (10 months old). I do not own a car so I will be putting a lot of miles on the trailer and my kid...
Forum: Touring
03-27-17, 06:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,374
Posted By Refreshing

PICTURES!!! Bikepacking Central Minnesota

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n200/lspade/FILE0038_zpsdkuj0zpm.jpg

Last Friday and Saturday two friends and I set off on a three day bikepacking-ish adventure. We left from my house in...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-11-17, 10:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,285
Posted By Refreshing

Is it ok to modify my frame's geometry with a MUCH smaller wheelset?

Hello! I have a Surly Karate Monkey Ops (old 29er version) with drop handlebars and I use it for EVERYTHING. I ride it every day to work (rain, sleet, or snow), I ride with a relatively fast paced...
Forum: Great Lakes
03-06-17, 07:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,469
Posted By Refreshing

Update, there are now three of us. The route will...

Update, there are now three of us. The route will hit up a lot of bike trails, some gravel, and the Ice Age Trail. GPX map is finished, the only thing left to do is buy food and pack.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-20-17, 08:36 PM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,890,411
Posted By Refreshing

Here is my pony: ...

Here is my pony:

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj212/treefoolclimbing/Bike%20Packing%20Tutorial/20170218_233447_zpslqrbt3qa.jpg

Surly Karate Monkey (old 29er version) on 45mm Specialized...
Forum: Touring
02-20-17, 07:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,967
Posted By Refreshing

I took the rear rack off... ...

I took the rear rack off...

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj212/treefoolclimbing/Bike%20Packing%20Tutorial/20170218_233447_zpslqrbt3qa.jpg

...and she handles amazing. I rode a century the...
Forum: Touring
02-16-17, 10:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,967
Posted By Refreshing

Original post was edited to hopefully make it...

Original post was edited to hopefully make it easier to understand.

My bike is a Surly Karate Monkey 29er with Drop Bars.
Forum: Touring
02-16-17, 09:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,967
Posted By Refreshing

"Low trail" vs high trail with a short stem... will front panniers work?

Hello! :)

I have been reading that low trail rando bikes are great with front panniers because they have quick handling (twitchy handling?) and the weight on the fork essentially slows the...
Forum: Great Lakes
02-07-17, 12:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,469
Posted By Refreshing

I will be riding a monstercross bike (a 29er with...

I will be riding a monstercross bike (a 29er with drop bars) and likely 45mm slicks but I might op for 2" semi slicks with big side knobs for harder trail riding if the opportunity arises. The other...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-05-17, 09:19 PM
Replies: 235
Views: 15,238
Posted By Refreshing

:thumb: And when this happens I no longer...

:thumb:

And when this happens I no longer have to worry about all the people texting while driving, drinking/drugs while driving, or driving without a permit.

I hope fully automated cars get...
Forum: Great Lakes
02-04-17, 06:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,469
Posted By Refreshing

Oh, and if you want to learn more you can watch...

Oh, and if you want to learn more you can watch the video from our last trip:


https://youtu.be/q9s_XsN3kAU
Forum: Great Lakes
02-04-17, 06:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,469
Posted By Refreshing

Minnesota 3 Day Bikepacking Trip --- (March 24-26)

Anyone interested in joining us? The word "Touring" is probably a more appropriate term for this adventure since the majority of riding will be on paved roads but I am calling it a "bikepacking trip"...
Forum: Commuting
11-30-16, 08:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,581
Posted By Refreshing

Is there such a thing as a low-rider REAR rack???

Hey guys, I have typed all of the possible search terms that I could think of in Google to find a rear rack that carries panniers low (at the very least, the top of the pannier should sit below the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-16, 09:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 953
Posted By Refreshing

This is exactly what I was searching for! A...

This is exactly what I was searching for! A potentially simple solution that I haven't thought of.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-16, 08:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 953
Posted By Refreshing

During hard sprinting my 160mm rotor scrapes. Options?

When I sprint out of the saddle and torque my bike the disc rotor on my front wheel scrapes against the caliper as the bike swings back and forth.

-Surly Steel fork
-Quick release skewer
-29er...
Forum: Commuting
11-01-16, 07:01 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,636
Posted By Refreshing

Here is an experiment: Take a 100% polyester...

Here is an experiment:

Take a 100% polyester shirt and a wool shirt of the SAME WEIGHT, put them both in a bucket of water, then hang them outside. You will be very surprised by the lengthy amount...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-29-16, 03:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,631
Posted By Refreshing

http://www.handbuiltbicyclenews.com/assets/source/...

http://www.handbuiltbicyclenews.com/assets/source/500-Frameopedia-Bicycles/Framebuilders/battaglin/2016-catalog/x20161022_battaglin-marosticana02.jpg.pagespeed.ic.14k3vJMVXF.webp

So beautiful.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-25-16, 07:39 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 15,689
Posted By Refreshing

You are correct that it FLAWLESSLY fits my...

You are correct that it FLAWLESSLY fits my requirements for an n=1 bike :). I should just get rid of my computer so that I stop wanting.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-25-16, 06:09 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 15,689
Posted By Refreshing

:love: I have never heard of them... ...

:love:


I have never heard of them...

But I am pretty sure that I now know what it feels like to fall in love with an inanimate object:
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-25-16, 05:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 21,552
Posted By Refreshing

In 2014 the first place finisher of the Dirty...

In 2014 the first place finisher of the Dirty Kanza Half Pint was riding a single speed. Check out this article:

Dumping, Flatting, Sprinting, Roller Bombing and Horizon Hunting: A Dirty Kanza...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-24-16, 11:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,523
Posted By Refreshing

Problem solved. :thumb: THANK YOU!

Problem solved.


:thumb:


THANK YOU!
Forum: Framebuilders
10-24-16, 09:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,395
Posted By Refreshing

I really appreciate all of the help guys!!! I...

I really appreciate all of the help guys!!! I found the noise!!! Over a year of riding, two full drivetrain replacements, and two wheelsets and I finally found the stupid noise. Everytime I took off...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-24-16, 08:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,523
Posted By Refreshing

Can I attach these SunRace shifters to my down tube shifter mounts?

http://cdn2.bigcommerce.com/server2800/804sw/products/85654/images/372813/LD1239__44686.1403983730.320.320.jpg?c=2

SHORT VERSION:
Can I remove the shift levers from this clamp and mount them to...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-17-16, 06:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,778
Posted By Refreshing

Riding a Trek Boone with 38's in the winter is...

Riding a Trek Boone with 38's in the winter is better than spending the winter inside on a trainer. Unless you plan on commuting where you could potentially get caught in a snowstorm you have the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-17-16, 04:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,930
Posted By Refreshing

Gomango, your bilenky is beautiful ;)

Gomango, your bilenky is beautiful ;)
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