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Forum: Touring
06-22-09, 08:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 750
Posted By bccycleguy

I have ridden several sections of the KVR at...

I have ridden several sections of the KVR at various times, most recently last weekend. The trestles have been rebuilt and it was re-opened about a year ago. There were several Quads and dirt bikes...
Forum: Touring
05-24-09, 09:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 820
Posted By bccycleguy

I cycled the Golden Triangle this year and...

I cycled the Golden Triangle this year and throughly enjoyed it. It's been 3 years since I had ridden the GT.

The weather was decent, no rain but fairly cold on the starting day (around freezing,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-09, 08:25 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 9,670
Posted By bccycleguy

I live in a not very bike friendly town, and the...

I live in a not very bike friendly town, and the local municipal government thinks that it pulled a fast one on the Provincial government by getting some funding grants to put in bike lanes. When I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-09, 08:15 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 13,069
Posted By bccycleguy

Bento Boxes are really useful for things like...

Bento Boxes are really useful for things like used gel sacks and dirty cleat covers, stuff that you don't really want to put in your jersey pockets.
04-26-09, 08:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,526
Posted By bccycleguy

I have made a "spoke tool" by cutting a slot...

I have made a "spoke tool" by cutting a slot about 2 mm wide and 3 mm deep in slot-type of screwdriver bit for removing stubborn nipples, easy to do with a Dremil.

It works very well for removing...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-09, 03:01 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,884
Posted By bccycleguy

I have a Visa card that I only use for on line...

I have a Visa card that I only use for on line purchases, magazine subscription renewals, etc.

My February Visa bill had some on line gambling charged to it (about $1,000). The location on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-09, 08:59 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,973
Posted By bccycleguy

Brooks Team Pro works for me, a very comfortable,...

Brooks Team Pro works for me, a very comfortable, long-distance saddle. Takes about a 1000 KM to break it in though.
Forum: Touring
03-09-09, 09:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,734
Posted By bccycleguy

I have ridden for days in the rain with no...

I have ridden for days in the rain with no apparent effect on a B17.

When my bike is left outside and it's raining I put a shower cap over the saddle, the clear plastic type with an elastic around...
Forum: Touring
03-08-09, 02:36 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,476
Posted By bccycleguy

I use the Hilleberg Akto. A great, 1-person tent...

I use the Hilleberg Akto. A great, 1-person tent with lots of storage space. Not free standing but with good ventilation and light.

When bike touring, you will need more room than you would when...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-09, 09:40 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,709
Posted By bccycleguy

I have 6,000 KM on a pair of '06 Race Lites and...

I have 6,000 KM on a pair of '06 Race Lites and they remain true as the day I got them. I weigh about 160 lbs and ride a lot of rough pavement.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-09, 08:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 816
Posted By bccycleguy

Foot Position while Pedaling

Is there a preferred/best position for your foot to be in while pedaling? Or is it simply a matter of personal physiology/preference?

My foot usually points down a little bit through most of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-09, 11:30 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 50,553
Posted By bccycleguy

I think guys are a lot more uptight about this...

I think guys are a lot more uptight about this than women are. On occasions, i.e. when stopped at a red light, and when my bulge was maybe somewhat more obvious than usual, the most common response...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-09, 01:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,267
Posted By bccycleguy

I've bought several Assos products from tta_mem...

I've bought several Assos products from tta_mem and I've had nothing but good, prompt, courteous service.

The payment is usually in British Pounds, while the item has usually been shipped from...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-09, 02:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,472
Posted By bccycleguy

My experience is if you are coming down with a...

My experience is if you are coming down with a cold or flue then there is a good chance you'll make yourself really sick if you go riding. Once you are on the mend, I think time on the trainer is ok...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-09, 02:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,267
Posted By bccycleguy

I'm pretty sure that the sizing changed when...

I'm pretty sure that the sizing changed when Assos started making their stuff in Bulgaria a few years ago. I have three pairs of F1.Mile Shorts all of which are size "Large". The last pair bought...
Forum: Touring
02-23-09, 11:31 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,431
Posted By bccycleguy

As mentioned above, you are on the wrong forum....

As mentioned above, you are on the wrong forum. There have been similar and/or portions of your planned trip discussed on the Touring Forum in the last year.

The Altiplano is very windy in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-09, 11:03 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,900
Posted By bccycleguy

The adjustment that I've noticed that has the...

The adjustment that I've noticed that has the biggest effect on how easy it is to ride without holding on, is the foreword - aft position of the saddle. Small adjustments of a few mm have a big...
Forum: Touring
02-13-09, 09:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 913
Posted By bccycleguy

My experience with Boeshield T-9 is that it works...

My experience with Boeshield T-9 is that it works really well in both dry and wet conditions. I have been using it exclusively for over a year now and there is no measurable wear on the chain in that...
02-13-09, 09:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,578
Posted By bccycleguy

You can measure lengths much more accurately than...

You can measure lengths much more accurately than you can measure angles, so set up your problem using some simple trig to solve for angles.

I've done this to record the fit on my bike so it can...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-09, 12:48 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,710
Posted By bccycleguy

+1 I've used the Keos for years without a single...

+1 I've used the Keos for years without a single problem. Also, the cleats don't wear out a quickly as some people claim, I easily get a few years out of a pair.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-09, 12:30 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,732
Posted By bccycleguy

I use the "hand wash" cycle on a front loading...

I use the "hand wash" cycle on a front loading washer (cold water, gentile agitation, slow spin) with about 1/2 the regular amount of HE liquid detergent. I have 3 pairs of Assos shorts and I use the...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-09, 10:01 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,123
Posted By bccycleguy

These Cannondale Velopods are very good: small,...

These Cannondale Velopods are very good: small, light, waterproof, tough and cheap. My pump (Topeak Micro Rocket) goes inside the seat tube.
Forum: Touring
01-28-09, 09:49 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,150
Posted By bccycleguy

The vestibule is a good idea for keeping the bike...

The vestibule is a good idea for keeping the bike out of sight, keeping it out of the rain, etc. is meaningless.

The weight (4.2 lbs.) is the absolute max I'd ever consider for a bike tour. Tent...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-09, 07:52 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 4,799
Posted By bccycleguy

A "cyclist" is somebody riding a bike, could be a...

A "cyclist" is somebody riding a bike, could be a mountain bike, a recumbent or a road bike.

A "roadie" is someone who organizes their life around road cycling which defines their self image.

I...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-09, 02:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,815
Posted By bccycleguy

A lot of the discussion about this subject...

A lot of the discussion about this subject revolves around different people's perception of "how a bike should be locked up, as if it's gonna be left there permanently in a back alley in New York".
...
Forum: Touring
01-20-09, 01:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 820
Posted By bccycleguy

I use the Brooks Team Pro on my Lemond and have...

I use the Brooks Team Pro on my Lemond and have put in thousands of comfortable km on it. The team pro needed about 1500 km to break in.

I use a Brooks B-17 on my hybrid (which I use for touring)...
Forum: Touring
01-16-09, 11:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,782
Posted By bccycleguy

From the Greyhound Canada Website: ...

From the Greyhound Canada Website:



See: http://www.greyhound.ca/en/travel_information/baggage.shtml

I wouldn't count on Greyhound always having boxes available to purchase. They say that...
Forum: Touring
01-15-09, 06:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,473
Posted By bccycleguy

I have used the Tubus Fly [rack] on my Lemond...

I have used the Tubus Fly [rack] on my Lemond with good results, It's very solid for a 3-point mount.

Contact Wayne at the www.thetouringstore.com for the various mounting options.

Re: the...
01-14-09, 09:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,980
Posted By bccycleguy

Theives may find it easier to steal your bike in...

Theives may find it easier to steal your bike in it's entirety, instead of just the wheels given how easily most locks and cables can be cut. Most locking skewers offer only a a false sence of...
Forum: Touring
01-12-09, 08:15 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,177
Posted By bccycleguy

Most upgrades were done over a period of years as...

Most upgrades were done over a period of years as the various components wore out, but yes there's not very much left of the original bike (frame, fork, handlebar, seat post). I still have the...
Forum: Touring
01-11-09, 07:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,177
Posted By bccycleguy

I adapted a 7500FX for loaded touring and have...

I adapted a 7500FX for loaded touring and have had no problems what so ever with it; it's a good bike and works well for both commuting and touring.

My 7500 FX was a 2000 model and as such had a...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-09, 03:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,514
Posted By bccycleguy

The best solution is to carry both. I carry...

The best solution is to carry both.

I carry 2 CO2 (16gr.) cartridges and a Topeak Al Micro Rocket pump.

ALSO, a spare tube and a number of stick-on patches.

This covers just about every...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-09, 12:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,392
Posted By bccycleguy

I have about 5,000 km on a pair of Race Lites and...

I have about 5,000 km on a pair of Race Lites and they are still perfectly true after a couple of years of riding crappy roads, no problems at all.

I think there is a big step up between the Race...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-09, 11:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,741
Posted By bccycleguy

The problem of tire clearance is usually more of...

The problem of tire clearance is usually more of a problem in the front. On my 2006 Sarthe (if there is anything in common with your 2006 LeMond Versailles WSD) the front brake caliper is mounted...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-08, 02:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,086
Posted By bccycleguy

Great Bikes!

Great Bikes!
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-08, 10:19 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,149
Posted By bccycleguy

Did you work out all the complimentary angles,...

Did you work out all the complimentary angles, etc. with BikeCAD?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-08, 10:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 532
Posted By bccycleguy

The Sidi Mega Genius shoes are wider than most...

The Sidi Mega Genius shoes are wider than most "regular-sized" road shoes and are comfortable. I use orthodics in my shoes so the extra width is welcome.
12-14-08, 10:50 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 31,492
Posted By bccycleguy

I have built several wheels and trued them to...

I have built several wheels and trued them to within 0.5 mm just using the brake adjustment on my bike and a Popsicle stick clamped to the frame. You won't get rich doing it this way but if you are...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-11-08, 10:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,232
Posted By bccycleguy

23C vs. 25C Tires on Rough Roads?

Is there any advantage to using 25C tires over 23C tires on rough surfaced roads where you can run the 25C's at say 10 - 15 psi lower pressure? Would this give you better grip on corners on...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-08, 11:10 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,018
Posted By bccycleguy

If I were you, I would want to find out why I had...

If I were you, I would want to find out why I had a heart attack while sitting on a couch in the first place.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-08, 09:22 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,837
Posted By bccycleguy

I rode a metric century on my Trek 7500FX in 4...

I rode a metric century on my Trek 7500FX in 4 hrs 20 minutes, two years later I rode the exact same century ride on my Lemond in 3 hrs. 40 minutes (a solo effort, no drafting). Fitness levels were...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-08, 09:57 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,402
Posted By bccycleguy

You'll need 2 rolls of Deda black bar tape to do...

You'll need 2 rolls of Deda black bar tape to do your bar.

I've never seen bar tape tear so easily, any tension at all when rolling the tape on and a tear would start on the edge. I think I had 4...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-08, 09:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 907
Posted By bccycleguy

The Cannondale LE carbon gloves with Pittard...

The Cannondale LE carbon gloves with Pittard leather palms are top-of-the-line cycling gloves without padding. The leather palms give them an incredibly good grip.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-08, 12:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,821
Posted By bccycleguy

I rode on some GP 4-seasons this past year and...

I rode on some GP 4-seasons this past year and the rear is pretty much worn-out after about 2000 km. Over all they are a good tire. They wear faster than the GP 4000 tires ( I expect about 3500 -...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-08, 06:53 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 16,513
Posted By bccycleguy

I had some prescription photogrey (actually the...

I had some prescription photogrey (actually the plastic lens equivalent of photogrey, I don't remember what it's called) lenses put in my Oakley's and they seem to work well in most conditions
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-08, 05:40 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 6,200
Posted By bccycleguy

As another Canadian, but one who has much milder...

As another Canadian, but one who has much milder winter weather to deal with than Machka does to the east, I will get in about 500 - 600 km this winter on my hybrid (set up as a 'cross bike) before I...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-08, 12:40 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,791
Posted By bccycleguy

I find it helps to read a book during the warm...

I find it helps to read a book during the warm up, something from the library about the Tour de France, or someone's bio, etc. That helps to get your enthusiasm primed. After 10 -15 minutes and...
11-30-08, 11:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,000
Posted By bccycleguy

The Wipperman connex link, marked 10 SPEED ...

The Wipperman connex link, marked 10 SPEED measures 6.1 mm and works fine.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-08, 11:28 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,735
Posted By bccycleguy

+1 The Planet Bike full-sized fenders work...

+1

The Planet Bike full-sized fenders work fairly well and [with p-tabs] can be mounted on most bikes firmly enough that they don't buzz, which I find extrememly irritating (and is why I don't...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-08, 11:15 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,735
Posted By bccycleguy

Mounting the rear fender can be a problem, esp....

Mounting the rear fender can be a problem, esp. if you have a top pull FD (which is common on ATB and Cross bikes). I used an old front derailleur mount with a stainless bracket to hold the forward...
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