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Forum: Touring
07-06-14, 07:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,123
Posted By Sachelis

There's great info in this thread. I ditto...

There's great info in this thread. I ditto staehpj1's comments exactly plus IAMAMRA's comments about tipping the nose of your saddle down a bit.
Forum: Touring
07-06-14, 07:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,415
Posted By Sachelis

I use a Garmin Edge 500. It doesn't provide...

I use a Garmin Edge 500. It doesn't provide directions--I use my smartphone (which is normally turned off) if I can't figure out where I'm going using a paper map.

I really like the data from the...
Forum: Touring
07-06-14, 07:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,405
Posted By Sachelis

I flew out of Bordeaux France in 2012. I went to...

I flew out of Bordeaux France in 2012. I went to six bike shops and couldn't find a box (in big cities they haul off the trash and recycling each night). One of the shops suggested a moped shop where...
Forum: Touring
06-22-13, 09:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 887
Posted By Sachelis

[I do realize I'm bumping an old thread, but...

[I do realize I'm bumping an old thread, but that's better than starting a new one on the same topic.]

Per the map (below), I considered three "macro" routes from Salt Lake City to Missoula. The...
Forum: Touring
05-03-13, 09:24 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,542
Posted By Sachelis

Similar strategy: Two jerseys, shorts, and pairs...

Similar strategy: Two jerseys, shorts, and pairs of socks. I alternate clothes every day. Wash them every day or two with Campsuds (biodegradable and concentrated). Put them in the sun for UV...
Forum: Touring
04-29-13, 10:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 862
Posted By Sachelis

I haven't had them long enough to have a strong...

I haven't had them long enough to have a strong opinion, but since you asked: (1) The machining is beautiful. (2) I was hoping they'd eliminate the front brake squeal (I've only ridden ~20 miles and...
Forum: Touring
04-29-13, 08:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 862
Posted By Sachelis

My front derailleur is a Shimano Tiagra FD-4403...

My front derailleur is a Shimano Tiagra FD-4403 (long cage). It works well on this range and should have no problem with your 22/44 range. The RaceFace came with its own BB (RaceFace Turbine X-Type...
Forum: Touring
04-29-13, 08:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 862
Posted By Sachelis

You're right. I was using JensonUSA.com (and...

You're right. I was using JensonUSA.com (and other) chainring finders that weren't coming up with any. I just did a search and found several (including the Shimano Deore FC-M533). Good to know I'll...
Forum: Touring
04-28-13, 02:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 862
Posted By Sachelis

I had the stock Surly five-bolt cranks with...

I had the stock Surly five-bolt cranks with 100/74mm bolt spacing. The smallest chain ring for the 74mm was 24 teeth. Switching to the 4-bolt 104/64mm cranks let me go to the 22 tooth ring (there's a...
Forum: Touring
04-28-13, 11:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 862
Posted By Sachelis

Rejuvenated LHT

After stripping down my Utility Blue LHT that looked like this:

http://bruff.com/posts/Elzee-2011-800w.jpg

It now looks like this:

http://bruff.com/posts/Elzee-2013-800w.jpg

I stripped it...
Forum: Touring
04-18-13, 11:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,296
Posted By Sachelis

France in Pyrenees 2012: 14 days, 633 miles,...

France in Pyrenees 2012: 14 days, 633 miles, 68,000 vertical feet, $76us/day. I mostly camped but stayed in hotels every four days. This doesn't include airfare. (My CrazyGuy journal...
Forum: Touring
04-18-13, 11:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,132
Posted By Sachelis

Not to state the obvious (and I realize you've...

Not to state the obvious (and I realize you've done this before), but I assume you're doing all the required "tricks" to pack it (e.g., removing the front wheel and attaching it to the frame, taking...
Forum: Touring
04-15-13, 09:58 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,892
Posted By Sachelis

Too bad you didn't do this as a poll. It'd be...

Too bad you didn't do this as a poll. It'd be unanimous. Dumb.
Forum: Touring
04-06-13, 05:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,148
Posted By Sachelis

Masked the front brakes but not the rear. A...

Masked the front brakes but not the rear. A little sanding...
Forum: Touring
04-05-13, 01:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,148
Posted By Sachelis

LHT Utility Blue Turns Black

After partially disassembling my bike to send it home on the airlines and further disassembling it for a tune-up, I decided I might as well paint it. Here’s the frame in flat-black ($105 for...
Forum: Touring
04-04-13, 02:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,207
Posted By Sachelis

I've done overseas trips with both Backroads and...

I've done overseas trips with both Backroads and REI. BikeToursDirect.com has good hybrid trips (they take care of the logistics, but there isn't a guide or SAG vehicle). The guided trips are...
Forum: Touring Bikes and Gear Marketplace
04-04-13, 02:05 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 76,599
Posted By Sachelis

I have a set of yellow, Ortlieb Bike Packer Plus...

I have a set of yellow, Ortlieb Bike Packer Plus rear panniers (those are the ones with the buckles rather than rollers and that use the newer fabric) that I'd be interested in trading. Also, for...
Forum: Touring
04-01-13, 08:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 669
Posted By Sachelis

Your trip sounds very fun, Goran. You may not...

Your trip sounds very fun, Goran. You may not even need a GPS. If you have a list of city names (and maybe a few local maps) you should be able to find you way as you go.
Forum: Touring
04-01-13, 08:29 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,898
Posted By Sachelis

My advice: turn off your computer and get on your...

My advice: turn off your computer and get on your bike. The reason for the shakedown ride is to figure it out--you don't need us telling you what to (or not to) bring. Climb on your saddle and ride.
Forum: Touring
03-31-13, 06:57 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,898
Posted By Sachelis

How many days is your shakedown?

How many days is your shakedown?
Forum: Touring
03-29-13, 06:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 750
Posted By Sachelis

RideWithGPS.com is based on Google Maps but it...

RideWithGPS.com is based on Google Maps but it allows you to save your route. So while looking at my route on RideWithGPS.com, I can drag the little Mr. Google and see Street View.
Forum: Touring
03-29-13, 05:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 750
Posted By Sachelis

I used RideWithGPS.com. It's free and based on...

I used RideWithGPS.com. It's free and based on Google Maps, but it allows you to save your route. I select the "Avoid Highways" checkbox, set the starting and ending locations, and let Google choose...
Forum: Touring
03-27-13, 05:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 792
Posted By Sachelis

New stem is more visually appealing to me. You...

New stem is more visually appealing to me. You could have posted this as a "poll" and we could vote ;).
Forum: Touring
03-25-13, 08:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 871
Posted By Sachelis

I flew my touring bike to Europe last year on...

I flew my touring bike to Europe last year on Delta and it cost $150us. I packed the bike in a cardboard "bike box" (i.e., wheels, seat, and handlebars off). Flying back on Air France (Delta's...
Forum: Touring
03-21-13, 07:10 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,281
Posted By Sachelis

MapMyRide.com doesn't seem to be limited to 23...

MapMyRide.com doesn't seem to be limited to 23 waypoints (I just created a map with 40).
Forum: Touring
03-20-13, 09:34 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,794
Posted By Sachelis

As with a few other comments, I'm not sure I fit...

As with a few other comments, I'm not sure I fit into the definition of any one category. I'm closest to a "Backpacker on wheels," but to me that means I mostly camp. The description about "see the...
Forum: Touring
03-20-13, 09:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,071
Posted By Sachelis

Start with Google maps (Google's default...

Start with Google maps (Google's default directions between the two...
Forum: Touring
03-12-13, 10:07 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 18,104
Posted By Sachelis

Like much of the gear we use, it’s personal...

Like much of the gear we use, it’s personal preference. I love the bivvy for fast alpine mountaineering trips, but not for bike tours. The bivvy doesn’t let me bring in my panniers, get dressed, sit...
Forum: Touring
03-12-13, 03:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 688
Posted By Sachelis

I rode Provence in the summer of 2011 with...

I rode Provence in the summer of 2011 with Backroads (an American cyclotouring company). It was a great trip, but I prefer to ride on my own without guides. In the summer of 2012 I rode from...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-12-12, 11:10 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 402
Posted By Sachelis

Which Quarq for my 2010 Specialized Tarmac?

I have a 2010-ish Specialized Tarmac Pro SL Compact (50/34) with the stock Dura Ace cranks. The BB is labeled BC 1.37 24. I'm a newb to BBs and need help understanding which Quarq power meter fits...
Forum: Touring
07-03-12, 02:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 835
Posted By Sachelis

Following up on this thread, a fellow...

Following up on this thread, a fellow crazyguyonabike blogger let me stay in his family's apartment in Barcelona. I've been writing about my adventures on crazyguy...
Forum: Touring
06-05-12, 05:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,441
Posted By Sachelis

There is a GREAT article that contains tips about...

There is a GREAT article that contains tips about France and cycling in France at http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/?o=1&doc_id=2282&v=Bn. It includes lots of little tips about dining, manners,...
Forum: Touring
06-02-12, 12:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 913
Posted By Sachelis

In two weeks, I'll be starting in Barcelona,...

In two weeks, I'll be starting in Barcelona, Spain, riding mostly north to Escouloubre, France, and then heading west to Bayonne, France. I'm going solo and plan to wild camp as much as possible.
...
Forum: Touring
05-29-12, 07:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,028
Posted By Sachelis

This video (http://vimeo.com/3451015) by Mike...

This video (http://vimeo.com/3451015) by Mike Beauchamp is the best movie I've seen of a tour. It has great shots, good audio edits from shot to shot, some stills, and it shares his inner feelings....
Forum: Touring
05-29-12, 09:06 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 310
Posted By Sachelis

World Cycle Racing Grand Tour

I recently learned about the World Cycle Racing Grand Tour (http://worldcycleracing.com). Eleven cyclists are touring/racing, self supported, around the world. They started in London on February 18,...
Forum: Touring
05-28-12, 04:59 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,657
Posted By Sachelis

No problems with bears around here (UT). And even...

No problems with bears around here (UT). And even where there are bears they don't bother you if you store your food propertly. My signature line has a blog where I went cycling and skiiing (or maybe...
Forum: Touring
05-28-12, 02:48 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,657
Posted By Sachelis

Jim, a 4,140' elevation gain definitely earns you...

Jim, a 4,140' elevation gain definitely earns you a certificate! Here's my ride from yesterday (http://connect.garmin.com/activity/183105153), it was only a 3,435' gain/loss over 28 miles (round...
Forum: Touring
05-27-12, 07:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 917
Posted By Sachelis

FWIW, this post was asking about disk wheels and...

FWIW, this post was asking about disk wheels and aero bars, not disk brakes.
Forum: Touring
05-26-12, 07:26 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,657
Posted By Sachelis

Thanks Jim. That was a good source. 18" gearing...

Thanks Jim. That was a good source. 18" gearing is pretty low. I have about 19". Going to 26x1.5 would drop me to 17.6” (according to Sheldon Brown). That wouldn't be my objective in going to 26",...
Forum: Touring
05-26-12, 09:51 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,657
Posted By Sachelis

I was asking about circumference to calculate the...

I was asking about circumference to calculate the change in gearing based on tire width. I can't measure with a tape 'cause I don't own the tires (although that’s how I calibrate my computer, too)....
Forum: Touring
05-25-12, 03:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,027
Posted By Sachelis

Do you have one of these? This was on my...

Do you have one of these? This was on my one-wheel trip to Slick Rock in Moab.

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Forum: Touring
05-25-12, 03:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 917
Posted By Sachelis

As already stated, touring on a disk wheel...

As already stated, touring on a disk wheel wouldn't be a good idea. But I love aerobars on a touring bike! Occasionally I use them for their aerodynamic properties (i.e., riding into a headwind), but...
Forum: Touring
05-25-12, 01:09 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,657
Posted By Sachelis

Thanks Hermit. That's a great table!

Thanks Hermit. That's a great table!
Forum: Touring
05-25-12, 09:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 737
Posted By Sachelis

I'd go with the M520s. The M530s are a bit of a...

I'd go with the M520s. The M530s are a bit of a hybrid. FWIW, I have the M780s (very similar to the M520s) and love them for touring. The Shimano cleats let you wear shoes that ride and walk well (I...
Forum: Touring
05-24-12, 10:54 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,657
Posted By Sachelis

I think the tire decision changes based on the...

I think the tire decision changes based on the tour. E.g., last year I spent two weeks riding in rural UT and CO. Never more than 100 miles from a bike shop. The stock LHT Continental Contact felt...
Forum: Touring
05-24-12, 09:57 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,657
Posted By Sachelis

Thanks LeeG. I've heard from quite a few...

Thanks LeeG.

I've heard from quite a few people saying that Supreme 2.0's felt a little slow. I think I’ve settled for tires in the 1.5-1.75 range. And although my OP said I wanted to discuss...
Forum: Touring
05-23-12, 01:05 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,657
Posted By Sachelis

Thanks ClemY. I'm looking for fast on the road...

Thanks ClemY. I'm looking for fast on the road (where I do the majority of my riding) and decent on looser surfaces.
Forum: Touring
05-23-12, 12:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,713
Posted By Sachelis

I'm not much of a country music fan, but it's not...

I'm not much of a country music fan, but it's not uncommon for me to be singing along to Willie Nelson's version of On The Road Again. Katie's version was new to me (and I just purchased it).
Forum: Touring
05-23-12, 11:20 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,657
Posted By Sachelis

Thanks Lamabb. I'm almost exclusively on paved...

Thanks Lamabb. I'm almost exclusively on paved roads, but I do end up on an occasional dirt road as mentioned. (The gravel road in my previous post was a classic example. I didn't realize I was going...
Forum: Touring
05-23-12, 08:02 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,657
Posted By Sachelis

Thanks Lee. To clarify, I always ride...

Thanks Lee.

To clarify, I always ride loaded which occasionally is on gravel or single track. And the steeps (> 8%) are always on paved roads.

251909

There are threads saying that wider...
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