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Forum: Touring
04-29-24, 04:16 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,865
Posted By Bjorneas

I strap mine to move weight forward

I use two short Voile straps to secure my cable lock around top tube and head tube to avoid adding even more weight to my rear-heavy touring rig. If I used a front rack then I would put it there.
Forum: Commuting
04-16-24, 04:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 537
Posted By Bjorneas

Riding my bike is not political

Upon seeing me locking up my bike after riding it to church an elderly man commented, "Joe Biden would love this guy." (Context: USA)

I guess he meant that riding my bike was a politically liberal...
Forum: Touring
07-11-23, 07:38 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,773
Posted By Bjorneas

I weigh 185 lbs. I carry about 30(maybe more?...

I weigh 185 lbs. I carry about 30(maybe more? Never weighed) lbs on my rear panniers and don’t have front panniers. Never broke a spoke, but paranoid. I had the wheel tensioned by my LBS before my...
Forum: Touring
07-09-23, 06:36 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,773
Posted By Bjorneas

I want a robust rear wheel for touring

I have been on three tours with my 32-spoke rear wheel (on a Windsor Tourist) but can't stop worrying about it when riding fully loaded. I'm concerned about breaking a spoke. I think I would like to...
Forum: Touring
10-01-21, 07:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,199
Posted By Bjorneas

Used hybrid for touring conversion

I have had no luck finding a used touring-specific bike for my 5’0” 13 year old for this summer’s tour (half of the Northern Tier, I think). I am now thinking about finding a hybrid and perhaps...
Forum: Touring
09-03-21, 07:08 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,613
Posted By Bjorneas

25mm road bike on the TransAm?

I am planning to ride half of the TransAmerica (West to East) next summer, with my 13 year old son. I have a touring bike that I have taken on one delightful 500 mile tour, but am having a hard time...
Forum: Touring
06-19-21, 05:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,239
Posted By Bjorneas

I just finished the east coast greenway from...

I just finished the east coast greenway from Maine to NYC. That two week tour was my first. Loved it and want more.
Forum: Touring
06-18-21, 07:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,239
Posted By Bjorneas

Convert my son’s mtb for touring?

I am planning a big tour for Summer 2022 (half of the trans am, I think) and it will be the first tour for my 12 year old son. I’m not sure what bike will be a good choice for him. Maybe the easiest...
Forum: Utility Cycling
02-16-18, 07:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,741
Posted By Bjorneas

I put a free radical on my trek 7000 hybrid 10...

I put a free radical on my trek 7000 hybrid 10 year’s ago and have been riding it semi-regularly ever since. No complaints. Tight fit for the 700c on the original free radical, but I managed to...
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