Bike Forums

Go Back  Bike Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Notices
Search: Posts Made By: ober27
Showing results 1 to 36 of 36
Search took 0.01 seconds.
Forum: Touring
02-06-22, 08:45 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,960
Posted By ober27

DangerousDan mentioned Itasca State Park. It...

DangerousDan mentioned Itasca State Park. It would add at least a day to your trip, but you could ride the Heartland State Trail from Walker to Park Rapids, then north to the park. The loop in the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-16-21, 01:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,348
Posted By ober27

Have you considered the Surly Moloko bar? It...

Have you considered the Surly Moloko bar? It seems like it's forward position would feel a bit more like riding on the hoods.
Forum: Touring
07-16-21, 09:23 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 11,223
Posted By ober27

My wife and I have a trip planned that would have...

My wife and I have a trip planned that would have us crossing the border early August, fortunately we have a backup plan. I'm glad to see Canada's vaccination numbers going up so quickly.
Forum: Touring
07-03-21, 05:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,080
Posted By ober27

I just got home from a ride on my 2017 LHT. I...

I just got home from a ride on my 2017 LHT. I installed 46cm Woodchippers on mine a couple of years ago, I love them. Short reach, shallow drop and comfortable flare and sweep make them feel really...
Forum: Great Lakes
06-28-21, 07:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,461
Posted By ober27

There is a bike shop in Brainerd near the south...

There is a bike shop in Brainerd near the south end of the trail, and there is a bike shop in Bemidji near the the north end of the trail. I think there's a shop in Nisswa as well, you'll have to...
Forum: Touring
06-21-21, 08:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,480
Posted By ober27

When I swapped over to my Woodchippers, I didn't...

When I swapped over to my Woodchippers, I didn't have access to any other stems to try out. I sat on the bike holding my new bars. I moved them around until they felt right, I had some help and used...
Forum: Touring
06-21-21, 07:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,480
Posted By ober27

Stem Comparison Tool | yojimg.net...

Stem Comparison Tool | yojimg.net (http://yojimg.net/bike/web_tools/stem.php)

Heres an online stem length comparison tool that will take much of the trial and error out of determining the best...
Forum: Touring
06-17-21, 11:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,480
Posted By ober27

I hated the bars that came on my LHT back in...

I hated the bars that came on my LHT back in 2017. I went to buy a set of Cowchippers at a bike shop. The shop had Cowchippers and Woodchippers in stock, I walked out with 46cm Woodchippers. I...
Forum: Great Lakes
03-21-21, 06:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,461
Posted By ober27

Bicycling around Lake Bemidji has become very...

Bicycling around Lake Bemidji has become very popular, both with us locals, and the tourists. The loop uses both the Paul Bunyan Trail and city trails, as well as a few miles of public roads. In...
Forum: Great Lakes
03-21-21, 07:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,461
Posted By ober27

https://www.walkermn.com/a-map-of-the-shingobee-co...

https://www.walkermn.com/a-map-of-the-shingobee-connection-trail/image_0df232c8-1d75-11e4-894f-001a4bcf887a.html
My favorite ride on the Paul Bunyan Trail is a loop that also includes part of the...
Forum: Great Lakes
01-15-21, 11:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,890
Posted By ober27

Our experience during the summer of 2019 was that...

Our experience during the summer of 2019 was that single night stays were allowed in Wisconsin State Parks.
Potawatomi State Park is a very nice park. It may not show up on maps, but there is a...
Forum: Great Lakes
01-13-21, 06:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,890
Posted By ober27

https://www.travelwisconsin.com/order-guides ...

https://www.travelwisconsin.com/order-guides

I would recommend ordering the Travel Wisconsin Bicycle Guide, as well as the Rustic Roads Guide. There is a great road in the Rustic Road guide that...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-26-20, 06:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,614
Posted By ober27

A little over a year ago I walked into a bike...

A little over a year ago I walked into a bike shop hoping to buy a set of Cowbells. They had Cowbells, but they also had Cowchippers and Wood chippers available. When I picked the Woodchippers up...
Forum: Great Lakes
10-13-20, 07:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 744
Posted By ober27

I'll certainly check that out next time we go...

I'll certainly check that out next time we go through Wausau, thanks.
Forum: Touring
04-27-20, 01:51 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,655
Posted By ober27

I too had a problem sliding forward on my LHT, I...

I too had a problem sliding forward on my LHT, I also hated the bars that came on it. I ended up choosing a set of Salsa Woodchippers. I bought the bars, then spent an evening playing with this...
Forum: Touring
04-23-20, 02:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,395
Posted By ober27

Stem Comparison Tool | yojimg.net...

Stem Comparison Tool | yojimg.net (http://yojimg.net/bike/web_tools/stem.php)

If you decide to change stems, this comparison tool does a good job of showing how length and angle effects bar...
Forum: Touring
04-23-20, 05:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,395
Posted By ober27

I'm 6'1" with a long torso, I ride a 58cm LHT. I...

I'm 6'1" with a long torso, I ride a 58cm LHT. I rode the first 1000-1200 miles with the stock drop bars, I hated them. After looking at all the options, i ended up going with a set of Salsa...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-16-20, 05:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 915
Posted By ober27

Stem Comparison Tool | yojimg.net...

Stem Comparison Tool | yojimg.net (http://yojimg.net/bike/web_tools/stem.php)

I've found this stem calculator to be very helpful when choosing stem angle/length.
I hope it helps.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-27-19, 10:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,402
Posted By ober27

After looking at, and handling, all three Salsa...

After looking at, and handling, all three Salsa bars at a bike shop, I chose the Woodchippers. I've ridden several hundred miles now since installation. I have to say that they are the most...
Forum: Touring
11-19-19, 06:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,481
Posted By ober27

Walker is a great little town to stay in. There...

Walker is a great little town to stay in. There are three hotels, two of them right on the trail and the third within a quarter mile. There's a campground right on the trail just north of town. ...
Forum: Touring
11-18-19, 11:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,481
Posted By ober27

Routes & Maps- Bicycling - MnDOT...

Routes & Maps- Bicycling - MnDOT (http://www.dot.state.mn.us/bike/routes-maps.html)

I would suggest ordering the print copy of the official Minnesota Bicycle map, contains lots of good information.
Forum: Great Lakes
11-08-19, 09:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,152
Posted By ober27

You can do 4 out and back rides, plus there is...

You can do 4 out and back rides, plus there is one great loop to do out of Walker. You can ride west out of Walker on the Heartland Trail, turn south/ east on the Paul Bunyan Trail, then north to...
Forum: Touring
10-29-19, 08:32 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,157
Posted By ober27

Stem Comparison Tool | yojimg.net...

Stem Comparison Tool | yojimg.net (http://yojimg.net/bike/web_tools/stem.php)

Here's a really useful tool to help determine which stem might work best for your situation.
Forum: Touring
08-29-19, 05:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,019
Posted By ober27

Stem Comparison Tool | yojimg.net...

Stem Comparison Tool | yojimg.net (http://yojimg.net/bike/web_tools/stem.php)

Here's an online tool to help you determine how stem angle and length will change bar placement. I was miserable in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-08-19, 05:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,124
Posted By ober27

It's nice to hear that Compass treated you well.

It's nice to hear that Compass treated you well.
Forum: Great Lakes
03-08-19, 05:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,106
Posted By ober27

http://www.bikeverywhere.com/twin-cities-bike-map/...

http://www.bikeverywhere.com/twin-cities-bike-map/

This map is a great resource, well worth the price. There are a lot of great trails in the Twin Cities, I would look into riding any of trails...
Forum: Touring
03-07-19, 02:45 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 10,343
Posted By ober27

I really like the Ortlieb Ultra Light. I put...

I really like the Ortlieb Ultra Light. I put one on my Surly LHT, and one on my wife's old mountain bike with trekking bars last spring. I tried using a helmet mirror a few years ago, but got a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-06-19, 11:31 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,124
Posted By ober27

Did you ever receive a reply to your email?

Did you ever receive a reply to your email?
Forum: Great Lakes
02-24-19, 02:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,152
Posted By ober27

Fly into Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP), from there...

Fly into Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP), from there you can fly into Bemidji (BJI). That puts you at the north end of the trail. You'll also be about 35 miles from Itasca State Park, which is the...
Forum: Touring
12-23-18, 02:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 900
Posted By ober27

If you're riding from Edmonton to Bannack, it...

If you're riding from Edmonton to Bannack, it would be worth riding to the ghost town Garnet on your way south.
My wife and visited there this summer, it was one of the highlights of our trip. We...
Forum: Touring
05-20-18, 07:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,215
Posted By ober27

I installed tbe Ortlieb Ultra Light Mirror on my...

I installed tbe Ortlieb Ultra Light Mirror on my Long Haul Trucker. I mounted it a little below the brake lever. The mounting stem is horizontal, the mirror is vertical. I just installed it, so I've...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-18-18, 05:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,552
Posted By ober27

www.bicyclerollingresistance.com This may...

www.bicyclerollingresistance.com

This may interest you.
Forum: Great Lakes
11-29-17, 12:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,143
Posted By ober27

dnr.state.mn.us/state_forests/maps-launch ...

dnr.state.mn.us/state_forests/maps-launch

State forest maps are free for the asking, I have them for most of the forests in the state.
Most of my experience has been in the Paul Bunyan State...
Forum: Touring
08-19-17, 09:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 892
Posted By ober27

So...what was the last year with a horizontal top...

So...what was the last year with a horizontal top bar?
Forum: Great Lakes
02-18-17, 06:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 829
Posted By ober27

The Heartland and the north end of the Paul...

The Heartland and the north end of the Paul Bunyan still have a pretty substantial base of snowpack. I'm curious how far south I'd need to travel to find bare asphalt. Good luck.
Forum: Touring
12-12-16, 12:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 941
Posted By ober27

I spent a year driving truck between other...

I spent a year driving truck between other careers, I had a bike along much of that time. You'd be amazed how it improved quality of life on the road. There is a Facebook page, truckers with bikes...
Showing results 1 to 36 of 36


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.