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04-18-22, 06:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 288
Posted By robert schlatte

bar end shifter indexing

On my touring bike I have 8 speed Shimano bar end shifters. The right shifter can be set to either indexing or friction shift mode. A while ago when I was dialing between the two modes, I may have...
Forum: Touring
03-29-20, 06:23 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,700
Posted By robert schlatte

I did the trip Cincinnati to Cleveland in 2018. I...

I did the trip Cincinnati to Cleveland in 2018. I did the trip in 3 and half days. First night I camped in London- there are free trailside campsites for cyclists. Next night I camped in Glemont at a...
Forum: Touring
02-24-20, 05:48 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 27,696
Posted By robert schlatte

I have an Arkel bag. Pricey, but very sturdy and...

I have an Arkel bag. Pricey, but very sturdy and aluminum mounts instead of plastic like most other bags.
Forum: Touring
01-17-20, 06:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,341
Posted By robert schlatte

Nice video. I rode this in late August, 2018....

Nice video. I rode this in late August, 2018. Ohio is a lovely state.
Forum: Touring
08-29-19, 10:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,282
Posted By robert schlatte

Here is a recent thread asking the same questions...

Here is a recent thread asking the same questions

https://www.bikeforums.net/general-cycling-discussion/1181772-canti-brake-suggestions-please.html
08-23-19, 11:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,929
Posted By robert schlatte

I have Paul's touring cantis on my touring bike...

I have Paul's touring cantis on my touring bike and Tektro 720s on my commuting bike. This might be heresy but I almost like the Tektros better, although that is probably a function of price...
Forum: Touring
08-20-19, 10:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,519
Posted By robert schlatte

Check out www.bicyclehero.com. They have an...

Check out www.bicyclehero.com. They have an extensive listing of B&M and Axa dynamo lights, front and rear. I recently purchased a Blueline 30 switched headlight for around $18 and a blueline tail...
Forum: Touring
08-20-19, 07:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,234
Posted By robert schlatte

I have a rain cape by Cleverhood. It's called a...

I have a rain cape by Cleverhood. It's called a Cleverlite ($80). It's lightweight (180g or 6.3 oz.), covers my drop bars and I can sit on it. I bought it more for commuting to work than touring. It...
08-07-19, 09:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 923
Posted By robert schlatte

Not trying to be obtuse, but I have no idea what...

Not trying to be obtuse, but I have no idea what you are talking about.
08-06-19, 01:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,821
Posted By robert schlatte

Your issue may be because marine grease is...

Your issue may be because marine grease is heavier and tackier than regular bearing grease. I use marine grease as well because it is more resistant to water. I don't think you'll notice any...
08-01-19, 06:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,321
Posted By robert schlatte

I have a multi drawer cabinet as well which I...

I have a multi drawer cabinet as well which I store small parts in. Very useful. When I am working on a bike and want to keep small parts in one place I use the lids off old peanut butter jars as...
07-12-19, 10:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 623
Posted By robert schlatte

When I converted my bike from DT shifters to bar...

When I converted my bike from DT shifters to bar end, I used the same bolts and the same bosses for the cable stops. Any chance the cable stop bolts on the bike are the DT shifter bolts that you are...
07-11-19, 01:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,604
Posted By robert schlatte

Check out New Albion bicycles. New Albion is...

Check out New Albion bicycles. New Albion is distributed in the US by Merry Sales the same company that handles SOMA. I recently built up a Privateer frame and fork that I paid less than $400 for...
07-02-19, 01:36 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,708
Posted By robert schlatte

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Lots of good advice here. Properly applied a patch...
Forum: Commuting
06-17-19, 07:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,091
Posted By robert schlatte

I built a New Albion Privateer last fall as a...

I built a New Albion Privateer last fall as a commuter. I wanted a steel frame to replace my old Schwinn Voyageur that broke. I considered a Soma Pescadero but it was more expensive. The Privateer is...
Forum: Commuting
06-14-19, 09:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,428
Posted By robert schlatte

Your sidewalls look really good compared to mine...

Your sidewalls look really good compared to mine which are black which no amount of scrubbing can completely remove.
06-14-19, 09:06 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,441
Posted By robert schlatte

I would be really angry if a med tech said...

I would be really angry if a med tech said something like that to me as I was getting checked into to ER. Although, I would hope her ignorant comment would not cloud her judgment... but one never...
Forum: Touring
06-14-19, 08:10 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 12,882
Posted By robert schlatte

Like others above, valuables in my handlebar bag...

Like others above, valuables in my handlebar bag and goes everywhere with me. If you have a phone, wallet and credit card at least you can make arrangements if your bike is stolen. For my bike, a...
Forum: Touring
06-12-19, 07:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,531
Posted By robert schlatte

My question is why do you have the bike at all?...

My question is why do you have the bike at all? Why not just hitchhike to your destination? In my younger days, I did a lot of hitchhiking- it was fun and adventuresome. The key to getting rides is...
Forum: Touring
06-07-19, 04:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,687
Posted By robert schlatte

I live in Columbus and have ridden all sections...

I live in Columbus and have ridden all sections of the Ohio to Erie trail many times including going the whole way from Cinci to Cleveland last August. Going from Cols. to Cinci is a two day trip at...
05-28-19, 09:45 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 34,633
Posted By robert schlatte

Wow, I didn't notice how old this thread was....

Wow, I didn't notice how old this thread was....
05-28-19, 09:41 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 34,633
Posted By robert schlatte

I have a supply of Rema patches and an 8oz can of...

I have a supply of Rema patches and an 8oz can of Rema vulcanizing fluid. More expensive than rubber cement or cutting pieces from an old tube but I get a lot of peace of mind :).
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-19, 07:19 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,337
Posted By robert schlatte

That's exactly what I was going to say!

That's exactly what I was going to say!
05-17-19, 07:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,863
Posted By robert schlatte

I needed a new derailleur on old foul weather...

I needed a new derailleur on old foul weather beater bike. I bought a Shimano Tourney (lower in the hierarchy than Altus) for $12 on Amazon. It works flawlessly. It is a little ugly and heavy but I...
Forum: Touring
05-14-19, 07:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,283
Posted By robert schlatte

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Forum: Commuting
05-09-19, 11:32 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 22,670
Posted By robert schlatte

I patch tubes because it is simple to do and I...

I patch tubes because it is simple to do and I don't discard a perfectly usable tube.
Forum: Commuting
05-09-19, 11:14 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,840
Posted By robert schlatte

I recently bought a rain cape I have been using....

I recently bought a rain cape I have been using. It is a "cleverlite" from"Cleverhood" that I paid $80 for. It forms a canopy over you and works well and allows for ventilation. A downside is wind...
Forum: Commuting
05-08-19, 09:47 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 22,670
Posted By robert schlatte

Yep. This is what happened. I am sure you did not...

Yep. This is what happened. I am sure you did not overinflate your tube to the point where it exploded. You have to make sure that the tire bead is not pinching the tube or else BAM!
04-25-19, 07:25 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 18,828
Posted By robert schlatte

I have a pair of green guard Marathons which are...

I have a pair of green guard Marathons which are heavy, hard and feel kind of lifeless. I took them off my touring bike in favor of lighter, more supple tires. I put the Schwalbes on my "foul...
04-25-19, 07:06 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,323
Posted By robert schlatte

Loosely wrapped around fork with maybe a zip tie...

Loosely wrapped around fork with maybe a zip tie near the hub connection. For rear light, loosely wrapped around brake cable under the top tub then zipped tied underneath rear rack to tail light...
Forum: Commuting
04-23-19, 07:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,356
Posted By robert schlatte

I rode through Green Bay a couple of years ago...

I rode through Green Bay a couple of years ago while on a bike tour and had no problems at all. On my way through from SE to NW, I even detoured so I could visit iconic Lambeau Field. GB is just like...
Forum: Touring
04-09-19, 02:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 808
Posted By robert schlatte

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I have an axiom rack on my road bike. It is very...
Forum: Touring
03-26-19, 11:20 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,767
Posted By robert schlatte

That's the way to get the island!

That's the way to get the island!
Forum: Touring
03-26-19, 11:17 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,767
Posted By robert schlatte

The key to enjoying the island is spending the...

The key to enjoying the island is spending the night. Once the crowd leaves at the end of the day, it is great.:)
Forum: Touring
03-26-19, 09:50 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,767
Posted By robert schlatte

I crossed in 2017. $5 is what I remember. I...

I crossed in 2017. $5 is what I remember. I thought it was cheap. I was solo. Maybe if you are crossing with a group, it is cheaper per rider as you said earlier???
Forum: Touring
03-26-19, 09:30 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,767
Posted By robert schlatte

I crossed Mackinac from St. Ignace. I called the...

I crossed Mackinac from St. Ignace. I called the bridge authority in advance and was instructed to ride to their building which is at the at the base of the bridge. I paid $5 and within 10 minutes...
Forum: Touring
03-26-19, 09:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,416
Posted By robert schlatte

+1.

+1.
Forum: Touring
02-27-19, 03:12 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 10,277
Posted By robert schlatte

Helmet mounted mirror. MIne is CycleAware I...

Helmet mounted mirror. MIne is CycleAware I purchased at REI. I can see what is behind me perfectly and I don't have to attach a klutzy rearview mirror to my handlebars
Forum: Touring
02-26-19, 01:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,161
Posted By robert schlatte

Keeping clean so no bacterial issues- 1) clean...

Keeping clean so no bacterial issues- 1) clean shorts, 2) baby wipes, 3) chamois cream, 4) frequent washing
Forum: Touring
02-21-19, 08:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,940
Posted By robert schlatte

Yes, I rode it in late August. I started in...

Yes, I rode it in late August. I started in Cincinnati on a Thursday and got to Cleveland Sunday morning. (Officially 326 miles but my computer said more like 350) I camped along the way. There is...
Forum: Touring
02-15-19, 01:02 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,767
Posted By robert schlatte

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Six times I have covered the distance between...
Forum: Touring
02-12-19, 09:13 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 12,507
Posted By robert schlatte

I recently built new wheels using Sapim Race DB...

I recently built new wheels using Sapim Race DB spokes (2mm/ 1.8mm/ 2mm) that I purchased from Thor USA for $.55/ spoke which I considered extremely cheap. Sapim Spokes and Nipples...
Forum: Great Lakes
02-05-19, 01:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,112
Posted By robert schlatte

I would not worry about high traffic or high...

I would not worry about high traffic or high speed traffic. You are correct, from the Indiana border east through Columbus, much of the primary route is bike trails. The roadway segments appears to...
Forum: Touring
12-16-18, 05:39 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,839
Posted By robert schlatte

I can vouch for the durability of the material...

I can vouch for the durability of the material used in the classic rollers. I have use one of my front rollers on my daily commute for the past six years and other than a few scuffs, it looks as...
Forum: Commuting
12-14-18, 04:55 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,069
Posted By robert schlatte

Have you not ever ridden on ice or icy streets?...

Have you not ever ridden on ice or icy streets? It can be absolutely treacherous and nearly impossible to keep the bike upright. You definitely need to check the road surface periodically. Put your...
Forum: Touring
12-06-18, 03:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,309
Posted By robert schlatte

My panniers both front and rear classic rollers...

My panniers both front and rear classic rollers are probably 8 years old. Since,at least in my case, the female part never breaks, the is no need to replace it. If I did, you diagonal cut is a good...
11-20-18, 09:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,173
Posted By robert schlatte

Soreness in the groin area, pain in hip when...

Soreness in the groin area, pain in hip when certain movements made, pain radiating up and down leg. Sometimes pain worse at times then other times. Your hip needs to be replaced when the cartilage...
11-14-18, 02:40 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 9,647
Posted By robert schlatte

Just saw Jack Brown Green folding tires from...

Just saw Jack Brown Green folding tires from Planet X bikes in the UK for around $21.
Forum: Commuting
11-08-18, 09:07 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,248
Posted By robert schlatte

One word: wool. Go to 2nd hand store a get an...

One word: wool. Go to 2nd hand store a get an old wool sweater and you'll stay toasty in the coldest weather.
11-07-18, 11:03 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,014
Posted By robert schlatte

I use supple, comfortable tires in the warm...

I use supple, comfortable tires in the warm weather months and flat resistant ones in the cold time of year. I don't want to have to change a flat with frozen fingers.
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