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Forum: Touring
11-01-17, 11:59 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,984
Posted By kabt53

Completely agree, but my point was that if one...

Completely agree, but my point was that if one were willing to spend $$$ on solar, might as well spend $ or $$ on a dynohub setup instead

P.S Side note: I work on PVs and power electronics. PV...
Forum: Touring
10-31-17, 02:42 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,984
Posted By kabt53

Go for dynohub

If you want to charge your phone *while riding* forget solar panels and get a dynamo-hub + charger + power bank (like this one . I know it costs so much more but it is a one-time expense and with a...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-25-17, 10:38 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 19,020
Posted By kabt53

If a small-ish bag will suffice, you can buy one...

If a small-ish bag will suffice, you can buy one online from the many chinese/taiwanese manufacturers like this one I used on a multi-day tour. https://i.imgur.com/eRP5p5X.jpg Since it mounts...
Forum: Touring
09-05-17, 11:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,349
Posted By kabt53

Matrix Sim Cards

You might also want to look at Matrix. You can buy the SIM in your home country and pay in home currency.
Forum: Great Lakes
08-14-17, 11:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,182
Posted By kabt53

Ride to UofM

There's a lot of bike parking at the UofM (Minneapolis as well as St Paul Campuses) - if you are riding from far away you could ride the bike trails to one of the campus and then take one of the...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-07-17, 03:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,647
Posted By kabt53

Iterate...

This list is completely spot-on, and although going in the reverse order seems a good idea it is seldom possible because too many factors are involved (e.g. which bikes are available near you, your...
Forum: Commuting
06-13-17, 05:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,446
Posted By kabt53

Civia Loring: Second(?) hand

I came across a Civia Loring (http://civiacycles.com/bikes/loring/) for sale, and I'm trying to figure out:

1. What this bike retailed for, and when was it discontinued. The one on sale looks...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
06-13-17, 04:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 535
Posted By kabt53

Subscribing to keywords / topic interests

Hello,
I'd like to get automatic notifications for (new) posts or threads that contain keywords that interest me.
For instance if I were interested in dyno hubs, I'd like to put an alter for the...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-09-17, 11:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,615
Posted By kabt53

Any chance you might have a link? I've gone...

Any chance you might have a link? I've gone through all posts on BOB and 650B groups but I don't think haven't seen this yet.


Nice! Photos please!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-17, 03:19 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,727
Posted By kabt53

Punchbank thats great! I am faced with a similar...

Punchbank thats great! I am faced with a similar problem.

What is the nut you're using here:


Is it some kind of eye bolt? Part number would be helpful. Thanks!
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-08-17, 03:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,615
Posted By kabt53

Tanaka Decaleur: Opinions / Experiences?

I'm considering the Tanaka Decaleur (http://somafab.blogspot.com/2014/02/tanaka-decaleur-and-ostrich-f-104n.html) from Soma for my current setup.

Is there anyone here who has used / seen one? I'd...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-05-17, 04:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 22,165
Posted By kabt53

Sorry if I was not clear earlier - I meant...

Sorry if I was not clear earlier - I meant pass-hunter rack; not the pass-hunter bike/ frame.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-05-17, 04:10 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 55,873
Posted By kabt53

211mi in ~22 hours. 300km brevet plus distance...

211mi in ~22 hours. 300km brevet plus distance from and back to home. Can't believe I completed that brevet.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-31-17, 08:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,076
Posted By kabt53

I'm using Salsa Cowbell and they work fine with...

I'm using Salsa Cowbell and they work fine with brifters. Ver comfortable so far.

I tested a few bikes with brifters on high flare bars and found it a little uncomfortable - guess thats what...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-30-17, 09:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,556
Posted By kabt53

I ask because I came across the following line on...

I ask because I came across the following line on the RUSA permanents page (https://rusa.org/pages/permRiderRules):


After reading that I was curious about what these differences in policies and...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-30-17, 09:03 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 22,165
Posted By kabt53

Thanks!

Thanks for all the ideas. I think the chainring one is the most creative one i've seen so far. Will post pictures once I'm done.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-29-17, 08:11 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 22,165
Posted By kabt53

Luxos mounting options

The compass mount looks similar to the Nitto mount [from Riv Bike (https://www.rivbike.com/products/nitto-screw-mount-lamp-holder-6-left)]. However the VO Rack I have (http://i.imgur.com/rr5f3tH.jpg)...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-28-17, 09:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 22,165
Posted By kabt53

Mounting Front light on a front rack

How do you mount your dynamo headlamp on your front rack?
I have a VO passhunter rack and just purchased a Luxos U.

Would love to see how BF members have mounted their lights to this particular...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-19-17, 07:42 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 14,744
Posted By kabt53

Just my two cents here. 1. The quality of the...

Just my two cents here.
1. The quality of the cue sheet plays a huge factor here. I've ridden brevets with ambiguous, badly written instructions, and some with really well written ones. When I was a...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-19-17, 06:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,556
Posted By kabt53

RUSA vs Audax UK

What, if any, are the key differences between the policies and objectives of these two clubs?
Forum: Touring
05-14-17, 09:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,666
Posted By kabt53

Packing a bike for air luggage: Remove fork?

Is there any advantage to removing the fork when packing a bike for taking it as checked luggage on a flight? I imagine it will make for a much more compact total package, and I know good bike shops...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-12-17, 02:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,351
Posted By kabt53

Canvas vs Cordura/X-Pac for touring bags

Most rando style bags come in either waterproofed canvas or synthetic (Cordura, Xpac, etc). What are the pros and cons of either material, specifically in terms of:

1. Durability (esp. with...
Forum: Touring
05-11-17, 08:38 AM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,622,150
Posted By kabt53

Here's a pic of my setup from a tour last year....

Here's a pic of my setup from a tour last year. imgur.com/a/A66x2 (http://imgur.com/a/A66x2).
Forum: Touring
05-10-17, 08:17 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,622,150
Posted By kabt53

Looking at front bag and

What is the front rack and ("handlebar") bag you're using? And are you using a stem mounted decaleur? I'm looking for combinations that will be good enough for brevets yet allow more loads during...
Forum: Touring
05-10-17, 08:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,611
Posted By kabt53

I'm almost the same size as you, and have been...

I'm almost the same size as you, and have been shopping around for bikes recently.
If you are set on the LHT, just buy the 52cm size with 26in wheels and then make adjustments with stem and...
Forum: Touring
05-10-17, 08:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,986
Posted By kabt53

Doesn't the front wheel flop over and take the...

Doesn't the front wheel flop over and take the bike down? (with the clickstand, I mean)
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-30-17, 05:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,999
Posted By kabt53

Five bottle cages?

The spec says that it has 5 bottle cages[1]. Is this true? I can see two on the downtube and one on the seat tube - where are the other two?

Can't post link: here it is in plaintext:
[ www dot...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-22-14, 07:28 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,061
Posted By kabt53

Is the 1609 still available?

Is the 1609 still available?
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-08-13, 12:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 978
Posted By kabt53

On Android there's an app called OSMAnd (open...

On Android there's an app called OSMAnd (open street Maps) that can do live tracking.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-08-13, 12:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,389
Posted By kabt53

Interesting. I'm from a power electronics...

Interesting. I'm from a power electronics background and seems non-intuitive to me. Can you point me to anything that explains this model of a dynamo?
I was under the assumption that the dynamo was...
Forum: Introductions
06-07-13, 05:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 283
Posted By kabt53

Will do. Thanks!

Will do. Thanks!
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-07-13, 04:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,389
Posted By kabt53

Question Quoting unterhausen: With a little...

Quoting unterhausen:



With a little electronics to achieve regulation, and current limiting, it should be fine then? My assumption is that the circuitry inside a modern LED light will be...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-06-13, 05:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,389
Posted By kabt53

Lightbulb Connect any dynamo light to regulated 6V?

Quoting xb_Nutt:
>>

>>

How did that work out?
Is it possible to just connect a 6V battery to any dynamo light? provided the battery can supply the current, of course.
If the dynamo output is...
Forum: Introductions
06-06-13, 03:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 283
Posted By kabt53

Hello from South India

Hey all,

Been a silent reader of these forums (or is it fora?) for quite some time, finally registered. I'm ride a hardtail MTB for weekend rides, tours and randonnees. Not much racing. I've also...
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