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Forum: Touring
09-17-23, 12:32 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,232
Posted By dmeans2anend

LOL!!! I meant to type 'skewer' out of the...

LOL!!! I meant to type 'skewer' out of the wheel... ;) That's what you get when typing with your fingers and trying to keep up with your train of thought.
Forum: Touring
09-16-23, 01:41 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,232
Posted By dmeans2anend

Great idea. Thanks! I'll definitely take the...

Great idea. Thanks! I'll definitely take the skewer out of the wheel especially since my front Thru Axle will be used to support the front dropout. The rear QR skewer is long (240mm) because of the...
Forum: Touring
09-16-23, 01:39 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,232
Posted By dmeans2anend

Yes. Fiber Fix Emergency Spoke kit is in my kit....

Yes. Fiber Fix Emergency Spoke kit is in my kit. However, there is a great hack that you can potentially fix a broken spoke with zip ties to get you to a bike shop.

Hack : Zip Tie Repair of Broken...
Forum: Touring
09-16-23, 12:54 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,232
Posted By dmeans2anend

Thanks for the photo. Wow, you really do...

Thanks for the photo.

Wow, you really do pack it in there. Do you worry about the spokes getting broken?
I didn't know that I could put weight on top of the spokes.
Forum: Touring
09-16-23, 11:52 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,232
Posted By dmeans2anend

I think you completely missed the point here: ...

I think you completely missed the point here:

Someone has kindly offered me the full use of their bike tools. If I have access to full size tools, why not take advance of it and make my assembly...
Forum: Touring
09-16-23, 11:31 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,232
Posted By dmeans2anend

Yes, exactly! I want the torque wrench for the...

Yes, exactly! I want the torque wrench for the 'carbon' fork on my bike.

Yes, exactly. I meant to say 'bike work stand' but my quick train of thought got the better of me. I know that it is...
Forum: Touring
09-16-23, 11:17 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,232
Posted By dmeans2anend

Thanks Tourist for the wonderful tips! I...

Thanks Tourist for the wonderful tips!

I especially like the link to the Presta tool! I have it on order today so it should get here before I leave. I LOVE the rachet aspect of it!
I did see...
Forum: Touring
09-15-23, 06:19 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,232
Posted By dmeans2anend

Hi Tourist!

Hi Tourist!
Forum: Touring
09-10-23, 07:25 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,232
Posted By dmeans2anend

Thank you so much! I am quite excited about...

Thank you so much!

I am quite excited about the 4 Rivers Bike Path from Seoul to Busan.
About 90% of it is on designated bike paths so I don't have to contend with any crazy drivers!
It'll...
Forum: Touring
09-09-23, 01:12 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,232
Posted By dmeans2anend

Yes. I totally agree with you when you're...

Yes. I totally agree with you when you're 'buying' a ticket. But in my case, I was using my United reward miles and I had the option of selecting a bike friendly carrier like United airline with a...
Forum: Touring
09-09-23, 12:48 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,232
Posted By dmeans2anend

Hi DJB! Thanks for the info. I don't know if...

Hi DJB!

Thanks for the info. I don't know if you remember but you gave me some wonderful tips years ago on bike packing and I have apply those rules ever since. They've been such great tips for...
Forum: Touring
09-09-23, 12:09 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,232
Posted By dmeans2anend

Thanks for the tips on packing the bike. ...

Thanks for the tips on packing the bike.

Unfortunately, the bike bag won't work in my situation because Asiana Airline requires a 'hard case' per their bike check-in policy.
It was specifically...
Forum: Touring
09-08-23, 09:29 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,232
Posted By dmeans2anend

No need. I have digital copies of the excess...

No need. I have digital copies of the excess baggage fees and free baggage policy for each airline. The rep didn't say anything that I didn't already know from the websites.
Forum: Touring
09-08-23, 08:23 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,232
Posted By dmeans2anend

Yes. I was on the phone with them for about 2...

Yes. I was on the phone with them for about 2 hours yesterday trying to get the low down on the check baggage policy for bike.
Forum: Touring
09-08-23, 08:08 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,232
Posted By dmeans2anend

Yes, I would be happy to post photos once I get...

Yes, I would be happy to post photos once I get going on the project in a few weeks as the trip is still one month away.
Forum: Touring
09-08-23, 07:24 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,232
Posted By dmeans2anend

You must have missed reading the rest of the...

You must have missed reading the rest of the thread....

I've stated that I will be making a DIY bike box so that it will comply with the 62 linear inch requirement to avoid having to pay any...
Forum: Touring
09-08-23, 03:21 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,232
Posted By dmeans2anend

I'm using the Orucase dimension to make a DIY...

I'm using the Orucase dimension to make a DIY 'hard cardboard' case. Cardboard is "FREE" and since I'm only traveling in one direction, I don't have to worry about storing the bike case if its...
Forum: Touring
09-08-23, 03:04 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,232
Posted By dmeans2anend

Does anyone know the exact dimension of the...

Does anyone know the exact dimension of the Oracase Sub62 soft bike bag? :ride:

Per a previous thread, it stated : "Basically, if you measure from the end of the RD hanger up to the top of the...
Forum: Touring
09-08-23, 01:01 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,232
Posted By dmeans2anend

I totally agree!!! It's the luck of the draw. ...

I totally agree!!! It's the luck of the draw.

Lesson: Always be nice, friendly, and polite to your check-in personnel. :lol: Talk about "REAL" power.
Forum: Touring
09-08-23, 12:57 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,232
Posted By dmeans2anend

This ticket was especially complicated because of...

This ticket was especially complicated because of the multi-city segments with multiple carriers (UA, Asiana, and EVA) and using frequent flyer miles. It's not as simple as checking one airline and...
Forum: Touring
09-08-23, 12:32 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,232
Posted By dmeans2anend

Yes. I agree with you which is why most of my...

Yes. I agree with you which is why most of my travel segments are one way direct flights. However, out of all my flights there is only one connection that is from Jeju City to Gimpo Airport via...
Forum: Touring
09-08-23, 12:03 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,232
Posted By dmeans2anend

I did consider it but we will be biking for...

I did consider it but we will be biking for nearly 6 weeks so it's not ideal to rent for that extended amount of time.
Forum: Touring
09-08-23, 11:57 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,232
Posted By dmeans2anend

Yes. I read that as well already. My first...

Yes. I read that as well already. My first segment from Seattle to Seoul is $200 for excess baggage since a standard bike box is greater than 158 cm or 62" and the segment from Jeju to Gimpo may be...
Forum: Touring
09-08-23, 11:22 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,232
Posted By dmeans2anend

Help!! Need to pack my bike to 62" linear inches to avoid high oversize fee

Please do not fly on Asiana Airline if you are traveling with a bike especially on international flights due to very HIGH bike baggage oversize fees!

Don't make my same mistake. I booked my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-23, 04:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 601
Posted By dmeans2anend

Hi FBinNY. I have great news to report !!! I...

Hi FBinNY.

I have great news to report !!! I got the torque to move properly and easily as it is suppose to in my dry fit. Yippy!

Not sure what exactly did it but here is what I tried:

1)...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-23, 06:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 601
Posted By dmeans2anend

Hi FBinNY. I definitely appreciate all...

Hi FBinNY.

I definitely appreciate all your feedback. My grip strength has definitely weakened over the years. You could be right about the spring coming off the torque arm. I will give it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-23, 08:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 601
Posted By dmeans2anend

I only took the rear Avid Disc brake apart so the...

I only took the rear Avid Disc brake apart so the front brakes are still on the bike and there is no possible way to mix up the parts. I thought at first that it might be the spring as well but I've...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-23, 12:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 601
Posted By dmeans2anend

Thanks for the suggestion on the lithium grease. ...

Thanks for the suggestion on the lithium grease.

Regarding your question on the arm, the disc brake torque arm worked just fine prior to disassembly.
When I inserted Drive Cam/Outer Pressure...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-01-23, 07:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 601
Posted By dmeans2anend

Avid BB7 Disc Brake Overhaul Reassembly Question

Help Please!!!

I had to do an overhaul and service on my rear Avid "mechanical" BB7 road disc brake since the outboard knob didn't seem like it was moving the piston (or pressure foot).
I suspect...
Forum: Touring
09-05-21, 09:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,690
Posted By dmeans2anend

Cyccommute: Wow, super videos and so...

Cyccommute:

Wow, super videos and so informative. I just watched all 4 segments of Georgena Terry's videos that you referenced and it's the first time that I now understand the bike design...
Forum: Touring
09-05-21, 08:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,690
Posted By dmeans2anend

Russ Roth: Thank you for the info on...

Russ Roth:

Thank you for the info on Randombikeparts. It's new one and I haven't heard of it. I'm not in a rush. I've put out alerts in Ebay and CL for the pedals.

I totally agree that...
Forum: Touring
09-05-21, 05:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,690
Posted By dmeans2anend

Cyccommute: I totally agree with your...

Cyccommute:

I totally agree with your comment about difficulty in finding bikes for small adults especially women. I lived it! I truly believe there is rampant DISCRIMINATION in the cycling...
Forum: Touring
09-05-21, 04:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,690
Posted By dmeans2anend

Fishboat & Cyccommute: Thank you on your...

Fishboat & Cyccommute:

Thank you on your comments on shifter flush. You both just saved me from replacing the shifters! I just watched a great video by Parktool on it. They suggest using some sort...
Forum: Touring
09-05-21, 01:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,690
Posted By dmeans2anend

Cyccommute: Thank you for all the great...

Cyccommute:

Thank you for all the great suggestions and comments.

I have two road bike that I ride that I'm comfortable on with long rides ( 50 miles/daily up to 150 miles/day):

A) 48 cm...
Forum: Touring
09-05-21, 11:21 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,690
Posted By dmeans2anend

Fishboat: Thank you for the technical...

Fishboat:

Thank you for the technical clarification on WD-40. I love WD-40 and I use to spray it on EVERYTHING! It is only recently that I learned that it is a degreaser and not always applicable...
Forum: Touring
09-05-21, 09:52 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,690
Posted By dmeans2anend

Hi Again Tourist in MSN! (Really appreciate all...

Hi Again Tourist in MSN! (Really appreciate all your comments and expansive expertise on bikes!)
Thank you for the excellent video on suspension seatpost. It contained a lot of valuable info. I will...
Forum: Touring
09-05-21, 08:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,690
Posted By dmeans2anend

Hi Fishboat: Thank you for feedback on HT...

Hi Fishboat:

Thank you for feedback on HT shifters. I never knew you needed to lube shifters. Good to know. I'll have to watch a Youtube video on how to do it. I've added to my list of To Dos...
Forum: Touring
09-05-21, 02:20 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,690
Posted By dmeans2anend

Conversion of vintage Airborne Lancaster HT as touring bike for GDMBR

Thanks to the body of knowledge from the BF Community, I was able to convert a "used" Motobecane Fantom Cross Team Titanium Cyclocross bike that I purchased 2nd hand into a road touring bike to do...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-02-21, 10:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,014
Posted By dmeans2anend

As I previously stated: "If you're handy with a...

As I previously stated: "If you're handy with a power tool, you always have the option to cut up your bar length if you don't want it extended too far out. " Regarding if there are any dangers, I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-21, 08:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,014
Posted By dmeans2anend

Yes. The older 480 / 480R foot mounts will work...

Yes. The older 480 / 480R foot mounts will work for your vehicle but you must get the associated Thule Fit Kit that goes with the Thule 480 / 480R foot mounts and NOT the new Thule Fit Kit 145085...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-21, 11:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,014
Posted By dmeans2anend

It depends which type of load bar you choose. ...

It depends which type of load bar you choose. There are two options for load bars: 1) Wing Bar (or Aeroblade Bars) OR 2) Square Load Bars.

Per Thule for your specific vehicle, if you decide...
Forum: Touring
03-02-21, 01:50 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,312
Posted By dmeans2anend

Machka: Thank you so much for your feed back. ...

Machka: Thank you so much for your feed back. Great data point.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-01-21, 05:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,197
Posted By dmeans2anend

I totally agree. It seems just when...

I totally agree. It seems just when manufacturers get really good with a design and get high consumer demands for it, they start 'redesigning' it with cheaper products or cut corners in order to...
Forum: Touring
03-01-21, 04:51 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,140
Posted By dmeans2anend

Tourist: Thanks for all the great info on the...

Tourist: Thanks for all the great info on the Dynohubs. It's neat that you can build your own touring bikes from your great photo examples. No wonder you have so many cool touring bike setup. ...
Forum: Touring
02-27-21, 11:03 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,140
Posted By dmeans2anend

I searched Amazon and I think I found what I'm...

I searched Amazon and I think I found what I'm looking :

Mounting of Cygolite to rear rack (but most drill hole in OMM rear top plate)?
...
Forum: Touring
02-27-21, 09:04 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,312
Posted By dmeans2anend

DJB: Well said. I totally believe in prevention...

DJB: Well said. I totally believe in prevention and taking proactive measure to protect the body. A little general hygienic maintenance goes a long way toward keeping good health.

I've stopped...
Forum: Touring
02-27-21, 08:38 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,140
Posted By dmeans2anend

Tourist in MSN & Doug64: Thanks for the photos....

Tourist in MSN & Doug64:
Thanks for the photos. It always helps me to see how others setup their rig and learn from it.

Headlight: I think I will go with the quick release mounts on the front...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-27-21, 07:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,613
Posted By dmeans2anend

It does sound like you have a bunion when your...

It does sound like you have a bunion when your big toe points inward towards the 2nd toe. It can happen to just one feet or both.

There are different types of bunions and the specific medical term...
Forum: Touring
02-27-21, 12:50 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,140
Posted By dmeans2anend

Tourist in MSN: Thank you for the ideas. I did...

Tourist in MSN: Thank you for the ideas. I did think about adding it to under the bar bag but unfortunately, my CycloLite Metro (guess its not a Niterider) sits up way too high up and with the...
Forum: Touring
02-27-21, 12:09 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,312
Posted By dmeans2anend

I think if you watch all three of the videos,...

I think if you watch all three of the videos, you'll find out that he in fact confirms exactly what you are saying in that it is not an exact science. You can't simply put 2+2 = 4 because there are a...
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