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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-23, 12:25 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,558
Posted By Slasharoo

I watched it over the weekend and liked it. I...

I watched it over the weekend and liked it. I talked my girlfriend through the strategies of bike racing at various points in the video and she was starting to get an understanding. I think the...
Forum: Touring
04-04-23, 12:28 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 9,912
Posted By Slasharoo

If you don't have waterproof panniers, gallon...

If you don't have waterproof panniers, gallon size freezer ziplocks are a good choice to keep things dry and organized.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-23, 03:08 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,094
Posted By Slasharoo

I have that product. In fact I have both the...

I have that product. In fact I have both the road and the mountain bike version, and both I've had to re-engineer to make them useful for me. The road version kept breaking from pothole jarring so...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-21-23, 01:50 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,778
Posted By Slasharoo

The First Tour de France, by Peter Cossins

The First Tour de France, by Peter Cossins
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-21-23, 01:46 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,778
Posted By Slasharoo

A Hole in the Wind, by David Goodrich

A Hole in the Wind, by David Goodrich
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-20-23, 12:38 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,151
Posted By Slasharoo

I also carry a mini bic lighter in my pack. When...

I also carry a mini bic lighter in my pack. When I spread the glue out, I light it up for a few seconds before I put the patch on. Seals great.
Forum: Touring
02-03-22, 04:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,102
Posted By Slasharoo

I have a 2020 Disc Trucker, 54cm, stock 26"X 46mm...

I have a 2020 Disc Trucker, 54cm, stock 26"X 46mm ET tires. I love it loaded and unloaded. I've ridden on hard pan, gravel roads and pavement. It handles each situation comfortably. I also have...
Forum: Touring
12-10-21, 11:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,013
Posted By Slasharoo

I love Hollywood Beach. Lots of good restaurants...

I love Hollywood Beach. Lots of good restaurants and lots of remodeled hotels...and the beach is beautiful. Side note, Le Tub has the best shrimp ever...
Forum: Touring
12-09-21, 04:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,013
Posted By Slasharoo

I've ridden about ten miles south from Dania...

I've ridden about ten miles south from Dania Beach ( just south of the Ft. Lauderdale airport) to Haulover Beach park. The first 8 miles are pretty good, especially through Hollywood and the...
Forum: Touring
10-21-21, 01:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,548
Posted By Slasharoo

A route from Minneapolis would be nice. If you...

A route from Minneapolis would be nice. If you head north and then east through northern Wisconsin and even into Upper Michigan and then south along Lake Michigan you would find beautiful scenery,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-25-21, 02:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,347
Posted By Slasharoo

I wash them every other ride or so, so they...

I wash them every other ride or so, so they usually last a couple, three seasons. Delicate cycle with shorts and jerseys.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-25-21, 01:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,347
Posted By Slasharoo

A Glove I Didn’t Know I Needed

I bought a new pair of gloves. They had nylon thread between the fingers. The clerk didn’t know why. I thought, rather ghoulishly, that they were to keep your fingers attached in a crash...turns out...
Forum: Touring
09-20-21, 01:01 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,899
Posted By Slasharoo

Great analysis. On my trip routing I look at the...

Great analysis. On my trip routing I look at the day profiles and do the factoring by past trips also, but not hard numbers. I will have to start my own matrix. On my trip through Colorado this...
Forum: Touring
08-18-21, 11:54 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,534
Posted By Slasharoo

I did both Vail Pass and Hoosier Pass in June...

I did both Vail Pass and Hoosier Pass in June coming from the west at Glenwood Springs. Vail pass from the west is as described. Living at 700 feet elevation, 10,000+ was a bit of a reach for me....
Forum: Touring
07-31-21, 07:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,011
Posted By Slasharoo

The OP is traveling on the Eastbound TA. They...

The OP is traveling on the Eastbound TA. They will cross the Hoosier Pass going south on CO 9. Cyccommute is correct. And he’s also correct about the climb. Relatively easy below 10000 feet. ...
Forum: Touring
07-29-21, 01:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,011
Posted By Slasharoo

I did a week long ride across part of Colorado. ...

I did a week long ride across part of Colorado. I rode three days of the TA trail, starting with the Hoosier Pass. From the west, the route takes you up Colorado Highway 9 to over 11,000 feet. ...
Forum: Touring
03-16-21, 12:52 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 19,551
Posted By Slasharoo

does anyone have any thoughts on meal replacement...

does anyone have any thoughts on meal replacement drinks? I've heard the RAAM riders will cross the country drinking their meals...now, while RAAM racing is not exactly touring, ii is calorie...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-23-20, 04:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,620
Posted By Slasharoo

I run my 650X46 at 60# I ride on the road,...

I run my 650X46 at 60# I ride on the road, mostly and some hard pack gravel MUPs. I can't imagine running so slowly at 20 psi...plenty comfy :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-12-20, 05:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,687
Posted By Slasharoo

I believe this happens from repeated, and...

I believe this happens from repeated, and repeated, and repeated bumps while riding. Your wheel is almost always in the center position while riding, so that's where it will pit.
Forum: Touring
09-28-20, 09:59 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,316
Posted By Slasharoo

My bike just made it to America! I like the...

My bike just made it to America! I like the color!
...
Forum: Touring
07-27-20, 08:19 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,316
Posted By Slasharoo

Hopefully, mine will arrive this week. I have...

Hopefully, mine will arrive this week. I have some bright yellow Ortlieb rollers to pair with this interesting PeaLimeSoup green bike. A bit otherworldly, but it seems to fit in 2020. I'll let you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-19-20, 04:27 PM
Replies: 1,566
Views: 178,068
Posted By Slasharoo

i limited out on postings yesterday :). No...

i limited out on postings yesterday :). No burning then or today, but now I’m officially in.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-19-20, 04:23 PM
Replies: 1,566
Views: 178,068
Posted By Slasharoo

I smelled burning on my ride today, but couldn’t...

I smelled burning on my ride today, but couldn’t locate it...very strong winds.
Forum: Touring
07-18-20, 11:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,346
Posted By Slasharoo

Wow, nice little trip. Thanks for sharing

Wow, nice little trip. Thanks for sharing
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-18-20, 11:03 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,210
Posted By Slasharoo

I like riding west in the morning and watching...

I like riding west in the morning and watching the shadows of the redwing blackbirds dive bombing me as I pass their nests.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-20, 09:47 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,402,056
Posted By Slasharoo

I cant post pics yet...my first road bike was a...

I cant post pics yet...my first road bike was a 1991 Trek 2300. Carbon center triangle, Cro-moly fork and rear triangle. Current bike is a 2001-2003(?) Orbea Lobular...carbon fork and rear triangle...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-20, 09:24 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,828
Posted By Slasharoo

As in everything, hill climbing is very personal....

As in everything, hill climbing is very personal. You have to fit the bike/gearing to the rider and the hill. There are physiologically gifted climbers. They will have a different set up than a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-20, 09:07 PM
Replies: 1,566
Views: 178,068
Posted By Slasharoo

Ive read the whole thread, but I’m not in the...

Ive read the whole thread, but I’m not in the hunt...yet. I think I need a few more posts to until I can attach a pic. Is it ten?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-20, 08:39 AM
Replies: 1,566
Views: 178,068
Posted By Slasharoo

I found this thread over the weekend. What a fun...

I found this thread over the weekend. What a fun game.
Forum: Touring
07-09-20, 08:37 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 10,997
Posted By Slasharoo

Just ordered the new Disc Trucker. LBS says it...

Just ordered the new Disc Trucker. LBS says it should be here by the end of July. Excited to see if the yellow panniers are complimentary or clashing to the Pea Lime Green...
Forum: Touring
01-31-20, 10:56 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 16,033
Posted By Slasharoo

Amtrak is a great way to get to more out of the...

Amtrak is a great way to get to more out of the way places, but they only load and unload bicycles at stations that handle baggage. That eliminates many of the smaller stops. Be sure to check...
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