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Forum: Touring
04-14-18, 05:22 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 22,060
Posted By dancier

I toured with a guy through Yellowstone that was...

I toured with a guy through Yellowstone that was riding the GDMBR and he had all the bikepacking gear, but was carrying more stuff than I with two panniers. His mate started with four panniers and...
Forum: Touring
04-13-18, 03:51 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,996
Posted By dancier

I use Shimano dyno and Sinewave usb charger, but...

I use Shimano dyno and Sinewave usb charger, but for the cost, I think you're better off buying a 20000 MaH battery and charging that when convenient.
Forum: Touring
04-13-18, 03:25 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 22,060
Posted By dancier

A good description of the bike here. ...

A good description of the bike here.

https://surlybikes.com/blog/welcome_to_the_bridge_club
Forum: Touring
04-12-18, 01:47 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 22,060
Posted By dancier

I've been trying the decide between the Troll and...

I've been trying the decide between the Troll and Ogre for some time, but always thought they were for heavier builds. The Bridge Club seems to be the best of both worlds or a between-er as said in...
Forum: Touring
04-12-18, 07:26 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 22,060
Posted By dancier

And Surly have just released the bike I've been...

And Surly have just released the bike I've been waiting for, perfect for both panniers and bike-packing or both. https://surlybikes.com/bikes/bridge_club
Forum: Touring
04-01-18, 09:31 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,979
Posted By dancier

Thanks, a lot of what you've said makes sense to...

Thanks, a lot of what you've said makes sense to me, but my point is, why take stuff you don't need, save weight and the sooner you get into that weight saving mindset, then your touring life will...
Forum: Touring
04-01-18, 05:34 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,979
Posted By dancier

Bit of simple thinking here, don't take spare...

Bit of simple thinking here, don't take spare shorts. Why do you need another pair of shorts anyway.

I had the same problem with my towel until I met an English cycle tourist who was an avid...
Forum: Touring
03-24-18, 01:45 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 14,686
Posted By dancier

I've got a similar, but higher specced and older...

I've got a similar, but higher specced and older version of that bike, it gets used most days of the week. Mine's not overly suited to touring because it's a rough ride, very rigid, but have done a...
Forum: Touring
03-23-18, 02:04 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 13,530
Posted By dancier

Great vid with so many good parts and the drone...

Great vid with so many good parts and the drone adds another dimension. Have a safe journey and keep the great video's coming. How are you editing your video's? What software, hardware etc.
Forum: Touring
03-18-18, 02:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,516
Posted By dancier

I flew probably 10 or more times without removing...

I flew probably 10 or more times without removing the rotors with no problems and that was in a Ground Effect Tardis (Softcase), but then one got bent, so now I remove them.
...
Forum: Touring
03-11-18, 03:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,585
Posted By dancier

I've got a XL Cannondale T2 and thought that was...

I've got a XL Cannondale T2 and thought that was a good fit and some years later bought a carbon XL Specialized Roubaix and that's even a better fit, but it was dialled in with the fitting machine. I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-11-18, 02:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,207
Posted By dancier

Why you didn't get the NWT, that's more of a jack...

Why you didn't get the NWT, that's more of a jack of all trades/travel bike etc. People light tour on the PR, but they cost more.
Forum: Touring
03-09-18, 01:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,416
Posted By dancier

Nearly got caught by this one too, but make it a...

Nearly got caught by this one too, but make it a habit to look at the date now.
Forum: Touring
03-05-18, 01:28 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,689
Posted By dancier

I've got Carradice bags and have never worried...

I've got Carradice bags and have never worried about drying or cleaning them. The older they get the better they look.

http://i66.tinypic.com/ht6ycp.jpg
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-03-18, 05:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 14,095
Posted By dancier

I've looked at this bike many times and thought...

I've looked at this bike many times and thought why the Neos rear mech, with a normal derailleur you'd be able to get some decent gear inches out of it with a few mods.

I like the way Tern publish...
Forum: Touring
03-01-18, 04:24 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,984
Posted By dancier

I went to Frank Lloyd Wright's Falling water and...

I went to Frank Lloyd Wright's Falling water and then to Kentuck Knob, very hard climb from Ohiopyle to the turnoff on top of the hill where I noticed a sign pointing to the campground. I thought,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-28-18, 02:16 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 29,383
Posted By dancier

Some people feel comfortable on a Brooks straight...

Some people feel comfortable on a Brooks straight away, whereas myself, about 10000 klms, then I've got a comfy seat. A couple of years on the beater does the job.
Forum: Touring
02-28-18, 02:06 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 19,252
Posted By dancier

West Yellowstone was full, no hotel/motel...

West Yellowstone was full, no hotel/motel accommodation and only one tent site left at $50, no good to a group of five. Went and spoke to the Sheriff and he said camp at the roadside stop out of...
Forum: Touring
02-27-18, 12:32 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 21,057
Posted By dancier

I went through that section in May 2016 and it...

I went through that section in May 2016 and it was very wet, but mostly had the campsites too myself. I went from Cleveland to DC, some road, the Erie/Ohio was hard packed, the Panhandle was muddy,...
Forum: Touring
02-27-18, 04:24 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 21,057
Posted By dancier

Two trips to Indonesia, getting out of Oz cost...

Two trips to Indonesia, getting out of Oz cost lots so once in Bali, I'm paying local flight prices to elsewhere in Asia. Probably leave the bike and go to Singapore or KL for a few days.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-23-18, 05:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,070
Posted By dancier

Seems a valid link, (www.dahon.eu/bikes/curl-i3/)...

Seems a valid link, (www.dahon.eu/bikes/curl-i3/)

Maybe time to delete your cookies.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-23-18, 07:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,448
Posted By dancier

Not my bike, but I read about a guy mounting his...

Not my bike, but I read about a guy mounting his lock on the seat post of his BF. So he could stop and stabilise the bike with the lock between his legs when taking photo's.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-23-18, 02:53 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,743
Posted By dancier

Most people wouldn't know how to find it on...

Most people wouldn't know how to find it on Crazyguy, so here's the link. I've got journals here and spend time doing research, but you'll mostly find Bike Friday's in this section.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-21-18, 11:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,543
Posted By dancier

I might be able to post my Bali ride from 2012...

I might be able to post my Bali ride from 2012 now that I'm over 10 posts :). Using your maps on this thread, I'll create an overlay in Google earth and plot the route that you travelled.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-21-18, 12:35 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,743
Posted By dancier

Nice bike and scenery, is the red BF a Pocket...

Nice bike and scenery, is the red BF a Pocket rocket?, seems skinny tyres.

I want to ride to Yosemite, wouldn't mind walking the John Muir trail as well, might have to quit my job again and go...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-21-18, 03:58 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,543
Posted By dancier

Hi Abu, Do you have your route in a...

Hi Abu,

Do you have your route in a shareable google map (My Maps)?
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-20-18, 12:52 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,885
Posted By dancier

Australia Post use the Honda Super Cub's, and...

Australia Post use the Honda Super Cub's, and they'd get a flogging, so they can't be too bad.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-08-18, 02:54 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 27,371
Posted By dancier

Not sure I was complaining, but being tall I'd...

Not sure I was complaining, but being tall I'd have to pay a premium to ride a Brompton. I've thought about buying one for multi-modal transport. The Tern D8 is nearly there, it's not bad for a tall...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-04-18, 05:30 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 27,371
Posted By dancier

Just noticed REI have three Brompton prices...

Just noticed REI have three Brompton prices listed. M6L = $1525, M6R = $1660 and the H6R = $1989. They make the Tern link D8 @ $750, look like a bargain. It'll be win, win for Brompton with all this...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-02-18, 03:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,706
Posted By dancier

I've been doing a bit of research on Terns, and...

I've been doing a bit of research on Terns, and the Verge D9 seems a reasonable buy for a tall person. I've only looked at their spec sheet, haven't touched one. It's got the 451 wheel set and made...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-26-18, 04:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,100
Posted By dancier

Thanks Jur, seems like the best option.

Thanks Jur, seems like the best option.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-26-18, 04:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,100
Posted By dancier

Thanks for your thoughts, 1. I was thinking...

Thanks for your thoughts,

1. I was thinking of carting the bike in a box or Ikea bag, I always cart the Mtb in a soft case.
2. The only gauge of strength I can use is my Hasa Mtb has copped a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-25-18, 07:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,100
Posted By dancier

Advice needed for Hasa F2, 16 speed

I've been looking at buying my first folding bike, but being 6' 1'', fit is the problem. I do a lot of touring, but the main airline I fly with (Jetstar) is charging an extra $25 for items over...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-21-18, 01:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,096
Posted By dancier

That makes five Bike Friday cyclists in Sri...

That makes five Bike Friday cyclists in Sri Lanka. A couple on CGOAB are riding NWT, and they met another guy on a light weight BF, maybe a Pocket Rocket. I'd put the link up but I'm restricted.
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