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Forum: Touring
01-31-22, 03:09 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 32,912
Posted By Lovegasoline

MSR Whisperlite Variants

This thread has kicked around for some years and I've not gone back and reread all the posts so what follows may be simply rehashing previous info:

For those using an MSR Whisperlite (reliable,...
Forum: Touring
06-26-21, 12:44 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 227,093
Posted By Lovegasoline

Thanks Matadors. Pricey but they do look...

Thanks Matadors.
Pricey but they do look fantastic and are well fitted with good clearance. What width are they?
Forum: Touring
06-21-21, 01:03 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 227,093
Posted By Lovegasoline

Hi Matadors, Nice looking bike. What fenders...

Hi Matadors,
Nice looking bike.
What fenders did you put on it? What material are they and how do you like them?
Also, do you know the tire size in the pics?

I have a 2011 Trek (non-disc brake...
Forum: Touring
03-28-21, 08:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,146
Posted By Lovegasoline

Thanks Tourist in MSN, I forgot to update...

Thanks Tourist in MSN,
I forgot to update this: the parts were ordered and already delivered to my friend, I just have to meet up and get them.
Ortlieb CSR informed me that the new 2.1 system...
Forum: Touring
03-22-21, 01:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,146
Posted By Lovegasoline

Ortlieb Pannier QL2 > QL2.1 Parts Compatibility Question

I'm trying to find info regarding compatibility of using new replacement parts from the current QL2 system with the older QL2.1 (aka: Elliptical/Football/Oval attachment rail) system. I've searched...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-20-20, 04:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,302
Posted By Lovegasoline

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-19-20, 03:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,302
Posted By Lovegasoline

That was my understanding as well ... other than...

That was my understanding as well ... other than adding a logo & texture to the hoods they appear to be identical.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-18-20, 07:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,302
Posted By Lovegasoline

Thanks for that info. If swapping out the brake...

Thanks for that info.
If swapping out the brake levers for a better hood design requires replacing the entire braking system then it seems like too much additional expense. I thought there might be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-16-20, 03:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,302
Posted By Lovegasoline

Yeah, I figured the text was wrong. I do not...

Yeah, I figured the text was wrong.

I do not want to have to resort to using the Travel Agent is that mod the only option? Are there no other V-brake brake lever styles on the market?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-16-20, 02:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,302
Posted By Lovegasoline

I thought it would not work, but then I saw Trek...

I thought it would not work, but then I saw Trek lists this same combo ("Brakeset: Avid SD-5 brakes w/Tektro RL340 levers") as the original equipment on their 2011 Trek 520:...
Forum: Touring
10-15-20, 06:06 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 42,447
Posted By Lovegasoline

Correct, as I mentioned the essay seems to have...

Correct, as I mentioned the essay seems to have been removed from the site.

And although the thread is 10 years old, the info contained in the essay I've copied goes to the heart of many...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-15-20, 05:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,302
Posted By Lovegasoline

Brake Lever Swap Compatibility for V-Brakes?

I'm wondering if someone can inform me regarding compatible brake levers to replace the stock brake levers on my 2010 Trek 520.
The levers I have are Dia-Comp. They do not have any model markings...
Forum: Touring
10-12-20, 05:01 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 42,447
Posted By Lovegasoline

Below is an exceptional article that was posted...

Below is an exceptional article that was posted by Robert Ewing to the www.crazyguyonabike (CGOAB) site. I came upon it when trying to find info on Ortlieb fabric construction in order to perform a...
Forum: Touring
02-26-20, 07:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,150
Posted By Lovegasoline

I have a Black Diamond Ahwahnee that serves the...

I have a Black Diamond Ahwahnee that serves the OP’s purpose (aka 'Bibler Ahwahnee' ... Bibler made and sold tents under his name and years later sold his tent designs to Black Diamond who now sells...
Forum: Touring
12-15-19, 04:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,118
Posted By Lovegasoline

I've spent months at a time in the Valley since...

I've spent months at a time in the Valley since the mid 1990s ... climbing and hanging. I've only biked on borrowed bikes on the Valley floor for commuting purposes so I cannot speak about the road...
Forum: Touring
11-04-19, 02:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,871
Posted By Lovegasoline

FYI: Used Trek 520 on NYC Craigslist

I'm not sure of the current policy on posting deals on tour bikes, but as a head's up there's a Trek 520, 60cm (large), looks to be a 2010/2011 model, pretty much stock with the addition of fenders...
Forum: Touring
10-29-19, 03:11 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 10,205
Posted By Lovegasoline

A friend I've known for 25 years is a character...

A friend I've known for 25 years is a character who's lived his entire adult life homeless as matter of choice. He's acquired a degree of wisdom specific to his chosen mode of living. When accessing...
Forum: Touring
10-20-19, 02:09 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,962
Posted By Lovegasoline

FYI Surly not too long ago introduced a drop bar...

FYI Surly not too long ago introduced a drop bar with more rise called the Truck Stop Bar which might (or might not) be a solution. Here's the info:

https://surlybikes.com/parts/truck_stop_bar
...
Forum: Touring
06-14-19, 10:26 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 12,930
Posted By Lovegasoline

Just a quick data point and stuff you already...

Just a quick data point and stuff you already know:
I live in NYC and know first hand how quickly bikes get stolen in big cities, especially bikes unlocked even for just a few minutes "while I...
Forum: Touring
05-31-19, 02:57 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,667
Posted By Lovegasoline

When I was doing my research a few months ago...

When I was doing my research a few months ago Bike24.com had them for about $32USD each. They charge an international shipping fee (and depending on Canada's laws maybe a customs fee?) but the...
Forum: Touring
05-31-19, 02:48 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,667
Posted By Lovegasoline

Hi djb, I recall reading posts regarding your...

Hi djb,
I recall reading posts regarding your extensive experience and praise for these tires and it was very useful. Conversion of 2" = 50mm. It diesel;t appear that Schwalbe makes a 700 x 2"(50mm)...
Forum: Touring
05-31-19, 02:03 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 26,803
Posted By Lovegasoline

I'll offer some of my tent experiences for...

I'll offer some of my tent experiences for whatever it's worth. I've owned 4 tents.

-First was a two man canvas army surplus up tent with a Coleman livingroom 'sleepover' type of sleeping bag...
Forum: Touring
05-31-19, 12:09 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,667
Posted By Lovegasoline

It's useful to read another glowing review revcp,...

It's useful to read another glowing review revcp, thanks for posting your experience.

I'm glad to this thread is happening as I'm intending to get a pair of these for fully loaded touring and...
Forum: Touring
04-19-19, 11:26 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 17,696
Posted By Lovegasoline

^ Aha!

^
Aha!
Forum: Touring
04-19-19, 12:47 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 17,696
Posted By Lovegasoline

Deadhead?

Deadhead?
Forum: Touring
04-17-19, 11:06 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,507
Posted By Lovegasoline

For the air mattress crew, a tip for inflating a...

For the air mattress crew, a tip for inflating a pad rapidly without losing consciousness by use of a trash bag (for example as in this first video that popped up ... many variations on the theme):
...
Forum: Touring
04-17-19, 12:26 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,507
Posted By Lovegasoline

These days I use a Thermarest Neoair sleeping pad...

These days I use a Thermarest Neoair sleeping pad (large). Yes, they are expensive. I'd had one on my radar for a while and with patience found a new one insanely cheap (1/3rd retail). Packs small,...
Forum: Touring
03-27-19, 04:16 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 227,093
Posted By Lovegasoline

[/left]PedalingWalrus, Do you know what width...

[/left]PedalingWalrus,
Do you know what width tires are on those Treks?
Forum: Touring
03-27-19, 01:45 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 32,912
Posted By Lovegasoline

Sawyer Mini Water Filter

cyccommute,
I have to agree with Timothy here.
Frustrating though it may be, the filter failure sounds like a case of what an old climbing partner of mine would call 'operator error'.
I've not...
Forum: Touring
03-24-19, 02:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,831
Posted By Lovegasoline

I'm curious, what material are your panniers made...

I'm curious, what material are your panniers made from, Classic or Plus?

https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/1104357-real-know-how-repair-tear-ortlieb-plus-pannier-polyurethene.html
Forum: Touring
03-23-19, 03:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,831
Posted By Lovegasoline

I have a pair of Front Roller Plus (aka Sport...

I have a pair of Front Roller Plus (aka Sport Roller) and Back Roller Plus. I've so far used them extensively for running errands and shopping. I have a Trek 520 (circa 2010) with the stock rear rack...
Forum: Touring
03-21-19, 08:40 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 32,912
Posted By Lovegasoline

^ The pot (depending on it's diameter) could...

^
The pot (depending on it's diameter) could seal off the top retaining a great deal of heat. If the windscreen surrounds the stove pretty tightly ... depending on the conditions .. the set up might...
Forum: Touring
03-21-19, 08:16 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 32,912
Posted By Lovegasoline

I suppose a distinction should be made regarding...

I suppose a distinction should be made regarding a windshield vs. windscreen. Maybe these terms are not universal nomenclature accepted by the stove industry?

As for standalone items, I'm using...
Forum: Touring
03-15-19, 11:14 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 32,912
Posted By Lovegasoline

Hi greatscott, Please don't misunderstand me...

Hi greatscott,
Please don't misunderstand me I'm not dissing your stove ...if your gear choices work for you than all's good : )

My post was simply a follow up to the idea that "you can tour on a...
Forum: Touring
03-14-19, 03:14 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 32,912
Posted By Lovegasoline

I too bought a Coleman Peak 1 in 1980 ... for...

I too bought a Coleman Peak 1 in 1980 ... for backpacking. Man that thing was a heavy brick (in retrospect)! It was probably my first cool 'outdoor gear gadget'.
I also had a Bleuet, which was much...
Forum: Touring
03-14-19, 06:58 AM
Replies: 213
Views: 32,912
Posted By Lovegasoline

Expensive. If you're on a tight budget and...

Expensive.
If you're on a tight budget and looking to buy cheap, the same stove or similar can be had for half that price.
(I've got a titanium one that was about $7 w/shipping).

[Yes 'a stove...
Forum: Touring
03-07-19, 11:34 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 32,912
Posted By Lovegasoline

Fire is nice to have if environment, conditions,...

Fire is nice to have if environment, conditions, fuel sources, and weather cooperate. When they don't cooperate you're back to square one packing some combination of stove + fuel.
Forum: Touring
03-07-19, 11:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,930
Posted By Lovegasoline

I'd been researching road touring tires and...

I'd been researching road touring tires and wanted something that would be reliable and good puncture resistance but still having some suppleness, mostly for paved roads but with the usual percentage...
Forum: Touring
03-07-19, 07:06 AM
Replies: 213
Views: 32,912
Posted By Lovegasoline

Proviso: I've not bikepacked. However ... ...

Proviso: I've not bikepacked. However ...

I've had an MSR Whisperlight International since the 1980s. About 15 years ago I sent it in for service (I think it was to get a shaker jet?) and MSR...
Forum: Touring
03-04-19, 07:30 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 20,108
Posted By Lovegasoline

Don't worry about getting attacked by coyotes. ...

Don't worry about getting attacked by coyotes.

I've spent months camping remotely in the desert (and the mountains but their presence is greater in the desert) around coyotes.
Yes their howling...
Forum: Touring
02-26-19, 12:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,214
Posted By Lovegasoline

Interesting approach LeeG. Do you have any...

Interesting approach LeeG.

Do you have any pics?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-24-19, 07:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,147
Posted By Lovegasoline

Thanks for the input. What about these?...

Thanks for the input.

What about these? Would they fit my tire wheel size and brake style?
(They also have the slight benefit of replaceable pad inserts).

Kool Stop Bicycle V-Type Holder with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-17-19, 09:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,147
Posted By Lovegasoline

Kool Stop Replacement Pads for Avid Single Digit 5 Linear Pull Brakes?

I have a Trek 520 (2010 model) with the stock Avid Single Digit 5 Linear pull brakes/pads and I'd like to upgrade the brake pads to Kool Stop with Dual Rubber Compound (both red & black rubber in the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-17, 10:42 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 16,294
Posted By Lovegasoline

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-08-17, 11:24 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 16,294
Posted By Lovegasoline

Are you sure your's is a 59cm frame? It's been a...

Are you sure your's is a 59cm frame? It's been a long time since I checked the Motobecane codes stamped into the frame. But your frame looks smaller than mine ... there's a pic of mine on page two of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-08-17, 03:34 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 16,294
Posted By Lovegasoline

Nice looking bikes, thanks for posting. They...

Nice looking bikes, thanks for posting.

They do look rather spendy.
I've considered some sort of quasi hybrid dealio (although I have a resistance to shocks) but the price point seems to favor...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-08-17, 03:25 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 16,294
Posted By Lovegasoline

The idea behind that was to ride extremely...

The idea behind that was to ride extremely mellow, slowly, cautiously, and aware.
To have something like duct tape and a swaged cable(s) to keep things more or less together and to provide some...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-08-17, 03:05 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 16,294
Posted By Lovegasoline

You have convinced me. Looks like 54-56cm? If so...

You have convinced me. Looks like 54-56cm? If so then yes, I will take it.
Please PM me the total shipping costs for the frame to NYC zip 11238.
Thanks a bunch 3 alarmer!



PS: The ghost...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-08-17, 01:26 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 16,294
Posted By Lovegasoline

ExpertTools, If you get the time post a pic or...

ExpertTools,
If you get the time post a pic or link to the type(s) of bike you're describing.
I'm open minded to bike configurations, but for the most part I've been looking at unsuspended steel...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-08-17, 11:25 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 16,294
Posted By Lovegasoline

That very well could be and it goes without...

That very well could be and it goes without saying there are many riders younger, fitter, and more skilled than myself ....
....and then there's the issue of the machine.

Perhaps the next winner...
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