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Forum: Touring
03-18-24, 09:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 152
Posted By Tourist in MSN

Thanks for correcting my error. Sounds like the...

Thanks for correcting my error. Sounds like the rules have stiffened up since I was shipping electronic instruments with lithium batteries years ago by Fed Ex.
Replies: 28
Views: 875
Posted By Tourist in MSN

My last brevet, I bought a bag of mini-donuts at...

My last brevet, I bought a bag of mini-donuts at one of the first controls, not sure if it was Little Debbies or Hostess, but they were pretty good. Lasted about 100 miles.

I was leapfrogging with...
Forum: Touring
03-18-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,260
Posted By Tourist in MSN

When I went into the middle of Iceland, I think...

When I went into the middle of Iceland, I think you are talking about me as being one of the "expedition people". I did not want to know how much gear I had for weight. I had a luggage scale but...
Forum: Touring
03-18-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 152
Posted By Tourist in MSN

In the late 1980s, I had to use some scientific...

In the late 1980s, I had to use some scientific instruments that our company rented, they were too expensive for us to buy when we only needed them a few days a year. They had lithium batteries in...
Forum: Touring
03-18-24, 06:05 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 988
Posted By Tourist in MSN

Write a letter to your congressman. They get...

Write a letter to your congressman. They get flooded with e-mails because computers can easily generate them. Letters have to go through screening first (do not include white powder), so letters are...
Forum: Touring
03-17-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 422
Posted By Tourist in MSN

Unfortunately, you say you already sold the LHT....

Unfortunately, you say you already sold the LHT. If you still had it, you could get detailed measurements off of it, how high the saddle was above the bottom bracket, crank arm length, how much...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-16-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 773
Posted By Tourist in MSN

I have only had a coupler come loose on my S&S...

I have only had a coupler come loose on my S&S bike once. Since then I have always carried a coupler wrench with me.

I noticed it because when I was taking my bike outside the front door on my...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-16-24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 773
Posted By Tourist in MSN

Welded. As far as I know, S&S couplers are...

Welded.

As far as I know, S&S couplers are not available for aluminum frames, but couplers have been welded to titanium frames. And of course you can weld the stainless couplers to a steel frame....
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-16-24, 08:16 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 773
Posted By Tourist in MSN

I have never noticed any flex or noise on the S&S...

I have never noticed any flex or noise on the S&S couplers. They are greased, so any creaking would be unlikely.

A bike shop manager told me that some people that were not careful with their...
Replies: 28
Views: 875
Posted By Tourist in MSN

I mentioned french fries twice in post number 5,...

I mentioned french fries twice in post number 5, once in reference to the high fat content as it is near the max for the amount of fat I want to ingest on a long ride, the other reference was for...
Forum: Touring
03-15-24, 04:44 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 422
Posted By Tourist in MSN

If anybody is at a marginal stage, where they can...

If anybody is at a marginal stage, where they can get a leg over the bike but just barely, the way I get on a bike might work better for them. I wrote up a post on that a few years ago, posted it...
03-14-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,222
Posted By Tourist in MSN

Please keep us informed. My touring bikes,...

Please keep us informed.

My touring bikes, generally unladen run:
57mm wide tires, I run 45 psi in back, 35 in front.
50mm wide tires, 50 or 55 psi rear and 40 front.
35 - 40mm tires, 70 rear...
Forum: Touring
03-14-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 422
Posted By Tourist in MSN

It would not be cheap, but the smallest Nomad Mk...

It would not be cheap, but the smallest Nomad Mk III from Thorn comes in a step through frame version. Frame is designed to take a Rohloff.
https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/thorn-step-through-frames/
...
Replies: 28
Views: 875
Posted By Tourist in MSN

Thanks, but I am not going to try to become a...

Thanks, but I am not going to try to become a racer. I did my first brevet at the approximate age you quit randonneuring. If I can finish within the time cutoff, I am quite content.

Iron levels...
Forum: Touring
03-14-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 210
Posted By Tourist in MSN

I saw that but I would be surprised if that is 1...

I saw that but I would be surprised if that is 1 inch.
Replies: 28
Views: 875
Posted By Tourist in MSN

I have always been a low wattage rider. Finally...

I have always been a low wattage rider. Finally learned why about eight years ago, my Dr office ran a bunch of extra tests on me. Had some of the same tests run again two months ago. Normal red cell...
03-14-24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,222
Posted By Tourist in MSN

When I was in my 20s and had a bike with tubular...

When I was in my 20s and had a bike with tubular tires, tried to get over 100 PSI in them. That was before I realized that what really mattered was the suppleness of thr tire casing, not so much how...
03-14-24, 01:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 182
Posted By Tourist in MSN

No, instead I bring either the Lezyne or Road...

No, instead I bring either the Lezyne or Road Morph G that I have been using for years. The foot pump does not travel on a bike.
Forum: Touring
03-14-24, 06:28 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,114
Posted By Tourist in MSN

That frame has removeable dropouts, I chose quick...

That frame has removeable dropouts, I chose quick release instead of through axle, the frame was designed for either option.

And the frame was designed for either post mount which I have or flat...
Forum: Touring
03-14-24, 06:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 210
Posted By Tourist in MSN

Before you order the parts, double check the...

Before you order the parts, double check the steerer tube outer diameter. if you remove your stem cap on the top, you can measure the steerer tube quite easily. It might be 1 1/8 inch outside...
Replies: 28
Views: 875
Posted By Tourist in MSN

I am 70 years young, rode my first brevet at age...

I am 70 years young, rode my first brevet at age 65, I am content to be the last one in as long as I make the time cutoff.

I am currently going through the annual ritual of re-training my body for...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-14-24, 05:40 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 773
Posted By Tourist in MSN

As others have mentioned on folding, there are...

As others have mentioned on folding, there are various stages of folding that take more or less time.

It was easier for me to do the first fold on my Airnimal Joey to carry it up some stairs with...
03-13-24, 11:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 182
Posted By Tourist in MSN

I thought it was electric, a rotating motor with...

I thought it was electric, a rotating motor with planetary gears.

I have a foot operated pump like this. But mine is at least two decades old, maybe three. Until a few years ago I was still using...
Forum: Touring
03-13-24, 11:05 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 722
Posted By Tourist in MSN

A neighbor is a bike mechanic at a campus bike...

A neighbor is a bike mechanic at a campus bike shop. Thus the vast majority of customers are students that live near or on campus. Many years ago he was telling me that there was a rash of thefts....
Forum: Touring
03-13-24, 05:46 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 988
Posted By Tourist in MSN

My Airnimal Joey folding bike with 24 inch wheels...

My Airnimal Joey folding bike with 24 inch wheels is in the S&S Backpack case in the photo.
...
Forum: Touring
03-13-24, 05:41 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 988
Posted By Tourist in MSN

Then you need an airline with staff in Europe...

Then you need an airline with staff in Europe that will allow a bagged bike. That is different than needing a ticketing agent in USA that accepts a bagged bike. I suspect more luck with European...
Forum: Touring
03-13-24, 05:34 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 722
Posted By Tourist in MSN

That is the rule for light weight bikes. The...

That is the rule for light weight bikes. The weight of your lock is inversely proportional to the weight of the bike.
Forum: Touring
03-13-24, 05:32 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 722
Posted By Tourist in MSN

When I was in college, a friend had a small wheel...

When I was in college, a friend had a small wheel single speed child's bike. He was small but the bike was still too small for him. It was a VERY old, coaster brake bike, more rust than paint or...
Forum: Touring
03-13-24, 05:08 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,114
Posted By Tourist in MSN

You apparently have had some nasty experience...

You apparently have had some nasty experience with thread locker. No need to elaborate. I have only used heat once on a bike in my life, I used a hair dryer on low setting trying to get the...
Replies: 28
Views: 875
Posted By Tourist in MSN

Depends on your goals. Your initial post was...

Depends on your goals. Your initial post was talking about trying to do some randonneuring rides, timed events without a podium. But now you say you have a coach advising you?

Are you racing, or...
Forum: Touring
03-12-24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 722
Posted By Tourist in MSN

As I noted above in a previous post, for daytime...

As I noted above in a previous post, for daytime when I am only in a store for a few minutes, the skier lock is most convenient. Or a cable lock for overnight in campgrounds.

But, for my titanium...
Forum: Touring
03-12-24, 12:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 777
Posted By Tourist in MSN

One thought came to mind. If you are going from...

One thought came to mind. If you are going from South USA, heading Northeast, Natchez Trace might be a nice piece of your route. It is a 440 mile highway that is operated by the National Park Service...
Forum: Touring
03-12-24, 12:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 777
Posted By Tourist in MSN

When I am in doubt on google maps, I switch to...

When I am in doubt on google maps, I switch to satellite view instead of map view. (But that does require a fast internet connection to speed things up.) If I can see a road on an air photo, that...
Forum: Touring
03-12-24, 06:08 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,114
Posted By Tourist in MSN

The thread locker I use is removable, no problem...

The thread locker I use is removable, no problem in unscrewing a bolt.

This is what I bought last time I bought any, tiny bottle but it goes a long way....
Forum: Touring
03-12-24, 05:53 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 722
Posted By Tourist in MSN

For a quick trip into a grocery store or a...

For a quick trip into a grocery store or a restaurant, I just use a skier type lock, very fast and very light. In restaurants, I try to find a seat where I can see my bike. Skier lock below, tiny,...
Replies: 28
Views: 875
Posted By Tourist in MSN

I forgot to mention coffee in my previous post,...

I forgot to mention coffee in my previous post, which I was reminded of by some previous posts, above. I drink a lot of coffee every day, but mix it 40 percent decaf and 60 percent dark roast for...
03-11-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,222
Posted By Tourist in MSN

Thanks. I usually use cooking oil on the leather....

Thanks. I usually use cooking oil on the leather. Years ago I had a can of Neatsfoot oil, but can't find it. And I am not going to buy a bottle for just a couple pump leathers. I have been using...
Replies: 28
Views: 875
Posted By Tourist in MSN

I am sure you will have a different plan than...

I am sure you will have a different plan than almost everyone else, the brevets I ride are in Southern Wisc. and Northern Illinois. An extraordinarily hot and humid day to me would probably be the...
Forum: Touring
03-11-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,114
Posted By Tourist in MSN

I bought a Surly front and rear rack. Initially...

I bought a Surly front and rear rack. Initially used both for touring, but after two tours decided that the front rack was overkill for my uses. Donated the front rack to a bike charity. Bought a...
Forum: Touring
03-11-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,114
Posted By Tourist in MSN

Often, but not always, if you break a seatpost...

Often, but not always, if you break a seatpost bolt, if you can extract it, the stem cap bolt will work as a substitute until you get to a hardware store.

On some of my bikes, I cut a slot into...
Forum: Touring
03-11-24, 08:48 AM
Forum: Touring
03-11-24, 08:45 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,114
Posted By Tourist in MSN

Just curious, were all four hubs that stopped...

Just curious, were all four hubs that stopped rotating cartridge bearing hubs, or were any cup and cone? I saw in your next post you identified Phil hubs, thus cartridge bearing, but it is not clear...
Forum: Touring
03-11-24, 04:29 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,114
Posted By Tourist in MSN

I keep a bottle of chain lube in my handlebar...

I keep a bottle of chain lube in my handlebar bag, when my chain gets noisy it needs a but of lube to get comfortable again. That is not really a mechanical, but mentioned it any way.

I built up...
03-11-24, 02:24 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,222
Posted By Tourist in MSN

My go to pump at home (not carried on the bike)...

My go to pump at home (not carried on the bike) is a Joe Blow, not sure the vintage, have had it at least a decade. This is stored in the garage where most of my bikes are stored, it is handy to use...
03-10-24, 04:56 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,222
Posted By Tourist in MSN

That looks very similar to my old Zefal pumps. I...

That looks very similar to my old Zefal pumps. I did a quick check and Zefal HPX is out of production, so the Silca might be the only new metal frame fit pump left on the market.

I have a plastic...
Forum: Touring
03-10-24, 04:21 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 988
Posted By Tourist in MSN

Here is a short six year old thread on the topic,...

Here is a short six year old thread on the topic, but Wow airlines no longer exists.
https://www.bikeforums.net/touring/1133202-bagging-your-bike-air-travel.html

In that thread, Jefnvk mentioned...
Forum: Touring
03-09-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 259
Posted By Tourist in MSN

My comments are oriented towards the Europe...

My comments are oriented towards the Europe option.

If at the end you are boxing up 3 to 5 bikes for shipment home, think ahead about how you are going to take care of that, tools, boxes, etc. Or...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-09-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 773
Posted By Tourist in MSN

What is your goal with an S&S coupled bike? Is it...

What is your goal with an S&S coupled bike? Is it just for splitting a bike in half to make it easier to put inside a car? Or take onto a train?

The Amtrak policy on folding bikes is clear that...
Forum: Touring
03-08-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,203
Posted By Tourist in MSN

My only suggestion is that you need low gears in...

My only suggestion is that you need low gears in some of the coulees. And good brake pads. If you are new to the area, there are lots of places that have no cell coverage.

Military Ridge trail is...
Forum: Touring
03-08-24, 02:40 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 777
Posted By Tourist in MSN

Have a great time.

Have a great time.
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