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Forum: Touring
03-31-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,254
Posted By gerryl

I like flat pedals. As far as footwear is...

I like flat pedals. As far as footwear is concerned, anything with a good stiff enough sole is fine by me, if I'm riding in warm in climates I'll wear sandals.
Forum: Touring
03-29-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,220
Posted By gerryl

I have a feeling that in the not too distant...

I have a feeling that in the not too distant future some smart marketer is going to convince people that AI is a “must have” touring tool, you’d be crazy to ride without it, or even worse courting...
Forum: Touring
12-01-23, 05:17 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,761
Posted By gerryl

If you're seriously shopping around have a look...

If you're seriously shopping around have a look at Blackburn racks. They've been around forever, their racks tend to be of excellent quality.
Forum: Touring
09-13-23, 07:56 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,805
Posted By gerryl

Have you looked into using using a Wolftooth...

Have you looked into using using a Wolftooth Roadlink (https://www.wolftoothcomponents.com/collections/derailleurlinks/products/roadlink-dm)to increase your derailler capacity?
Forum: Touring
08-21-23, 03:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 844
Posted By gerryl

If I was worried about packing fenders because of...

If I was worried about packing fenders because of lack of room, I would simply buy some on arrival. No shortage of bicycle shops in Europe that stock fenders.
You realize of course if you install...
Forum: Touring
08-15-23, 03:05 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,059
Posted By gerryl

Over the years I have been very happy with Sierra...

Over the years I have been very happy with Sierra Design tents. I usually go tours that last 3 to 4 months using my tent almost every night. I have no complaints about Sierra Designs' durability,...
Forum: Touring
07-29-23, 07:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 594
Posted By gerryl

Eurovelo routes are not unidirectional in fact or...

Eurovelo routes are not unidirectional in fact or implied. If you're interested in wind directions you can consult www.windy.com
Forum: Touring
05-04-23, 05:58 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,404
Posted By gerryl

Thanks for the report, quite inspiring. Finally...

Thanks for the report, quite inspiring. Finally someone confirms that there is indeed a ferry to the mainland - I even managed to find it on google maps! :thumb:
Forum: Touring
10-14-22, 07:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,508
Posted By gerryl

I've been using and abusing Blackburn racks for...

I've been using and abusing Blackburn racks for decades. They come with a lifetime warranty and are reasonably priced.
Forum: Touring
04-11-22, 03:39 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 13,698
Posted By gerryl

The picture shows pretty much exactly how I ride....

The picture shows pretty much exactly how I ride. I ride that way because that is the position I like, which should be reason enough for anyone.
Forum: Touring
12-15-21, 11:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,997
Posted By gerryl

I was in Scotland in June-July 2016.. Being...

I was in Scotland in June-July 2016.. Being Scotland you have to be prepared for all weather. with the notable exception of heat. I found the drivers to be extremely patient, so the narrow roads...
Forum: Touring
11-17-21, 09:36 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,615
Posted By gerryl

What exactly do you expect to gain by spending...

What exactly do you expect to gain by spending $300 on a new wheelset, arriving somewhere 5-10 minutes earlier? If that's important to you, then go right a head and buy the wheels. You seem to be...
Forum: Touring
09-30-21, 07:55 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 7,225
Posted By gerryl

The problem with small value bills, is that ATMs...

The problem with small value bills, is that ATMs quickly run out of money. Almost every time someone walks away from an ATM they are leaving with a wad of cash 1 to 2 inches thick, if not more. ...
Forum: Touring
09-29-21, 08:21 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 7,225
Posted By gerryl

Depending where I am, I'll carry some cash...

Depending where I am, I'll carry some cash usually the equivalent of $100, but that's about it. Plastic is just too convenient not use.

Sometimes the cash situation gets out of hand (literally)....
Forum: Touring
07-06-21, 01:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,649
Posted By gerryl

Don't know what type of pedals you have, but if...

Don't know what type of pedals you have, but if they are what shipped with the bike you might want to get something a little sturdier.
As others have pointed out, if you like the bike as it is why...
Forum: Touring
06-12-21, 08:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,626
Posted By gerryl

I use flat pedals, footwear is season dependent....

I use flat pedals, footwear is season dependent. In the warmer months I wear sandals.
Forum: Touring
03-17-21, 08:27 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 18,134
Posted By gerryl

Every time I've gone to wider tires its been a...

Every time I've gone to wider tires its been a huge upgrade, as a matter of fact the best upgrade I could have made to my bike. On my last bike I could only fit 38mm with fenders, which made getting...
Forum: Touring
03-15-21, 12:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,275
Posted By gerryl

I would go with the larger size. Like others have...

I would go with the larger size. Like others have said you don't have to fill them up, but it's nice to have the flexibility. They might be the only panniers you'll ever need, However if you buy the...
Forum: Touring
03-06-21, 03:29 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,108
Posted By gerryl

Here is a small independent frame builder near...

Here is a small independent frame builder near Toronto that has a license to make Pinion fitted bikes - True North Cycles (https://truenorthcycles.com/buying-custom)
Forum: Touring
02-22-21, 09:18 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,398
Posted By gerryl

Sure could be done, and I suspect without too...

Sure could be done, and I suspect without too much difficulty. Probably a lot of mistakes and wrong turns at the beginning of the trip, but as time when went on and the rider gained experience...
Forum: Touring
02-17-21, 06:40 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,245
Posted By gerryl

Depending on the nature of your tour, have you...

Depending on the nature of your tour, have you thought of buying a bike at your destination? If you're simply there for a month or so, no use spending a fortune on a bike, buy something cheap at a...
Forum: Touring
02-13-21, 12:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,273
Posted By gerryl

Yes that bike is certainly sturdy enough. As...

Yes that bike is certainly sturdy enough. As noted above you might want to make a few teaks to the setup for comfort and safety.
Forum: Touring
11-27-20, 10:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,813
Posted By gerryl

I would change nothing. If you do as djb...

I would change nothing. If you do as djb recommends, there is no reason why that bike wouldn't last you for years to come.
Forum: Touring
11-23-20, 06:12 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,643
Posted By gerryl

You need a warmer sleeping bag and an insulated...

You need a warmer sleeping bag and an insulated sleeping pad. The main difference between 3 season tents and 4 season tents is one can withstand the weight of snow, it will not keep you any warmer.
...
Forum: Touring
09-28-20, 10:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,041
Posted By gerryl

I rode through southern Poland from Germany to...

I rode through southern Poland from Germany to Ukraine a couple of years ago. Poland is not overrun with campgrounds, in fact they were hard to find. The good news is that hotels/Airbnbs are...
Forum: Touring
09-13-20, 10:01 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,619
Posted By gerryl

Other then being really really expensive, one...

Other then being really really expensive, one thing that really sticks out for me are how heavy they are. The Berthoud with its titanium rail comes in at almost half a kilo at 440 grams, while the...
Forum: Touring
09-07-20, 07:00 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,154
Posted By gerryl

Arkel = Lifetime transferable no receipt required...

Arkel = Lifetime transferable no receipt required warranty, i.e. if you buy them used they are still under warranty.
Ortlieb = 5 year non-transferable warranty.
Forum: Touring
09-07-20, 02:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 798
Posted By gerryl

I cycled in Israel quite awhile ago on my way to...

I cycled in Israel quite awhile ago on my way to Egypt (crossed into Egypt at Rafah in Gaza, that was interesting.:)) I'll second everything in post #3...
Forum: Touring
09-06-20, 12:28 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,154
Posted By gerryl

Have a look at Arkel. I've had mine for years....

Have a look at Arkel. I've had mine for years. They have seen rough service, they've been exposed to road salt, sea salt, blistering +40C days of endless sunshine, -40C winter cold. A couple of...
Forum: Touring
08-19-20, 05:27 PM
Replies: 2,083
Views: 414,881
Posted By gerryl

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/400x400/rail_to_trail_58ac4459e517d3ac0181a274816ce1e0ed424633.jpg
A cool rail to trail conversion in France near Le Puy...
Forum: Touring
06-17-20, 08:03 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,351
Posted By gerryl

One minor thing that caught my eye are the 700 X...

One minor thing that caught my eye are the 700 X 32 tyres.That sounds extremely narrow for type of touring you're contemplating. I would tell the frame builder that you want clearance for at least...
Forum: Touring
06-03-20, 08:38 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 12,334
Posted By gerryl

I've build my own. In my case all I need was a...

I've build my own. In my case all I need was a spoke key and Youtube. I remember being told by a person in a local bike shop that my wheel would "explode" is not done to (their) perfection. I'm...
Forum: Touring
05-29-20, 08:42 AM
Replies: 2,083
Views: 414,881
Posted By gerryl

After a leisurely two day crossing of the Black...

After a leisurely two day crossing of the Black Sea from Bulgaria this is one of the first things you see after disembarking in Georgia.:)

...
Forum: Touring
04-19-20, 11:19 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,416
Posted By gerryl

Yes you can do it, and you should. However as...

Yes you can do it, and you should. However as others have pointed out a single speed bike would be difficult. Proper gearing makes all the difference in the world, it decreases the physical demands...
Forum: Touring
04-12-20, 11:02 AM
Replies: 2,083
Views: 414,881
Posted By gerryl

After 5 days of eating dust, ain't nothing like a...

After 5 days of eating dust, ain't nothing like a meal at McDoner's:)

Beyneu, Kazakstan...
Forum: Touring
04-08-20, 07:26 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,521
Posted By gerryl

I borrowed one from a friend, a Thermarest model....

I borrowed one from a friend, a Thermarest model.
As a side sleeper I found it to be much too firm, I don't think I had a good night sleep for the week that I used it. I happily returned to my...
Forum: Touring
02-12-20, 08:49 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,277
Posted By gerryl

Like others above I only take one pair of...

Like others above I only take one pair of footwear. If the tour is long enough and the weather conditions change I simply dump whatever I had and purchase whatever I need.
Weather permitting -...
Forum: Touring
01-18-20, 12:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,784
Posted By gerryl

Finally a gravel bike I wouldn't be ashamed to be...

Finally a gravel bike I wouldn't be ashamed to be seen on. If they hike up the price a bit I might consider buying it.
Forum: Touring
12-24-19, 05:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,403
Posted By gerryl

If the reason you don't want to bring your pliers...

If the reason you don't want to bring your pliers for your chain is weight, buy smaller lightweight pliers. I bought a little set of pliers ( about the length of my thumb ) to break/assemble my...
Forum: Touring
12-24-19, 05:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,677
Posted By gerryl

I know nothing of the Eurovelo route. However I...

I know nothing of the Eurovelo route. However I have cycled from Rijeka to Athens. I would definitely start in Venice. There is much more to see between Venice and Kotor then there is between...
Forum: Touring
12-23-19, 07:30 AM
Replies: 2,083
Views: 414,881
Posted By gerryl

I suspect you don't have to go that far to find...

I suspect you don't have to go that far to find one. 😉
Forum: Touring
12-22-19, 06:37 PM
Replies: 2,083
Views: 414,881
Posted By gerryl

A Vladimir Putin doormat. Lviv...

A Vladimir Putin doormat.
Lviv Ukraine.https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/800x600/img_20180727_132513614_01_453ef81c0a835bebdbde6a16f4385fb837ce1748.jpg
Forum: Touring
12-18-19, 11:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,254
Posted By gerryl

Two apps you can look at that don't require a...

Two apps you can look at that don't require a phone plan.
Osmand
Mapsme
Forum: Touring
12-18-19, 10:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,254
Posted By gerryl

If all you're interested in is navigation, you...

If all you're interested in is navigation, you don't need a phone plan.
You need off line maps, your phone has a GPS chip.
Forum: Touring
11-27-19, 10:07 AM
Replies: 2,083
Views: 414,881
Posted By gerryl

Rajastan is littered with forts, castles and...

Rajastan is littered with forts, castles and palaces etc.
Below is the fort in the town of Amer.
...
Forum: Touring
11-25-19, 01:57 PM
Replies: 2,083
Views: 414,881
Posted By gerryl

In this part of India, Rajasthan, forts dwarfed...

In this part of India, Rajasthan, forts dwarfed anything I've ever seen anywhere in Europe.
Forum: Touring
11-25-19, 01:52 PM
Replies: 2,083
Views: 414,881
Posted By gerryl

A once in your lifetime bargain. 😉

A once in your lifetime bargain. 😉
Forum: Touring
11-25-19, 01:51 PM
Replies: 2,083
Views: 414,881
Posted By gerryl

Love the pic. Nothing better than a quiet...

Love the pic. Nothing better than a quiet country road.
Forum: Touring
11-24-19, 09:11 AM
Replies: 2,083
Views: 414,881
Posted By gerryl

Jaisalmer Rajastan India. Sort of hard to get to...

Jaisalmer Rajastan India. Sort of hard to get to but almost worth the effort.
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/800x460/jaisalmer_ca73fc0f856893aea3522dc8e8b03ec784d0e718.jpg

...
Forum: Touring
11-23-19, 07:59 PM
Replies: 2,083
Views: 414,881
Posted By gerryl

Never a boring moment on Indian roads. What...

Never a boring moment on Indian roads.

What could possibly go wrong?

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/800x460/in_truck_b8abd77e8bfe61cb4670c36df30d03f244651b25.jpg
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