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Forum: Touring
09-14-20, 03:01 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,030
Posted By Winky

Hahah, aww! Ya, I still ride a lot. I love the...

Hahah, aww! Ya, I still ride a lot. I love the bike, it did have some issues in the first 6 months but everything was covered under warranty. I think I would switch to the Surly tho (for purely...
Forum: Touring
09-14-20, 02:15 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,030
Posted By Winky

You know, it has been so long since I originally...

You know, it has been so long since I originally posted this thread and I thought I would have an elegant solution fine-tuned, but I am still using that block of wood!!! I didn't even paint it or...
Forum: Touring
07-31-19, 07:50 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,021
Posted By Winky

How to not get bikes stolen while touring?

Just popping in for some tips & tricks on how to best keep two bikes secure while touring.

Thinking of bringing two Abus u-locks and I have pinheads installed on my wheels.

The trip is...
Forum: Touring
05-01-19, 05:19 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,030
Posted By Winky

Ya, it is already feeling much better, I think...

Ya, it is already feeling much better, I think the current seat height on this new bike with the block of wood is all pretty optimal. Good idea though, I'll mark it in case I need to make adjustments.
Forum: Touring
05-01-19, 11:00 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,030
Posted By Winky

Oh yezzzz, good idea!

Oh yezzzz, good idea!
Forum: Touring
05-01-19, 10:58 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,030
Posted By Winky

The wood is temporary while I see how this height...

The wood is temporary while I see how this height works/feels.

So now you ride without any adjustment in your shoes? Do you know which part of your leg is shorter?

My shorter leg is also...
Forum: Touring
05-01-19, 10:56 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,030
Posted By Winky

The seat height was fit to my long leg and with...

The seat height was fit to my long leg and with the adjustment I now have the same leg angle on both sides, so it does feel symmetrical. Finally not shifting around in my seat!
Forum: Touring
05-01-19, 10:44 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,030
Posted By Winky

I haven't tried it in the rain yet, I thought it...

I haven't tried it in the rain yet, I thought it might be okay because of the cages, but after your recommendations I'll add some grip tape before I go anywhere in the rain. The wood itself is a...
Forum: Touring
04-29-19, 11:08 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,030
Posted By Winky

This is hopefully just a temporary solution, but...

This is hopefully just a temporary solution, but so you can see the progress. I am going to paint the block of wood black to tone it down a little. Made by a Toronto bike shop.
...
Forum: Touring
04-29-19, 10:55 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,646
Posted By Winky

I toootally dropped off that bike seat thread. ...

I toootally dropped off that bike seat thread.

I brought my bike to a Toronto bike fitter who is figuring out a solution for my leg length, so while there I bought a seat from them, I got the...
Forum: Touring
04-10-19, 05:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,832
Posted By Winky

Women's Touring Saddle Recommendations

Any women's touring saddle recommendations? Thanks!
Forum: Touring
04-02-19, 09:39 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,030
Posted By Winky

My pedorthist said I should start by building up...

My pedorthist said I should start by building up the pedal approx. half an inch (I already have some of the discrepancy corrected through an in-shoe orthotic) and that I should "play with the rest of...
Forum: Touring
03-31-19, 11:12 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,646
Posted By Winky

I want to be prepared to take care of minor disc...

I want to be prepared to take care of minor disc brake breakdowns on the road, and also not cause any through lack of knowledge. That article you linked had some of the same points, will add rubbing...
Forum: Touring
03-31-19, 11:01 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,646
Posted By Winky

Ok! Another good tip. Also am making a note of...

Ok! Another good tip. Also am making a note of the cardinal sin of bike photography for when I take touring pics.
Forum: Touring
03-30-19, 10:00 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,030
Posted By Winky

:) I live very close to a DIY bike garage...

:)

I live very close to a DIY bike garage called Bike Pirates and they have a huge selection of parts that people donate and are available at a low cost, so I will go there first for sure.

I...
Forum: Touring
03-30-19, 09:51 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,646
Posted By Winky

I have added that to my to-do list. I would not...

I have added that to my to-do list. I would not have known otherwise, thanks!
Forum: Touring
03-29-19, 09:19 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,030
Posted By Winky

I do have an orthopedist and proper orthotics,...

I do have an orthopedist and proper orthotics, but most of the length correction is in the heel. I will ask what he recommends, he is the perfect person to ask! I also have a physio who I have not...
Forum: Touring
03-29-19, 08:48 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,646
Posted By Winky

Ok, this is a good tip!

Ok, this is a good tip!
Forum: Touring
03-29-19, 08:45 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,646
Posted By Winky

Clearly the bike has been there for a while which...

Clearly the bike has been there for a while which makes sense if they sell more $$$ bikes. Who knows what else they might have in their basement gathering dust!

They were super helpful and...
Forum: Touring
03-29-19, 08:37 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,646
Posted By Winky

LOL Here is the pic they sent me from the...

LOL

Here is the pic they sent me from the shop!

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Forum: Touring
03-29-19, 08:21 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,030
Posted By Winky

The leg is shorter both above and below the knee,...

The leg is shorter both above and below the knee, I will get the exact measurements before I order any parts. I want to get my new bike as balanced as possible because I already have knee problems...
Forum: Touring
03-29-19, 08:10 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,030
Posted By Winky

Reading through what this person recommended was...

Reading through what this person recommended was super helpful! Thank you for sharing the link. My leg is similar, shorter both above and below the knee.
Forum: Touring
03-29-19, 07:21 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,030
Posted By Winky

Leg Length Solutions

I just bought a new touring bike, which the stork is dropping off via UPS next week.

I have a leg length discrepancy somewhere around 1.25 inches. I will get the specifics from my physio next...
Forum: Touring
03-29-19, 07:04 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,646
Posted By Winky

I keep getting locked out since I am new and you...

I keep getting locked out since I am new and you can't post more than five posts a day. Always right when I want to ask a specific question or respond to something!

I emailed the store you...
Forum: Touring
03-26-19, 02:41 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,646
Posted By Winky

Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: Touring
03-26-19, 02:38 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,646
Posted By Winky

I fibbed before, the unassembled Surly LHT is in...

I fibbed before, the unassembled Surly LHT is in Toronto but the shop owner won't build it without a commitment to buy. He isn't sure what year it is from but I have a list of the parts that would be...
Forum: Touring
03-26-19, 02:35 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,646
Posted By Winky

I did try the 42 Surly Disc Trucker and it was...

I did try the 42 Surly Disc Trucker and it was too small, and I was fitted for the trek 48 and it seemed ok (just the fit bike, not an actual bike). The Surly people looked at my measurements agree I...
Forum: Touring
03-26-19, 02:25 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,646
Posted By Winky

The Trek that I am interested in is in Montreal,...

The Trek that I am interested in is in Montreal, so if I decide on the Trek I was planning on taking the train from Toronto to buy it and then bike it back. I could search around the shops there for...
Forum: Touring
03-26-19, 02:15 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,646
Posted By Winky

I did call all of the shops on the Surly website,...

I did call all of the shops on the Surly website, but that was back in November so I can try again now that spring has come. I emailed Surly after starting this thread and they seem pretty confident...
Forum: Touring
03-21-19, 11:02 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,646
Posted By Winky

I did test ride a 42cm Surly Disc Trucker and it...

I did test ride a 42cm Surly Disc Trucker and it was very small, my knees were hitting the bars.
Forum: Touring
03-21-19, 09:46 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,646
Posted By Winky

The Surlys aren't assembled and are also not in...

The Surlys aren't assembled and are also not in Toronto. He won't assemble without a commitment to purchase. This is why I am here asking the experts : )
Forum: Touring
03-21-19, 09:31 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,646
Posted By Winky

They fit for the longer leg and added a shorter...

They fit for the longer leg and added a shorter crank to the shorter side. It did feel comfortable but it was hard to tell since it didn't really feel like being on a bicycle? I did feel stable and...
Forum: Touring
03-21-19, 08:55 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,646
Posted By Winky

LHT vs Trek 520 // Which size? Which bike? Classic question, plz help!

I am excited to purchase one of these two bicycles and also to ask this question which has been asked many times before.

I am a 5.25foot (63inch / 160.02cm) tall woman with an inseam of 30.11"...
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