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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-29-20, 10:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,807
Posted By David78

Great advice. For the purposes of installing a...

Great advice. For the purposes of installing a kickstand I'm on a ride bike with 700c x 28 tires. (Touring setup but frame is chromoly road frame and wider road tires) Does this mean i will likely...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-29-20, 10:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,807
Posted By David78

Out of curiosity how much weight (roughly) in the...

Out of curiosity how much weight (roughly) in the front did u have when you had front stability issues? I'm trying to figure out if the single mounted Greenfield will work or if I should try a more...
Forum: Touring
07-29-20, 09:58 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,415
Posted By David78

Largely it boils down to I own a phone. ...

Largely it boils down to I own a phone. (Actually 2). I don't own a GPS. If I owned a GPS and a phone I might bring both. But I dont, and at some point during these planning stages I have to be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-29-20, 09:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,807
Posted By David78

This is an interesting idea. So the Greenfield...

This is an interesting idea. So the Greenfield rear was not adequate? What specifically was the issue for you? I ask because I too have a front low rider rack as an access point for a front...
Forum: Touring
07-28-20, 05:54 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,415
Posted By David78

I wasn't aware of that. Great advice Bob!

I wasn't aware of that. Great advice Bob!
Forum: Touring
07-28-20, 05:52 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,415
Posted By David78

I have an easily acessible top tube mounted bag...

I have an easily acessible top tube mounted bag that mounts to stem, top tube, and down tube. My available handlebar space is mostly taken up by my phone mount on the left and bike computer on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-20, 05:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,807
Posted By David78

Kickstand sizing question for touring bike

I have a 97' schwinn passage in frame size L and am going to install a rear mounted kickstand to the front non-drive side chain stay. I am running 28 x 700c pasela protite tires. The brand I am...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-27-20, 05:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,477
Posted By David78

Update: PD-eh500 were purchased last week....

Update: PD-eh500 were purchased last week. Installing today. Buying some marine grease.
Forum: Touring
07-27-20, 05:50 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,415
Posted By David78

I just want to say that I am so grateful for all...

I just want to say that I am so grateful for all of you! Thank you so much for all the detailed and well thought out replies to my original question.

I have a Verizon Samsung Galaxy phone as well...
Forum: Touring
07-26-20, 08:15 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,415
Posted By David78

Thanks guys. I have toured before. I've also...

Thanks guys. I have toured before. I've also backpacked over 4000 miles. I do intend to look up route and take screen shots and keep the phone in airplane mode while riding so I'll be using the...
Forum: Touring
07-26-20, 06:01 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,415
Posted By David78

Concerns about using a mounted phone while touring

Hi all,

In 2 months I will be leaving on a year long touring expedition. I will be entirely in the US and the trip will be about 14000 miles. I plan to use my phone mounted to the handlebars as...
Forum: Touring
07-26-20, 05:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,184
Posted By David78

Thanks for everyone's input and great advice and...

Thanks for everyone's input and great advice and suggestions. I will be using ortlieb roller classic front and back panniers. I've decided on ortlieb over carradice for a few reasons.
1. The...
Forum: Touring
07-23-20, 08:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,184
Posted By David78

Truly awesome. Thanks for the detailed reply....

Truly awesome. Thanks for the detailed reply. Where did you purchase your Carradice panniers? I've run into an issue in that the few carradice dealers in the US have priced the panniers beyond the...
Forum: Touring
07-23-20, 08:24 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,184
Posted By David78

I misspoke. I use an ultralight 1.1 oz / square...

I misspoke. I use an ultralight 1.1 oz / square yard tarp 8'x10' and tyvek or mylar ground cloth. My tarp and folded ground cloth easily fit in a 12 inch deep x 4 inch wide mesh pocket which could...
Forum: Touring
07-22-20, 10:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,184
Posted By David78

Ortlieb and Carradice Panniers

Hi all - I'm considering buying either ortlieb front and back roller classics or carradice carradry front and rear. Though I was surprised that neither of such well thought out pannier offers mesh...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-20-20, 10:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,477
Posted By David78

Thank you! I'm super excited. I do plan to have...

Thank you! I'm super excited. I do plan to have an online journal.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-19-20, 10:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,653
Posted By David78

That's beautiful 3alarmer! Thanks for all the...

That's beautiful 3alarmer! Thanks for all the information guys. Pics to come soon...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-19-20, 10:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,477
Posted By David78

I'm doing a solo ride circumnavigating the US. ...

I'm doing a solo ride circumnavigating the US. The plan is to spend as much time camping in the woods and avoid cities (with the exception of a few) God willing, lots of national parks, forests, and...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-19-20, 09:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,477
Posted By David78

Awesome! Thanks for the suggestion! This...

Awesome! Thanks for the suggestion! This appears at first glance to be exactly what I'm looking for. :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-19-20, 09:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,653
Posted By David78

Thanks Iride! Time is on my side. Not in a rush...

Thanks Iride! Time is on my side. Not in a rush at all as I have several bikes to ride. It's just a fun project for me. I've spent 6 weeks so far to get to this point. I just would prefer not to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-19-20, 08:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,653
Posted By David78

Thank you Hillrider! That answers the decal...

Thank you Hillrider! That answers the decal question. I guess what I was wondering was rustoleum paint advertises after 48 hours the paint will be fully dry. Well it's been a week and without a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-19-20, 06:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,477
Posted By David78

Pedal recommendation for 10,000 mile bike ride

Hi all - I am looking to purchase durable single entry spd pedals that are flat on other side. My thinking is that I'd prefer sealed bearings over unsealed. My price point is 100 bucks or less. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-19-20, 06:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,653
Posted By David78

Clear coating after painting frame and fork

Hi all - As a side project this summer I've stripped down my aluminum frame specialized crosstrail of all parts, sanded, applied 3 coats of rustoleum no rust primer, and applied 3 coats of cherry...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-11, 02:20 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 9,273
Posted By David78

The Best $3500 or Less Road Bike...

Hi guys,

I'm looking to purchase a new bike and have about 3500 to spend on it. I don't race though I'm getting tired of riding long rides in the hills on my all aluminum 03' Trek 100. I want a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-11, 01:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 342
Posted By David78

Need information on a Bianchi race bike...

Hey guys,

I need some help getting some information on a bike I'm considering purchasing. I'm looking at a Bianchi Freccia Celeste with a full dura-ace group. The bike we believe is from 2003. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-11, 06:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,097
Posted By David78

Thanks everyone for your help. It sounds like...

Thanks everyone for your help. It sounds like Eggbeaters with mountain bike shoes are the way to go here. The Sidi Dominator's are nice but expensive. I'm considering them. Also thanks for the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-11, 02:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,097
Posted By David78

Cycling Shoes that are comfortable to walk in...

Hi guys - I need some help with finding the right type of shoe / pedal combination. Recently I've been getting into doing century road cycling tours. I typically ride 25 miles and then spend 10-20...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-11, 11:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 950
Posted By David78

Thanks everyone for your help. I think I will go...

Thanks everyone for your help. I think I will go with the 23/25's if they are a little thicker. I live and ride in a city and I'm averaging a flat every 80 miles or so (about 1 every 5 days). So,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-11, 06:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 950
Posted By David78

Inner tube sizing question

So I'm finally going to buy some inner tubes in bulk this season and have a question/concern. I am riding on a 700 X 23cm rim and I have two options for inner tube size. One is 700 X 18/23 and the...
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