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Forum: Commuting
01-01-18, 10:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,668
Posted By ChipSeals

I use this...

I use this (http://www.patagonia.com/product/lightweight-black-hole-backpack-26-liters/49050.html) and like it. 26L. Labelled as "water-resistant" but that's probably the lawyers talking. For the...
Forum: Northeast
01-01-18, 10:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,470
Posted By ChipSeals

Following this thread. I wish Queens had more...

Following this thread. I wish Queens had more bike shops. It's sad that Nomad closed. I'll have to check out ADT one day.
Forum: Commuting
12-30-17, 10:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,687
Posted By ChipSeals

Long Haul/Disc Truckers: Anyone using a porteur rack or Wald basket front load only?

I’m considering putting my carrying load exclusively up front on a porteur rack or Wald basket on my Disc Trucker. I carry about 10-15 pounds daily. I’ve run similar setups on lower trail bikes and...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-25-17, 10:14 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,939
Posted By ChipSeals

The Soma’s heavier weight and relative flexiness...

The Soma’s heavier weight and relative flexiness compared to your carbon bike is what it is. But you’ll appreciate the longer chainstay length, the wider tires, and the ability to carry stuff.
...
Forum: Commuting
12-15-17, 12:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,400
Posted By ChipSeals

I like my Bontrager Flare R light. It's bright...

I like my Bontrager Flare R light. It's bright enough to be used during the day. I have an attachment for my seatpost, and another attachment that I use to clip it to a jersey pocket or backpack:
...
Forum: Touring
12-07-17, 07:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,616
Posted By ChipSeals

Looks nice. How does it typically work with REI —...

Looks nice. How does it typically work with REI — do they cut the steerer when you pick up the bike or set it up with a default set of spacers? I don't have any experience with TRP HY/RD brakes but...
Forum: Touring
12-05-17, 07:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,580
Posted By ChipSeals

It's a decent idea. Options are great. You should...

It's a decent idea. Options are great. You should beta test the idea before building ... perhaps go to your local shop and see if they have a Cannondale Slate, etc, you can borrow the wheel from.
...
Forum: Touring
12-05-17, 06:42 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,423
Posted By ChipSeals

Everyone's different. But there are basic...

Everyone's different. But there are basic guidelines and the law of averages. Isn't that why we employ bike fitters at all? I would be cautious about giving my business to a fitter who defaulted to...
Forum: Touring
12-04-17, 09:24 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,423
Posted By ChipSeals

Should I have reason to doubt them? Serious...

Should I have reason to doubt them? Serious question. They are a reputable dealer in New York with several locations. Have you personally ever had your LBS successfully swap parts on a Surly build?
Forum: Touring
12-04-17, 03:11 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,423
Posted By ChipSeals

I can get used to the existing components. But I...

I can get used to the existing components. But I like smart design from the get-go.

If you're using a 175mm crank, I'd guess that you're probably at least 5'10" tall. A 135mm saddle... my...
Forum: Touring
12-04-17, 09:42 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,423
Posted By ChipSeals

I would debate that it's "many if not most." I...

I would debate that it's "many if not most." I almost purchased a new Specialized Sequoia in this frame size, and it came with a 172.5mm crank. (Same with their Roubaix.) Also looked at the Salsa...
Forum: Touring
12-03-17, 08:30 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,423
Posted By ChipSeals

My mistake. I thought that Surly had done the...

My mistake. I thought that Surly had done the setup of the bars. It was my LBS. I tried to get the saddle and crank exchanged but was unable. I’ll be changing several components and I’ll probably...
Forum: Commuting
11-25-17, 05:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,038
Posted By ChipSeals

Most winter days I wear a base layer, an...

Most winter days I wear a base layer, an insulating vest, and a windbreaker. I use a Patagonia Houdini jacket, which is very light but very wind resistant.

It’s important to keep your layers snug...
Forum: Touring
11-24-17, 08:54 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,423
Posted By ChipSeals

Thoughts on new Disc Trucker, and room for improvement

I brought home a 56cm Disc Trucker this week. I have a large Carradice saddle bag that I use for commuting duties, and I’ll soon be putting on a Tubus Cargo in the rear.

My first impression is...
Forum: Touring
11-23-17, 07:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,478
Posted By ChipSeals

Installing SKS P50 fender to Disc Trucker: Where to the fender stays attach?

I bought SKS P50 mudguards for my new Disc Trucker. My LBS installed the fender stays to the midfork eyelet, I assume to avoid contorting the fender stays around the Avid BB brakes.

Was this the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-28-17, 11:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,855
Posted By ChipSeals

Do you fold your bikes often? I fold mine about...

Do you fold your bikes often? I fold mine about twice a day. I wonder if that has something to do it. That it’s not “airing out.”
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-27-17, 07:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,855
Posted By ChipSeals

How to prevent rust on Brompton seatpost?

I’ve had my Brompton for six months. It develops small specks of brown rust all over the seatpost. I clean it, only to have the rust appear again in a week. I’ve come to wiping down the seatpost...
Forum: Northeast
08-07-17, 07:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,185
Posted By ChipSeals

Awesome. Thanks!

Awesome. Thanks!
Forum: Northeast
07-27-17, 03:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,185
Posted By ChipSeals

Very cool. How would you characterize the weekend...

Very cool. How would you characterize the weekend traffic around Lake Hopatcong? I remember being around there once, thinking it was very scenic but slightly congested on the roads.
Forum: Northeast
07-27-17, 09:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,563
Posted By ChipSeals

Thanks for this suggestion! We did a trip to...

Thanks for this suggestion! We did a trip to Newburyport, MA a couple of years back and stopped in Portsmouth. Agree that the cycling (and lobster, ice cream, etc) is great up there. We did morning...
Forum: Northeast
07-27-17, 09:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,563
Posted By ChipSeals

I love this thread. Such good stuff to explore.

I love this thread. Such good stuff to explore.
Forum: Northeast
07-27-17, 09:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,185
Posted By ChipSeals

New Jersey / New Yorkers — favorite rides off Morristown NJ Transit line?

When it comes to taking the train to my ride it's usually been up to Westchester and Putnam counties.

I recently moved to where Penn Station is convenient, and I'm thinking I'd like to explore...
Forum: Northeast
07-19-17, 08:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,563
Posted By ChipSeals

OK — definitely leaning toward the Vermont side...

OK — definitely leaning toward the Vermont side of the lake. Jim Thorpe is also a great choice, and I'll keep that on my list for a weekend trip.

Many thanks, everyone!
Forum: Northeast
07-18-17, 06:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,563
Posted By ChipSeals

By "we stayed there," do you mean...

By "we stayed there," do you mean Burlington?
Forum: Northeast
07-17-17, 03:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,563
Posted By ChipSeals

Great suggestions. Going to look into all of...

Great suggestions. Going to look into all of them.

Anyone ever stay at any resort-y type places in the areas mentioned? Since we're not flying, I'd love to justify a place with at least basic spa...
Forum: Northeast
07-16-17, 07:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,729
Posted By ChipSeals

Agree with Steve B. That is a great ride. Just...

Agree with Steve B. That is a great ride. Just about anything north of Wassaic is beautiful up there. I discovered it as a gateway to the Western Massachusetts / Great Barrington area, and it's...
Forum: Northeast
07-16-17, 07:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,563
Posted By ChipSeals

Mid-September in the Northeast — hiking and road cycling destinations for vacation?

I've had a good record with crowdsourcing my trips here, so I'm going to give it another shot.

My girlfriend and I have a week off after September 15th. Typically on short trips we go up to the...
Forum: Northeast
05-21-17, 08:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,390
Posted By ChipSeals

Thanks to everyone who offered advice. The...

Thanks to everyone who offered advice.

The Princeton trip was fun. Had a three-day weekend with two days of good weather and one day of so-so weather.

In the end, due to time we downloaded the...
Forum: Northeast
05-17-17, 10:28 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,905
Posted By ChipSeals

It's the latter for the most part. It's also...

It's the latter for the most part. It's also quite gnarly and knotty in parts with bumps and rocks. The northern side in my experience tends to be more gentle and that of a typical gravel ride....
Forum: Northeast
05-17-17, 10:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,390
Posted By ChipSeals

Props. Thanks for that tidbit.

Props. Thanks for that tidbit.
Forum: Northeast
05-17-17, 07:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,390
Posted By ChipSeals

How about this?

Here's one route I'm thinking.

Heading to the D&R from west of Princeton:

— Take Pennington Rocky Hill Road to Main Street in Pennington
— Onto Delaware Avenue
— Down to Washington Crossing...
Forum: Northeast
05-16-17, 03:05 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,905
Posted By ChipSeals

Yep.... both of those options are slight detours...

Yep.... both of those options are slight detours but not too much of a big deal. It'll be about 5-7 minutes out of your way. There's a small market, a Starbucks, pharmacy, pizzeria, etc in Ardsley.
...
Forum: Northeast
05-16-17, 02:06 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,905
Posted By ChipSeals

There are several café and food options within...

There are several café and food options within sight of the trail in Ardsley. That might be your best bet. There's also a 7-Eleven, as well as other stores, on a short detour off the trail on McLean...
Forum: Northeast
05-16-17, 12:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,390
Posted By ChipSeals

Interesting. I'll be around that area, so I'll...

Interesting. I'll be around that area, so I'll check it out. (We are staying just west of the University.)

I found some of the Princeton Freewheeler routes on RWGPS. This one looks really nice,...
Forum: Northeast
05-16-17, 08:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,390
Posted By ChipSeals

Thanks for this. A question — by "the path is....

Thanks for this. A question — by "the path is. again. mostly off road," are you referring to the Lawrence-Hopewell Trail?

On Google Maps that trail appears to be just a short section in Rosedale...
Forum: Northeast
05-14-17, 07:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,390
Posted By ChipSeals

Cool. How about doing the return through...

Cool. How about doing the return through Lambertville-Hopewell road and Stonybrook road, etc?

We like rail trails just fine, but also want to get some country roads as well.
Forum: Northeast
05-12-17, 05:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,390
Posted By ChipSeals

Casual road ride recs in Princeton NJ, 40-50 miles, for me and my girlfriend?

My GF and I are spending next weekend in Princeton, and we'll have our road bikes with us. We're thinking of getting in one or two 40-50 mile rides in the area. Does anyone have any recommendations?...
Forum: Commuting
12-28-16, 03:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,191
Posted By ChipSeals

Brooks Cambium is my favorite all around saddle....

Brooks Cambium is my favorite all around saddle. If you are riding in an upright position then you might not need a cutout. My favorite leather saddle is the Selle Anatomica X.
Forum: Touring
12-17-16, 07:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,429
Posted By ChipSeals

Thanks. When I look at these layouts I don't see...

Thanks. When I look at these layouts I don't see how one could ride without getting significant thigh rub. Given that, is it just something you've gotten used to?
Forum: Touring
12-16-16, 07:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,429
Posted By ChipSeals

Swift Industries Zeitgeist bag experiences? Questions about support

Question: How do you know if you need to get a Bagman or equivalent support for these bags?

Without the support, the orientation of the bag looks weird. The opening is pointing down. Seems like it...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-16, 09:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,452
Posted By ChipSeals

I already own the straggler, actually. I don't...

I already own the straggler, actually. I don't think I made that clear. Just confirming that I am setting it up correctly.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-16, 08:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,452
Posted By ChipSeals

So far that hasn't been an inconvenience to me....

So far that hasn't been an inconvenience to me. The QR is holding well. But I'm still curious to know if there's a photo out there of the "right" way to do it, just for confirmation.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-01-16, 10:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,452
Posted By ChipSeals

Photo of new surly straggler dropout?

Anyone have a detail photo of the new surly straggler dropout in a geared configuration?

They changed it in October but I can't visualize where the screws are supposed to be set to.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-16, 02:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 12,141
Posted By ChipSeals

Seems like a big design flaw to put a large knob...

Seems like a big design flaw to put a large knob on the front adjuster that would imply "grab me to adjust" if it's impossible to do by hand. I've used half a dozen seat posts at least and this one...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-16, 06:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 12,141
Posted By ChipSeals

Cannondale c2 seatpost barrel adjuster workable by hand?

Might be a silly question but is one supposed to be able to turn the front barrel adjuster by hand? (If the rear Allen bolt is loosens, that is.) My saddle angle can't be adjusted without fully...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-24-16, 07:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,135
Posted By ChipSeals

Soma Smoothie ES Sizing help for ~5'11" (181 cm) tall?, brevet-style build

I'm looking for sizing help for a Soma ES from anyone here with that experience.

I'm just shy of 6' tall (181 cm) and have a bottom bracket-to-top of saddle height of 73cm. I like to have my...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-29-16, 08:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,330
Posted By ChipSeals

The Soma GR checks all of your boxes except the...

The Soma GR checks all of your boxes except the tire size. Although you're splitting hairs at that point. At under $500 for the frame it's in the right price class for a commuter. It can be built up...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-21-16, 08:15 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,795
Posted By ChipSeals

Congratulations on your ride. #2...

Congratulations on your ride.

#2 (http://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=2) could be any number of things but you can't diagnose it without a fit session. (Or maybe,...
Forum: Northeast
03-11-16, 09:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,009
Posted By ChipSeals

Thanks for the offer. I'd like to do all of them!...

Thanks for the offer. I'd like to do all of them! Do you have a favorite couple of rides for taking in scenery, with some gravel roads?
Forum: Northeast
02-05-16, 09:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,653
Posted By ChipSeals

Definitely. That's a good idea. I hope to ride...

Definitely. That's a good idea. I hope to ride D2R2 this year. Such a beautiful area.

For regular weekend routes I'm coming from the NYC side of the border without a car... so, closer to the Great...
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