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Forum: Triathlon
02-15-23, 01:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,520
Posted By mark d

thank you for the response. Yes please move to...

thank you for the response. Yes please move to the triathalon forum.

I will show your response to my friend. I believe he will be joining the site today

Thanks again
Forum: Triathlon
02-15-23, 06:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,520
Posted By mark d

Cervelo S5 question

friend is considering purchasing a cervelo s5 2017 dura ace for $2750 to compete in his first triathalon. any opinion or advice would be appreciated,,,,,and yes i did use search


as always...
Forum: Touring
05-25-21, 08:56 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,755
Posted By mark d

C & O Paw Paw tunnel is open

Just finished c&o . Paw paw is posted as closed but everybody is ignoring the signage without issue
Forum: Touring
05-12-21, 12:41 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,806
Posted By mark d

I have all of one tour under my belt. C&o canal...

I have all of one tour under my belt. C&o canal last year. Will be doing it again starting next Monday. I also brought too much stuff. In my case tools and liquor. Crank puller ? Really ? Daughter...
Forum: Touring
04-27-21, 11:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,482
Posted By mark d

Just bought a pair of used orteliebs for $85 on...

Just bought a pair of used orteliebs for $85 on ebay. Shipping included. Nice condition, not counting the repaired squirrel chew hole. These are for my daughter who will be joining me for this years...
Forum: Touring
04-19-21, 11:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,326
Posted By mark d

well, like I said my daughter is accustomed to...

well, like I said my daughter is accustomed to poor parenting. Most people claim to believe in Darwinism, I actually practice it
Forum: Touring
04-19-21, 04:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,326
Posted By mark d

Damn, that is high. *****

Damn, that is high. *****
Forum: Touring
04-18-21, 12:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,326
Posted By mark d

Ok so it turns out it is a ....planet bike versa...

Ok so it turns out it is a ....planet bike versa rack, not a trek...yeah I can see how someone would confuse the 2. So....any good ? It's new and it cost $5 so Im gonna make it work
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-21, 10:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,036
Posted By mark d

last year I stripped my Panasonic to bare frame...

last year I stripped my Panasonic to bare frame with it tied to a lantern post in the backyard. A stand would have been soooooo much nicer
Forum: Touring
04-18-21, 04:01 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 18,211
Posted By mark d

Thanks mstateglfr

Thanks mstateglfr
Forum: Touring
04-17-21, 03:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,326
Posted By mark d

Yes I think it is small as the woman was also...

Yes I think it is small as the woman was also selling her bike, a trek 820 with 26 inch wheels and she was short. I am hoping this is the rack that djb recommended
Forum: Touring
04-17-21, 02:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,326
Posted By mark d

Bought a new trek rack off facebook marketplace...

Bought a new trek rack off facebook marketplace yesterday for $5. My mother picked it up for me. I had to explain to her, once again, that motherhood is a lifetime commitment .

Thanks for the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-17-21, 07:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,809
Posted By mark d

Thanks clang , and there it is, that's the bike...

Thanks clang , and there it is, that's the bike I was not able to find on my googling.

Thanks to all for their help
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-17-21, 03:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,809
Posted By mark d

Thks for the replies guys, ....2cam it is a...

Thks for the replies guys, ....2cam it is a hardtail mtb with front suspension. I don't know how to download a photo from facebook marketplace to my phone. After posting this thread I saw another...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-21, 12:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,036
Posted By mark d

Damn I moved too slow, it's gone. I will move...

Damn I moved too slow, it's gone. I will move quicker next time.

Thanks for the replies
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-16-21, 11:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,809
Posted By mark d

Hey francophile thanks for the reply. Bike is on...

Hey francophile thanks for the reply. Bike is on facebook marketplace. My mom is going to pick up a rack from this woman for me so I thought I would look into the bike also just in case. She sent a...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-16-21, 09:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,809
Posted By mark d

What is a trek 8 series ?

I tried to search but keep getting routed to trek 820

someone is offering me one for $250. Don't know what they are worth
As always thanks
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-21, 04:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,036
Posted By mark d

Park 10 repair stand?

I used search and most everybody seemed to like it. There is one on craigslist near afamily member for $80. I will not be able to inspect myself. Should I pull the trigger ?

As always thanks
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-14-21, 03:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,223
Posted By mark d

Damn , wish mine looked like that. good on ya

Damn , wish mine looked like that.
good on ya
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-13-21, 04:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,223
Posted By mark d

Very nice. Does the 4000 have shimano 600...

Very nice. Does the 4000 have shimano 600 components ?
Forum: Touring
04-11-21, 10:47 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,326
Posted By mark d

Thks for all the replies guys. I do not know the...

Thks for all the replies guys. I do not know the size as it was a curb find last year. I wish I had a photo. It was/is in good shape. I replaced the tires and chain. I have new brakes ( that were...
Forum: Touring
04-11-21, 10:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,326
Posted By mark d

Thks for all the replies guys. I do not know the...

Thks for all the replies guys. I do not know the size as it was a curb find last year. I wish I had a photo. It was/is in good shape. I replaced the tires and chain. I have new brakes ( that were...
Forum: Touring
04-11-21, 07:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,326
Posted By mark d

Thks guys. I checked the racktime on amazon. $42...

Thks guys. I checked the racktime on amazon. $42 for the racktime folding 26 - 28 inch 3 in stock. Checking the axiom and tubus now.
Forum: Touring
04-11-21, 04:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,326
Posted By mark d

Pannier rack for 26 inch wheel bike

My daughter will be doing the c&o with me in may. I need to get her a rack and panniers. My question is do the 26 inch wheel bikes require a smaller rack ?
if so any economical suggestions ? Bike is...
Forum: Touring
04-10-21, 07:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,482
Posted By mark d

where have you seen ortleibs for $80-100 ? I...

where have you seen ortleibs for $80-100 ?
I would go in that direction also given the opportunity....thks
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-10-21, 05:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,223
Posted By mark d

Sounds like a nice bike. For whatever it's worth...

Sounds like a nice bike. For whatever it's worth I bought a 87 Dx 5000 last year for $50 and I might have over paid. Terrible condition. I stripped her to bear frame and replaced parts as necessary....
Forum: Touring
04-06-21, 01:57 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 18,211
Posted By mark d

I will do so as soon as I get to my bike, thanks

I will do so as soon as I get to my bike, thanks
Forum: Touring
04-06-21, 01:55 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 18,211
Posted By mark d

Are you on good terms with an LBS who'll let you...

Are you on good terms with an LBS who'll let you try some on to find the definitive answer for your specific bike?[/QUOTE]

thks for the reply, yes there is a small shop I use that would let me...
Forum: Touring
04-06-21, 11:40 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 18,211
Posted By mark d

My bike came with 25mm tires originally. Do you...

My bike came with 25mm tires originally. Do you think 32 mm would fit on the same rims ?

Apologies to the OP
Forum: Touring
03-31-21, 04:02 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,830
Posted By mark d

mstateglfr, thanks for the reply. Actually the...

mstateglfr, thanks for the reply. Actually the other replies have been very helpful. I am using them to educate myself in the subject and the market
so that I will be able to hit the ground running...
Forum: Touring
03-30-21, 06:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,830
Posted By mark d

thks guys, looking into the univega now. Not...

thks guys, looking into the univega now. Not familiar with that bike

I have looked into all the bikes suggested thks to all
I really like the old trek 720 with the reynolds tubing but jeez,...
Forum: Touring
03-29-21, 05:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,560
Posted By mark d

I bought a big agnes fly creek ul hv 2 person new...

I bought a big agnes fly creek ul hv 2 person new on sale for $195. It weighs about 2.5 lbs and is considered to be high end
it would be interesting to hear what elcruxio has to say about this tent
Forum: Touring
03-29-21, 03:48 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,560
Posted By mark d

Wow. You know your stuff

Wow. You know your stuff
Forum: Touring
03-26-21, 08:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,830
Posted By mark d

Tourist msn, nice photos. I loved that green and...

Tourist msn, nice photos. I loved that green and peacefulness last year. Salve for the soul

Yep, those are the conditions I want to be ready for

I would love to do the gap also in fact my...
Forum: Touring
03-26-21, 03:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,482
Posted By mark d

Those are nice looking panniers

Those are nice looking panniers
Forum: Touring
03-25-21, 02:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,830
Posted By mark d

thks tourist msn. Yes rain was my concern. I had...

thks tourist msn. Yes rain was my concern. I had 23mm tires last year and they were fine for bone dry conditions. I noticed at the western end there were large depressions in the trail that looked...
Forum: Touring
03-25-21, 02:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,830
Posted By mark d

thks headwind. If I went flat bar I could just...

thks headwind. If I went flat bar I could just keep my shift levers on the downtube and keep my stock drive train right ?

Thks for the brake lever heads up. I did not know that
Forum: Touring
03-25-21, 08:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,830
Posted By mark d

Hey headwind, thanks for the tutorial. Sounds...

Hey headwind, thanks for the tutorial. Sounds like you know your stuff......hmmmm, according to my research my bike came with 700 wheels and 25mm tires. Don't know the rim width. You feel 28 mm tires...
Forum: Touring
03-24-21, 12:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,830
Posted By mark d

Thks for all the replies guys. Cannot measure or...

Thks for all the replies guys. Cannot measure or take photos of anything now, I am on my ship until may.

Handlebar padding is probably a good idea. I had leather wrap with no padding

As to...
Forum: Touring
03-24-21, 08:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,830
Posted By mark d

Thks headwind. I am 5 ft 7 inch. I never measured...

Thks headwind. I am 5 ft 7 inch. I never measured the bike but it is about 20 inch. I have a slight bend to my leg with pedal at bottom position. I had the stem adjusted a good bit lower then the...
Forum: Touring
03-24-21, 08:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,830
Posted By mark d

Thks rossiny. I have already started looking into...

Thks rossiny. I have already started looking into your suggestions. ...does the higher number signify a better model ? In other words is the trek 970 higher end then the 920 for example ?
Forum: Touring
03-24-21, 07:12 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,830
Posted By mark d

Vintage hybrid tourer suggestions ?

will be doing the c&o canal this summer for the second time. Last year I did it with my 1987 Panasonic dx 5000 road bike. I enjoyed the trip a great deal, but my butt did not. I thought of converting...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-21, 01:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,617
Posted By mark d

Thanks to all for your replies. Hmmmmm

Thanks to all for your replies. Hmmmmm
Forum: Touring
03-23-21, 07:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,482
Posted By mark d

Thanks for the replies

Thanks for the replies
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-21, 07:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,617
Posted By mark d

thanks for the reply. I will look into 32s. The...

thanks for the reply. I will look into 32s. The consensus seems to be 23s are to narrow for this sort of application. Is this your opinion as well ?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-21, 06:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,617
Posted By mark d

Yeah I like water. It's how I ended up on the...

Yeah I like water. It's how I ended up on the sea. Now land, that's scary

I don't care about the bikes looks, you should see the rider, I just think more of a hybrid type set up would be better...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-21, 05:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,617
Posted By mark d

Widest tires possible on road bike ?

Bike...Panasonic dx-5000 1987 (I think)

Did the c&o canal with this bike last year. No issues with wheels as it was super dry, but was thinking of getting some wider wheels. 35 mm seems to be the...
Forum: Touring
03-23-21, 05:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,482
Posted By mark d

Thanks, bktourer, yeah at $60 they seem a good...

Thanks, bktourer, yeah at $60 they seem a good deal. Saw a guy with them on the c & o last year. They looked pretty good and he said he was happy with them.
Forum: Touring
03-22-21, 08:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,482
Posted By mark d

Rhinowalk panniers ?

I searched in this forum for info on these panniers but only got one thread. Thinking about buying for C & O canal trip in may. If anyone has any info to share iwould appreciate it

Thanks
Forum: Touring
11-22-20, 12:29 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,590
Posted By mark d

thats a damn good idea

thats a damn good idea
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