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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-19, 09:41 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,568
Posted By DaleW

I like a 45-50mm tire that is supple. Small knobs...

I like a 45-50mm tire that is supple. Small knobs are okay, but a supple smooth tire works fine on packed gravel and pavement too.

Where gravel gets tricky is when there is a hard packed track or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-19, 12:10 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,035
Posted By DaleW

Crazy bullying drivers

There's no mental health requirements for a driver's license, not to mention that a wack job driver even has a license. It never pays to engage these idiots. I chalk 99% of this behavior to plain...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-19, 12:25 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 9,298
Posted By DaleW

Define classic and vintage

Classic refers to design and vintage refers to age. Of course both intertwine. The are no hard and fast definitions.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-18, 11:58 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 57,821
Posted By DaleW

Of course it can

A gravel bike with smooth supple tires like Compass brand or WTB Horizon will handle city streets with all the lumps and bumps, trolley tracks, bricks and cobblestones and other urban terrors. Would...
Forum: Utility Cycling
01-04-17, 11:58 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,099
Posted By DaleW

Well done. I did a similar thing with a dry...

Well done. I did a similar thing with a dry box/ammo can: https://dalesjournal.wordpress.com/2015/05/01/ammo-can-dry-box-waterproof-pannier/
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-23-16, 08:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,329
Posted By DaleW

There are many porteur or "pizza" style front...

There are many porteur or "pizza" style front racks. I wanted longer and thinner and was able to mount a Blackburn Local Deluxe rack on the front of my bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-16, 08:00 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 20,275
Posted By DaleW

Good quality u lock or chain and locking skewers...

Good quality u lock or chain and locking skewers or cable for the wheel you can't secure with the block. Cable locks are a blinking neon sign: STEAL ME
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-08-16, 11:30 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,670
Posted By DaleW

I use Orgin8 Citi Classic handlebars (Product...

I use Orgin8 Citi Classic handlebars (Product Description | Origin8 (http://www.origin8.bike/product-description/?prod_model_uid=4981)). They have quite a bit of back-sweep and some rise too,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-02-16, 12:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,285
Posted By DaleW

Yes, you can still get flats. I use more...

Yes, you can still get flats. I use more puncturenresistant tires, like Schwalbe Marathons.


Spokes aren't so much an issue. Check often for loose spokes. Having the wheels checked isnt a bad...
Forum: Commuting
07-31-16, 09:35 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 18,593
Posted By DaleW

You might be able to do a hybrid trip of your...

You might be able to do a hybrid trip of your local buses have bike racks: bike half way or one way and bus the other.
Forum: Touring
07-19-15, 11:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,343
Posted By DaleW

I have a friend who carries a bike lock and bus...

I have a friend who carries a bike lock and bus fare card for an urban repair kit. Lock the bike up, take the bus home and come back with the car to pick up the bike. That's light!

I carry:
...
Forum: Commuting
07-19-15, 10:36 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,448
Posted By DaleW

I like helmet lights in traffic. Drivers can't...

I like helmet lights in traffic. Drivers can't see rack lights that are blocked by other cars and a light on your helmet is up where it can be noticed. I'm all for high visibilty clothing, blinky...
Forum: Commuting
03-24-15, 11:33 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,375
Posted By DaleW

My hybridized mountain bike is very similar,...

My hybridized mountain bike is very similar, except for the hub and belt drive, which I would love to have.

I started with a Novara Bonita aluminum frame bike with 3x8 drivetrain and disc brakes,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-15, 10:45 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 20,722
Posted By DaleW

Hot glue works too.

Hot glue works too.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-23-15, 09:31 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 70,236
Posted By DaleW

"I would love to be able to set her bike up with...

"I would love to be able to set her bike up with a decent quality rigid fork, a rigid seatpost, and more supple tires to fix both problems"

A more active riding style would help--- getting up off...
Forum: Touring
03-23-15, 09:18 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,247
Posted By DaleW

I use an iPhone with the Gaia app and a stem cap...

I use an iPhone with the Gaia app and a stem cap mount. A backup battery is a good thing.

I love your statement, "I'm just going across Canada." So understated :)
Forum: Touring
03-23-15, 09:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,639
Posted By DaleW

Google "bikepacking" and whole new world will...

Google "bikepacking" and whole new world will open before you :)
Forum: Commuting
03-23-15, 09:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 12,810
Posted By DaleW

Small handlebar baskets dont hold much and larger...

Small handlebar baskets dont hold much and larger ones can bob around when loaded, which is why delivery style baskets have braces to the fork. A handlebar bag may be better. From there I would look...
Forum: Commuting
03-23-15, 08:53 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,557
Posted By DaleW

Schwalbe Marathons. Fewer (or no) flats, high...

Schwalbe Marathons. Fewer (or no) flats, high milage--- the best you can buy.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-23-15, 08:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,285
Posted By DaleW

Look at the Kona Dew line and Jamis Coda models...

Look at the Kona Dew line and Jamis Coda models too.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-23-15, 08:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,612
Posted By DaleW

Frame bag, "fuel tank" bag on the top tube or a...

Frame bag, "fuel tank" bag on the top tube or a handlebar bag are other options. One you get past a handful of stuff, a rack and trunk bag are handy and stable.

Backpacks are hot but versatile...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-23-15, 08:23 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 70,236
Posted By DaleW

I have a hybridized mountain bike that I have set...

I have a hybridized mountain bike that I have set up for riding rail trails and I replaced the suspension fork with a rigid one. I didn't like the bobbing and power loss when climbing. It saves...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-23-15, 08:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,151
Posted By DaleW

Jones H cut bars. Bring your wallet :) H-BarŪ...

Jones H cut bars. Bring your wallet :)
H-BarŪ Jones Cut 710 Aluminum - Jones Bikes (http://www.jonesbikes.com/h-bar-jones-cut-710-aluminum/)
Forum: Utility Cycling
02-06-15, 08:29 PM
Replies: 941
Views: 564,315
Posted By DaleW

I wanted ONE bike to use for urban errands,...

I wanted ONE bike to use for urban errands, rail-trails and shorts tours with camping. Fit wise, I have a long torso and short legs and arms so getting a fit was an issue. I also have limited...
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