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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-24, 04:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 117
Posted By gauvins

I see 3 reasons for my preference towards Pinion...

I see 3 reasons for my preference towards Pinion -- (1) Rear wheel removal (taking trains/subways/planes) should be easier since the wheel is going to be quite lighter; (2) but mostly because the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 117
Posted By gauvins

Mysterious statement :) Are you referring to...

Mysterious statement :) Are you referring to lower efficiency and clumsy shifter, or to the peace of mind when you go through a muddy section. (your comment is positive or negative?)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 117
Posted By gauvins

Seems to be the consensus. Will do and report....

Seems to be the consensus. Will do and report. Thanks to you (and others) for your time
Forum: Touring
05-14-24, 04:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 526
Posted By gauvins

Actually never saw any IGH on sale. Just a few...

Actually never saw any IGH on sale. Just a few showing up on eBay, usually very close to retail.

AFAIK, the retail market went crazy in 2020-2021 (demand up as people no longer wanted to take...
Forum: Touring
05-14-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 526
Posted By gauvins

see... just like malaria... fever is up again :)

see... just like malaria... fever is up again :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 117
Posted By gauvins

IGH (Rohloff/Pinion) vs derailleur $ break-even point

Just completed an order of various replacement parts for our bikes (XT-grade cassettes, chains, etc.) and felt that the price isn't trivial. Adding to this the fact what my shifting is hesitant --...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 136
Posted By gauvins

Thanks all for you input. I've tweaked the...

Thanks all for you input.

I've tweaked the derailleur's settings (B-screw was not properly set) and things have improved somewhat. Not Tour-de-France ready, but only one shifting hesitation. I'll...
Forum: Touring
05-13-24, 07:29 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 526
Posted By gauvins

Yeah... I think I'm coming to my senses and will...

Yeah... I think I'm coming to my senses and will not follow through. It's a bit like malaria (from what I hear -- I haven't contracted the disease) : every once in a while I get IGH fever. Typically...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-24, 05:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 136
Posted By gauvins

Rapidfire XT ST-T-780

I've assembled my bike 7 years ago. Preparing for a summer tour, I find shifting a bit hesitant (3x10 XT 780). Shifting works well if I push the trigger slightly above it's resting position. If I...
Forum: Touring
05-10-24, 07:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 89
Posted By gauvins

I have a pair of Voile rack straps. 30" IIRC. ...

I have a pair of Voile rack straps. 30" IIRC.

​​No regret, but no revelation either. My favorite is the Salsa, which engages more easily, or so it seems. Rack straps provide a bit of extra...
Forum: Touring
05-10-24, 07:30 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 526
Posted By gauvins

Thanks for the link. WRT UL -- not for the...

Thanks for the link.

WRT UL -- not for the bike itself. More interested in reducing pack size. I remember riding an unstable bike in the earlier years, or "struggling" (perhaps too strong a word)...
Forum: Touring
05-09-24, 01:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 526
Posted By gauvins

Interesting. Pinion is said to be less efficient...

Interesting. Pinion is said to be less efficient than derailleurs. You'd lose something like less than 1 kmh in speed. (93% vs 97%). This matches your experience?
Forum: Touring
05-09-24, 07:07 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 526
Posted By gauvins

Pinion? If so, P1.18 or C1.12?

A sequence of events are making me consider the possibility of retiring my LHT for a more recent rig. I came across Panorama cycles, a small manufacturer from my home town with exceptional reviews,...
Forum: Touring
05-06-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,409
Posted By gauvins

Excellent example. Perso, IIRC I've had to remove...

Excellent example. Perso, IIRC I've had to remove a cassette only once (on forest roads, days away from the nearest shop) but could have done without (you can usually get going with one spoke missing...
Forum: Touring
05-06-24, 03:06 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,409
Posted By gauvins

I believe that the meaning of this post...

I believe that the meaning of this post (https://www.bikeforums.net/23232523-post34.html) was that you should only bring what you actually use, and not bother with all the things you thought you...
Forum: Touring
05-02-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,409
Posted By gauvins

Yep. But as I said, fast install/removal isn't...

Yep. But as I said, fast install/removal isn't what I am looking for. What I'd like is an efficient way to attach dry bags. Although this is perhaps the wrong way to see the question. Small panniers...
Forum: Touring
05-02-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,409
Posted By gauvins

rivers Agree with your comment wrt Tailfin (still...

rivers Agree with your comment wrt Tailfin (still unable to justify replacing my Tubus Cargo -- just 1 bike used to commute and tour. The Cargo is very competent and if the strap holders...
Forum: Touring
05-02-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,409
Posted By gauvins

Provisioning prescription drugs in Europe for non...

Provisioning prescription drugs in Europe for non EU residents is a crap shoot. Regulations stipulate that pharmacies must honor prescription written by a doctor who is licensed in a EU member...
Forum: Touring
05-02-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,409
Posted By gauvins

Thanks for the list. ​​​​​​Could you...

Thanks for the list.

​​​​​​Could you elaborate on your silnylon jacket? I assume that it is close to 100% waterproof. Vented?
Forum: Touring
05-01-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,409
Posted By gauvins

Same process here. I've noticed that for...

Same process here.

I've noticed that for the first trip (2-months long with kids) I overestimated what is "necessary". I carry less than a third of what I would have, back then. And the process...
Forum: Touring
05-01-24, 03:38 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,409
Posted By gauvins

... Not entirely clear. Like body weight....

...

Not entirely clear. Like body weight. Not paying attention, to many burgers, you become overweight. Paying too much attention, strict diet, you become anorexic.

As I said, I was motivated...
Forum: Touring
05-01-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,409
Posted By gauvins

Unfortunately unable to follow your link. in...

Unfortunately unable to follow your link. in Chrome. Not even possible to edit https > http.

Thanks for you very comprehensive list.

Question of the moment -- you write "moist towelette" (AKA...
Forum: Touring
05-01-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,409
Posted By gauvins

:) Not 100% clear what's best. Ursack warns...

:)

Not 100% clear what's best. Ursack warns that small rodents can open holes in the kevlar. My understanding is that these holes are small (teeth size) and your food is more or less safe. Looks...
Forum: Touring
05-01-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,409
Posted By gauvins

Interesting. It is everywhere in my feeds. Was...

Interesting. It is everywhere in my feeds. Was mildly interested, but not to the point of taking a second mortgage (well -- actually not necessarily, but you get the idea).

Then, yesterday I came...
Forum: Touring
05-01-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,409
Posted By gauvins

Thanks for your list. 1. I usually toured...

Thanks for your list.

1. I usually toured with a "reasonable" rain outfit. This summer I'll perhaps see if a windbreaker with DWR (and "similar" pants) will do. I could never really stay dry under...
Forum: Touring
05-01-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,409
Posted By gauvins

(1) Insignificant weight difference (2)...

(1) Insignificant weight difference (2) indestructible; (3) I have it


Totally inappropriate and condescending. Try diabetes for a while and get back to me WRT sleeping bags.


There is a...
Forum: Touring
05-01-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,409
Posted By gauvins

Packing list

[in reaction to the rear rack (http://url=https://www.bikeforums.net/touring/1292470-rear-racks.html) thread, where cavernous panniers (https://www.bikeforums.net/23227857-post30.html) are...
Forum: Touring
04-27-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,605
Posted By gauvins

Perhaps take a look at Tumbleweed's...

Perhaps take a look at Tumbleweed's (https://tumbleweed.cc/collections/products). They sport bottle cage mounts so you can fit anything cages.
Forum: Touring
04-25-24, 06:02 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,274
Posted By gauvins

I've pulled the trigger, yesterday, on a pair of...

I've pulled the trigger, yesterday, on a pair of Ombraz (brown polarized lenses). One thing I've learned from this irreverent review video (absolutely worth watching) is that lenses can be swapped...
Forum: Touring
04-24-24, 02:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,274
Posted By gauvins

... robow Thanks for the detailed...

...

robow Thanks for the detailed information. WRT to industry consolidation, I remember vaguely. 2017. I thought (assumed) that Brussels would have blocked the merger. Then obviously forgot...
Forum: Touring
04-24-24, 07:58 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,274
Posted By gauvins

yes... somewhat mysterious. IIRC, the lenses...

yes... somewhat mysterious. IIRC, the lenses manufacturing is dominated by Essilor (quasi monopoly) and the sunglasses market is also very consolidated (Luxxotica (sp?)). I've searched for quotes...
Forum: Touring
04-23-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,274
Posted By gauvins

Great! Then can you help me understand price...

Great! Then can you help me understand price differences (and/or the material differences of various transitional techs? For instance, I've purchased dirt cheap (25$) polychromatic glasses on...
Forum: Touring
04-23-24, 11:12 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,274
Posted By gauvins

For reference: o Optical Factor (wrap +...

For reference:
o Optical Factor (wrap + photochromic Rx inserts) 147 CAD
o Zenni (folding transition Rx) 366 CAD
o NewLook (physical store nearby - transition Rx Polaroid frame) 373 CAD
o...
Forum: Touring
04-21-24, 09:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,274
Posted By gauvins

I've looked at their store a few times and get a...

I've looked at their store a few times and get a major sticker shock. Other sources propose what appears to be equivalent, for a fraction of the price. The problem is that, obviously, no one wants to...
Forum: Touring
04-20-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,274
Posted By gauvins

Interesting. IIRC I had looked into in years ago...

Interesting. IIRC I had looked into in years ago but, back then, laser surgery was not able to correct these problems. Given the prices of progressive lenses, surgery might be a money saver...
Forum: Touring
04-20-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,274
Posted By gauvins

elcruxio Would you happen to have a link? I land...

elcruxio Would you happen to have a link? I land on a page describing fairly large sunglasses but they wouldn't be compatible with my prescription glasses
Forum: Touring
04-20-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,274
Posted By gauvins

Glasses

I can legally drive without glasses, I don't need reading glasses either, but (1) I wear prescription glasses when I drive; (2) I wear (different) prescription glasses at the computer; (3) I...
Forum: Touring
04-19-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 675
Posted By gauvins

:) which is another definition of being cool :)...

:) which is another definition of being cool :) (but yes, definitely a chic factor. I took a look at the Hermes catalog. $500 for a Carré Hermes... I wish I could say that I'll think about it...)
Forum: Touring
04-17-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 675
Posted By gauvins

Interesting -- silk absorbs more water? Is more...

Interesting -- silk absorbs more water? Is more durable? comfortable?
Forum: Touring
04-14-24, 05:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 675
Posted By gauvins

Cooling scarves

Lots of products to stay warm, not so much to stay cool. What about cooling scarves? (cooling socks?)

They seem to come in several forms, including one which relies on water absorbing crystals...
Forum: Touring
04-14-24, 03:27 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,489
Posted By gauvins

HelpSingularity Sorry for your loss...

HelpSingularity Sorry for your loss...
Forum: Touring
04-13-24, 07:59 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,489
Posted By gauvins

Can you expand? (stolen, unlocked?)

Can you expand? (stolen, unlocked?)
Forum: Touring
04-11-24, 10:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,582
Posted By gauvins

Probably because touring is about enjoying a low...

Probably because touring is about enjoying a low intensity ride. For instance, you may want to read this blurb (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Race_Across_America) about RAAM & Tour de France, both...
Forum: Touring
04-11-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,582
Posted By gauvins

I wear (and navigate) with a fitness watch...

I wear (and navigate) with a fitness watch (Garmin Enduro), keeping track of my heart rate. I don't remember ever getting to the stage where suggested recovery times would be more than a few hours. I...
Forum: Touring
04-11-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,582
Posted By gauvins

Most of my tours are bracketed by immutable...

Most of my tours are bracketed by immutable dates, so I schedule zero days to not miss a meeting, a flight or something else.

Zero days are useful to deal with lousy weather (ex: miserably cold...
Forum: Touring
04-09-24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 526
Posted By gauvins

I've accidentally overstayed Schengen at least...

I've accidentally overstayed Schengen at least once if not twice. Nothing happened, which provides no guarantee but may suggest that you'll board the Calais - Dover ferry without problem (assuming...
Forum: Touring
04-09-24, 07:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,270
Posted By gauvins

Just wanted to add that weight per se is not much...

Just wanted to add that weight per se is not much of a problem in the context of bike touring. OTOH, there's a qualitative difference between the standard 4-pannier, the compact 2 (front) panniers...
Forum: Touring
03-31-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 932
Posted By gauvins

As always, incredible picture. (albeit totally...

As always, incredible picture. (albeit totally inappropriate :)

You have an opinion on the aesthetics of fork packs vs dry bags? And more generally, on packing systems? Not that I care much about...
Forum: Touring
03-31-24, 05:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 932
Posted By gauvins

I have them. Very pleased. I also carry 2 x 5L...

I have them. Very pleased. I also carry 2 x 5L dry bags attached to the rear rack. Fork packs can be attached/detached much faster. They also provide easier access to content. No sign of wear after...
Forum: Touring
03-28-24, 07:10 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,042
Posted By gauvins

mev (1) I didn't realize that distances were...

mev (1) I didn't realize that distances were bogus. Indeed related to spatial organization of data. Interesting. (2) RAG is another interesting avenue. Not clear if these models have integrated...
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