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01-02-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 9,635
Posted By Jno

To be honest, I wondered two things: if people...

To be honest, I wondered two things: if people felt the ride-quality attributes of titanium were maybe only particularly relevant for road bikes and less relevant where tire width and road buzz not a...
01-01-24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 9,635
Posted By Jno

Thanks

Thanks for the considered replies. I am not in the market for a high end ti bike - I just wondered if folks valued them
for ride quality over lesser priced ti bikes, or if the cache of certain...
01-01-24, 08:10 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 9,635
Posted By Jno

Titanium “super bikes”

While dreaming idly about all the bike-related stuff I wished Santa might bring me (I got socks and a hug), I got to wondering about some of the Rolls Royce titanium bikes I’ve read about, but never...
Forum: Touring
11-28-23, 04:45 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,764
Posted By Jno

Oh well

Apparently the supposed benefit to udh is less that it is one more type of hanger, with its own benefits and shortcomings, and more that derailleurs can then be bolted directly to frame (not like...
Forum: Touring
11-26-23, 03:50 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,764
Posted By Jno

Udh insight

I am curious if any of the bike industry folks on the forum know if there’s much likelihood of significantly more bike brands adopting the universal derailleur hanger (udh) standard in 2024, or if...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-23, 02:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 200
Posted By Jno

Riding the Giro…sort of

Does anyone know how soon after a race stage is done that the roads become available for cyclists? A day? Week?
thanks
12-30-22, 06:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,616
Posted By Jno

thanks for those tips - exactly what I was hoping...

thanks for those tips - exactly what I was hoping for when I posted the question!
12-30-22, 12:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,616
Posted By Jno

Stelvio or Alpe d’huez?

I have an opportunity to add one or the other of these climbs onto a short trip and want to make sure I don’t pick the one that makes more demands on my wife’s good will so my question is about the...
10-12-22, 10:27 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,826
Posted By Jno

… and the barricade-less descent from the top was...

… and the barricade-less descent from the top was spectacularly hair-raising.
Forum: Touring
09-25-22, 03:04 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,777
Posted By Jno

We were there a few weeks ago and 2 things that...

We were there a few weeks ago and 2 things that surprised us: PEI is far hillier than we expected, and their food culture was very developed.
re: hills- they aren’t daunting or anything but most...
Forum: Touring
07-23-22, 01:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,037
Posted By Jno

We’re half way across now and it’s been, almost...

We’re half way across now and it’s been, almost without exception, great. Funny, though- I was only on the road a few days before we started to encounter the Tour Divide challenge riders and I began...
Forum: Touring
07-23-22, 06:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,037
Posted By Jno

Re: screws: my impression is that the screw(s)...

Re: screws: my impression is that the screw(s) come loose from the plastic nut, the nut falls away so the screw now bears the weight unequally, tearing the hole in pannier material just enough to...
Forum: Touring
07-22-22, 05:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,037
Posted By Jno

Ortliebs

When my friends were planning our tour, we utilized this forum a great deal and the advice was very welcome on all counts. Now that we’ve been out a couple months, I’d like to make a contribution...
Forum: Touring
04-28-22, 05:21 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,989
Posted By Jno

1. It is at slow speed and it is not always. And...

1. It is at slow speed and it is not always. And yes, like a spring or a taut elastic band being tapped, pulling front end left, right, left…(not sure about frequency). It does make steering a bit of...
Forum: Touring
04-28-22, 11:14 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,989
Posted By Jno

Thanks for the insightful suggestions

Thanks, folks, for all of these insightful replies. I appreciate them and will bear them in mind as I try to get tour-ready!
Forum: Touring
04-28-22, 08:43 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,989
Posted By Jno

Although my experiments are with bike fully...

Although my experiments are with bike fully loaded, I admit even a little wobble has me on high-alert. The forum seems to suggest that small weight discrepancies aren’t the issue, and I believe my...
Forum: Touring
04-28-22, 08:08 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,989
Posted By Jno

The wobble isn’t a game-changer- more of an...

The wobble isn’t a game-changer- more of an unexpected symptom of something that may be chalked up to typical ride characteristics. None the less, I’m hopeful increased tire pressure is helpful (I’d...
Forum: Touring
04-28-22, 07:40 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,989
Posted By Jno

I forget the racks but “expedition-rated”, not...

I forget the racks but “expedition-rated”, not lightweight/ recreational. Schwalbe Marathon Plus 38c



I do



Arkel 45 in rear; Ortlieb 25 (sport rollers) in front
Forum: Touring
04-28-22, 06:49 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,989
Posted By Jno

Tourist in MSN: Your recall is correct (Trek 520,...

Tourist in MSN: Your recall is correct (Trek 520, leaving Mid-May).

Things are going as expected (not “well” or “unwell” because we’re still experimenting). Weights (including bags themselves):...
Forum: Touring
04-28-22, 06:40 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,989
Posted By Jno

Djb: I have worked on any number of variables but...

Djb: I have worked on any number of variables but since I’ve not toured yet, some things crop up for which I’ve not been battle-tested. Eg. I’m riding at a cottage now, where 12% hills are frequent -...
Forum: Touring
04-28-22, 05:34 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,989
Posted By Jno

When imbalanced side to side, my bike wobbled...

When imbalanced side to side, my bike wobbled (like a speed wobble, but at low speed and probably nothing to do with frequency). Is wobble just a fact of touring life that doesn’t trouble you, or do...
Forum: Touring
04-28-22, 04:56 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,989
Posted By Jno

60/40 weight distribution?

I am getting ready for my first tour but one thing I’ve not yet sorted via trial and error is my forward/back weight distribution. Up until now, I’ve been testing variations based on utility and...
Forum: Touring
12-10-21, 05:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,063
Posted By Jno

Looks like the Sawyer has the trust of the...

Looks like the Sawyer has the trust of the majority. Thanks for the replies
Forum: Touring
12-09-21, 03:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,063
Posted By Jno

Water purification?

Do experienced tourers use filtration systems when they are crossing Canada? I don’t love the iodine pills so if filtration is necessary, I’d also be curious if the gravity works systems work.
11-02-21, 05:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,410
Posted By Jno

Agreed, and I’ll be reasonably prepped for rain....

Agreed, and I’ll be reasonably prepped for rain. I am trying for one-solution that’ll set me up for rain, cold, minimalism of packing, but as I expected, if such a solution existed, folks would have...
Forum: Touring
11-02-21, 05:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,363
Posted By Jno

My booties question is a tour novice with poor...

My booties question is a tour novice with poor circulation considering his options. I use bike shoes and neoprene booties on my road bike to help in cold and/or wet but someone mentioned to me that...
Forum: Touring
11-01-21, 12:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,363
Posted By Jno

Thank you

Thank you for the replies and suggestions.
11-01-21, 10:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,410
Posted By Jno

Booties + flat pedals with pins

I know there are various approaches to minimizing cold and or wet feet. My question is about only one of those approaches: in particular, Does anybody know if the under-strap and/or the soles of...
Forum: Touring
11-01-21, 06:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,363
Posted By Jno

Do booties work with flat pedals with pins?

Do people have recommendations for “over shoes” that work with flat pedals with pins (Raceface Chesters)?
I’m assuming the stretchy straps on cycling booties with which I’m familiar would get...
Forum: Touring
08-26-21, 06:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,323
Posted By Jno

Thanks for the helpful replies. I will try the...

Thanks for the helpful replies. I will try the Imperial and the c17 and see if they sit well with me (sorry)
Forum: Touring
08-24-21, 12:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,323
Posted By Jno

I’m starting to think users of either Brooks...

I’m starting to think users of either Brooks model (standard or Imperial)can tell the saddle is likely to be “good” before investing time & effort breaking it in further? After a couple rides on B17...
Forum: Touring
08-24-21, 10:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,323
Posted By Jno

Comparison between B17 and B17 Imperial

I need a saddle for a touring bike, and have tried a new B17 for a few hours. I can’t tell what it would feel like after it’s broken in, so I am curious: does the cutout on the B17 imperial make an...
Replies: 54
Views: 11,682
Posted By Jno

Thanks for the replies. It seems that most folks...

Thanks for the replies. It seems that most folks travel with a 2nd “just in case” light and I intend to do that as well, and the solar one mentioned above caught my eye - I didn’t know there was such...
Replies: 54
Views: 11,682
Posted By Jno

Yes, but at the rate our bikes are being built...

Yes, but at the rate our bikes are being built and that cross country travel options are opening up, I think it’s more likely the light research is “just in case”
Replies: 54
Views: 11,682
Posted By Jno

Tail lights

I assume that the riders of this forum choose their tail lights with at least some consideration of the battery run-time. Is there a consensus about whether long riding days mean alkaline battery...
03-29-21, 05:00 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 14,163
Posted By Jno

It can. I cobbled together excerpts from a couple...

It can. I cobbled together excerpts from a couple articles (below) that helped me when I was trying to lose weight, and helped me understand why weight loss isn’t necessarily the same thing as...
02-21-21, 06:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 883
Posted By Jno

I use Fulgaz and although I had no trouble...

I use Fulgaz and although I had no trouble yesterday, I have had such troubles every once in a while. When that happens, I clear the cache and reload it. That always gets things going properly.
Forum: Touring
02-11-21, 05:13 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,725
Posted By Jno

I assume that, like me, you have the inclination...

I assume that, like me, you have the inclination to think about biking and, with covid, the time to think about biking. Over the past few months I’ve launched threads on any number of topics and each...
Forum: Touring
02-10-21, 07:17 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,725
Posted By Jno

To bib, or not to bib, that is my question

I ride with (and appreciate the benefits of) cycling shorts (bibs) but wonder about their practicality for a long tour. I realize there will be some long-time tourers among you who have calluses on...
Forum: Touring
02-06-21, 11:16 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 10,319
Posted By Jno

We are flying and you are right: I didn’t know...

We are flying and you are right: I didn’t know (and wouldn’t have guessed) that residual fuel smell alone would be enough to result in possible confiscation. Thanks for yet another tip I can add to...
Forum: Touring
02-01-21, 09:45 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 10,319
Posted By Jno

Cook stove fuel

I am making equipment choices for a tour of Canada. Even though it’ll mostly be on paved roads we expect to spend lots of time avoiding traffic, towns etc. My question for the forum is, how...
02-01-21, 06:57 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,126
Posted By Jno

Like you, I used to be “fine” on the bike,...

Like you, I used to be “fine” on the bike, without undue discomfort anywhere. Then, due to back issues and tennis elbows, I started trying various saddle positions, but each seemed to cause...
Forum: Touring
01-27-21, 08:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,560
Posted By Jno

Yes, that’ll be the challenge for sure, given my...

Yes, that’ll be the challenge for sure, given my propensity for deterioration!
Forum: Touring
01-27-21, 04:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,560
Posted By Jno

Thanks for the response. I’m 3 w/kg and so with...

Thanks for the response. I’m 3 w/kg and so with your ballpark of 45-60%, although I’d be hard-pressed to keep up with your capacity, if you were pedalling in your range, I believe I will be safely in...
Forum: Touring
01-27-21, 03:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,560
Posted By Jno

Thanks for this reply - “75% effort” with steady...

Thanks for this reply - “75% effort” with steady heart rate at a comfortable level feels like a reference standard I can use, and I’ll see where it takes me. Much obliged
Forum: Touring
01-27-21, 01:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,560
Posted By Jno

I do. I usually ride alone and my training...

I do. I usually ride alone and my training reflects how (and where) I like to ride, which is entirely unlike riding a steel touring bike with loads and loads of stuff.

My question is about...
Forum: Touring
01-27-21, 09:24 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,560
Posted By Jno

If you track your FTP...

I ride but haven’t toured before and aside from all of the obvious variables, and inevitable adjustments, adaptations, subjectivities etc., I’m hoping to avoid (or minimize the extent of) a situation...
Forum: Touring
01-20-21, 09:53 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,083
Posted By Jno

Good to know

I’m glad to know that a saddle without cutouts has as much likelihood of suiting her as any other, since we aren’t inclined to “buy and try - repeat”. She’s being a good sport about all this...
Forum: Touring
01-20-21, 06:42 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,083
Posted By Jno

Do women have “Brooks love”?

I have read several threads in which most posters rave about Brooks saddles but realize I have no idea if those posts are mostly from men. My wife is considering the B17 short (the “women’s model”)...
Forum: Touring
01-17-21, 11:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,784
Posted By Jno

Thanks for the responses

Thanks again for the responses. Some of our small group are relieved to learn that the bikes might, in theory, be adequate for some off-road stretches, be it to see more of the country or to avoid...
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