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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-31-18, 10:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,502
Posted By SEAJAYBIKE

There are so many variables. Unlikely to have a...

There are so many variables. Unlikely to have a consensus.
My experience touring with tubeless and plugs was good enough that I will stay with the system for future trips.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-27-18, 01:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,502
Posted By SEAJAYBIKE

I used the GI plugs on my west coast trip. One...

I used the GI plugs on my west coast trip. One of the two used lasted 3 days (nearly 300 miles) at about 40 psi (700*40). Since home I have experienced blown out bacon if you try to run too much...
Forum: Touring
12-15-18, 03:52 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,621,095
Posted By SEAJAYBIKE

MSTATEGLFR. Yes I was a bit concerned about that...

MSTATEGLFR. Yes I was a bit concerned about that too. The short story. It wasn't a problem.
Details.

The bag is actually pretty well supported. Arkel has a nice rack the bag is attached...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-06-18, 03:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,719
Posted By SEAJAYBIKE

Thanks all.

Thanks all.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-23-18, 07:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,719
Posted By SEAJAYBIKE

Rebecca's Private Idaho

I'm starting to outfit for the Queen's Stage Race next Labor Day. Any comment on conditions and popular tires for the terrain?
Watching video I don't see much sidewall killing rock. I'm thinking...
Forum: Manufacturer, Retailer, Survey and Consumer Feedback
09-28-18, 10:00 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 693
Posted By SEAJAYBIKE

BOA dials for shoes A+ service

After a number of years a couple of my BOA dials were worn out. Not defective. Went to the website to buy replacements. Navigation was easy and ended up with a full set of 4... FREE under their...
Forum: Touring
06-03-18, 11:13 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,420
Posted By SEAJAYBIKE

50x34 in front 11-32 in back. Keep in mind...

50x34 in front 11-32 in back.
Keep in mind my all up weight is only 54lbs and my climbs were the up downs on the US West coast not sustained hours long climbs of other regions.
Forum: Touring
05-14-18, 08:10 AM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,621,095
Posted By SEAJAYBIKE

3 weeks trip Seattle to San Diego.

3 weeks trip Seattle to San Diego.
Forum: Touring
05-13-18, 05:36 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,621,095
Posted By SEAJAYBIKE

Finally ready. Leaving tomorrow.

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Forum: Touring
05-09-18, 09:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,787
Posted By SEAJAYBIKE

Basket on front with a SWIFT Sugarloaf bag ...

Basket on front with a SWIFT Sugarloaf bag
https://builtbyswift.com/shop/cascade-sugarloaf-basket-bag/
Forum: Touring
05-03-18, 10:16 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,621,095
Posted By SEAJAYBIKE

DTG, DJB. Thanks. Its a work in progress.

DTG, DJB. Thanks. Its a work in progress.
Forum: Touring
05-01-18, 04:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,590
Posted By SEAJAYBIKE

If I recall my first gen AWOL trivia... The Elite...

If I recall my first gen AWOL trivia... The Elite may have the lighter weight Reynolds tubeset and the removable rear dropouts.


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Forum: Southern California
04-30-18, 11:19 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 13,495
Posted By SEAJAYBIKE

Jsig and Egg, Thank you much for your detailed...

Jsig and Egg,
Thank you much for your detailed and helpful replies. Digging through the details now.
Forum: Touring
04-30-18, 01:30 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,621,095
Posted By SEAJAYBIKE

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Touring
04-22-18, 07:57 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,984
Posted By SEAJAYBIKE

Spin man. Sym or Asym? ;) Your question....Is...

Spin man. Sym or Asym? ;)
Your question....Is a folding Bordo secure enough?

At the end of the day there is no lock that will assure it can't be stolen. If someone has the tools, motivation...
Forum: Touring
04-21-18, 09:12 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,984
Posted By SEAJAYBIKE

+1 on the folding ABUS lock if you need to carry...

+1 on the folding ABUS lock if you need to carry something heavy. Consider the Hiplock ZLok for panniers. Obviously nothing will stop the truly determined. Apparently the battery powered angle...
Forum: Southern California
04-20-18, 12:22 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 13,495
Posted By SEAJAYBIKE

Thanks for the comments Tycho. I get your point...

Thanks for the comments Tycho. I get your point and will investigate further. The Big Sur coast doesn't happen to be my primary reason for this trip, but I understand for many it would be.
It...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-18, 07:11 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,830
Posted By SEAJAYBIKE

I don't think cable stretch is going to put a der...

I don't think cable stretch is going to put a der into the wheel. More than likely a link, bent hanger or bent der or limit screw issue.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-18, 11:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,088
Posted By SEAJAYBIKE

We are always struggling to find a rack short...

We are always struggling to find a rack short enough to work on a 24" wheel kids bike. Also...many racks don't fit well on small frames. Would love to see a basic rack available that sits down...
Forum: Southern California
04-18-18, 10:43 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 13,495
Posted By SEAJAYBIKE

Thanks for all the comments regarding detours...

Thanks for all the comments regarding detours around the slide area. Doesn't look like too much has changed for 2018 regarding getting through there.

It looks like I have two options for my trip...
Forum: Touring
04-14-18, 09:03 AM
Replies: 2,084
Views: 416,311
Posted By SEAJAYBIKE

Wow! Some of the pictures with dirt roads...

Wow! Some of the pictures with dirt roads surrounded by amazing scenery are better advertisement for gravel bikes than anything the manufacturers have developed. Beautiful.




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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-18, 08:44 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 10,035
Posted By SEAJAYBIKE

"but that's it really" Oh you've done it now!...

"but that's it really" Oh you've done it now! I generally try to be nice on the forum but now I'm sitting here steaming thinking of all kinds of nasty things to call you. YOU ARE EXACTLY THE...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-18, 11:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,530
Posted By SEAJAYBIKE

Maybe look into what the bicycle patrol police...

Maybe look into what the bicycle patrol police officers are using.





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Forum: Touring
04-11-18, 08:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,403
Posted By SEAJAYBIKE

THIS. THULE TOUR RACK. I've installed them and...

THIS. THULE TOUR RACK. I've installed them and they are SOLID as a rock. Thule bought this design from Freeload. It has been around quite a while.
Forum: Touring
04-09-18, 08:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,834
Posted By SEAJAYBIKE

I've become a fan of gradient tint lenses for...

I've become a fan of gradient tint lenses for cycling. Dark on the top fading to nearly clear at the bottom. All the bright is up high anyway and things I need to really see are down on the...
Forum: Touring
04-08-18, 06:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,996
Posted By SEAJAYBIKE

About to go with Front Rear B+M CYO T Senso Plus...

About to go with Front Rear B+M CYO T Senso Plus headlight, B+M Secula Plus taillight and B+M USB Werk to a smallish cache battery. I have a Shimano Alfine Hub.
I'm struggling with the wiring set...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-18, 08:25 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,509
Posted By SEAJAYBIKE

There are a number of cyclists who want to have...

There are a number of cyclists who want to have nice stuff and are willing and able to pay for it. Rapha wants those people. Fact of the matter is...they don't want or need you. (the generic...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-02-18, 01:51 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 9,373
Posted By SEAJAYBIKE

Yes, the lower end is fine if you have not spent...

Yes, the lower end is fine if you have not spent time with the nicer stuff. I think it is fair to say that the lower end gear will make many people happy that does not mean its as nice to own as...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-18, 08:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,589
Posted By SEAJAYBIKE

Metieval inspired me. I just ordered a set of...

Metieval inspired me. I just ordered a set of Gravel King 700x38 for my Crossrip. Can't wait to try them out. Doing a gravel ride tomorrow on the 32s. Will repeat it when the 38s go on.

I too...
Forum: Touring
03-25-18, 08:49 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,179
Posted By SEAJAYBIKE

I agree that REACH is very important. I rely...

I agree that REACH is very important. I rely more on frame reach more than TT length because its more reliable. Saddle to Bar drop is important too. This DOES NOT MEAN there is drop from saddle...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-25-18, 08:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,525
Posted By SEAJAYBIKE

Trek FX in some models come in 25". Great fit...

Trek FX in some models come in 25". Great fit for 6-5. I think they can handle a 38mm tire. That should be an excellent exercise machine.
The newest Specialized Diverge will handle 40-42mm...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-18, 07:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,589
Posted By SEAJAYBIKE

Nice Set Up, Metieval.

Nice Set Up, Metieval.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-18, 06:45 PM
Replies: 378
Views: 66,016
Posted By SEAJAYBIKE

Ha. Seafood, You do realize this is (mostly) a...

Ha. Seafood, You do realize this is (mostly) a tongue in cheek thread, right? :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-18, 06:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,589
Posted By SEAJAYBIKE

I generally like Bontrager tires but the stiff...

I generally like Bontrager tires but the stiff heavy tread hybrid garbage on the Crossrip kill the ride. Dumb decision by Trek IMO. I use the Specialized Roubaix Pro in size 32 for street.
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
03-23-18, 12:18 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 33,149
Posted By SEAJAYBIKE

We sell step thru frames to men all the time. ...

We sell step thru frames to men all the time. Whatever it takes to create a fun comfortable safe riding experience.
Specialized Roll in step thru size large fits me fine at 5'11" Trek has one...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-21-18, 12:14 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,168
Posted By SEAJAYBIKE

The side wind load on an upright bike case would...

The side wind load on an upright bike case would probably make the car pretty unsafe in some situations.
I like the partial dismantle idea in the flat case. But if you had something like the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-18-18, 11:44 AM
Replies: 378
Views: 66,016
Posted By SEAJAYBIKE

So True. For the novice cyclist it is a sign of...

So True. For the novice cyclist it is a sign of quality workmanship so mechanics should always leave them on.
For my own bikes....you'll never see valve caps or stem nuts.
Each to their own,...
Forum: Touring
03-18-18, 11:15 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 11,086
Posted By SEAJAYBIKE

Hi Happy Feet. Not rust. Fatigue failure. ...

Hi Happy Feet. Not rust. Fatigue failure.
I used to put in a lot of miles. I can only assume that particular section of a frame takes a lot of flex cycles over the miles.
Forum: Touring
03-18-18, 09:53 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 11,086
Posted By SEAJAYBIKE

HTup. A valid point if the bikes have been...

HTup. A valid point if the bikes have been "resting" in a garage. This could be the case. Thanks for mentioning.
I made the assumption the bike had been ridden over the years.
Both my Bianchi...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-17-18, 09:23 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 36,535
Posted By SEAJAYBIKE

Fewer cheap people coming in to try to bring...

Fewer cheap people coming in to try to bring ancient, clapped out OYSTERS in for repair then complaining it costs money. :p
Forum: Touring
03-17-18, 08:42 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 11,086
Posted By SEAJAYBIKE

I'm going to give the owner some credit. Few...

I'm going to give the owner some credit. Few bike shop owners are solely out there trying to screw people. They are generally a good bunch with a wide range of business skills. The owner may have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-18, 10:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,270
Posted By SEAJAYBIKE

View without the aero bar

View without the aero bar
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-18, 09:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,270
Posted By SEAJAYBIKE

The drop bar looks like the Specialized HOVER. ...

The drop bar looks like the Specialized HOVER. Stock on Roubaix , Ruby and Diverge The aero bar is Profile Design. The pads give it away. T3 yes but I think aluminum not carbon
Elvo was...
Forum: Touring
03-05-18, 01:35 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,621,095
Posted By SEAJAYBIKE

THANKS SPYFOX. It is a pretty sweet ride. 👍

THANKS SPYFOX. It is a pretty sweet ride. 👍
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-01-18, 09:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,754
Posted By SEAJAYBIKE

As it shows, each person's best bike is personal....

As it shows, each person's best bike is personal.
While it may be the best choice for Patriot1, I am reluctant to recommend her a bike in the mountain bike category based on her needs description.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-28-18, 10:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,754
Posted By SEAJAYBIKE

We carry the Verve and the Townie. The 2017 and...

We carry the Verve and the Townie. The 2017 and beyond Verve is a fantastic blend of comfort and ease of riding. They sell themselves with a short test ride. I think its the most new rider...
Forum: Touring
02-25-18, 10:06 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,621,095
Posted By SEAJAYBIKE

Having gone for the stealthy logos, it was hard...

Having gone for the stealthy logos, it was hard to read in the photo. But I stand corrected by your superior knowledge.
:thumb:
Forum: Touring
02-25-18, 07:51 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,621,095
Posted By SEAJAYBIKE

Super clean setup, STR. Firefly?

Super clean setup, STR. Firefly?
Forum: Touring
02-20-18, 08:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,066
Posted By SEAJAYBIKE

Thanks all. Will look into the locations you...

Thanks all. Will look into the locations you mentioned. Climbing is OK but don't need to have the ride be especially "hard core." Snow and Mud on my particular bike doesn't sound fun, so...
Forum: Touring
02-19-18, 10:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,066
Posted By SEAJAYBIKE

Thanks CK and BCarfree. This lowlander...

Thanks CK and BCarfree. This lowlander appreciates you reminding him about SNOW. I'm taking all your advice and opting West.
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