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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-18-21, 10:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,046
Posted By morrisond

Hi - I got up to 302 in Covid weight and have...

Hi - I got up to 302 in Covid weight and have been riding my Disc Trucker quite a bit. I'm using DTSWISS G1800 24 Spoke Gravel Disc Wheels. Only one spoke coming slightly loose after 2-3,000km's. A...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-28-20, 02:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,740
Posted By morrisond

Thanks - just wanted to make sure as the SON SL...

Thanks - just wanted to make sure as the SON SL system actually uses the bicycle frame as part of the circuit.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-28-20, 12:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,740
Posted By morrisond

Is Galvanic corrosion a bigger problem with Generator bikes?

I posted this in Electronics - but I figured the long distance crowd might have some experience with this if it is an issue. Just something that popped into my head.

I'm building a traditional...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-28-20, 12:15 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 27,808
Posted By morrisond

I'll second this. I did the same thing to my...

I'll second this. I did the same thing to my Winter/Long Distance bike using Campy 11SP TT shifters - they work great and are Return to Center - so you just hit the right one with your palm to...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-10-20, 07:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,529
Posted By morrisond

Thank you - very much appreciated - that saved me...

Thank you - very much appreciated - that saved me a lot of money.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-09-20, 08:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,529
Posted By morrisond

This is the Varia Rear Radar/Brake light. I'm...

This is the Varia Rear Radar/Brake light. I'm trying to avoid having to take it off the bike at all and ever charge it. I would be running a wire from the front headlight and hiding it in the yet...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-09-20, 10:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,529
Posted By morrisond

Apparently it can take a charge while being used....

Apparently it can take a charge while being used. It is the Rear Tail light Radar.

I'm thinking of wiring it into the rear light wire that comes off an Edulux or Supernova. Apparently those...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-08-20, 07:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,529
Posted By morrisond

Can you charge a Garmin RTL-515 with a Generator System?

I'm think ing of incorporating a Garmin rear radar and Generator into my next bike.

It will drive me nuts if I have to always charge the Garmin.

How do I wire it up to keep it charged?

Will...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-15-19, 04:54 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,061
Posted By morrisond

I can't recall exactly - but i think when I...

I can't recall exactly - but i think when I weighed my LH Disc Trucker it was just over 8 lbs in a a size 60.

Or about 3.6 KG.

My warbird was 1,200 g on the same scale and the fork was 480ish. ...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-13-19, 09:13 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,061
Posted By morrisond

I think I'm going to take the advice many of you...

I think I'm going to take the advice many of you on here are proposing. Do at least a few 300 or 400K Brevets and make sure I enjoy it before deciding on a new bike.


I do have a Surly Disc...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-13-19, 03:03 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,061
Posted By morrisond

32mm's are now racing tires! I run 32mm...

32mm's are now racing tires!

I run 32mm GP5's on my Racing Disc Bike (A Custom Big-Tubed Filet Brazed Columbus HSS bike).

I run 38mm Barlow Pass's and swear by then for general riding - great...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-12-19, 03:51 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,061
Posted By morrisond

It looks like I can get a builder I trust to...

It looks like I can get a builder I trust to build me a Steel (my choice of tubing) fillet braked or lugged frame with steel SON SL fork on the front for less than $2,500 USD a Carbon Warbird Frame...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-12-19, 03:48 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,061
Posted By morrisond

Thanks for your answer. Interesting that you went...

Thanks for your answer. Interesting that you went away from the Jan Heine style. I think where you ended up is where I will somewhat end up as well - just with the ability to put bigger tires for...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-12-19, 12:58 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,061
Posted By morrisond

Yes I saw that BQ. Heine's set-up isn't that...

Yes I saw that BQ. Heine's set-up isn't that Expensive - the frame cost is not much more than a Warbird (the price you can get a lugged steel frame built up for) - and you would need all the same...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-11-19, 03:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 598
Posted By morrisond

How do 1.1 Wall Steel Disc forks ride?

I'm contemplating a new build for really long distance but also have an set of Campy H11 Levers brakes sitting in a box.

I want to use a the Son SL generator system as well so that means a steel...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-11-19, 02:55 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,061
Posted By morrisond

Yes - Santa is bringing me a new bike - I just...

Yes - Santa is bringing me a new bike - I just have to help Santa figure out what Santa wants.

I have built so many different bikes over the past 15 years - I would prefer to get this one right.
...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-11-19, 12:26 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,061
Posted By morrisond

I have(had it's going to my son - Salsa Warbird...

I have(had it's going to my son - Salsa Warbird Carbon) the All-Road/Gravel bike. I'm just wondering if I should get another. It's seems like the 650B Rando bike would do everything I need it too.
...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-11-19, 10:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,851
Posted By morrisond

Does anyone make a battery that is stored in the...

Does anyone make a battery that is stored in the steerer tube? It seems like a good place to put one.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-11-19, 02:07 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,061
Posted By morrisond

i get it and that's what I plan to do. ...

i get it and that's what I plan to do.

However if you had to buy a new bike anyways - I won't have a endurance/gravel like bike as I would be giving mine to my son - would you go more traditional...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-10-19, 10:12 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,061
Posted By morrisond

I've got lots of bikes to play with and have been...

I've got lots of bikes to play with and have been using a Salsa Warbird with 38mm Compass Barlow Pass I've Ben using - but my son needs a new bike so Dad is going to replace it with something new. ...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-10-19, 02:29 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,061
Posted By morrisond

What did you learn from PBP this year - Bike and gear Wise?

Hi,

My goal is to do PBP in 2023.

I'll be building a new bike soon and use it for long cycling events building up to 2023. I've averaged 4-6,000 km for the past few years and my longest ride...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-10-19, 01:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,928
Posted By morrisond

Thank you all - very informative.

Thank you all - very informative.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-10-19, 11:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,928
Posted By morrisond

Long style Rando type events building up to the...

Long style Rando type events building up to the next PBP.

That's a good point on Flashing. I live in Ontario, Canada and like Fashing during the day for the extra visibility.

That makes things...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-09-19, 03:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,928
Posted By morrisond

Can I do this with SON SL, Headlight Taillight and USB charger?

I'm building a new long distance bike.

I'm considering a Generator System.

I would use the SON-SL system with SON Taillight and Edulux II on the front.

During the day - I would like to run...
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