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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-23-23, 06:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,980
Posted By ToppDogg

I agree the R-One is a awesome tire, my trek...

I agree the R-One is a awesome tire, my trek came with Bontrager GR1's in 40mm and I purchased my second set this year.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-09-23, 12:18 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,469
Posted By ToppDogg

Garmin Speed Sensor 2 and Cadence Sensor 2 Bundle.

Garmin Speed Sensor 2 and Cadence Sensor 2 Bundle.
Forum: Introductions
02-19-23, 07:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 608
Posted By ToppDogg

Welcome

Welcome
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-19-23, 09:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,628
Posted By ToppDogg

The Jamis is a great gravel bike, I think the...

The Jamis is a great gravel bike, I think the GRX/105 drivetrain, hydraulic brakes and tubeless wheels make the biggest differences for me, also having a son-in-law that is about my exact size, he...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-12-23, 11:22 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,469
Posted By ToppDogg

Garmin 830 ...

Garmin 830
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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-11-23, 05:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,628
Posted By ToppDogg

2023 Trek Checkpoint SL5

Just purchased a Trek Checkpoint SL5. I couldn't be happier with it, the tubeless wheels with the isospeed has made it a lot smoother riding, a couple photos taken today while at Mount Erie,...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-23, 08:36 PM
Replies: 21,337
Views: 5,192,092
Posted By ToppDogg

Bontrager ion pro rt + flare rt light set ...

Bontrager ion pro rt + flare rt light set

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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-16-19, 03:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,808
Posted By ToppDogg

I'm hoping Ben Delaney does a review on it soon.

I'm hoping Ben Delaney does a review on it soon.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-17-19, 04:11 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 259,617
Posted By ToppDogg

2019 Jamis Renegade Expat. Got it last night....

2019 Jamis Renegade Expat. Got it last night. This was my first ride after purchase, a short ride, 3.7 Miles but I'm happy with the Expat.
Added a Topeak Rack and TrunkBag.
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-12-19, 04:02 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,469
Posted By ToppDogg

I really like that one.

I really like that one.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-28-19, 05:50 PM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 837,729
Posted By ToppDogg

I'm happy to say I've joined the ranks of the...

I'm happy to say I've joined the ranks of the above today.

2019 Trek FX 2 Disc....
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-28-11, 09:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 947
Posted By ToppDogg

I have the Planet Bike Beamer 3 and love it. ...

I have the Planet Bike Beamer 3 and love it. going on a full year with a lot of riding in the rain and it still works great and still on the original batteries. They have a Beamer 5 now that...
Forum: Touring
10-05-11, 11:47 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 8,488
Posted By ToppDogg

I do not own a LHT but with my touring bike and...

I do not own a LHT but with my touring bike and cantilever brakes I've never been satisfied with my stopping, I would think the disc will greatly increase that when we are loaded and in wet...
Forum: Touring
10-05-11, 11:14 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,437
Posted By ToppDogg

Get it you will like it. I've got some good...

Get it you will like it. I've got some good miles on my Tourist and really have enjoyed it.
Forum: Touring
07-11-11, 04:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 892
Posted By ToppDogg

I guess I've been lucky so far, I do very little...

I guess I've been lucky so far, I do very little riding through city though, I live in a nice Island outside of all towns.
Forum: Touring
07-11-11, 04:10 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,703
Posted By ToppDogg

Good luck and enjoy it, I think you will be fine,...

Good luck and enjoy it, I think you will be fine, except the 100 lbs sounds a bit more then I'd go with, but that is ok also. :)
Forum: Touring
06-15-11, 10:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 643
Posted By ToppDogg

How many miles is this? Also it's not a race so...

How many miles is this? Also it's not a race so I would just say yes, you can always ride slow or take a break when needed. Enjoy it and have fun.

I'm 46 and lately I've been riding (on...
Forum: Touring
06-10-11, 10:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 542
Posted By ToppDogg

The Trek Portland would be a nice commuter and...

The Trek Portland would be a nice commuter and light touring bike, if the price is okay with you that is. I've ridden the Portland and the 520 a few months back and really did like the Portland and...
Forum: Touring
06-08-11, 04:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 834
Posted By ToppDogg

Bekologist brings up some nice rides, maybe a bit...

Bekologist brings up some nice rides, maybe a bit long for your time so I think I'd go with your first idea and plan a later trip back.
Forum: Touring
06-07-11, 10:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 832
Posted By ToppDogg

Very nice account of your trip, loved all the...

Very nice account of your trip, loved all the photos.
Forum: Touring
05-29-11, 11:48 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,576
Posted By ToppDogg

Done

Done
Forum: Touring
05-26-11, 10:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,495
Posted By ToppDogg

Looks great, good luck on the next seven years!

Looks great, good luck on the next seven years!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-11, 05:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,617
Posted By ToppDogg

Our local CL has a new varsity atleast once a...

Our local CL has a new varsity atleast once a week, they don't seem to last long here. Average going price for a 70's Varsity is $120.00 here
Forum: Touring
05-18-11, 04:30 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,345
Posted By ToppDogg

Update: I've got about 50 miles on the bike now,...

Update: I've got about 50 miles on the bike now, The Brooks seat is comfortable, I need to work a bit more on the sliding forward, it's pretty good for still being in the early parts of the...
Forum: Touring
05-16-11, 07:01 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,345
Posted By ToppDogg

Great information, I still have the one rack. I...

Great information, I still have the one rack. I got my new Pedals today, Shimano PD-A530 in black. Rack will be next.
Forum: Touring
05-15-11, 08:35 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 28,453
Posted By ToppDogg

When you click the link you can bypass the...

When you click the link you can bypass the registered login by choosing the slow downloading.
Forum: Touring
05-14-11, 10:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,106
Posted By ToppDogg

So how/when are you applying the proofide? I got...

So how/when are you applying the proofide? I got my seat a few days ago and have a few hours on it, for me it's comfortable, I can't keep from sliding forward on it, I have it tilted up and if I...
Forum: Touring
05-12-11, 05:20 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,345
Posted By ToppDogg

My fenders and seat came in yesterday. Here is a...

My fenders and seat came in yesterday. Here is a photo I took today while out. I need to start carrying a camera but the iPhone is doing a great job if you ask me. :)
...
Forum: Touring
05-11-11, 10:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 743
Posted By ToppDogg

Nice story. We need more people like that in...

Nice story. We need more people like that in this world. I've never lost a wallet, I've had items stolen, just never lost. I still have the wallet I purchased the Day I graduated Bootcamp in the...
Forum: Touring
05-11-11, 09:49 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,947
Posted By ToppDogg

That sold me on my next tent. I'm heading to San...

That sold me on my next tent. I'm heading to San Juan Island here in a few weeks so I may just replace my old tent for that one. The biggest issue I run into in the Northwest is winds, I like that...
Forum: Touring
05-11-11, 09:22 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,401
Posted By ToppDogg

I have a SnugPak that is a +40 I believe,...

I have a SnugPak that is a +40 I believe, purchased 5 or 6 years ago and it has worked great for me.
Forum: Touring
05-09-11, 10:08 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,345
Posted By ToppDogg

Nice looking Tourist, did you have problems with...

Nice looking Tourist, did you have problems with the hub? What bars did you change too? This is my first bike without straight bars and I need to get use to them.
Forum: Touring
05-08-11, 07:25 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,345
Posted By ToppDogg

I went with Planet Bike Cascadia 700c Hybrid/Tour...

I went with Planet Bike Cascadia 700c Hybrid/Tour Black Fender, 7056-5, they are not here yet but when I get them I'll take some more pics and post them. The ones you have look nice. I kinda wanted...
Forum: Touring
05-08-11, 07:21 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,345
Posted By ToppDogg

My tires were true, the LBS did have to tune the...

My tires were true, the LBS did have to tune the rear derailleur but that was it. I tuned it in the best I could then took it in for them to look over it and tune it better. The only real problem...
Forum: Touring
05-08-11, 05:11 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,345
Posted By ToppDogg

Here is some photos of the Tourist taken today...

Here is some photos of the Tourist taken today while out riding. I was not riding on grass, this is just off the road so I could stand it up.

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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-05-11, 01:05 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 13,123
Posted By ToppDogg

Is this something you can point us too? I can...

Is this something you can point us too? I can parse XML but never played with GPX
Forum: Touring
05-04-11, 11:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,106
Posted By ToppDogg

Thanks djb, I'll look it up now

Thanks djb, I'll look it up now
Forum: Touring
05-04-11, 06:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,106
Posted By ToppDogg

I just ordered my berkenass today, you got me...

I just ordered my berkenass today, you got me wondering if we rubbed some water on it before long runs if that would help it break in faster
Forum: Touring
05-04-11, 06:01 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,345
Posted By ToppDogg

Whidbey Island

Whidbey Island
Forum: Touring
05-04-11, 03:19 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,345
Posted By ToppDogg

I'm going to head to REI this weekend and take a...

I'm going to head to REI this weekend and take a look at them.
Forum: Touring
05-04-11, 03:14 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,345
Posted By ToppDogg

You'll are awesome with information. Brooks B-17...

You'll are awesome with information. Brooks B-17 just got added to my order with the fenders. We got a week of rain on the way so those fenders can't get here soon enough.
Forum: Touring
05-04-11, 11:25 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,345
Posted By ToppDogg

Again thanks everyone. Really enjoying this...

Again thanks everyone. Really enjoying this forum. So far I have fenders on order, next is a Brooks seat, peddals, rack then panniers, for now I have tons of small bags that I can use on the rear...
Forum: Touring
05-04-11, 09:49 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,320
Posted By ToppDogg

So many versions of the Schwalbe Marathon Plus. ...

So many versions of the Schwalbe Marathon Plus. On the website they have the Schwalbe Marathon Plus HS 348, 377, 420, etc. is that the weight of the tire?

This post is full of great info, ...
Forum: Touring
05-03-11, 09:43 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,345
Posted By ToppDogg

Thanks for the great information Stringbreaker...

Thanks for the great information Stringbreaker and djb. My LBS will do a once over when I'm done. How are SKS Longboard fenders? The LBS here has a set of them they recommend.

Thanks again...
Forum: Touring
05-03-11, 05:12 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,345
Posted By ToppDogg

Windsor Tourist: What Fenders and Racks to get?

Hello!

Today, I purchased a Windsor Tourist, couldn't pass up the deal, new in box, correct size and $210.00 off list price, (Portland CL had it). I just got back into Bicycling after being out...
Forum: Introductions
05-02-11, 11:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 256
Posted By ToppDogg

Welcome, I just joined last week and I live on...

Welcome, I just joined last week and I live on Whidbey Island
Forum: Pacific Northwest
05-01-11, 05:15 PM
Replies: 1,187
Views: 154,936
Posted By ToppDogg

I'm up on Whidbey Island, just got back into...

I'm up on Whidbey Island, just got back into bicycling and currently have a 20 year old Mt Bike I've done a few minor conversions on for road use. I hope to have a good road bike or even a touring...
Forum: Introductions
04-29-11, 10:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 216
Posted By ToppDogg

Welcome. I just signed up here also, I'm 46 and...

Welcome. I just signed up here also, I'm 46 and getting back into Bicycling
Forum: Introductions
04-29-11, 10:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 189
Posted By ToppDogg

Thank you. So far this forum is rocking with...

Thank you. So far this forum is rocking with alot of good information. Glad I found it.
Forum: Introductions
04-28-11, 08:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 189
Posted By ToppDogg

Hello from the Pacific North West

Hello,

Just getting back into Bicycling. I'm converting my 90's Diamondback Apex Mt Bike into a Urban/Touring bike to help me get into shape, then hopefully, later this year or next I'll purchase...
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