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03-20-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 2,179
Posted By fishboat

sigh.. I spent my life in research and have...

sigh..
I spent my life in research and have been awarded many patents. I'm old enough to recognize steak...and sizzle. If you think good money hasn't been made in/off of IF you haven't looked hard...
03-20-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 2,179
Posted By fishboat

Like most fad diets..they're a trendy 8x10 glossy...

Like most fad diets..they're a trendy 8x10 glossy (with no lack of acolytes) ..until they aren't. It's an opportunity for some to cash in while they wait for the next shiny object to come along.
03-12-24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 593
Posted By fishboat

I think you mistake mstatglfr's comments as a one...

I think you mistake mstatglfr's comments as a one off..they're not.

If you're asking(continue to ask), "..what do you think?", I don't think it's unreasonable to ask, "what do we think about...
Replies: 30
Views: 1,139
Posted By fishboat

..and apologies to the OP for the thread...

..and apologies to the OP for the thread derail..but I think you have a number of good responses regarding value and they all seem to be consistent in $ estimate.
Replies: 30
Views: 1,139
Posted By fishboat

ahh..ok. For me, a Handlebar(the...

ahh..ok. For me, a Handlebar(the flats-perpendicular to the plane of the frame at the stem clamp) Stack and Reach is a more objective measure as the references to calculate it are all fixed, Top...
Replies: 30
Views: 1,139
Posted By fishboat

Can't help you on the discontinuity. I targeted...

Can't help you on the discontinuity. I targeted 1990-93 due to a lugged frame and more importantly a shorter top tube. The '93 970 is nice as this is when threadless headsets were being introduced...
Forum: Touring
03-08-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,856
Posted By fishboat

Amen. I'll never know as I too will never ride a...

Amen. I'll never know as I too will never ride a tire that feels like...beef jerky. Life is too short. Of course I'll never be touring in SE Asia, Central/South America.....
Replies: 30
Views: 1,139
Posted By fishboat

...sort of knew that was coming. The bike & pics...

...sort of knew that was coming. The bike & pics of the bike are on a computer I won't have access to for another month. I've done 5 DB conversions and find the stem to be the most difficult part...
Replies: 30
Views: 1,139
Posted By fishboat

I did a drop bar conversion on my '93 970 (has a...

I did a drop bar conversion on my '93 970 (has a shorter top tube than 1994+) and use it as my touring bike. Very comfortable and capable ride. Handles 4 pannier touring weight with ease, fast too. ...
03-07-24, 07:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 251
Posted By fishboat

My records, taken from the Trek Archive, indicate...

My records, taken from the Trek Archive, indicate the Nevada City model existed in 2001 & 2002. The main triangle was 853 Designer Select and the stays are 525 Designer Select. Designer Select, my...
Forum: Touring
03-07-24, 06:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 559
Posted By fishboat

I'm not anywhere near my bikes that run the...

I'm not anywhere near my bikes that run the BigBens.. I could measure the mounted width when I get home..about 5-6 weeks.

You might consider the Big Apple as it comes in a 26x2, good rolling...
Forum: Touring
03-06-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 559
Posted By fishboat

Been running GK Slicks for years in 700x28 &...

Been running GK Slicks for years in 700x28 & 700x38. Very fast tire. They are a go-to road tire for me in road bikes that can only run a 28mm tire. For 35mm+ also a go-to, though I've been trying...
Forum: Touring
03-04-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 226
Posted By fishboat

It'll be HOT....too hot to ride in my experience....

It'll be HOT....too hot to ride in my experience. Was down there to ride it in early June a couple years ago. Temps in the mid-90s+..nope. Riding should be enjoyable. Nothing enjoyable about...
03-04-24, 03:39 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,394
Posted By fishboat

ahh..I have the gambling guy on my ignore list so...

ahh..I have the gambling guy on my ignore list so I didn't see it..of course..he was off topic too..usually is, even when he is on topic. No matter..
03-03-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,394
Posted By fishboat

waaay off topic here. Perhaps you thought you...

waaay off topic here. Perhaps you thought you were someplace else.
Replies: 30
Views: 1,139
Posted By fishboat

Given the state of the fork, maybe $150-$200. ...

Given the state of the fork, maybe $150-$200. That may be generous (on the high side) for some folks here. Very nice bike. To me, it would be worth more if it had a rigid fork and was a...
02-28-24, 06:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 361
Posted By fishboat

Covid 19 The thread that was closed (in the...

Covid 19

The thread that was closed (in the last day) seemed like a pretty reasonable and useful discussion..so far...at least compared to some threads that are allowed to continue.

Though I...
Forum: Touring
02-25-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,115
Posted By fishboat

If memory serves, you've been carping about RWGPS...

If memory serves, you've been carping about RWGPS for years. A quick search found a post back in '21 when you hated the road-composition change they made.

Why don't you improve your life, and...
02-25-24, 06:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 948
Posted By fishboat

If you're mechanically inclined, then build a...

If you're mechanically inclined, then build a truing stand. It's very simple. As was mentioned above..it's more about skill and the process than tools.

I built this for about $15. Works...
Forum: Touring
02-24-24, 06:30 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,310
Posted By fishboat

We've been thinking the same thing. Looking into...

We've been thinking the same thing. Looking into it now. A friend and his SO are really jonesing to do the route. I ran across a link/a guy's journal that turned it into a "500K" by riding from...
02-14-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,394
Posted By fishboat

We have a place in FL and spend much of the...

We have a place in FL and spend much of the winter there. (like now) I knew cycle-safety wasn't great here, but I didn't realize it was this bad.

Fortunately we have access to an extensive amount...
Forum: Touring
01-27-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 818
Posted By fishboat

They actually feel better with a touring weight...

They actually feel better with a touring weight on them than they do unloaded, either way a good tire. I see the Contact Urbans are available in 27.5 also.
Forum: Touring
01-27-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 818
Posted By fishboat

Was reading a recent article...

Was reading a recent article (https://granfondo-cycling.com/best-gravel-tire-review/) and this lead me to the Rolling Resistance website..and as I ran off on various tangents I came across the...
Forum: Touring
01-25-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 818
Posted By fishboat

For the sake of other options to consider, here...

For the sake of other options to consider, here are a couple threads on 26 in tires from recent years

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1201859-26-tire-wheel-thread.html
...
Forum: Touring
01-25-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 818
Posted By fishboat

The Gravel King slick & M-Supreme are a very...

The Gravel King slick & M-Supreme are a very different tires vs the Big Ben, this is pretty obvious. While the GKs are a fast, light weight, foldable "gravel" tire, as far as I know, they are not...
Forum: Touring
01-25-24, 07:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 818
Posted By fishboat

Raceguard/Addix , no Greenguard, no Kguard, HS439...

Raceguard/Addix , no Greenguard, no Kguard, HS439

https://www.schwalbetires.com/Big-Ben-11100557

I see they are wired (I was in an airport when I posted previously and didn't have time to check...
Forum: Touring
01-24-24, 08:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 818
Posted By fishboat

The Schwalbe Efficiency is the replacement tire...

The Schwalbe Efficiency is the replacement tire for the Supreme, however I don't think they're making the Efficiency in 2x26.

I've been running Schwalbe Big Ben's in 2x26 for a few years. Love the...
Forum: Touring
01-06-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,125
Posted By fishboat

Nice video, thx for posting. Not sure what time...

Nice video, thx for posting. Not sure what time of year he rode this, but..yikes..I gotta think there's better weather in some other season. Perhaps he has some sponsor relationship with SRAM that...
01-04-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 795
Posted By fishboat

It really is pretty simple. I own and have used...

It really is pretty simple. I own and have used an Etrex20 for cycling navigation the past 7-8 years. This is how I do it to meet my own needs. Others may suggest other options, ad nauseum..and good...
12-19-23, 05:13 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,079
Posted By fishboat

Ya..there's nothing wrong with honest criticism,...

Ya..there's nothing wrong with honest criticism, but with due respect, you don't have to be a dick about it.

Relja has always seemed to make an honest effort at helping people out, both here on...
Forum: Touring
12-10-23, 02:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,101
Posted By fishboat

Stuff it. An assumption on your part. The OP...

Stuff it.

An assumption on your part. The OP may indeed find some value in working with Basecamp. like keeping various tour files organized. No harm in getting to know what is does and how to use...
Forum: Touring
12-10-23, 11:22 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,101
Posted By fishboat

??? Good to know, but doesn't matter (to me) as...

???
Good to know, but doesn't matter (to me) as I have other reasons for doing so.

I don't think any USB cable will work. This isn't your standard micro-usb port, it's much (1-2mm) thicker than...
Forum: Touring
12-09-23, 04:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,101
Posted By fishboat

Looks good. When you download files from RWGPS...

Looks good. When you download files from RWGPS be sure to download a GPX Track not a Route. Import it into Basecamp then use Basecamp to transfer it to the E-20..hopefully you have the usb cord...
12-06-23, 07:18 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,079
Posted By fishboat

Poor design on Thule's part. A couple years...

Poor design on Thule's part.

A couple years ago I took a hard look at hitch mounted Thule, Yakima, & Kuat..for the money($700-$1000), For that kind of money, they seemed flimsy.

I then looked...
Replies: 45
Views: 2,233
Posted By fishboat

....reflections of a life gone by. :( By...

....reflections of a life gone by. :(

By the look of the bikes, you had some cool parents.

When you check prices on ebay, make sure you're looking at Completed sales (under Advanced...
Forum: Touring
11-28-23, 05:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,245
Posted By fishboat

Amen. I get so few flats (zero in 2023 for...

Amen. I get so few flats (zero in 2023 for myself and the Ms..maybe one last year between us) that I would spend faaar more time and faaaaar more money futzing with all things tubeless than I'd ever...
Forum: Touring
11-28-23, 04:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,101
Posted By fishboat

I've used the Etrex 20 for cycling (and kayaking...

I've used the Etrex 20 for cycling (and kayaking and hiking) for 7+ years and it works great. You might try a search on BF for Etrex as this topic has come up before as I remember posting a photo or...
11-26-23, 07:16 AM
Replies: 9,028
Views: 3,099,459
Posted By fishboat

Nice ride, I have one. A shame to run it as a...

Nice ride, I have one. A shame to run it as a winter bike though..in Canada. Constant exposure to salt/wet will be its demise :( . Lots of old, lesser bikes out there to use (up).
11-25-23, 06:56 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 4,961
Posted By fishboat

It's been 4 days since the OP "launched" this...

It's been 4 days since the OP "launched" this mess, and he/she hasn't been back..and the thread is going (has gone) down the toilet, which was a certainty from the beginning.

..may the lock come...
11-23-23, 07:29 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 4,961
Posted By fishboat

Gosh..a topic that hasn't been flogged to death...

Gosh..a topic that hasn't been flogged to death for the last few days, but certainly the few days before.

I'm think a new sock that signed up to..well..
Forum: Touring
11-17-23, 07:30 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,971
Posted By fishboat

fyi..The Supremes are gone as of about a year...

fyi..The Supremes are gone as of about a year ago. After talking with Schwalbe, they released the Efficiency tire to replace the Supreme. It appears to be all the Supreme was and a little more (has...
11-11-23, 08:21 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,882
Posted By fishboat

I see this type of comment often when someone is...

I see this type of comment often when someone is asking questions about drop-bar conversions. Doing a DB conversion doesn't have to be an "invest a bunch of money and time and only then see if it...
11-10-23, 05:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 798
Posted By fishboat

You're rather new around these parts..perhaps you...

You're rather new around these parts..perhaps you might consider you're own advice

Professing ourselves to be wise, we're becoming fools.
11-06-23, 11:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 994
Posted By fishboat

You rock! :)

You rock! :)
Forum: Touring
11-06-23, 07:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,096
Posted By fishboat

hmm.. in 60 years of camping, I've always put the...

hmm.. in 60 years of camping, I've always put the stakes in the ground and that's been enough.
11-06-23, 07:01 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 994
Posted By fishboat

A picture is worth a thousand words..an video is...

A picture is worth a thousand words..an video is worth even more

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFmqV4klzaY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jde0YvDIPfI&t=3s
Forum: Touring
11-03-23, 01:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,263
Posted By fishboat

The bike does look to have compact bars on it (in...

The bike does look to have compact bars on it (in the ballpark of 75mm reach and 125mm drop) which, in my world at least, is a plus.

I'll be interested in how you think the large feels.
Forum: Touring
11-03-23, 09:28 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,263
Posted By fishboat

A needless exaggeration.."goofy" extremes wasn't...

A needless exaggeration.."goofy" extremes wasn't suggested. If you refer to the bike photo above, and the text associated with it, you'll note what you're suggesting and what I suggested are the...
Forum: Touring
11-03-23, 07:19 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,263
Posted By fishboat

From the description of fit on the medium size...

From the description of fit on the medium size frame..it sounds like the large frame will fit you much better. The reach increase of just 6mm between M & L seems rather slight. I can't imagine the...
10-31-23, 08:57 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,502
Posted By fishboat

As mentioned earlier, I use an Etrex 20. The...

As mentioned earlier, I use an Etrex 20. The newer Etrex 22 & 32 looks about the same as the former Etrex 20 & 30. The Etrex 32 appears ot have an altimeter, compass, & wireless connectivity. The...
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