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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-20, 04:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,798
Posted By CargoDane

They didn't sell well-enough? They had to...

They didn't sell well-enough? They had to prioritize due to materials and parts choices and the pandemic? The reason doesn't matter much, imho. They probably had a reason.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-20, 03:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,798
Posted By CargoDane

The 920 is here, "archived 2018-2021" : ...

The 920 is here, "archived 2018-2021" :

https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/adventure-touring-bikes/920/920/p/21996/

And GT only have the "Grade Elite":
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-20, 02:34 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,094
Posted By CargoDane

Denmark - the country, not Denmark, South...

Denmark - the country, not Denmark, South Carolina (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denmark,_South_Carolina) :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-05-20, 02:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 363
Posted By CargoDane

Up. Along the upper chainstay or just behind it...

Up. Along the upper chainstay or just behind it if it folds "deeper" (more inwards than the chainstay allows.

Edit: Or you could place the lever on the right side, pointing down or slightly back...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-20, 01:09 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,094
Posted By CargoDane

Unless there are pockets of water standing on/in...

Unless there are pockets of water standing on/in your frame/gear cables/whatever where it freezes and expands, breaking stuff, there is no reason your bike can't survive having frozen water on it....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-20, 12:47 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,094
Posted By CargoDane

A bucket will do. Pour it over. Job done....

A bucket will do. Pour it over. Job done. Fortunately, my brakes are hydraulic. But ,anyway, I have my bikes to use them, regardless of the weather. If it's a rough winter, so be it. It's still way...
Forum: Touring
12-05-20, 09:56 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,882
Posted By CargoDane

When touring, I use layering. One hardshell...

When touring, I use layering. One hardshell raincoat.
Most important: Very well vented: zippered long/large vents with mesh to keep it together when opened.

Openable/closable cuffs so you can...
Forum: Touring
12-05-20, 08:13 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,247
Posted By CargoDane

Sure. Whatever.

Sure. Whatever.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-04-20, 10:34 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,094
Posted By CargoDane

Your bike won't die from a little salt - be it...

Your bike won't die from a little salt - be it dissolved in water or suspended in snow/slush. If you're worried, you can rinse it with some fresh water at home after the day. There is no need to ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-04-20, 08:38 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 21,661
Posted By CargoDane

"Ankling"LOL, I learnt something new...

"Ankling"LOL, I learnt something new today.
Forum: Touring
12-04-20, 08:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,247
Posted By CargoDane

I disagree. Frame/fork flex is uncontrolled and...

I disagree. Frame/fork flex is uncontrolled and works against you. You may want some give in the grips/bar wrap, but the rest should be in the tyres or a suspension if you have one.


Why would I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-04-20, 07:27 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,094
Posted By CargoDane

Nothing like a fresh winter morning to roll out....

Nothing like a fresh winter morning to roll out. I don't have a choice, I use my bike for everything, so my "comfort zone" is before I reach a point where I can't make progress for some reason. I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-04-20, 07:18 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,855
Posted By CargoDane

I don't think people have loads of mechanical...

I don't think people have loads of mechanical failures. The things I posted is what I carry anyways - although not lunch and not as much water (if anything) on a daily basis.



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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-04-20, 03:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,068
Posted By CargoDane

Bike24.com Bike-discount.de/en ...

Bike24.com
Bike-discount.de/en
Bike-components.de/en

All have a selection.

Truth be told, I think you'll be better off with one mounted on your seatpost as high as possible, but low enough...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-04-20, 03:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,191
Posted By CargoDane

I'd get one that fits. Or at least get the fork...

I'd get one that fits. Or at least get the fork steerer tube replaced with one that fits - although that would probably be as expensive as a new fork.
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-04-20, 01:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,062
Posted By CargoDane

Not sweating going uphill even in summer. Having...

Not sweating going uphill even in summer. Having to be somewhere without wanting to turn up sweating. Carrying lots of heavy stuff - even uphill. Using it a quick city commuter literally door to...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-04-20, 01:35 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 21,661
Posted By CargoDane

I had to learn to drop (well, keep it horizontal)...

I had to learn to drop (well, keep it horizontal) to match the (now prhosthetic) left foot. It took a little lowering of the saddle and some practice to remember to flat-foot it more. I rarely need...
Forum: Touring
12-04-20, 12:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,247
Posted By CargoDane

Aluminium can be non-jarring as well. It's about...

Aluminium can be non-jarring as well. It's about geometry (and wheel base) mostly. That said, my mini-velo (Dahon Smooth Hound) can be jarring too under the right circumstances, but that is not due...
Forum: Touring
12-04-20, 10:24 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 8,608
Posted By CargoDane

In New Zealand in the mountains, I had a lot of...

In New Zealand in the mountains, I had a lot of problems with Kea parrots. Bastards had no fear to the extent that one morning I woke up to find one in my (tent) vestibule trying to get at my stuff....
Forum: Touring
12-04-20, 10:11 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,247
Posted By CargoDane

Yes, it's for cargo (Or simply just a bag for...

Yes, it's for cargo (Or simply just a bag for work or grocery getting or whatever). It's sort of like a miniature Omnium cargo. Or what is referred to as a "short john" (as opposed to a "long john"....
Forum: Touring
12-04-20, 10:00 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,247
Posted By CargoDane

Oh! That is nice! Perfect! Thank you:)

Oh! That is nice! Perfect! Thank you:)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-20, 07:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,934
Posted By CargoDane

The fall colours really fit well with the red...

The fall colours really fit well with the red bike and tan sidewalls.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-02-20, 01:49 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 476,209
Posted By CargoDane

Miles-travelled is the only one that makes sense....

Miles-travelled is the only one that makes sense.
If you do it by population, rather than how many miles were travelled per fatality, any niche activity will look safer than it is.

If you do it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-02-20, 01:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,192
Posted By CargoDane

You don't use metal tyre levers, do you?

You don't use metal tyre levers, do you?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-20, 01:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,670
Posted By CargoDane

I just looked for some to see how heavy they'd...

I just looked for some to see how heavy they'd be. The lightest ones are around 515 grammes, which seems a tad heavy to be honest - and some even don't count the weight of the "trigger".

Add to...
Forum: Touring
12-02-20, 01:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,247
Posted By CargoDane

It's in "Commuting"? Anyway, I took a look,...

It's in "Commuting"?

Anyway, I took a look, and to be honest, the one that speaks to me the most is one from their "urban" line:

https://bombtrack.com/2021-munroe-cargo/
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-20, 12:45 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,426
Posted By CargoDane

Put them around a broomstick, stand on it while...

Put them around a broomstick, stand on it while twisting another rod at the other end with your hands? Or find somewhere where you can hang them, with enough room/height for you to hang on the tyres...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-20, 12:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,670
Posted By CargoDane

Hmm, never considered the stoplight situation. I...

Hmm, never considered the stoplight situation. I can't tippy toe on the left side (prosthetic), so I always have to do it to the right. Hmm, now to consider if the extra weight and hoses are worth it...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-20, 11:57 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,670
Posted By CargoDane

To be fair, his very first sentence was this (my...

To be fair, his very first sentence was this (my bold):

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Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-20, 11:22 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,670
Posted By CargoDane

I agree, but apparently some people think it's an...

I agree, but apparently some people think it's an advantage in twisties and such (on road bikes), I couldn't really tell as I don't do dedicated hobby bikes.
I know that on my mini-velo, it could...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-02-20, 08:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,804
Posted By CargoDane

It's more about the gearing being low enough...

It's more about the gearing being low enough and/or high enough. Many gears are only good if you stay in the various gears for a while or if you're all about hitting a specific cadence.
So, yes: Low...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-20, 03:54 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 19,991
Posted By CargoDane

Sigh, still not understanding "variety" do you?...

Sigh, still not understanding "variety" do you? There can be variety even when it comes to things that are "extreme" or "hardcore". That's not making things up. More dishonesty from you to hide your...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-20, 03:47 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 19,991
Posted By CargoDane

Trek used it to describe both the frame itself...

Trek used it to describe both the frame itself and the type of bike in the links I posted.
You're both acting as if putting a modifier such as "extreme", "hardcore", "poor", "practical", "full-on",...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-20, 03:38 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 19,991
Posted By CargoDane

I've seen photos of it. It's a full-on...

I've seen photos of it. It's a full-on full-suspended bike.
And what's with the projection again? Calling me confused when neither of you guys understood a well-used term such as "full-on"?
I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-20, 03:23 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 19,991
Posted By CargoDane

The first time I responded, I assumed you talked...

The first time I responded, I assumed you talked about your own experience and your full-on FS bike you have already talked about.
The second time where you showed your dishonesty, I specified I was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-20, 03:17 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 19,991
Posted By CargoDane

Found some examples on Trek's website (my bold): ...

Found some examples on Trek's website (my bold):



And further down:



Both from here:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-20, 03:09 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 19,991
Posted By CargoDane

Variety? It is not a full-on fully suspended...

Variety? It is not a full-on fully suspended bike. It has both front and rear suspension, but it is not the most extreme suspension. It ought to make a lot of sense.

Now, please look at my post...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-20, 03:04 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 19,991
Posted By CargoDane

Ah, yes, a "full-on" [anything] is completely...

Ah, yes, a "full-on" [anything] is completely unheard of. Just like a full-on track bike (as in motorcycle) will also be unheard of, not to mention "full-on rockcrawler" is also beyond grasp. I'm...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-20, 02:28 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 19,991
Posted By CargoDane

No, Full-on full-sus is a description that...

No, Full-on full-sus is a description that describes bikes used for big drops and downhill. In other words: DH and Freerider bikes.
Everyone knows what is meant except you in your eagerness to prove...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-20, 02:10 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,407
Posted By CargoDane

Nah, it's cool! Most of the talk here is "first...

Nah, it's cool!
Most of the talk here is "first world problems". People don't tend to have several bikes, dedicated hobby bikes (well, that's what I call a lot fo types of bikes) and so on, unless...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-20, 02:01 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 19,991
Posted By CargoDane

I should have known better than interacting with...

I should have known better than interacting with you and the nonsense you project.

I did on purpose mention a "full-on" FS because I was referring to the type of FS you like and use and have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-20, 01:35 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 19,991
Posted By CargoDane

Another typical response from you completely...

Another typical response from you completely devoid of integrity.

No it's not "nonsense".. You loose a lot of energy and add a tonne of weight for a suspension that is hampering yourself in any...
Forum: Touring
12-01-20, 12:59 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 8,608
Posted By CargoDane

Have something - preferably insulated - that can...

Have something - preferably insulated - that can be closed so you can soak your beans and cook your rice/pasta without the need to do it over your cooker. An insulated coffee mug is perfect for a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-01-20, 12:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,801
Posted By CargoDane

LOL, yes, I know. I thought your reasoning for...

LOL, yes, I know. I thought your reasoning for not going hydraulic was perfectly adequate. Hnnce my "fair enough" comment with a smiley at the end.
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-01-20, 12:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,801
Posted By CargoDane

Fair enough :)

Fair enough :)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-01-20, 11:42 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 9,258
Posted By CargoDane

Better clothing will help more than heating pads...

Better clothing will help more than heating pads placed at random "all over".
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-20, 11:36 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 19,991
Posted By CargoDane

A full sus is no good for anything other than big...

A full sus is no good for anything other than big drops and what have you. It is such a niche (dedicated to a single thing) bike that it is no good for anything else than what it is designed for....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-20, 09:55 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,407
Posted By CargoDane

Why not have the extra tubes always on the bikes...

Why not have the extra tubes always on the bikes that use that size? Or maybe double up on some repair kits so you can have one for each of your bikes. That way, it will always be with you and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-20, 09:53 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,407
Posted By CargoDane

I have two. One was designed for it, and the...

I have two. One was designed for it, and the other was designed for a 700c. Both of those have 20" (bmx sized) front wheels.
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-01-20, 09:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,801
Posted By CargoDane

If you're not going to fold it (much), maybe go...

If you're not going to fold it (much), maybe go hydraulic?
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