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Forum: Commuting
11-07-23, 08:18 AM
Replies: 15,693
Views: 12,359,753
Posted By Smitty2k1

Work to daycare to home. ...

Work to daycare to home.

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Forum: Touring
10-19-23, 08:08 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,624
Posted By Smitty2k1

​​​​​​​Wow that crankset looks great and seems to...

​​​​​​​Wow that crankset looks great and seems to be an incredible value. Really wish I knew about this a month or two ago.
Forum: Touring
09-20-23, 02:26 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,624
Posted By Smitty2k1

I just got done (20 min ago) swapping my 3x9...

I just got done (20 min ago) swapping my 3x9 Tiagra road triple 50/39/30 to a Sugino XD2/XD600 48/36/26. I was hoping to do it with the existing FD, but I couldn't get good indexed shifting so I...
Forum: Touring
09-20-23, 02:20 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,764
Posted By Smitty2k1

If money was no object I'd start by getting a...

If money was no object I'd start by getting a very thorough bike fit to determine my "perfect" size. Then I'd either work with custom builders with a reputation of well reviewed touring bikes or I'd...
09-19-23, 08:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 607
Posted By Smitty2k1

Knowing the exact chainring setup on the Sugino...

Knowing the exact chainring setup on the Sugino would help, I know they sold multiple configurations. Are you running friction shifting or indexed?

I just installed a 48/36/26 Sugino triple on my...
09-04-23, 07:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 408
Posted By Smitty2k1

DC has fine roads, much better than the Midwest...

DC has fine roads, much better than the Midwest where plows and freeze/thaw cycles destroy pavement.

That said, sure there is some glass and debris in the roadways but I don't think it's terrible....
08-15-23, 06:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 675
Posted By Smitty2k1

Do the chainring sizes match the specs for that...

Do the chainring sizes match the specs for that FD-4403 derailleur?
I've got the Tiagra FD-4503 on my touring bike and honestly the triple setup has been difficult.
07-13-23, 05:22 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,571
Posted By Smitty2k1

Great post! While out on the Anacostia Trails you...

Great post! While out on the Anacostia Trails you could also hit up Greenbelt Park for possibly the easiest overnight camping spot in the area from the city center.

Also don't miss the Island Time...
07-12-23, 04:33 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,571
Posted By Smitty2k1

Bike Party on Wednesday not Tuesday.

Bike Party on Wednesday not Tuesday.
07-10-23, 03:07 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,571
Posted By Smitty2k1

"Only" used by people who live there - 6th...

"Only" used by people who live there - 6th largest metro area in US over 6M people.
07-10-23, 02:27 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,571
Posted By Smitty2k1

I live in DC and everyone here refers to the...

I live in DC and everyone here refers to the DC/MD/VA area as "The DMV."
06-27-23, 02:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 786
Posted By Smitty2k1

What's everyones favorite version of the morph...

What's everyones favorite version of the morph pump? I'm liking the Road Morph G more than the Turbo Morph G even on high volume tires due to the extendable hose on the Road Morph G.
Forum: Touring
05-27-23, 10:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 543
Posted By Smitty2k1

Love that huge rando bag! FWIW I wanted some...

Love that huge rando bag!

FWIW I wanted some basic panniers out of a specific color and all the "custom" bag makers I found were prohibitively expensive for a basic color change. Contacted Lone...
05-23-23, 11:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 360
Posted By Smitty2k1

"Standard" road double chainline is 43.5 mm and...

"Standard" road double chainline is 43.5 mm and basically as narrow as it gets. Things get wider as you move to triple front chainrings, mountain doubles, or touring/trekking cranksets.

How are...
05-09-23, 05:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,117
Posted By Smitty2k1

I like my Zipp XPLR bars - the hoods maintain a...

I like my Zipp XPLR bars - the hoods maintain a standard vertical control position but it's the drops that flare. Had the Salsa Cowbell before and didn't care for the flared hood, but it did help...
Forum: Commuting
05-01-23, 01:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,999
Posted By Smitty2k1

Really liking my Spec 2FO Roost:...

Really liking my Spec 2FO Roost: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/2fo-roost-clip-mountain-bike-shoes/p/187391

Feel good on my wide feet, variety of colors, huge adjustment range for the cleat,...
04-27-23, 04:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 328
Posted By Smitty2k1

Dang these look great and waaaaay cheaper than...

Dang these look great and waaaaay cheaper than eBay. Literally just got an SJS package delivered to me here in the US earlier this week. Wish I would have added these on!
04-27-23, 10:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 328
Posted By Smitty2k1

I can't quite get 4mm "standard" shift housing...

I can't quite get 4mm "standard" shift housing into the brake cable guides so I definitely need some sort of ferrule since brake housing is 5mm.

The front derailleur seems to shift OK. There was a...
04-26-23, 07:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 328
Posted By Smitty2k1

1984 Casati Perfection with internal cable routing - need help!

Long story short my stable is all disc brake bikes from 2010 or newer, but a friend's dad offered me a pre-Trek Greg LeMond. It was cool but at least two sizes too big. I swapped the frame for this...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-24-23, 07:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,277
Posted By Smitty2k1

Bill Gibson probably. He modified a front rack...

Bill Gibson probably. He modified a front rack for me and cold set a frame. I think he's done a few custom frames but brazeons etc seem to be his bread and butter. He's also active with Velo Pigs. ...
Forum: Touring
04-19-23, 07:20 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,014
Posted By Smitty2k1

I used this on my last camping trip. I just used...

I used this on my last camping trip. I just used it as an immersion brew instead of a pour-over. Worked a treat, packs flat, cheap.
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
04-19-23, 07:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 745
Posted By Smitty2k1

Can confirm, the wells now have big red tags that...

Can confirm, the wells now have big red tags that say non-potable :-(
Forum: Touring
04-06-23, 08:38 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 9,593
Posted By Smitty2k1

Look at that massive chainring... WOW Would...

Look at that massive chainring... WOW

Would not want to spin fully loaded.
04-06-23, 08:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 587
Posted By Smitty2k1

Under the downtube is a fantastic place for one...

Under the downtube is a fantastic place for one of these storage kegs with heavier tools and what not!
Love my 3rd bottle cage mount.
Forum: Touring
04-01-23, 07:27 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,547
Posted By Smitty2k1

Thanks for the replies everyone. Lots to digest...

Thanks for the replies everyone. Lots to digest here. Honestly I probably would be happy with a 28T small ring instead of the 30T small ring. If probably also be ok dropping to a 48T big ring instead...
Forum: Touring
03-30-23, 07:50 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,547
Posted By Smitty2k1

Triple 9 speed - looking for wider gearing

I've got a Jamis Aurora touring bike that I've been riding and modifying for a number of years. It has been on many an overnight camping trip but is currently hauling my 40 pound kid and commuting...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
03-30-23, 07:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,618
Posted By Smitty2k1

An update - new White's Ferry owners plan on...

An update - new White's Ferry owners plan on selling to the state so that the state can eminent domain the land to reopen the ferry:...
Forum: Touring
03-28-23, 01:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,474
Posted By Smitty2k1

A couple years back Jamis axed its touring bike,...

A couple years back Jamis axed its touring bike, the Aurora, in favor of just having their gravel bike, the Renegade, do-it-all.
Forum: Framebuilders
02-26-23, 04:13 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,267
Posted By Smitty2k1

Thanks for the review on the Pelago rack and...

Thanks for the review on the Pelago rack and lowrider combo. I'm runing a front VO rack for a basket on top of Tubus Tara lowrider and it's kinda clunky. I like the look of Pelago but a little turned...
Forum: Touring
02-21-23, 12:33 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,963
Posted By Smitty2k1

Good experience with my Restrap Rando large size...

Good experience with my Restrap Rando large size bag. It has a small mounting bracket for a small rando rack that uses magnetic fidlock connectors to attach. As others have mentioned, steering can be...
Forum: Touring
02-17-23, 06:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 756
Posted By Smitty2k1

Thanks - hadn't seen those "dropout hooks"...

Thanks - hadn't seen those "dropout hooks" before. Makes sense.

I may just get a new hook and bungee and make it a more traditional setup. Or drop $30 each on modern Arkel hardware
Forum: Touring
02-16-23, 12:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 756
Posted By Smitty2k1

Is this pannier missing hardware? What would you recommend to fix it?

I bought this pair of old Arkel panniers from ebay and I'm pretty sure there should be some sort of hook on the bottom of the elastic strap to hook around the bottom rail of a rack. The ring that's...
Forum: Touring
01-20-23, 03:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,329
Posted By Smitty2k1

Favorite pannier attachment hardware?

I recently bought some vintage Arkel panniers that match my other bags (burgundy) because I couldn't find anything more modern in the right color.
...
07-14-21, 02:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,781
Posted By Smitty2k1

I had no issues using generic wireless chargers...

I had no issues using generic wireless chargers with my quadlock case on my galaxy s9
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-21, 11:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,170
Posted By Smitty2k1

I've enjoyed carrying one as a spare tube on my...

I've enjoyed carrying one as a spare tube on my 650b gravel bike. Takes up so much less space. I've used it twice and replaced it with a standard tube when I've returned home after my ride.
Forum: Southeast
03-31-21, 06:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 771
Posted By Smitty2k1

Thanks, my in-laws actually live less than a mile...

Thanks, my in-laws actually live less than a mile from the shop. Haven't been in due to COVID but I'll be vaccinated the next time I'm down there.

Doing some more research I found this cycling...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
03-31-21, 06:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,237
Posted By Smitty2k1

I live in DC and took the afternoon off work...

I live in DC and took the afternoon off work yesterday and did a nice 30 mile route around the city. Full bloom here too. Gorgeous.
Forum: Southeast
03-24-21, 07:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 771
Posted By Smitty2k1

Routes in eastern NC?

Visiting in laws near the Croatan NF outside New Bern, NC next month. I've been down a few times and rode around but looking for route suggestions from locals. I've got an allroad bike and happy to...
03-03-21, 02:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,184
Posted By Smitty2k1

Does the Morph digital not have the extending...

Does the Morph digital not have the extending hose like the Road Morph G does?
12-17-20, 02:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,270
Posted By Smitty2k1

Interesting, I don't have any issues using the...

Interesting, I don't have any issues using the SV13s in my 650x47 tires
11-26-20, 09:09 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 19,581
Posted By Smitty2k1

Check out BikeInsights.com to compare geometry ...

Check out BikeInsights.com to compare geometry

Black mountain cycles road+ or MCD have pretty relaxed geo
11-11-20, 08:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 772
Posted By Smitty2k1

I just finished the past two edition. Very nice!

I just finished the past two edition. Very nice!
10-26-20, 07:19 PM
Replies: 770
Views: 316,091
Posted By Smitty2k1

I think ideally I'd use the front, center mounted...

I think ideally I'd use the front, center mounted boss above the tire. I'd definitely want to keep the adjustability the GoPro mount offers as I have no idea what the "perfect" angle would be.
Forum: Commuting
10-15-20, 06:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,110
Posted By Smitty2k1

If you want to try something different in the...

If you want to try something different in the future try the Panaracer T-Serv. I've got them in 700x32 on my commuter and they feel lively enough, even with the puncture resistant belt.
Forum: Touring
10-03-20, 09:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,792
Posted By Smitty2k1

Loved these pedals but they were a little wide...

Loved these pedals but they were a little wide for the more aggressive riding I was doing. Swapped them out for narrower ISSI Flip 3. Miss the auto rotate feature and the reflectors.
Forum: Touring
10-03-20, 09:15 AM
Replies: 4,817
Views: 2,611,280
Posted By Smitty2k1

Love a good rando bag setup! Where did you get...

Love a good rando bag setup!
Where did you get those black/yellow/purple bottles? They look perfect for my Black Mountain Road+ in Ultraviolet.
Forum: Southeast
10-02-20, 02:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,826
Posted By Smitty2k1

My in-laws are in New Bern and I've been trying...

My in-laws are in New Bern and I've been trying to find some good routes around here. Doesn't seem to be much of a cycling community (or I'm searching the wrong things) and RideWithGPS and the Strava...
09-30-20, 10:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 857
Posted By Smitty2k1

I use a quad lock stem mount and quad lock case...

I use a quad lock stem mount and quad lock case for my galaxy s9 without issue on my commuter. The case is fine for the phone, works great as a quadlock component. Nothing has ever flown off. Phone...
09-29-20, 03:22 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,598
Posted By Smitty2k1

Edited, should work now. Some seller on ebay...

Edited, should work now.

Some seller on ebay also offers them refurb for cheaper.
09-29-20, 02:26 PM
Replies: 770
Views: 316,091
Posted By Smitty2k1

WheresWaldo I like your stuff! Skimming...

WheresWaldo I like your stuff!

Skimming through I see you have quite a few Cygolite accessories. Do you have a simple mount to attach a front Cygolite to a threaded boss on a front rack?

Right...
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