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Forum: Folding Bikes
08-28-11, 07:16 PM
Replies: 1,661
Views: 363,557
Posted By gregstandt

2 r20 folders like new-Seattle

Would someone please buy these before I drive over there and buy them and then have to figure out where to put them.

They even have the pumps!
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-30-11, 10:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,945
Posted By gregstandt

Use a light fishing line start at one edge and...

Use a light fishing line start at one edge and use a sawing motion.
Forum: Touring
05-13-11, 11:28 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,037
Posted By gregstandt

This is a good read when making shoe/pedal...

This is a good read when making shoe/pedal decisions.
http://www.rivbike.com/article/clothing/the_shoes_ruse
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-06-11, 01:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,150
Posted By gregstandt

I once spent about an hour trying to find a click...

I once spent about an hour trying to find a click that occured only while pedaling. It was the end of my shoelace hitting the crankarm.
Forum: Touring
06-07-10, 10:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,003
Posted By gregstandt

We have ridden the Northern (BC) part of this...

We have ridden the Northern (BC) part of this several times.
We live in Spokane so drive one side or the other to get to Canada. Any of the loops that can be put together are great.
There are...
Forum: Touring
05-27-10, 07:38 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,956
Posted By gregstandt

I use the same pedal, same reasons, but be...

I use the same pedal, same reasons, but be careful they can get hungry and take a bite out of your calf!
Forum: Touring
05-22-10, 01:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,207
Posted By gregstandt

Here's all you need to know about chain cleaning....

Here's all you need to know about chain cleaning. Do this once a week and your chain will last forever.
http://sheldonbrown.com/chainclean.html
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-15-10, 09:09 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,730
Posted By gregstandt

We put 'interrupters' on my wifes BF. She wanted...

We put 'interrupters' on my wifes BF. She wanted drop bars but isn't comfortable braking with them.
I agree with Vik's advice on learning to do some of your own work but this would need to be done...
Forum: Touring
05-15-10, 08:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,621
Posted By gregstandt

I ride a Flyer and like it. The springs do help...

I ride a Flyer and like it. The springs do help on harsh jolts like expansion cracks, bridges, etc., especially when you don't see them coming. I weigh 150 and do feel the spring action.

However,...
Forum: Touring
04-18-10, 08:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,228
Posted By gregstandt

Hi, I use this same pedal but the magnesium model...

Hi, I use this same pedal but the magnesium model which weighs about half. Here's a review on CGOAB....
Forum: Touring
02-20-10, 10:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,104
Posted By gregstandt

We left our car in a free public lot behind the...

We left our car in a free public lot behind the visitors center in Radium, BC last year for two weeks. We contacted them by email and they suggested it. I'm sure Reno has a visitor center maybe they...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-12-09, 09:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,151
Posted By gregstandt

I added a small bracket to tip the cage so the...

I added a small bracket to tip the cage so the rear bottle can be used when the rear bag is attached.
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-11-09, 09:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,151
Posted By gregstandt

Yes it folds, although even if it didn't she...

Yes it folds, although even if it didn't she would still prefer it because of the fit for a small person. At 111 inches she finds herself spun out on some descents and is thinking of changing to a 52...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-09-09, 05:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,336
Posted By gregstandt

Here's a link to my wife's Pocket Rocket Pro. ...

Here's a link to my wife's Pocket Rocket Pro.
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=558415
Forum: Touring
10-01-09, 12:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 772
Posted By gregstandt

The ride was the best we've ever had. We'll be...

The ride was the best we've ever had. We'll be back next year.
http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/icefields2009
Forum: Touring
09-30-09, 09:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 772
Posted By gregstandt

We ended up parking in the lot behind the visitor...

We ended up parking in the lot behind the visitor center in Radium. We left a note with the folks in the center and they told the RCMP next door. When we returned two weeks later everything was fine.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
09-25-09, 06:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,550
Posted By gregstandt

Take some pics. The NW Photo sticky hasn't seen...

Take some pics. The NW Photo sticky hasn't seen alot of activity this summer.
Make us all jealous of a brand new road through some terrific scenery!
Forum: Touring
09-18-09, 10:23 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,908
Posted By gregstandt

The dream tour! It would be on a Rivendell A....

The dream tour!
It would be on a Rivendell A. Homer Hilsen. With albaross bars with cork tape and grips. A Brooks Champion Flyer, honey colored. It would have bags by Sackville and Nigel Smith. I...
Forum: Touring
09-18-09, 09:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,087
Posted By gregstandt

Last couple of years Keen sandals, touring...

Last couple of years Keen sandals, touring pedals. This year got some new BMX pedals, love 'em. See my review here....
Forum: Pacific Northwest
09-16-09, 08:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,255
Posted By gregstandt

Don't let Grant at Rivendell see this. A carbon...

Don't let Grant at Rivendell see this. A carbon road bike with fenders might just do him in.:lol:
Forum: Touring
09-14-09, 04:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 889
Posted By gregstandt

Good job! I love those short days with beers...

Good job! I love those short days with beers afterwards.
Everyone who builds or sells what they call a 'touring' bike should be required to ride one, fully loaded' for several miles up an 8% grade...
Forum: Touring
09-11-09, 09:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 518
Posted By gregstandt

Jfry541, Yes we are, we need to go back to do the...

Jfry541, Yes we are, we need to go back to do the section from the icefields to Jasper. We're thinking of taking the van and doing a combo of biking, hiking, camping from one location and moving to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-11-09, 08:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,419
Posted By gregstandt

"I wonder if you have to pedal faster with those...

"I wonder if you have to pedal faster with those little wheels?"
Forum: Touring
09-11-09, 08:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 518
Posted By gregstandt

Two week tour of Canadian Rockies

My wife and I just finished a two week ride in the Canadian Rockies, Radium to the Icefields and back. It was our best bike trip ever and if you're thinking of doing this ride or any part of it this...
Forum: Touring
09-08-09, 10:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,978
Posted By gregstandt

Jim, Here's link to our journal page of our ride...

Jim, Here's link to our journal page of our ride on 126 last year. http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/page/?o=3Tzut&page_id=91656&v=b

If you search the Northwest forums you can find some better...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-21-09, 10:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 625
Posted By gregstandt

Would this work?...

Would this work? http://www.rivbike.com/products/list/odds_and_ends#product=51-020
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-16-09, 09:28 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,667
Posted By gregstandt

Hi, My wife is also very small and could not...

Hi,
My wife is also very small and could not ever find a bike that she was comfortable with until we started riding Bike Fridays. Here's a picture of her Pocket Rocket Pro Petite. Because her hands...
Forum: Touring
08-09-09, 09:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 724
Posted By gregstandt

I don't know how to post maps but when we were in...

I don't know how to post maps but when we were in Albany last year on a bike tour we went to a great!! coffee shop in the old part of downtown. I think it was on 2nd just off the main street. Anyway...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-27-09, 09:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 734
Posted By gregstandt

Outside faucet on the East side of the building....

Outside faucet on the East side of the building. No special tools required.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-25-09, 09:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 734
Posted By gregstandt

You can get water at the fire sation on the...

You can get water at the fire sation on the corner of Dover and Four Mound.
Long Lake/Devils Gap is one of my favorite roads.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-23-09, 09:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,220
Posted By gregstandt

Bike Friday group? We can drink some beers and...

Bike Friday group? We can drink some beers and then have some 'quick fold' contests!
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-21-09, 09:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 525
Posted By gregstandt

Where's your pics?

There havn't been many posts to the NW Photo thread this month. Let's see some of that beautiful NW summer scenery.
Greg
Forum: Touring
07-21-09, 09:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,283
Posted By gregstandt

My top five fiction. 1. Pillars of the...

My top five fiction.
1. Pillars of the Earth-Ken Follett (all his are good but this is his best)
2. A Man in Full-Tom Wolfe (Bonfire of the Vanities close second)
3. Shogun-James Clavell
4. Cold...
Forum: Touring
07-19-09, 09:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,478
Posted By gregstandt

We enjoyed our time in Eugene and thought they...

We enjoyed our time in Eugene and thought they did a nice job with their bike lanes and most people we met we're friendly and welcoming. Like every other city Eugene is struggling with the problems...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-18-09, 09:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 800
Posted By gregstandt

I'm a bicycle rider primarily but I have owned...

I'm a bicycle rider primarily but I have owned motorcycles and if I had somewhere to park one might have one now. I just enjoy bikes alot more.
It's one of those things where you have to 'walk in...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-10-09, 01:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 841
Posted By gregstandt

I think I'll take my tandem recumbent that I...

I think I'll take my tandem recumbent that I built out of two old Peugeots in and see if he can figure out why it's not shifting right.
That is if we can't figure it out over the phone Saturday...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-06-09, 09:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 744
Posted By gregstandt

2nd place in yesterday's stage!!

2nd place in yesterday's stage!!
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-04-09, 04:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 827
Posted By gregstandt

What a find!

What a find!
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-04-09, 04:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,151
Posted By gregstandt

It's a 9 speed and shifting is precise. I don't...

It's a 9 speed and shifting is precise. I don't think Capreo (which gives you the 9t cog) is available in 10.

She loves the Thudbuster and wants one for her Llama now.
Forum: Touring
07-04-09, 03:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,883
Posted By gregstandt

In the 80's alot of companies were building some...

In the 80's alot of companies were building some good steel mountain bikes like the Specialized Rockhopper. These can make good tourers with a little upgrading of wheels and components. And there is...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-03-09, 10:49 PM
Replies: 366
Views: 97,330
Posted By gregstandt

Here's a couple pics from an overnight trip from...

Here's a couple pics from an overnight trip from Spokane to Williams lake.

Typical Eastern Washington farmland
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2485/3685445424_9c08a19233_b.jpg

Wide open spaces!...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-03-09, 10:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,151
Posted By gregstandt

Debby's new Pocket Rocket Pro Petite

Last year we bought a pair of Pocket Llamas for touring and just general riding around and we really fell in love with them. So this year my wife Debby thought she'd like to have a faster bike for...
Forum: Touring
07-03-09, 10:05 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,685
Posted By gregstandt

I've never heard a tourist complain that their...

I've never heard a tourist complain that their gearing was too low.
Forum: Touring
06-28-09, 09:52 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,631
Posted By gregstandt

Here's where I think your rules are a good idea. ...

Here's where I think your rules are a good idea.
Say a few friends are going to do a tour. They've ridden tours together before and do pretty good together. Then on one tour one of the people says...
Forum: Touring
06-24-09, 09:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 772
Posted By gregstandt

Thanks for your suggestions. I did hear back...

Thanks for your suggestions.
I did hear back from the Radium Chamber of Commerce and they said there's a free lot behind the visitors center in Radium. Non-secured but they said they've had no...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-23-09, 02:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,146
Posted By gregstandt

Here's a link to a Biketoaster route....

Here's a link to a Biketoaster route. http://www.bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=60172
The main Hiways 2 and 200 are not too bad but busy. These back roads are quiet. bring your dog spray....
Forum: Touring
06-21-09, 04:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 772
Posted By gregstandt

Long-term parking for Icefields tour?

Hi,
Does anyone know of someplace to park a car in Radium or Invermere or Fairmont for about 10-12 days while we ride the Icefield Parkway up and back? I,ve tried some hotels and Chamber of...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-19-09, 01:47 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,412
Posted By gregstandt

Vik, Where did you find 20" SKS fenders? I like...

Vik, Where did you find 20" SKS fenders? I like their fenders but couldn't find 20".

I just ordered some Planet Bike fenders to replace the BF fenders on my Pocket Llama. I do get considerable...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-18-09, 01:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 702
Posted By gregstandt

Thanks Rey, I must have missed that.

Thanks Rey, I must have missed that.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-16-09, 07:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 702
Posted By gregstandt

STP-bike corral??

Is there a secure bike corral Friday night at the UW? or should we take our bikes into the dorm room with us?
Thanks.
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