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Forum: Touring
03-17-15, 09:05 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,216
Posted By paddybogman

I navigated in Germany and Scandinavia for two...

I navigated in Germany and Scandinavia for two months following road signs and using the maps in bus shelters. I also carried a 35mm camera a journal and a flashlight. A smartphone can be a map, a...
Forum: Touring
07-02-14, 05:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,795
Posted By paddybogman

Maybe people should keep writing and suggest they...

Maybe people should keep writing and suggest they use the CNX last for the new cycling line.
Forum: Touring
07-02-14, 05:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,795
Posted By paddybogman

Hi (Person), It is correct that we discontinued...

Hi (Person),
It is correct that we discontinued our Pedal line, however it has been demanded by customers that we bring it back… SO WE ARE! They will be back in February for Spring 15 J
Take Care!~...
Forum: Touring
06-26-14, 02:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,040
Posted By paddybogman

Did you try looking for a 28" tube? You can put...

Did you try looking for a 28" tube? You can put two 28" tubes on a 29er rim. 28", 700c, and 29" are all 622ERD. If you need the volume for a MTB tire you can use two 28" tubes(requires drilling a...
Forum: Touring
06-26-14, 09:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,419
Posted By paddybogman

I think the route that includes a ferry might be...

I think the route that includes a ferry might be more enjoyable, and certainly flatter. I did it like 30 years with a route that was mapped by the League of American Wheelmen. That route either...
Forum: Touring
06-21-14, 06:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,731
Posted By paddybogman

Yes they are out there, I know Soma has them. ...

Yes they are out there, I know Soma has them. Try any bike shop that sells for Merry Sales or go to Racks & Baskets (http://store.somafab.com/racks.html)
Forum: Touring
06-20-14, 11:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,731
Posted By paddybogman

You might find this bikepacking site interesting....

You might find this bikepacking site interesting. People post their kit not just what it looks like loaded but whats actually in the bag and sometimes a description of the kind of ride they are...
Forum: Touring
06-20-14, 11:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,783
Posted By paddybogman

What your saying is pretty impressive but I think...

What your saying is pretty impressive but I think perhaps your prowess might be masking some losses in efficiency that less seasoned riders would experience. Put on a 20 - 30 pound back pack that...
Forum: Touring
06-19-14, 08:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,783
Posted By paddybogman

Don't plan on carrying too much in a back pack. ...

Don't plan on carrying too much in a back pack. For one it's unwieldy, for another adding 15, 20, 30lbs to your weight is going to hurt your ass, and lastly it restricts your respiration.
Forum: Touring
06-18-14, 01:41 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,949
Posted By paddybogman

All Aboard! Amtrak roll on service news

On June 17 in the 'Official Blog of Amtrak' it states that the new baggage cars that accommodate roll on bike stowage should be in operation by the end of 2014

"The new baggage cars will be used...
Forum: Touring
06-18-14, 05:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,783
Posted By paddybogman

Axiom racks should also work, either the...

Axiom racks should also work, either the Streamliner or Unifit models. Most are rated at 50KG, which I don't believe, and they carry a lifetime warranty....
Forum: Touring
06-18-14, 05:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,037
Posted By paddybogman

That set up should be fine for getting your rack...

That set up should be fine for getting your rack mounted properly, however you have to ensure that your heals don't strike your panniers. If heal strike is a problem the Axiom racks might be a...
Forum: Touring
06-17-14, 06:32 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,458
Posted By paddybogman

You'll probably breakdown before you make it...

You'll probably breakdown before you make it another 300KM. Redistributing the mass is not the same as reducing it. You need to unpack everything and remove 10-20KG. Kitchen kit, books, that 3rd...
Forum: Touring
06-15-14, 06:32 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,195
Posted By paddybogman

That's all good and well but when I was there...

That's all good and well but when I was there that did not seem to have prevented a drunken obnoxious car camping family from using the hiker, biker, paddler campground. The point of course is that...
Forum: Touring
06-14-14, 09:06 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,195
Posted By paddybogman

I camped in Ceder Creek on Memorial day weekend...

I camped in Ceder Creek on Memorial day weekend heading westbound. There was a drunk guy fighting with his wife all night long and then he was up at 6am to go rev the engine in his truck. I'm not...
Forum: Touring
06-13-14, 06:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 706
Posted By paddybogman

I assume your talking about butane/propane...

I assume your talking about butane/propane canisters. I would email some camping supply store or look at camping forums. Unless your sure of a supply you might consider using a liguid gas multi...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-12-14, 07:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,716
Posted By paddybogman

The KHS Flite 800 is a pretty good bike already....

The KHS Flite 800 is a pretty good bike already. Like you have already decided I would experiment with tires. I ride Hutchinson Sector 700x28c tubeless and Challenge 700x27c Parigi Roubaix, they...
Forum: Touring
06-12-14, 01:11 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,984
Posted By paddybogman

Signage is pretty good on the ground; there are...

Signage is pretty good on the ground; there are signs with maps, and the trails are generally well marked. Traffic on the parts of the trail that use existing roads is mostly non existent because...
Forum: Touring
06-12-14, 12:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,026
Posted By paddybogman

The shops suggestion makes sense only if you have...

The shops suggestion makes sense only if you have enough time to ride the new shoes and be certain they are comfortable. Trying out new shoes or a new saddle as you embark on a long journey is not a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-06-14, 08:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,845
Posted By paddybogman

I'm not sure if BB5 to BB7 is much of an upgrade....

I'm not sure if BB5 to BB7 is much of an upgrade. I think the TRP Spyre calipers may be the best mechanical brake available currently. The 35c tires should fit on that bike. You should be able to...
Forum: Touring
06-06-14, 08:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,161
Posted By paddybogman

SRAM bar end shifters are not gimpy wrist...

SRAM bar end shifters are not gimpy wrist friendly when used on drop bars. They are actually intended to be mounted forward on a TT/Tri kind of a bike. Mounted rear facing on drop bars they require...
Forum: Touring
06-06-14, 08:21 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,195
Posted By paddybogman

I think the self service refrigerator is a little...

I think the self service refrigerator is a little east of the Rivers Edge KOA RV refugee resettlement center.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-14, 09:43 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,859
Posted By paddybogman

I use Mastic One and am happy with it. For a...

I use Mastic One and am happy with it. For a field repair I carry a glued tire and some Tufo tape. I've never had to use a spare. Every flat I have had was repaired with the Tufo tire sealant.
Forum: Touring
06-04-14, 09:28 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 13,949
Posted By paddybogman

If the indexing gear on dura ace bar ends is crap...

If the indexing gear on dura ace bar ends is crap would the indexing gear in the down tube shifter be any better? It may very well be the same part. For the people who experience this problem I...
Forum: Touring
06-04-14, 01:27 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,984
Posted By paddybogman

So your going to ride 60 miles on Thursday, 100...

So your going to ride 60 miles on Thursday, 100 miles on Friday and Saturday, and then 60 miles on Sunday, and then drive home from Pittsburgh? Sounds like a marathon.

It seems to me if you are...
Forum: Touring
05-27-14, 07:31 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,890
Posted By paddybogman

I can never keep arm/leg warmers up I wear...

I can never keep arm/leg warmers up I wear knicker length bib tights; long sox if its cold, pull them down as it warms.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-23-14, 12:23 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 15,010
Posted By paddybogman

Clear duct tape if you can find it. It looks...

Clear duct tape if you can find it. It looks white on the roll but it is translucent so your base material will show through.
Forum: Touring
05-22-14, 09:55 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 19,328
Posted By paddybogman

I hear a lot of people say that a lugged steal...

I hear a lot of people say that a lugged steal frame is ideal because it can be easily repaired. Have you looked at what a frame builder charges for repairs? How lucky you will be to find a...
Forum: Touring
05-22-14, 09:29 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 29,501
Posted By paddybogman

I think the SAGA is worth a look. They cost...

I think the SAGA is worth a look. They cost about the same as a SURLY LHT, I think they may have a better tube set. Compared to a LHT they have a longer head tube and a sloping top tube among other...
Forum: Touring
05-20-14, 10:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,690
Posted By paddybogman

While the W&O might be another trail to see and...

While the W&O might be another trail to see and do I think you might find your self wishing you had ridden on the C&O again. The view is a lot better on the C&O and its probably faster too.
Forum: Touring
05-20-14, 04:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,672
Posted By paddybogman

You could try a 700x30c tire like the Kenda Kwik...

You could try a 700x30c tire like the Kenda Kwik or Michelin Jet. They are both similar to the Ritchey Max. I think you will prefer them to the Clement LAS if the C&O is muddy. It sounds like you...
Forum: Northeast
07-14-12, 10:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 902
Posted By paddybogman

Depending on when your here you might see whats...

Depending on when your here you might see whats happening at http://www.bicyclespacedc.com/rides-events/ Their full moon rides through the city usually have hundreds of cyclists.
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