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03-27-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 265
Posted By Aushiker

Good to know. Thanks Mark.

Good to know. Thanks Mark.
Forum: Touring
03-26-24, 07:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 508
Posted By Aushiker

Via a Riese and Muller Supercharger 2 user who...

Via a Riese and Muller Supercharger 2 user who has ridden some fair distances on her bike with these Ortlieb Fork Packs (https://www.ortlieb.com/en_us/fork-pack+F9995). They come 4.1 or 5.8 litre...
Forum: Touring
03-26-24, 05:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 133
Posted By Aushiker

The thinner cases I have can be easily folded (if...

The thinner cases I have can be easily folded (if that works for the map) so could pretty much lay across the gap between the bars (if that makes sense).
Forum: Touring
03-26-24, 02:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 133
Posted By Aushiker

Would a map case hooked to the bars work?...

Would a map case hooked to the bars work? Something like the Sea to Summit Waterproof Map case (https://seatosummit.com.au/products/waterproof-map-case)?

...
03-26-24, 01:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 306
Posted By Aushiker

[QUOTE=Eric F;23191303]If I was to wear a headset...

[QUOTE=Eric F;23191303]If I was to wear a headset while riding, it would be a "bone conduction" type to keep my ears as free as possible to hear the world around me. I will not ride with anything in...
Forum: Touring
03-22-24, 11:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 508
Posted By Aushiker

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/p8020116_c2a88c06eec544a6e3334fb70fcc04566e2af856.jpg...
Forum: Touring
03-21-24, 06:58 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 508
Posted By Aushiker

Thanks for the feedback on the Zefal....

Thanks for the feedback on the Zefal. Appreciated.

I do have Salsa Anything Cages on my fat bike and that is an option for sure. I just need to come up with a suitable mounting option to add to...
Forum: Touring
03-21-24, 06:50 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 508
Posted By Aushiker

The only damage was to my pride and my body. The...

The only damage was to my pride and my body. The Exrawheel simply disconnects from the bike,

Road a few hundred kilometres after that until the brakes failed. Got a leak somehow and whilst olive...
Forum: Touring
03-21-24, 06:42 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 508
Posted By Aushiker

And a couple of the Tubus Swing in action ... ...

And a couple of the Tubus Swing in action ...

The first is an off at speed on a downhill ... it hurt.
...
Forum: Touring
03-21-24, 06:27 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 508
Posted By Aushiker

I have dragged out of the archives a few photos...

I have dragged out of the archives a few photos of the swing which I attached to my Giant XTC 2 in 2012 or thereabouts.
...
Forum: Touring
03-21-24, 06:10 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 508
Posted By Aushiker

Thanks but the bike is coming with a thru axle.

Thanks but the bike is coming with a thru axle.
Forum: Touring
03-21-24, 02:06 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 508
Posted By Aushiker

Yes in Australia. Thanks for the link.

Yes in Australia. Thanks for the link.
Forum: Touring
03-21-24, 01:50 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 508
Posted By Aushiker

I was not aware of different versions. I just...

I was not aware of different versions. I just went to the Old Man Mountain website (https://oldmanmountain.com/)and calculated the costs. Is there another source?

Just googling then, I found...
Forum: Touring
03-21-24, 01:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 393
Posted By Aushiker

GJ Coop has a couple of laconic-style e-books on...

GJ Coop has a couple of laconic-style e-books on cycling in Australia. You can find them at Amazon (https://www.bikeforums.net/touring/1290116-touring-book-recomendations.html). You can also get a...
Forum: Touring
03-20-24, 10:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 508
Posted By Aushiker

The price to me is US$339.43 ... that hurts.

The price to me is US$339.43 ... that hurts.
Forum: Touring
03-20-24, 08:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 508
Posted By Aushiker

Front Rack - Suspension Forks - No Braze Ons

I am tossing up the option of carrying panniers on the front of my forthcoming Reise and Muller Supercharger 2. This is just one option; I may stick to getting mounts to mount my Salsa Anything...
03-20-24, 06:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 271
Posted By Aushiker

Nice looking setup.

Nice looking setup.
Forum: Touring
03-20-24, 02:46 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,258
Posted By Aushiker

Kindle, iPad mini (prefer it to the phone for...

Kindle, iPad mini (prefer it to the phone for planning etc) and my MU-43 camera.
03-19-24, 02:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 271
Posted By Aushiker

Thanks for the heads-up on the Salsa e-bikes (not...

Thanks for the heads-up on the Salsa e-bikes (not :)). Thankfully, they are not sold here in Australia as yet, as I have a Reise and Muller Supercharger GT coming as my e-touring bike. The Tributary...
03-13-24, 08:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 265
Posted By Aushiker

That is what I was thinking as well. Looking...

That is what I was thinking as well.

Looking at Galfer's ratings for their pads (https://galfer.eu/bike/products/brake-pads/?post_type=product&product_brand=magura&s=) there is appears to be no...
03-13-24, 02:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 265
Posted By Aushiker

eBike Specific Brake Disc Pads

I have noticed that some brake disc pad manufacturers are now marketing eBike-specific pads. One such example is Kool Stop's KS-D160E. There are other examples as well. Kool-Stop describes their...
Forum: Touring
03-11-24, 02:16 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,442
Posted By Aushiker

Squeaky chain and worn out disc brakes (because I...

Squeaky chain and worn out disc brakes (because I failed to check them before).
03-05-24, 01:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 449
Posted By Aushiker

Phone a friend?

Phone a friend?
03-05-24, 01:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 449
Posted By Aushiker

No chain tool for me either, but I do carry a...

No chain tool for me either, but I do carry a quick link so I can get it back together to get me home. I have had a chain break once in the past on a ride.
02-27-24, 03:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 304
Posted By Aushiker

EBike Rebates - US and Canada

I thought this might interest those members in the US and Canada ... maybe it could be an opportunity to get a rebate on your next eBike purchase. See the Velo article...
Forum: Touring
02-26-24, 06:24 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,115
Posted By Aushiker

Interesting. Given your experience, I had another...

Interesting. Given your experience, I had another go on my MacBook Pro. Using Microsoft Edge I could replicate the OP's experience, but using Safari, the pop-up did not show.
Forum: Touring
02-26-24, 02:12 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,115
Posted By Aushiker

What device are you using str ?

What device are you using str ?
Forum: Touring
02-25-24, 09:07 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,115
Posted By Aushiker

It appears in Edge on a Mac ... as per my earlier...

It appears in Edge on a Mac ... as per my earlier posts.
Forum: Touring
02-25-24, 01:55 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,115
Posted By Aushiker

I am with you. As soon as I zoomed out it...

I am with you. As soon as I zoomed out it appeared. I guess I do not normally zoom out.
Forum: Touring
02-25-24, 01:39 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,115
Posted By Aushiker

Have you contacted RWGPS? In my experience, they...

Have you contacted RWGPS? In my experience, they respond promptly and seem interested in listening.

I looked at one of my routes via the web, which should have nearby routes, and didn't get the...
02-02-24, 03:40 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 233
Posted By Aushiker

FIXED: I deleted the folder, rebooted the Garmin...

FIXED: I deleted the folder, rebooted the Garmin Edge 1030 and the folder is back with all its content showing.
02-02-24, 12:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 233
Posted By Aushiker

Question Garmin Edge 1030 + macOS Sonoma

Hi

This is one for macOS users who have Garmin Edge GPS. My Mac is recognising the device is connected (shows in Finder), but when I go into the Garmin folder, it appears empty and will not let me...
Forum: Touring
01-30-24, 06:36 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,636
Posted By Aushiker

I have a Riese and Muller SuperCharger 2 coming...

I have a Riese and Muller SuperCharger 2 coming which has a Cane Creek New Thudbuster ST Evo-2 (Gen 4) as standard. Having toured for years mostly on gravel roads and worse, I have never felt the...
01-28-24, 01:21 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,308
Posted By Aushiker

My forth coming e-bike has the Supernova m99 mini...

My forth coming e-bike has the Supernova m99 mini pro 2 25km/h as standard. Impressive specs at least
Forum: Touring
01-14-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,602
Posted By Aushiker

I agree 100%. I can only assume that they are...

I agree 100%. I can only assume that they are targeting roadies who race.
01-12-24, 07:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 375
Posted By Aushiker

Smart beats strong – a smart ebike can do more than just push you along

Interesting article at Gran Fondo (https://granfondo-cycling.com/smart-ebike/).
01-12-24, 02:43 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 5,106
Posted By Aushiker

Here in Australia we have seen in the last couple...

Here in Australia we have seen in the last couple of days a raising of the issue with regards to apartment buildings and a move to change strata rules (building rules). See the ABC Australia article...
Forum: Touring
01-10-24, 01:04 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,602
Posted By Aushiker

If anyone is after the Gorewear ShakeDry, Bike...

If anyone is after the Gorewear ShakeDry, Bike Discount in Germany (https://www.bike-discount.de/en/gorewear-race-gore-tex-shakedry-rain-jacket), have medium and extra-large jackets. In black, of...
Forum: Touring
01-08-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,602
Posted By Aushiker

Realistically, considering price and...

Realistically, considering price and availability, I suspect I will land on a Ground Effects jacket. At least it is easy to return if the sizing is wrong.
Forum: Touring
01-06-24, 05:02 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,602
Posted By Aushiker

Interesting options. For me the Zipster jacket...

Interesting options. For me the Zipster jacket would be my choice. I am not familiar with polyester in this use, so will look into it further.
01-05-24, 09:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 520
Posted By Aushiker

Sweden's Hovding air bag headgear company folds

Source: https://helmets.org/up2402.htm
Forum: Touring
01-05-24, 12:41 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,602
Posted By Aushiker

Gorewear...

Gorewear (https://www.gorewear.com/us/en-us/search?q=Shakedry) still have them listed but it seems nothing bigger than medium.
Forum: Touring
01-05-24, 12:38 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,602
Posted By Aushiker

Cycling wise my last two jackets were Outdoor...

Cycling wise my last two jackets were Outdoor Research Helium 2.5 layers (Pertex). IIRC one was the early version and the second one is a II. Prior to that, it was an early Shower Pass Elite which is...
Forum: Touring
01-03-24, 08:14 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,602
Posted By Aushiker

They help you go up a size real quick :)

They help you go up a size real quick :)
Forum: Touring
01-02-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,602
Posted By Aushiker

Thanks for the suggestion. Unfortunately, they...

Thanks for the suggestion. Unfortunately, they seem near impossible to buy here in Australia, and online is pretty scare as well. I am aware of a 7Mesh jacket in the material, but at US$400 it will...
Forum: Touring
01-02-24, 02:12 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,602
Posted By Aushiker

Rain Jacket - Current Thinking?

I am in the market for a new rain jacket for bikepacking (packs small)/touring duties (and day-to-day riding), but it needs to tick the touring box first and foremost.

7MESH's SkyPilot...
01-01-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 252
Posted By Aushiker

Thanks. This looks like it will do the trick. I...

Thanks. This looks like it will do the trick. I will talk to the LBS to ensure that they are activated.
01-01-24, 06:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 252
Posted By Aushiker

Camera + Bosch Performance Line CX (Gen 4)

I have an Innovv K5 front and rear camera system (https://www.innovvau.com.au/innovv-k5-dashcam/), which has come off my motorcycle, and I was interested in seeing if it was possible to run it with a...
12-28-23, 03:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 456
Posted By Aushiker

Strava might be worth looking at.

Strava might be worth looking at.
12-26-23, 08:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 454
Posted By Aushiker

Thanks for confirming my thinking. Do you use a...

Thanks for confirming my thinking. Do you use a cover when you remove the batteries?

I am worried about them moving around in the back of the car (Subura Forrester) hence why I was looking for a...
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