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Forum: Touring
02-08-11, 04:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,841
Posted By jcbryan

So much for what you like... I have a 1988...

So much for what you like...

I have a 1988 C'Dale with Suntour Superbe Pro and it makes me smile everytime I get on it. Have/had another dozen and it eels "right". Had my local LBS fit them all to...
Forum: Touring
01-06-11, 08:01 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,496
Posted By jcbryan

I can second this setup! I have hte Whisperlite...

I can second this setup! I have hte Whisperlite international but it work out great for touring.
Best, John
Forum: Touring
01-05-11, 09:31 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,892
Posted By jcbryan

Great ride! No too terrible as far as elevation...

Great ride! No too terrible as far as elevation gains, lots of places to camp on the cheap! :thumb:



Is Cyclebum near Domino/Atlanta??
Forum: Touring
01-05-11, 09:27 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,892
Posted By jcbryan

Great ride! No too terrible as far as elevation...

Great ride! No too terrible as far as elevation gains, lots of places to camp on the cheap! :thumb:
Forum: Touring
11-17-10, 01:05 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,690
Posted By jcbryan

And Joe Young (www.youngwheels.com) is in...

And Joe Young (www.youngwheels.com) is in Granbury TX, some 1 hour north of you South of Ft Worth.
Forum: Touring
11-17-10, 12:00 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,690
Posted By jcbryan

Lots of great builders out there,...

Lots of great builders out there, www.youngwheels.com, Brian at Hubbub.com. I can recommend either one as good builders of touring wheels.
BUT better yet, build your own! Not too big a deal,...
Forum: Touring
10-28-10, 06:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 790
Posted By jcbryan

I know Paris has a Swaim's Hardware near the city...

I know Paris has a Swaim's Hardware near the city square. About as eclectic mix of stuff as I have ever seen, can you say what size ice tongs did you need? Lots of historical markers and the like....
Forum: Touring
10-23-10, 10:35 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,547
Posted By jcbryan

I too, basically stop my basal rate, check when I...

I too, basically stop my basal rate, check when I get done, and most of the time have to wait an hour or so and a snack ot two, to get my sugar into a workable range. Oh, Type 1 on a Cozmo.
Forum: Touring
10-23-10, 10:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,547
Posted By jcbryan

I used a FRIO pack thing, just put my pump in it....

I used a FRIO pack thing, just put my pump in it. Had another to keep the opened bottles in. Quite expensive I might add.
Forum: Touring
09-17-10, 06:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,088
Posted By jcbryan

The Portland Airport (PDX) has a bike assembly...

The Portland Airport (PDX) has a bike assembly area now. Just a help, I hope.

John
Forum: Touring
09-17-10, 06:31 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,310
Posted By jcbryan

I've had better success whan I showed them my...

I've had better success whan I showed them my numerous, read I can stay somewhere else, motel cards. You know like the Hilton Rewards ones. Get the card then book it on the phone. I just tell the...
Forum: Touring
09-15-10, 05:40 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 13,031
Posted By jcbryan

I too use a Dragonfly and a Whisperlite...

I too use a Dragonfly and a Whisperlite International. Either one, though I prefer the Dragonfly. I use white gas when I can find the little bottles or unleaded when I can't.

John
Forum: Touring
07-01-10, 02:13 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,224
Posted By jcbryan

Me too! I have a Selle Ana on my tourer that was...

Me too! I have a Selle Ana on my tourer that was a B17. Sweet from the get-go. I have a Swift on my roadie and it is yet to show any bone dents at 5000 miles. Comfortable, but I think I'm sitting on...
Forum: Touring
06-24-10, 07:26 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 27,048
Posted By jcbryan

I saw on Bruce Gordon's website ...

I saw on Bruce Gordon's website ...
Forum: Touring
06-19-10, 09:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,885
Posted By jcbryan

I have a set of Dyads on both the commuter and...

I have a set of Dyads on both the commuter and the Tourer. Love them. :) Went to the Velocity brand after the top-hands at Mavic wouldn't warranty any of the THREE I had crack at the holes. :cry:...
Forum: Touring
06-16-10, 09:11 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,131
Posted By jcbryan

I got my first jar of Krema...

I got my first jar of Krema (http://www.krema.com/products.asp?dept=1016), as mentioned by gitarzan, and it's the bomb!:love: Spicy good with some grape jelly!!:thumb:
Forum: Touring
06-09-10, 07:48 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,197
Posted By jcbryan

Wow, this has really turning into contest. How...

Wow, this has really turning into contest.
How about we all keep our skeltons in our closets?

Like I'm not telling anyone I lust for a new Co-motion Americano. :eek:Is that anything like...
Forum: Touring
05-22-10, 06:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,484
Posted By jcbryan

I have just about all the saddles ever made, my...

I have just about all the saddles ever made, my favorite was an Avocet Touring that finally wore out. I like my Selle Anatomica, and the two Brooks I own also. It's a very personal thing, just wish...
Forum: Touring
04-25-10, 07:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 604
Posted By jcbryan

I have a set of this builders wheels and they are...

I have a set of this builders wheels and they are great even after 4 years!

http://www.hubbub.com/

Or you could build your own! :eek: I have a set on my roadie and they are good. Pretty good...
Forum: Touring
04-01-10, 12:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,115
Posted By jcbryan

I have traveled with my bke to overseas...

I have traveled with my bke to overseas destinationand most if not all, allow you to being your bike for no charge. (Lufthansa and British Air I can confirm as of about 8 months ago.)
Seems they,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-01-10, 08:50 AM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 512,649
Posted By jcbryan

Bar ends are sweet!:thumb: As is your LHT! I tour...

Bar ends are sweet!:thumb: As is your LHT! I tour some and it is great, currently saving for a new tourer. Really wanting a Bruce Gordon or Co-Motion. Daughter in college so that ain't happening for...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-01-10, 08:49 AM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 512,649
Posted By jcbryan

Bar ends are sweet!:thumb: As is your LHT! I tour...

Bar ends are sweet!:thumb: As is your LHT! I tour some and it is great, currently saving for a new tourer. Rally wanting a Brice Gordon or Co-Motion. Daughter in clooge so hat ain't happening for a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-10, 01:11 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,769,071
Posted By jcbryan

WTB: Trek 540 frame, around 56cm size. Have:...

WTB: Trek 540 frame, around 56cm size.

Have: Not much. she took most of it... :(
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-06-10, 08:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,384
Posted By jcbryan

Maybe it's like a good motorcycle helmet. You...

Maybe it's like a good motorcycle helmet. You know "Ten dollar head, ten dollar helmet!" :D
Forum: Touring
02-24-10, 07:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 917
Posted By jcbryan

I have both! The Selle on my 520 and love it. No...

I have both! The Selle on my 520 and love it. No problems with 7 years of ownership. :thumb:

I have a Swift on my racing :roflmao2: bike.(50 year old tourist on a racer? Yea, right.) I rate it as...
Forum: Touring
11-12-09, 04:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,150
Posted By jcbryan

I want it, er, if it's cheap!! PM me!!!

I want it, er, if it's cheap!! PM me!!!
Forum: Touring
10-23-09, 10:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 956
Posted By jcbryan

The problem being with the insulin in the pump...

The problem being with the insulin in the pump itself, I just change the whole set. Never had a issue with the vial, that I know of. Pump in my back jersey pocket at 100 degrees for 4 hours get...
Forum: Touring
10-22-09, 12:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 956
Posted By jcbryan

I'm on a pump, and have had a couple of heat...

I'm on a pump, and have had a couple of heat issues with insulin at hot temps. It appears that because of the exercise, my daily requirement drops pretty low. Thus I can get about 5 days out of a...
Forum: Touring
09-02-09, 01:36 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,185
Posted By jcbryan

I'm with BigBlueToe, let's eat. Food is probably...

I'm with BigBlueToe, let's eat. Food is probably the msot important part of your tour. No food, no fun. I tend to not ever cut back on my food budget. I can camp in the ditch and spend that money of...
Forum: Touring
09-02-09, 01:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,548
Posted By jcbryan

I use a Wiggy's for really cold and wet...

I use a Wiggy's for really cold and wet (http://wiggys.com/ and my ever great bag, North Face Cat's Meow....
Forum: Touring
08-13-09, 05:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 592
Posted By jcbryan

Missoula to Seattle, via Columbia river Gorge...

Missoula to Seattle, via Columbia river Gorge maybe??

My two cents...

Best, John
Forum: Touring
08-13-09, 05:21 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,678
Posted By jcbryan

Heaven forbid, no coffee??? :twitchy: What's...

Heaven forbid, no coffee??? :twitchy: What's next, brifters maybe?? :roflmao2:

I can live without but why?

(I couldn't resist!)

Best, John
Forum: Touring
08-11-09, 12:38 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,560
Posted By jcbryan

I think there is a Yahoo Group something like...

I think there is a Yahoo Group something like Ultralitetouring ?? Might go have a look, as I will too!

Yep, it's listed as ultralightbiking in the Yahoo groups
Forum: Touring
08-10-09, 07:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,175
Posted By jcbryan

I've been happy with Sun's CR series!

I've been happy with Sun's CR series!
Forum: Touring
08-10-09, 07:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,353
Posted By jcbryan

I have built several wheels for touring and I...

I have built several wheels for touring and I simply ask the wheel manufacturer for a max tension. Apply this number to your selected quality spokes and you should be fine. (Yes, I use a tensiometer)...
Forum: Touring
08-07-09, 06:03 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,266
Posted By jcbryan

It seems we all have to step up and make the few...

It seems we all have to step up and make the few bad tourists not outshine the grateful tourists!!!


I think maybe Neil has some conservative in him??:rolleyes:
Forum: Touring
07-28-09, 08:26 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,427
Posted By jcbryan

Me too! I need the 25" wide for my back-sleeping...

Me too! I need the 25" wide for my back-sleeping self. THe 20" pads let my shoulders roll to the back and "Ugh" the next morning.
Wanting to save for a Exped, not sure if they come in extra wide...
Forum: Touring
07-16-09, 07:03 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 12,802
Posted By jcbryan

I have a set of GT54's and love them. I have the...

I have a set of GT54's and love them. I have the faithful Bikeware/Nashbar's on front. No problem with either. I'm a Type 1 Diabetic and need the organization to keep my pump supplies in order. (Bad...
Forum: Touring
07-13-09, 02:00 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,784
Posted By jcbryan

I vote for Joe!! Great guy, willing to listen to...

I vote for Joe!! Great guy, willing to listen to my newbie questions

I have a set I built out of Dyads with 36h XTwith me at 225 lb! No problems in 4 years of bad roads.

Doesn't Velocity offer...
Forum: Touring
06-01-09, 08:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,172
Posted By jcbryan

Too narrow

I had the same issue with a Swift. I eventually went with a Team Pro and love it. My B17 on my 520 is dead on! Setback is good, my sit bones made a small dent after about 4000 miles.
The Brooks are...
Forum: Touring
01-28-09, 07:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 995
Posted By jcbryan

Route

you could cut thru the Columbia River Gorge, and Portland? Save you a couple of days. Kinda windy in the Gorge though, great people along the way.
Forum: Touring
10-31-08, 12:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,582
Posted By jcbryan

When you going? Kinda looking to go thru there...

When you going? Kinda looking to go thru there myself. Kinda short on vaction days at place o' employment!
Best, John
Forum: Touring
10-01-08, 11:25 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,958
Posted By jcbryan

cheapos

Try these Jackson branded Nemesis safety glasses! Cheap at $3 and great. More money for beer!!!

http://www.safetysaves.com/safety_wear/product.php?productid=389
Forum: Touring
08-19-08, 02:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,815
Posted By jcbryan

West Yellowstone used to have a couple of...

West Yellowstone used to have a couple of commuter airlines in and out. Might check?

Best, John
Forum: Touring
08-14-08, 05:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,764
Posted By jcbryan

I have Bruce Gordons on my Trek 520 and love them...

I have Bruce Gordons on my Trek 520 and love them for like 16 years!!! I know that BikeIsland.com used to have a rack that looked very much like a Surly rear rack. And it was a bit more reasonable,...
Forum: Touring
08-08-08, 12:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,193
Posted By jcbryan

I think Nancy Clark has an article in this...

I think Nancy Clark has an article in this month's Adventure Cycling Mag?
Forum: Touring
07-31-08, 05:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 682
Posted By jcbryan

Uh,oh!!!:twitchy: That kinda reminds me of the...

Uh,oh!!!:twitchy: That kinda reminds me of the time my Mom asked me, "You want something to cry about?" The correct answer is NOT "Yes".

Best, JOhn
Forum: Touring
07-28-08, 01:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,207
Posted By jcbryan

I always need one more than I have!!:roflmao2: ...

I always need one more than I have!!:roflmao2: Three of each would be my safest bet. THough if the sizes are nearlyt the same you could get by enough with only 3 for your entire needs, say your...
Forum: Touring
07-12-08, 03:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,765
Posted By jcbryan

ekitel they're ribbing you pretty hard. And your...

ekitel they're ribbing you pretty hard. And your still hanging in there!!

We know your mad at your jacket. THanks for your opinion, but some people don't like Brooks and they are the ultimate...
Forum: Touring
06-22-08, 02:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,249
Posted By jcbryan

SICKO:roflmao2: Topeak Roadmorph I use a...

SICKO:roflmao2:

Topeak Roadmorph
I use a decent cable lock with so far good results.
One gallon Zip-Locks
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