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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-20, 12:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 225
Posted By archfotos

Ranondee xr-long rear cable?

I’ve got a 2012 novara randondee with bar end shifters, the housings are the same size as the original and I might be able to shorten them by up to two inches but I need at least five extra inches to...
Forum: Touring
07-21-19, 07:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,108
Posted By archfotos

Opps I didn’t realize how expensive the...

Opps I didn’t realize how expensive the Checkpoint is yea I wouldn’t leave that bike my bad

The beauty of buying used bikes off CL I can leave it anywhere
Forum: Touring
07-21-19, 05:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,108
Posted By archfotos

"One more tidbit.. take some form of bugspray. If...

"One more tidbit.. take some form of bugspray. If you plan on stopping in a shaded area for a breather, you'll be sorry without it."
This!


Harpers Ferry is across a tight bridge, not a problem...
Forum: Touring
05-25-19, 04:14 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,563
Posted By archfotos

First I would not recommend going to Falling...

First I would not recommend going to Falling Waters around Fourth of July week, Ohiopyle and that whole area is going to be crazy. You'll be waiting to get in the parking lot, waiting for a tour,...
Forum: Touring
03-31-19, 10:41 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,193
Posted By archfotos

Maybe I've missed it in the tread, for rain...

Maybe I've missed it in the tread, for rain protection I think fenders are the most important, you can rest under a tree during a downpour, but then are left with wet roads that can soak you. Wether...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-26-19, 04:52 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 179,060
Posted By archfotos

Just wanted to give a shout out to cardboard. ...

Just wanted to give a shout out to cardboard. Freezing today found a piece of cardboard cut it down to fit inside my jacket (chest area) toasty warm for the rest of the ride. Love that trick.
...
Forum: Touring
01-09-19, 09:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,414
Posted By archfotos

just being cynical, but the most important piece...

just being cynical, but the most important piece of gear for me would be glass proof tires or a lot of patch kits maybe even a spare tire if you're riding a thinner road bike tires. At least on the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-02-18, 06:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,257
Posted By archfotos

"Do you need an Anti-Gravity Vanquish to get up...

"Do you need an Anti-Gravity Vanquish to get up the hill?" the biggest hill around here is my beer gut. Had a SS last winter didn't like the geometry it was designed as a college campus commuter...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-02-18, 04:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,257
Posted By archfotos

Bike Direct's Gravity Vanquish? Actual reviews?

Hoping someone can give an honest review of this single speed from actual first hand experience with the bike. I know nobody like's bike direct and that I should go to my lbs and purchase one off...
Forum: Touring
07-28-18, 08:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 453
Posted By archfotos

You can ride out towards Ouzel Falls and back...

You can ride out towards Ouzel Falls and back (flat) or continue up and around to the resort. Riding up to the ski resort is fun coming down. If you have nerves of steal you can ride down to West...
Forum: Touring
06-25-18, 08:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 754
Posted By archfotos

Two thoughts to remember about later in September...

Two thoughts to remember about later in September early October, days get shorter (quicker in the mountains - shadows) and the temperatures move apart. By that I mean you will need cold weather gear...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-24-17, 07:22 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 62,336
Posted By archfotos

"...rather than to the side discussion of fender...

"...rather than to the side discussion of fender fit."
I didn't mean to highjack a thread and I apologize, I thought it had run it's course and had become a general thread about Co-Op. I haven't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-23-17, 01:28 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 62,336
Posted By archfotos

"why does it matter?" because I would like...

"why does it matter?"

because I would like to order/buy a set of fenders that can actually be installed/fit on the bike (with 40mm tires)

any recommendations?


"SKS P50... ......
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-23-17, 06:31 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 62,336
Posted By archfotos

Looking for Fender recommendations for the 2017...

Looking for Fender recommendations for the 2017 ADV 3.1? I've read that a long fender designed for , 40mm+ tires, does not work due to the mounting placement of the front derailer. Hoping someone who...
Forum: Northeast
08-31-15, 05:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,255
Posted By archfotos

[QUOTE=balto charlie;18123051]here is a route...

[QUOTE=balto charlie;18123051]here is a route that uses a lot of trails but some what lengthy. The section from DC to Bowie in enjoyable.
D.C. to> ANNAPOLIS, MD.; 46 mi. one-way (9.5 mi. offroad,...
Forum: Northeast
08-29-15, 03:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,255
Posted By archfotos

forgot to mention if you are interested in this...

forgot to mention if you are interested in this idea i could draw up a route for you, just let me know?
Forum: Northeast
08-29-15, 11:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,255
Posted By archfotos

here's an idea it adds some more miles but I...

here's an idea it adds some more miles but I believe the routes are nicer style roads to ride. And that would be to go from Annapolis to Greenbelt/College Park then hop on the Northeast Branch Trail...
Forum: Northeast
08-28-15, 02:10 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 644
Posted By archfotos

Mechanic that makes house calls in Maryland?

First, at last years(14) Hains Point 100 there was a mechanic with a white trailer that I talked to about a one on one mechanics class and I am wondering if anyone knows this person? (lost his...
Forum: Touring
11-23-14, 09:11 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,131
Posted By archfotos

First I apologize and don't want to sidetrack the...

First I apologize and don't want to sidetrack the OP original thread, too much. The main reason I brought that up was one of my reasoning with buying an REI touring bike was because they have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-22-14, 07:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,005
Posted By archfotos

sorry about that miscommunication, yes I meant...

sorry about that miscommunication, yes I meant Gore's Phantom. I even tried on an XL and there seems to be a weird design cut to the jacket with my shoulders because even in the store with the...
Forum: Touring
11-22-14, 07:01 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,131
Posted By archfotos

I know I would not buy this bike again. For a...

I know I would not buy this bike again. For a touring bike mounting a common brand of fenders was a pain, trying to find a compatible front rack was not easy, mounting a water bottle cage underneath...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-10-14, 06:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,005
Posted By archfotos

thanks for the suggestions. yes I had tried...

thanks for the suggestions. yes I had tried Gore's Winstopper, but I felt the design of the jacket was too tight for my comfort, especially if I need to add a layer or two during the colder rides.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-08-14, 07:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,005
Posted By archfotos

convertible soft-shell jacket?

I’m looking for a soft-shell jacket that the sleeves zip off. I’ve had the super thin nylon style in the past, but am looking more for a soft-shell type material.

Two jackets I’ve found online,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-29-14, 12:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 819
Posted By archfotos

where to shop online? bike stuff

First yes I have tried my LBS s I have tried the chain stores like Performance and REI and Jensen but still never seem to find a diverse collection of bike accessories. In particular I have been...
Forum: Touring
11-28-13, 08:20 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 8,588
Posted By archfotos

Like everyone has said sweat is going to be the...

Like everyone has said sweat is going to be the biggest factor especially for staying warm at night. The winter camping I've done I've always planed a complete separate set of sleeping clothes and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-09-13, 11:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 971
Posted By archfotos

Thanks for the heads up, it's the front hub...

Thanks for the heads up, it's the front hub HB-5600 generation. is that the correct terminology?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-09-13, 11:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 971
Posted By archfotos

Thanks everyone for your quick very helpful...

Thanks everyone for your quick very helpful responses. Search engines don't do well with "I need this thingy" :-) I'm in the learning mode. Yes I definitely need to kick myself for going to the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-09-13, 10:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 971
Posted By archfotos

finding old parts?

I'm trying to find a replacement cone for a Shimano 105 hub(three years old) Took the wheel to a local big box store (they are much closer than the LBS) and they say it's not possible, buy a new...
Forum: Touring
07-16-13, 07:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,608
Posted By archfotos

Smart phone apps for touring? (not gps tracking, calories burning)

Upfront let me say I have done some limited searches through the archives as I thought this would of been a popular topic and second I am purposely posting this question in the touring forum verses...
Forum: Touring
06-25-13, 06:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,335
Posted By archfotos

front rack for Randonee?

Hoping someone with first hand experience Novara's Randonee 2012 can recommend a front rack with platform. I've read that the Jandd Extreme front rack might have a bit of trouble mounting on the...
Forum: Touring
06-06-12, 09:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,270
Posted By archfotos

coming from mountain biking I never thought I...

coming from mountain biking I never thought I would wear the spandex shorts, catch one bee up there and you are converted
Forum: Northeast
06-06-12, 01:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 658
Posted By archfotos

Thanks everyone for the informative responses. ...

Thanks everyone for the informative responses.


Basically I'd like to go from DC over to Cambridge down to Salisbury, down to Virginia Beach up to Gloucester come back to DC via La Plata unless...
Forum: Northeast
06-06-12, 07:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 658
Posted By archfotos

small tours around the mid-Atlantic?

Brand new to the idea of touring and have a bunch of questions. Would like to start with a short three to four day tour around the mid-atlantic region and am open to any suggestions, camping & or...
Forum: Touring
04-04-12, 08:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,572
Posted By archfotos

sizing question for REI's Safari

Looking for some insights on sizing a touring bike, specifically Novara's Safari. I'm 5'7" and technically that would put me on the Medium, however after riding both the medium and Large I just feel...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-09-10, 06:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 859
Posted By archfotos

thanks for the help

Thanks for the insights, the wheels/hub are Alex ALX 200 and I weight 185.

"If the bike is only a month old, demand a replacement rim and spokes built up properly. Or a replacement wheel from the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-09-10, 04:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 859
Posted By archfotos

question about a wheel build?

First off I don't know anything about building up a wheel. Yesterday on a group ride my rear wheel came out of true (very bad) and I don't think it was because I hit anything, very good roads at a...
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