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Forum: Touring
04-22-20, 02:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,334
Posted By nickw

That's is why 'gear inches' works so well....it...

That's is why 'gear inches' works so well....it takes tire size into consideration. Imaginary number or not it offers a way to normalize that data so you can make comparisons between setups.
Forum: Touring
04-22-20, 01:54 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,652
Posted By nickw

This is where I'd start, Brooks seats typically...

This is where I'd start, Brooks seats typically need set-back posts to be in the correct position IME.
Forum: Framebuilders
10-08-18, 11:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 717
Posted By nickw

Front Der clamp frame tolerances

I'll keep this short, what are acceptable tolerances for front der clamps? My frame, after finishing, is 32.4, I assume that is within reason for a 31.8 braze on clamp? I don't have many options if...
Forum: Touring
06-26-18, 07:33 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,340
Posted By nickw

As I get older I've come to realize that getting...

As I get older I've come to realize that getting nervous is a GOOD thing. It means your emotionally engaged. It used to bother me because I was uncomfortable, but now realize it's my heads way of...
Forum: Touring
04-13-18, 03:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,291
Posted By nickw

"We are ever dying to one world and being born...

"We are ever dying to one world and being born into another."

Henry David Thoreau
Forum: Touring
04-13-18, 03:22 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 22,019
Posted By nickw

Fair - any journals on there that don't have pics...

Fair - any journals on there that don't have pics I generally skip...
Forum: Touring
04-13-18, 03:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,291
Posted By nickw

"Not until we are lost do we begin to understand...

"Not until we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves."

Henry David Thoreau
Forum: Touring
04-13-18, 11:47 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 22,019
Posted By nickw

I struggle with the concepts of pictures though. ...

I struggle with the concepts of pictures though. Sometimes taking pics takes away from the experience and lets be honest, besides *your* appreciation for them and *your* memories, nobody else really...
Forum: Touring
04-12-18, 01:09 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 22,019
Posted By nickw

Careful, the man would disagree: ...

Careful, the man would disagree:
...
Forum: Touring
04-12-18, 01:06 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 22,019
Posted By nickw

Well said...

Well said...
Forum: Touring
04-12-18, 01:03 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 22,019
Posted By nickw

Ha - yeah, your getting into the real issue here,...

Ha - yeah, your getting into the real issue here, semantics. Bike packing is bike touring, bike touring is not necessarily bike packing.

Bike setup is separate from the cycling task. You can...
Forum: Touring
04-12-18, 11:51 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 22,019
Posted By nickw

They have their place and I much prefer them over...

They have their place and I much prefer them over 'bikepacking' bags for road touring.
Forum: Touring
04-12-18, 11:05 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 22,019
Posted By nickw

There is no hard and fast definition, but that's...

There is no hard and fast definition, but that's generally accepted as incorrect. Bike 'touring' was huge in the 70's, camping, road riding, a bit of gravel, short denim shorts, tall white socks,...
Forum: Touring
04-11-18, 04:56 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 22,019
Posted By nickw

It's typically done over unimproved road/trails...

It's typically done over unimproved road/trails off the grid. I've always associated 'classic' touring as road / improved campsite based while 'bike packing', much in the same way as proper back...
Forum: Touring
04-11-18, 03:04 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 21,549
Posted By nickw

I think "markedly' is a bit strong - for road...

I think "markedly' is a bit strong - for road touring, on improved roads, it's hardly needed. NEW 28's are not like the old ones.

Tubulars are built exactly the same as they were back then...
Forum: Touring
04-11-18, 11:48 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 21,549
Posted By nickw

What a difference 30 years makes - 28's work just...

What a difference 30 years makes - 28's work just as good today as they did back then, for road touring...
Forum: Touring
04-10-18, 02:20 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 45,517
Posted By nickw

Yeah exactly, moving wrists 90 degrees is a...

Yeah exactly, moving wrists 90 degrees is a welcome relief.
Forum: Touring
04-10-18, 11:21 AM
Replies: 4,822
Views: 2,617,069
Posted By nickw

Out of curiosity - how many days do you spend...

Out of curiosity - how many days do you spend touring? Or do you just spread the pics out? Seems like you get around, a lot.

What tires are you running and do you have many flats? They look...
Forum: Touring
04-10-18, 11:18 AM
Replies: 4,822
Views: 2,617,069
Posted By nickw

Very nice. Everything in that pic screams good...

Very nice. Everything in that pic screams good ol' days of bike touring.

No seat tube water cage bosses?
Forum: Touring
04-10-18, 09:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 963
Posted By nickw

You'll have plenty of standover on the 57 too if...

You'll have plenty of standover on the 57 too if you have 2" on the 55. They are about an inch different, I wouldn't be concerned about that. In looking at the Salsa website:
...
Forum: Touring
04-10-18, 09:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 963
Posted By nickw

An easier method for bar drop is to simply...

An easier method for bar drop is to simply measure the seat height (from the ground) then measure handlebar height (from the ground) and subtract the two figures.
Forum: Touring
04-09-18, 03:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,827
Posted By nickw

Cycling specific glasses can be $$ but tend to...

Cycling specific glasses can be $$ but tend to fit the best (and look the coolest). Make sure you get UV protection. Bring a cheap lens case when not in use...
Forum: Touring
04-09-18, 03:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,035
Posted By nickw

+1, I've always agreed with this. I hear the...

+1, I've always agreed with this. I hear the aero argument a lot for front vs rear. I think it LOOKS less aero because you can see it...but can't imagine how the physics would impact it for better...
Forum: Touring
04-09-18, 03:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,989
Posted By nickw

My setup is as follows: SP front hub B&M...

My setup is as follows:

SP front hub
B&M Luxos U front light w/USB
Tail light...I think it's a B&M, not 100% sure.

Works great, get a charge on my phone to listen to music OR can use the...
Forum: Touring
04-09-18, 03:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,989
Posted By nickw

That's an important point - going up takes, say,...

That's an important point - going up takes, say, 3-4 times as long (maybe more), so over the course of a hilly day you only get 25% of the ride to charge.

Practically speaking though, I've done...
Forum: Touring
04-09-18, 03:25 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,548
Posted By nickw

Are boil times your #1 criteria? I'm rarely in a...

Are boil times your #1 criteria? I'm rarely in a hurry, so don't care as long as there are other benefits that offset like packability, weight, low maintenance, etc.

I think my Trangia stove is...
Forum: Touring
04-09-18, 02:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 963
Posted By nickw

I'd probably size up then if you stuck somewhere...

I'd probably size up then if you stuck somewhere in the middle. 7mm reach is easily offset by stem, 23mm stack is fairly significant, will likely give you a better 'touring' fit, which is to say,...
Forum: Touring
04-09-18, 02:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 963
Posted By nickw

Assuming standover still works, the larger frame...

Assuming standover still works, the larger frame is typically what tourist shoot for due to the higher stack. How much different are they in length?
Forum: Touring
04-09-18, 02:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,654
Posted By nickw

Never going to be a 'perfect' setup...your rides...

Never going to be a 'perfect' setup...your rides will vary as you will as you get more experienced, more fit and older....
Forum: Touring
04-09-18, 02:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,851
Posted By nickw

Can you elaborate why he thought it was better...

Can you elaborate why he thought it was better suited?
Forum: Touring
04-09-18, 02:15 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 45,517
Posted By nickw

Keep in mind, playing around on a bike in a...

Keep in mind, playing around on a bike in a parking lot on a test ride does nothing to indicate long-distant comfort. In my experience if a bike is instantly comfortable, even while commuting 10...
Forum: Touring
04-09-18, 10:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,851
Posted By nickw

The only real advantage a 'short' cage has over a...

The only real advantage a 'short' cage has over a 'long' cage is they shift a bit more precise and are lighter. If you have a 1x setup your going to want a big gears in back, really no disadvantage...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-27-18, 09:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,114
Posted By nickw

I have that much drop on all my bikes - looks...

I have that much drop on all my bikes - looks cool, love those old GT frames...
Forum: Touring
03-23-18, 02:41 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 11,479
Posted By nickw

Regular shoes are just fine, I've used everything...

Regular shoes are just fine, I've used everything from Vans, to flip flops to running shoes...all work about the same. I do like the thinner soles of shoes like Vans, they feel a bit more stable.
Forum: Touring
03-23-18, 02:38 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 11,479
Posted By nickw

I race on clips and wouldn't go back, they make a...

I race on clips and wouldn't go back, they make a difference (I think) at that level. For touring, I could take or leave them, usually I leave them, doesn't make a lick of difference. I've done 90...
Forum: Touring
03-23-18, 12:04 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,384
Posted By nickw

It's a solid system in my experience. It doesn't...

It's a solid system in my experience. It doesn't particularly look it, I'll be honest and had reservations about it, but pulled the trigger and have loved the bike.

I did semi-light tour,...
Forum: Touring
03-23-18, 11:33 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 11,479
Posted By nickw

Careful. Sam Hill still uses flat pedals,...

Careful.

Sam Hill still uses flat pedals, granted he's on of the few, but rides the most technical gnarly terrain out there and is the top rider in the WORLD:
...
Forum: Touring
03-23-18, 11:14 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 11,479
Posted By nickw

I won't argue that I 'feel' more efficient with...

I won't argue that I 'feel' more efficient with SPD's....but it's a common myth that clipless helps people "pull up" resulting in better performance/efficiency/etc.

It can help at the top to kick...
Forum: Touring
01-25-18, 05:00 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 16,130
Posted By nickw

One benefit to the std rear spacing @ 135mm, on a...

One benefit to the std rear spacing @ 135mm, on a steel bike at least, is you can run 130mm road hubs too.

I agreed w/pdlamb, future proof is what is known to work, std 100/130/135. All major...
Forum: Touring
01-18-18, 04:20 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,433
Posted By nickw

Hang on though - is it fair to lump all carbs in...

Hang on though - is it fair to lump all carbs in the same group? I mean fruit, quinoa and sweet potatoes are much different in my mind than say a Snickers bar or a loaf of white bread.

I've also...
Forum: Touring
01-18-18, 02:32 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,433
Posted By nickw

Fair question - I think due in part to folks...

Fair question - I think due in part to folks over-eating while riding, ice cream, desert, burrito's etc. The body has a very strong urge to stay at a certain weight at any cost. Many folks out...
Forum: Touring
01-10-18, 01:53 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 13,315
Posted By nickw

Where is that at? Great pic.

Where is that at? Great pic.
Forum: Touring
01-09-18, 10:42 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 13,315
Posted By nickw

At 6-4 I looked into a touring frame with 26"...

At 6-4 I looked into a touring frame with 26" wheels, while I wasn't told it couldn't be done....and it certainly is not as extreme as yours....I was told the aesthetics would suffer and geometry...
Forum: Touring
01-08-18, 09:23 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 20,977
Posted By nickw

Heading to NZ to tour South Island all February,...

Heading to NZ to tour South Island all February, still working on logistics, but probably just going to flow with the go and figure things out once there.
Forum: Touring
01-03-18, 05:40 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,797
Posted By nickw

I guess my point was on a spectrum of whats...

I guess my point was on a spectrum of whats right, if we say Vegan is a 1.....blindly eating processed meat from McDon is a 10, hunting seems to be someplace in the middle, may be closer to the veg...
Forum: Touring
01-03-18, 01:21 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,797
Posted By nickw

Honest question - hunting wild game seems to...

Honest question - hunting wild game seems to align to some of the 'veganism' philosophy; ending animals as property and intentional exploitation....at least hunting seems MUCH closer to veganism than...
Forum: Touring
12-29-17, 12:32 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 26,676
Posted By nickw

I use Enve, but lots of options...

I use Enve, but lots of options...
Forum: Touring
12-29-17, 12:10 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 26,676
Posted By nickw

Sure it does, lightweight road gear, pending...

Sure it does, lightweight road gear, pending where / how you ride is not always great option. I could have rigged a cable der easy and continued to ride.

Agter getting back to town replacing a...
Forum: Touring
12-29-17, 12:32 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 26,676
Posted By nickw

I had Etap on my touring/travel bike too for...

I had Etap on my touring/travel bike too for several months and some big offroad days....until I almost ripped it off riding the Dunn road im Palm springs from a tubleweed, 15 miles from civilization...
Forum: Touring
12-29-17, 12:19 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 26,676
Posted By nickw

They can get spongy from sitting, not sure why...

They can get spongy from sitting, not sure why that matters, but regardless we are talking bike touring or continuous riding in all sorts of conditions.
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