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Forum: Touring
06-03-17, 09:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,914
Posted By john_mct

Probably the dopest bike at the race and track...

Probably the dopest bike at the race and track leaders is showing no movement off the start line for Rob English...hopefully just a spot glitch...
Forum: Touring
05-31-17, 02:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,123
Posted By john_mct

Blackburn outpost cages attached to fork, dry...

Blackburn outpost cages attached to fork, dry bags strapped to them. Save money and weight compared to a full front rack and carry ~16 liters of gear (8L dry bag on each side)...
Forum: Touring
05-31-17, 02:04 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,318
Posted By john_mct

Personally know one of those "serious...

Personally know one of those "serious backpackers" who works in Utah in summers in one of those survival schools; he drinks straight from the source, has gotten giardia twice now in under a decade. ...
Forum: Touring
05-31-17, 09:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,001
Posted By john_mct

I hope you have more success in the future.

I hope you have more success in the future.
05-30-17, 01:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,971
Posted By john_mct

Yep this saved our butts the one time we ran out...

Yep this saved our butts the one time we ran out of water on our coast to coast tour between El Paso and Van Horn, middle of nowhere west Texas. A friendly retired couple in a small RV hooked us up...
Forum: Touring
05-30-17, 12:37 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,318
Posted By john_mct

Sawyer seems pretty confident that their filters...

Sawyer seems pretty confident that their filters do "work" on viruses. And their back flow cleaning system is super easy to do...

https://sawyer.com/sawyer-u/faqs/
Forum: Touring
05-30-17, 10:43 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 13,446
Posted By john_mct

Thanks for such an inspirational and positive...

Thanks for such an inspirational and positive thread and I am glad you made it to visit family one last time.
05-30-17, 06:36 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,971
Posted By john_mct

With the Sawyers you can either gravity feed...

With the Sawyers you can either gravity feed (nice because you can do other stuff like eat or swim or look at maps during the break) or just squeeze water through them if you're in a hurry. I've...
Forum: Touring
05-30-17, 01:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,001
Posted By john_mct

Horses for courses...If you want to tour bike...

Horses for courses...If you want to tour bike trails, get a MTB to tour on. Also, do more research and don't blindly trust Google maps alone. Did you search the web for ride reports on the specific...
Forum: Touring
05-30-17, 01:00 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,318
Posted By john_mct

Bigger cages on the forks will carry a 1.5 liter...

Bigger cages on the forks will carry a 1.5 liter nalgene each, get 1 liter bottles for main cages, and ride with the 100 oz camelback. That's around 8 liters of water...which would probably be the...
Replies: 21
Views: 3,657
Posted By john_mct

All of the above is sound advice. So here is one...

All of the above is sound advice. So here is one out of left field. If you're in a state that has it available, and you don't mind getting a bit high, get some edibles (the fun kind). Gummy bears...
05-27-17, 02:12 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,671
Posted By john_mct

Nearly 5k miles of mixed terrain on my Vassago...

Nearly 5k miles of mixed terrain on my Vassago Fisticuff and can't complain.
Forum: Touring
05-26-17, 12:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,914
Posted By john_mct

Pretty sure that box was designed to help...

Pretty sure that box was designed to help aerodynamics by "cleaning up the airflow behind the rider"... rough quote from his write-up about the design.
Forum: Touring
05-25-17, 12:36 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,914
Posted By john_mct

I think it would play out a bit differently due...

I think it would play out a bit differently due to the long distance involved. People without allegiances to each other would stop at different times; egos would clash; groups would splinter into...
Forum: Touring
05-25-17, 11:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,914
Posted By john_mct

I agree with all the ethos except the "no...

I agree with all the ethos except the "no drafting" part. I think working with the people you are competing against to move faster creates an interesting dynamic, especially in a race of this...
Forum: Touring
05-25-17, 07:40 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,914
Posted By john_mct

Just to note...this bike is for the Trans Am Bike...

Just to note...this bike is for the Trans Am Bike Race, which is a self-supported endeavor. Not to be confused with the Race Across America (RAAM), which is very much a supported effort.

Sweet...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-17, 07:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,634
Posted By john_mct

Just find some wider bullhorns...?

Just find some wider bullhorns...?
Forum: Touring
05-25-17, 04:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,681
Posted By john_mct

followed by hot winds plus tornado alley followed...

followed by hot winds plus tornado alley followed by presumably brutal heat and humidity in the final third...

Good luck and I really hope you folks know how to handle heat fatigue.
Forum: Touring
05-24-17, 11:23 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,642
Posted By john_mct

That's more down to user error than equipment...

That's more down to user error than equipment failure. And there are options for "dry" down now. And the one with experience will be more comfortable than the newbie simply by virtue of being...
Forum: Touring
05-24-17, 11:12 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 23,941
Posted By john_mct

This is making some waves in the gravel racing...

This is making some waves in the gravel racing world...

https://redshiftsports.com/shockstop-suspension-stem
Forum: Touring
05-24-17, 11:09 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 23,941
Posted By john_mct

Ignoring all the sound advice to go with at least...

Ignoring all the sound advice to go with at least a 3 inch wide tire?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-17, 09:29 AM
Replies: 842
Views: 69,330
Posted By john_mct

Have you even ridden the F8 further than around...

Have you even ridden the F8 further than around the block yet?? Or even taken any half decent photos of it?
Forum: Touring
05-24-17, 08:56 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,642
Posted By john_mct

perhaps he's just looking for his perfect morning...

perhaps he's just looking for his perfect morning jacket...
Forum: Touring
05-24-17, 08:54 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 23,941
Posted By john_mct

Yeah my first MTB (entry level Focus) came with a...

Yeah my first MTB (entry level Focus) came with a Suntour xcm fork. It sucked; heavy, flexy as heck, and pretty much ceased functioning within 6 months of about 3 rides/week. I would get one of the...
Forum: Touring
05-24-17, 07:38 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,642
Posted By john_mct

yeah that's a steal...get that.

yeah that's a steal...get that.
Forum: Touring
05-24-17, 04:44 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,642
Posted By john_mct

here ya go...enter code "campsaver20" and get...

here ya go...enter code "campsaver20" and get another 20 percent knocked off at checkout...

Prana Lasser Jacket - Men's - Down Insulated Jackets - Men's Jackets - Men's...
Forum: Touring
05-24-17, 04:40 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 23,941
Posted By john_mct

Cheaper ones tend to be pretty heavy, expensive...

Cheaper ones tend to be pretty heavy, expensive ones are expensive, and both add just another thing on the bike to maintain (and fork maintenance can be pretty tricky stuff, and expensive to have...
Forum: Touring
05-24-17, 04:37 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 23,941
Posted By john_mct

"the Baja" as in the Baja Divide route? Or just...

"the Baja" as in the Baja Divide route? Or just a Baja tour in general?
Forum: Touring
05-22-17, 11:24 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 18,031
Posted By john_mct

Most adults aren't doing much better...

Most adults aren't doing much better...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-17, 07:08 AM
Replies: 218
Views: 26,213
Posted By john_mct

Sounds like he probably has several helicopters...

Sounds like he probably has several helicopters on call... #firstworldproblems
05-22-17, 06:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,642
Posted By john_mct

Nice...

Nice...
05-22-17, 06:57 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 30,945
Posted By john_mct

Sprung for one of those...got a hole in under two...

Sprung for one of those...got a hole in under two months, probably 12 riding days total. Delicate is putting it nicely, maybe ideal for gentle souls that ride in cold weather three times a year.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-17, 12:10 AM
Replies: 218
Views: 26,213
Posted By john_mct

Money does not art make... I presume the fancy...

Money does not art make... I presume the fancy new camera resides on a shelf near the fancy bike line up.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-17, 01:17 AM
Replies: 218
Views: 26,213
Posted By john_mct

Dial it up to 400 man...

Dial it up to 400 man...
Forum: Touring
05-21-17, 12:24 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 18,031
Posted By john_mct

Using bible quotes to justify dependence on...

Using bible quotes to justify dependence on gps... I have now seen it all here on the BF, time to log out, check out, and do something productive with my day... Have fun riding bikes everybody
Forum: Touring
05-21-17, 12:07 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 14,872
Posted By john_mct

Good start but what if rain is possible? Call...

Good start but what if rain is possible? Call off the trip? How bout bugs? Do you sleep well with skeeters buzzing around your face all night? At the very least I'd add an emergency waterproof...
Forum: Touring
05-20-17, 11:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,674
Posted By john_mct

The mechanics of a bike is not exactly rocket...

The mechanics of a bike is not exactly rocket science but since you are admittedly useless at it then take it to a shop and let them fleece you. You shouldn't need a "new thing that changes the...
Forum: Touring
05-20-17, 03:18 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 23,941
Posted By john_mct

No it doesn't...Just because you can buy a...

No it doesn't...Just because you can buy a million dollar car does not make a Porsche solidly mid range...
Replies: 108
Views: 14,661
Posted By john_mct

I have no dog in this discussion, but I will say...

I have no dog in this discussion, but I will say that in my admittedly limited time using GPS units I have found smartphone Apps to be much more intuitive to use, the map screen is bigger (few...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-17, 09:01 AM
Replies: 218
Views: 26,213
Posted By john_mct

SORRY...BIKe BuILD already out for DELIVERY......

SORRY...BIKe BuILD already out for DELIVERY... NONE Campagnolo!! REMORSE none...

:roflmao2:
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-17, 01:52 AM
Replies: 218
Views: 26,213
Posted By john_mct

Waiting with bated breath, not only for the...

Waiting with bated breath, not only for the really shiny bike parts, but also the continuous and glaring syntax.
Forum: Touring
05-18-17, 02:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,564
Posted By john_mct

Yeah I put a one inch tear in the bottom of a...

Yeah I put a one inch tear in the bottom of a front roller Classic in a sub five mph soft crash, same bag also had one of the upper fastening clips break and a lower fastening screw fall out on a two...
05-18-17, 12:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,865
Posted By john_mct

That's awesome...also if you're gonna ride SS you...

That's awesome...also if you're gonna ride SS you gotta look pissed off by default
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-17, 11:19 AM
Replies: 218
Views: 26,213
Posted By john_mct

Hah...peddles.

Hah...peddles.
Forum: Touring
05-18-17, 10:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,564
Posted By john_mct

Yeah but you can't conveniently return them for a...

Yeah but you can't conveniently return them for a full refund or replacement to the nearest rei if you put a hole in one in under a year from purchase date...
Forum: Touring
05-18-17, 10:38 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 15,641
Posted By john_mct

Ok...it was a conti touring tire with under 1500...

Ok...it was a conti touring tire with under 1500 miles on it, so yes it held up to two more days when beginning to fail...but if it had failed completely between Marfa and Big bend I would have been...
05-18-17, 10:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,894
Posted By john_mct

No advise on what will fit... But I tried kenda...

No advise on what will fit... But I tried kenda kwiks in 30mm for a bit on my surly steamroller and was impressed for how cheap they were. Lots of 28mm options out there like the maxis refuse,...
05-18-17, 10:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,642
Posted By john_mct

SS wheelsets are hard to come by for cheap...

SS wheelsets are hard to come by for cheap outside the track/fixie world. The hubs are good so I'd just save your pennies and scan for deals on lighter rims (Stans Grail or something like that, I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-17, 02:31 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 15,161
Posted By john_mct

Yeah... Just pedal faster, although I'm curious...

Yeah... Just pedal faster, although I'm curious as to what great things happen once 20 mph is accomplished. Do you have to be 20 miles away and need to get there in one hour?
05-17-17, 11:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,865
Posted By john_mct

I've road toured cross country and done an...

I've road toured cross country and done an overnighter MTB trip on single speeds...Pack as light as you can, be prepared to walk some hills, be OK with coasting downhills, be OK with feeling like...
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