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Forum: Touring
03-02-20, 11:54 AM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,619,974
Posted By Jim Bangs

Hi Ray, My first night I was in the tent site of...

Hi Ray, My first night I was in the tent site of the KOA outside of Connelsville. No trees. My second night I was in the campground at Rockford, Lots of trees!! then I was on C&O and the campsites I...
Forum: Touring
12-16-19, 12:25 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,619,974
Posted By Jim Bangs

I loved my tour on GAP/C&O. I'll be back again. ...

I loved my tour on GAP/C&O. I'll be back again.
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Forum: Touring
08-30-18, 03:33 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,619,974
Posted By Jim Bangs

Marc, I like your water bottle mount right there...

Marc, I like your water bottle mount right there on your stem. reminds you to keep drinking. I tend to ignore drinking enough and then get so dehydrated by mid day.
Forum: Touring
08-30-18, 03:03 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,619,974
Posted By Jim Bangs

Yup. That is how it should look!!

Yup. That is how it should look!!
Forum: Touring
04-29-14, 05:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,070
Posted By Jim Bangs

Hi MAK, I have used stem raiser on all three of...

Hi MAK,
I have used stem raiser on all three of my bikes, an LHT for touring, an Ogre for off pavement touring and adventuring, and on my road bike. I am tall and just wanted to get those bars UP! I...
Forum: Touring
04-29-14, 04:45 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,633
Posted By Jim Bangs

Hi rainycamp, All good advice here. I'll tell you...

Hi rainycamp, All good advice here. I'll tell you what worked for me. I have a touring bike (an older LHT) and I ride it for my annual vacation tour plus as my daily commuter. I also have a road bike...
Forum: Touring
01-31-14, 01:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 21,467
Posted By Jim Bangs

Hello Westrid, I have both bikes although my...

Hello Westrid,
I have both bikes although my LHT is an older version before they offered the disc option. I really like both bikes. Here is link where i review both....
Forum: Touring
01-31-14, 12:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,339
Posted By Jim Bangs

I sure like that color. Keep working on the...

I sure like that color. Keep working on the fitting, it took me a few tours to get it just right. I would love to upgrade to a disc trucker but, one, can't afford the coin right now, and to go...
Forum: Touring
01-31-14, 12:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,339
Posted By Jim Bangs

I ran those stock Conti's on my LHT for a long...

I ran those stock Conti's on my LHT for a long time, Maybe 5K on tours. I think they were great! I switched to Schwalbe Extremes because I went on a tour last summer that included some gravel grinder...
Forum: Touring
01-31-14, 12:10 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,048
Posted By Jim Bangs

I use Power grip pedals and straps. Works well...

I use Power grip pedals and straps. Works well for me. I wear my regular tenney's because they are comfortable. I am solid in the middle on the clothing thing. I like the padded cycle shorts but I...
Forum: Touring
01-31-14, 10:22 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,048
Posted By Jim Bangs

Also, shoes and clips are just another thing to...

Also, shoes and clips are just another thing to break while out on a tour that I don't want to think about. Another reason I use Power Grips.
Forum: Touring
01-31-14, 10:08 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,048
Posted By Jim Bangs

I use Power grip pedals and straps. Works well...

I use Power grip pedals and straps. Works well for me. I wear my regular tenney's because they are comfortable. I am solid in the middle on the clothing thing. I like the padded cycle shorts but I...
Forum: Touring
01-31-14, 09:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,868
Posted By Jim Bangs

Hi Longshanks I am 6'4" and I have a LHT...

Hi Longshanks
I am 6'4" and I have a LHT version 2009. I am like somebody else here who said long in torso and short arms. It took a few tours to get the fit dialed in but I could not be happier...
Forum: Touring
01-15-14, 05:39 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,593
Posted By Jim Bangs

This is the true story! I tried the Titanico,...

This is the true story! I tried the Titanico, felt good for the first 500 miles I put on it to break in for a tour. Headed out on tour and within three days had a terrible sore develop. Had my wife...
Forum: Touring
01-15-14, 05:34 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,593
Posted By Jim Bangs

This is the true story! I tried the Titanico,...

This is the true story! I tried the Titanico, felt good for the first 500 miles I put on it to break in for a tour. Headed out on tour and within three days had a terrible sore develop. Had my wife...
Forum: Touring
01-15-14, 04:51 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 12,526
Posted By Jim Bangs

A short but fun tour this summer. Prairie Spirit...

A short but fun tour this summer. Prairie Spirit trail in Kansas and then a hop over to the Katy trail. 1st tour with my off-road bike. About eight days or so. Pretty excited!!
Forum: Touring
01-13-14, 02:38 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,619,974
Posted By Jim Bangs

Quite an interesting bike. Did you come up with...

Quite an interesting bike. Did you come up with this frame idea and build it? What size are the tires? I see the chain coming up from the derailer pulleys to another pulley. Is there one for the...
Forum: Touring
12-26-13, 06:07 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,619,974
Posted By Jim Bangs

I really like this Terry. I also like the drops...

I really like this Terry. I also like the drops with bar end shifters. I got my Ogre last summer and have its first loaded trip getting planned for a combo of the Prairie Spirit Trail in Kansas and...
Forum: Touring
12-26-13, 05:30 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,619,974
Posted By Jim Bangs

Mike, This is such a cool set-up right here....

Mike, This is such a cool set-up right here. Adventure waiting to happen!
Forum: Touring
07-30-13, 03:19 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,619,974
Posted By Jim Bangs

Beautiful set-up and re-purpose of some 80's...

Beautiful set-up and re-purpose of some 80's Steel! I like it JW!
Forum: Touring
07-15-13, 02:50 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,619,974
Posted By Jim Bangs

What a nice set-up you have. I just got myself an...

What a nice set-up you have. I just got myself an Ogre for future off road touring that I want to do. A couple of questions: What is your front rack set up there? Also I got the ergon grips like you...
Forum: Touring
07-15-13, 02:37 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,619,974
Posted By Jim Bangs

That is a great pic with your dog and bike! I...

That is a great pic with your dog and bike! I really like the red bar tape to match up with your bags. Happy Riding!!
Forum: Touring
07-11-13, 04:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,363
Posted By Jim Bangs

Advice

Cycommute has given you great advice. Thought I would toss in my two cents worth. I like the ride up St. Vrain canyon, CO 7. Not too much traffic, especially if it's not a weekend day. It does get a...
Forum: Touring
07-11-13, 03:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,363
Posted By Jim Bangs

Advice

Cycommute has given you great advice. Thought I would toss in my two cents worth. I like the ride up St. Vrain canyon, CO 7. Not too much traffic, especially if it's not a weekend day. It does get a...
Forum: Touring
03-25-13, 02:48 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,619,974
Posted By Jim Bangs

Yes. Main road through the park. Connects East...

Yes. Main road through the park. Connects East side of the park over to the west. Great ride! Many miles above timberline. You top out at 12,200 ft.
Forum: Touring
03-18-13, 04:07 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,619,974
Posted By Jim Bangs

305267My LHT heading up and over Trail Ridge Road

305267My LHT heading up and over Trail Ridge Road
Forum: Touring
03-18-13, 03:54 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,619,974
Posted By Jim Bangs

Beauty! I love seeing a loaded up LHT

Beauty! I love seeing a loaded up LHT
Forum: Touring
03-06-13, 10:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 901
Posted By Jim Bangs

Good on you that you are moving forward with...

Good on you that you are moving forward with cycling after your health issues! I also have a LHT with 700 wheels. My big size 13 feet have no issues with my Arkel bags. I have not ridden a 26" wheel...
Forum: Touring
07-02-12, 02:51 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,619,974
Posted By Jim Bangs

I have both of the Arkel handle bar bags, small...

I have both of the Arkel handle bar bags, small and large, and I can highly recommend them. I use the large one on my LHT for tours and the small one on my road bike for daily use.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-12, 03:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 774
Posted By Jim Bangs

Bar end shifter lever

Does anybody have a source for the shimano bar-end shifter lever that I broke yesterday???

Just looking to save myself some money and not have to buy a whole new set.

It is a Shimano SL-BS77 9...
Forum: Touring
06-15-12, 04:12 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,619,974
Posted By Jim Bangs

Hi Robert, Your bike looks great. I have a...

Hi Robert,
Your bike looks great. I have a Univega Gran tour bike that I bought new in 1980 and am looking to do the same kind upgrade you did with your bike. The frame on this bike fits me great...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-12, 02:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 958
Posted By Jim Bangs

I think I would return it. I have never seen that...

I think I would return it. I have never seen that after owning three Brooks saddles.
Forum: Introductions
11-21-11, 10:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 307
Posted By Jim Bangs

Thanks Kingshead. Let's see if I can figure out...

Thanks Kingshead.
Let's see if I can figure out how to add a pic.

Here is a little rebuild project I did on my college age bike. 1978 UniVega Gran Tourismo. One of my sons now has this bike at...
Forum: Introductions
11-15-11, 11:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 307
Posted By Jim Bangs

Hello From Estes Park. Colorado

Great site with good info!
I am a touring cyclist and ride for pleasure and fitness and "training" for my next tour.
I did just purchase my first skinny tire, fast bike, and will look to ride some...
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