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Forum: Winter Cycling
12-29-23, 05:55 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,565
Posted By mmeiser

Wide tires are for float. They are awesome for...

Wide tires are for float. They are awesome for groomer snow trails and riding on top of thick and tracked up choppy snow.

I assume, as I think everyone here does, that we are all specifically...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-29-23, 05:22 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,565
Posted By mmeiser

The problem is its black ice not snow that will...

The problem is its black ice not snow that will kill you. Its very hard to know when until its to late. Just remember ICE is the killer. So if you wake up and you had freezing rain you better have...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-29-23, 03:24 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,565
Posted By mmeiser

Pro tip. Disc brakes and cassettes are easy to...

Pro tip. Disc brakes and cassettes are easy to align so when you swap wheels you do not need to adjust brakes or derailleurs. Syntace and Sram make .2 mm shims for six bolt rotors. These shims also...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-25-20, 03:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,493
Posted By mmeiser

Thanks for posting everyone. I cannot add to the...

Thanks for posting everyone. I cannot add to the discussion on how fast, nor what tech will impact bikes next. But I have enjoyed the impacts of increase battery longevity in biking tremendously in...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-10-20, 05:32 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 19,061
Posted By mmeiser

I think there is a lot lot of misunderstanding...

I think there is a lot lot of misunderstanding here so I just wanted to give you a thumbs up on using your bright lights *appropriately* and explaining what appropriately is. Many will jump to...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-04-18, 05:54 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 40,379
Posted By mmeiser

Yes, the micro mount has a phillips screwdriver...

Yes, the micro mount has a phillips screwdriver adjustable pivot. I set it so it loints straight back from my seapost and then when riding in a group I flip it over so it loints down at the ground so...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-04-18, 05:28 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 25,442
Posted By mmeiser

The information on this list is dating quite...

The information on this list is dating quite quickly because GPS technology is progressing so rapidly right now. That's a great thing!

I have quite a bit of experience now with several gps systems...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-29-18, 05:02 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 21,740
Posted By mmeiser

I have a Bryton 530. I got it because of the...

I have a Bryton 530. I got it because of the price (MSRP $180) and above all the battery life of 34 hours. I also have a Garmin Fennix i horse traded for used. I have been watching the Lezyne mature...
Forum: Touring
02-22-18, 12:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 16,331
Posted By mmeiser

Just an FYI, I have TWO Fargo's... 1) a...

Just an FYI, I have TWO Fargo's...

1) a steel fargo with a jones bar and XT 3x9 drivetrain

2) a titanium fargo with a wood chipper and SRAM force 2x10 for going fast and light bikepacking...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-13-17, 03:55 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 40,379
Posted By mmeiser

Cygolite Hotshot pro tips

Pro tip first. Little known fact, the rubber mount on the Hotshot Micro can replace the bag clip on the Hotshot 50, 100 and 150! In my opinion this pairs the best mount with the best light. The...
Forum: Winter Cycling
02-12-14, 11:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,779
Posted By mmeiser

I recommend a lot of crank bros mallet 1' for...

I recommend a lot of crank bros mallet 1' for entry level snow riders. I used to ride crank bros, but switched to time atac for reliability. I put a huge amount of miles on my stuff. Basically the...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-19-13, 08:22 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 23,399
Posted By mmeiser

It is. I love clipless ESPECIALLY in the snow. It...

It is. I love clipless ESPECIALLY in the snow. It really helps even out my pedal stroke in the deep stuff and gives me a nice, slightly higher cadence helping me relax, keep a straight line and...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-19-13, 07:40 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 23,399
Posted By mmeiser

My experience in selling them is that they run...

My experience in selling them is that they run very small. While generally pleased, great boot, great price I was a little disappointed in their warmth based off customer feedback. Still highly...
Forum: Touring
12-06-13, 01:35 AM
Replies: 845
Views: 109,692
Posted By mmeiser

I see this a lot on the UL backpacking forums....

I see this a lot on the UL backpacking forums. It's an old debate for sure because on the AT they run into the same hikers day after day. I don't much expect to run into other tourers out there on...
Forum: Touring
10-27-13, 05:32 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,868
Posted By mmeiser

If you want to go nuts get a titanium Fargo and a...

If you want to go nuts get a titanium Fargo and a second set of lighter/ more road specific wheels. I love riding my to Fargo with 38mm tires. Indeed the stock rims are fine, but you could go...
Forum: Winter Cycling
09-28-13, 07:38 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 23,399
Posted By mmeiser

Just concluded a fall ride on the divide wearing...

Just concluded a fall ride on the divide wearing shimano sandals. Very versatile for conditions ranging from hot to cold and rain or snow as they can accept multiple layers of merino wool socks and...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-28-13, 07:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 874
Posted By mmeiser

This is a limit in endurance I hope I never have...

This is a limit in endurance I hope I never have to push. But as such I am thankful that some is pushing this limit and sharing the results sothat we might have bbetter knowledge on the subject. Best...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-26-13, 02:37 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,450
Posted By mmeiser

I usually get this way about 3am when I do all...

I usually get this way about 3am when I do all night rides. It's what I love about ultra endurance cycling. It is as much about psychology as anything. I will often on long rides find I'mexperiencing...
Forum: Touring
08-15-13, 05:40 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 458,850
Posted By mmeiser

***HAMMOCKS ARE NOT USELESS WITHOUT TREES!***...

***HAMMOCKS ARE NOT USELESS WITHOUT TREES!*** (continued)

Tarping tips as pertain to hammocking.

Ultralight life lessons

1) skill weighs nothing

2) experience is everything
Forum: Touring
08-15-13, 05:19 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 458,850
Posted By mmeiser

B.S. Here's a big tip that should be obvious to...

B.S. Here's a big tip that should be obvious to any experienced hammocker.

***HAMMOCKS ARE NOT USELESS WITHOUT TREES!***

A basic tarp system consists of one tarp and a ground cloth. A basic...
Forum: Touring
08-14-13, 08:47 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,471
Posted By mmeiser

Amen!

Amen!
Forum: Touring
08-14-13, 08:41 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,471
Posted By mmeiser

Can't say much for the product, but as for...

Can't say much for the product, but as for drinking and touring this thread is superbly quotable. I'm going to make some quick quotes and comments. Hopefully entertaining.



Can you say: "My...
Forum: Great Lakes
07-30-13, 06:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,631
Posted By mmeiser

Get a cyclocross bike and find the book Dirt Road...

Get a cyclocross bike and find the book Dirt Road Washtenaw. Also there is a ride called the Dirt Hammer that leaves from Barton Pond if it is still going on. Finally look up the route for One...
Forum: Touring
06-07-13, 11:31 AM
Replies: 845
Views: 109,692
Posted By mmeiser

I don't think I posted this here. Seemed...

I don't think I posted this here. Seemed especially relevant with other recent contributions. And yes I did get in my first trip despite snow squalls. 180 miles from Toledo Ohio down to Athens for...
Forum: Touring
06-07-13, 11:24 AM
Replies: 4,822
Views: 2,617,349
Posted By mmeiser

Bags are from my titanium salsa Fargo, my off...

Bags are from my titanium salsa Fargo, my off road touring rig. Main frame bag is a little small but works. Salsa sells the bags premade for many of their bikes.
Forum: Touring
06-06-13, 03:04 PM
Replies: 4,822
Views: 2,617,349
Posted By mmeiser

I don't think I posted this here. Seemed...

I don't think I posted this here. Seemed especially relevant with other recent contributions. And yes I did get in my first trip despite snow squalls. 180 miles from Toledo Ohio down to Athens for...
Forum: Touring
03-17-13, 10:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,411
Posted By mmeiser

I use a mix of expensive specialty gear and...

I use a mix of expensive specialty gear and extremely cheap gear.

For example, one of the oddest things I carry is an accordian folding Autoshade car window shade. It's essentially foam with...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-17-13, 10:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,419
Posted By mmeiser

I have never heard of this race. Please post more...

I have never heard of this race. Please post more info. How many miles? Is there a proposed route?

Experience btw, is everything. Ultraendurance is all about what's in your head. The physical...
Forum: Winter Cycling
03-17-13, 09:55 PM
Replies: 1,384
Views: 525,672
Posted By mmeiser

evolution of my primary road/dirt road touring...

evolution of my primary road/dirt road touring rig:
http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4063/4354825441_c6f8b12f2e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mmeiser2/4354825441/)
winter touring...
Forum: Touring
02-14-13, 09:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,295
Posted By mmeiser

I always figured about 2/3 of the miles for dirt...

I always figured about 2/3 of the miles for dirt backroad. True singletrack is slower still. Maybe 1/2 the miles you'd get on road. However, it depends on how much you're carrying.

I have done...
Forum: Great Lakes
02-14-13, 06:38 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,667
Posted By mmeiser

I'll second the Hancock Horizontal Hundred, I...

I'll second the Hancock Horizontal Hundred, I like to jokingly call it the Horribly Horiontal Hundred. TOSRV, Hilly Hundred, GOBA of course if you're into a 5ive day event.

A favorite of mine is...
Forum: Touring
01-13-13, 08:54 PM
Replies: 845
Views: 109,692
Posted By mmeiser

This is precisely it, if you're most comfortable...

This is precisely it, if you're most comfortable on top of the bar when things get rough then your bar isn't high enough nor your drops splayed enough. It is actually very uncommon for most off-road...
Forum: Touring
01-13-13, 07:11 AM
Replies: 845
Views: 109,692
Posted By mmeiser

I like it, a true monstercross, ditches the...

I like it, a true monstercross, ditches the suspension.

Bags should be enough for summer trips, i use
an aerobar to keep my bivy roll off the handlebar, might be the only thing that works with...
Forum: Touring
01-05-13, 10:26 PM
Replies: 4,822
Views: 2,617,349
Posted By mmeiser

I have a cross-check I tour on. Was the bike that...

I have a cross-check I tour on. Was the bike that got me into touring. Have 30-40k miles on it. Love the short wheel base which climbs and handles quickly. Still love it though I don't ride it as...
Forum: Touring
01-05-13, 10:15 PM
Replies: 4,822
Views: 2,617,349
Posted By mmeiser

Love seeing the road crossover bikepacking setups...

Love seeing the road crossover bikepacking setups because I know how much fun it is to tour on them. 120 miles a day is suddenly easy. The sense of freedom is unparralleled. It really is the...
Forum: Touring
12-25-12, 11:10 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 6,077
Posted By mmeiser

See, while i agree with the quoted poster that it...

See, while i agree with the quoted poster that it is a form of avoidance i don't think there is anything wrong with it. Some of us just have issues to work out. Maybe it's societal pressures to keep...
Forum: Touring
12-25-12, 10:48 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 6,077
Posted By mmeiser

This post seems a little disingenuous, but it's...

This post seems a little disingenuous, but it's fun so I'll byte.

First, i can't help but think the original poster has time to kill at specific times of the day. For example when i winter tour i...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-10-12, 11:41 PM
Replies: 1,384
Views: 525,672
Posted By mmeiser

BTW, am getting the tent stove together for my...

BTW, am getting the tent stove together for my golite shangrila pyramid tent. It's going to be awesome. Initial protypes weighed in at about 1.5lbs. Combined with 1.4lb Shangrila. Am aiming for...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-10-12, 11:39 PM
Replies: 1,384
Views: 525,672
Posted By mmeiser

It's that time of year again

Orignally posted this over on bikepacking.net. But I follow this thread as well.

Well, it's that time of year again.

I know many of you already have some great winter riding and bikepacking...
Forum: Touring
04-06-12, 06:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,891
Posted By mmeiser

I do a lot of ultra light touring. Specifically...

I do a lot of ultra light touring. Specifically using a 19lb road bike and less then 10 lbs of gear, though my winter touring rig weighed in at 70lbs for a 1,500 mile trip down the eastern divide in...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-25-12, 08:39 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 14,103
Posted By mmeiser

First... an extremely relevant resource everyone...

First... an extremely relevant resource everyone here will love.

==Review of the Best Bicycle Tail Lights in 2012==
http://bicycles.blogoverflow.com/2012/03/tail-light-review/

found via:...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-25-12, 02:56 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 14,103
Posted By mmeiser

@Burton, there's a hell of a lot of information...

@Burton, there's a hell of a lot of information in this thread. Almost all of it ancedotal evidence, tons of theories and best practices, recomendations... a lot of great ideas, a lot of flamebait,...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-24-12, 06:13 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 14,103
Posted By mmeiser

I've never found a light that is completely...

I've never found a light that is completely waterproof. The problem is spray from the rear wheel.

Even if you could find one it'd probably be expensive or you'd have to compromise on brightness.
...
Forum: Touring
03-24-12, 05:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,682
Posted By mmeiser

lightweight cheap gear

I regularly tour on my aluminium and carbon road bike. True UL touring, fully self supported weighing less then 30 lbs with bike gear, even water.

Favorite cheap gear:

1) kmart grease pot......
Forum: Winter Cycling
02-21-12, 04:59 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 8,844
Posted By mmeiser

F*ck YouTube and f*ck Google all these services...

F*ck YouTube and f*ck Google all these services are turning into such bloatware you can't even use them. So much spagetti code the video won't even play. It keeps restarting a 3 minute advert / movie...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-22-12, 09:14 PM
Replies: 1,384
Views: 525,672
Posted By mmeiser

[QUOTE=plodderslusk;13691892] ...

[QUOTE=plodderslusk;13691892]
[URL=http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/823/p1020340q.jpg/]http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/7106/p1020340q.jpg[/

Nice photo, spectacular scenery. I'm guessing...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-04-11, 11:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,240
Posted By mmeiser

Awesome! A quarter at the nearest car wash...

Awesome!

A quarter at the nearest car wash will instantly resolve the issue. :)

I discovered it mid muddy ride recently whilst riding in the rain.

There will be lots of corrosive salt in...
Forum: Touring
12-02-11, 09:00 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 38,188
Posted By mmeiser

Pardon the delayed response. I do use WTB Nano...

Pardon the delayed response. I do use WTB Nano 2.1's front and rear. I did have Vulpine's which were stock and loved them for their superb ride on the road. I find the nano's are almost as good on...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-29-11, 10:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,595
Posted By mmeiser

Great thread. Haven't even read every post yet. I...

Great thread. Haven't even read every post yet. I have plenty of experience with both. Worlds of difference. Let me give you the cliff notes then expound.

If mostly road go narrower studded.

If...
Forum: Great Lakes
11-29-11, 09:50 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,520
Posted By mmeiser

That's my backyard. Live in LaSalle / Erie, work...

That's my backyard. Live in LaSalle / Erie, work and ride daily in Ohio. I'm a fellow night rider, snow, even rain. I highly recommend joining TAB (Toledo are bicyclists). You're right in their...
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