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Forum: Commuting
05-09-21, 07:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,659
Posted By MiE

Hiking shoes

I have had good luck with my Columbia hiking shoes! Fairly stiff and worked with toe cages.
Forum: Commuting
09-13-20, 08:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,373
Posted By MiE

Touring tires on rollers?

has anyone used touring tires on rollers? I need some new tires (700x32c) for my bike. Looking at touring tires for winter. I don't have the money for another wheelset dedicated to indoor on a...
Forum: Commuting
07-12-20, 07:07 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,054
Posted By MiE

Handlebars

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I did a similar thing to this giant Iguana. Then, for comfort, I changed...
Forum: Touring
03-11-20, 08:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,399
Posted By MiE

Test

A few things
1. Have your sweat rate tested. We are all different and this will help a professional figure out sodium needs during prolonged activity.
2. Triathletes sometimes use these salt tablet...
Forum: Touring
07-12-19, 08:53 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,546
Posted By MiE

Wish

Also, check out wish.com. I have been looking on there for bike stuff and its suprising what you can find for a good price.
Also, if you are worried about heel striking panniers bags then check...
Forum: Touring
06-04-19, 11:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,719
Posted By MiE

Loveland

Loveland is nice! If you have time, the Loveland castle is cool. I live in Cincy and ride the trail from the other end to Loveland. Double check the weather though. I have seen the little Miami trail...
Forum: Touring
05-20-19, 09:40 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 11,453
Posted By MiE

Other than perceived health? None

Other than perceived health? None
Forum: Touring
04-11-19, 07:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,270
Posted By MiE

thanks for the input. I'm pretty sure the largest...

thanks for the input. I'm pretty sure the largest I can fit without mudguards isn't much larger than 2.1.
Forum: Touring
04-11-19, 07:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,270
Posted By MiE

I had looked at those and the DTH!

I had looked at those and the DTH!
Forum: Touring
04-11-19, 07:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,270
Posted By MiE

no clue what the 559 is but 26", yes.

no clue what the 559 is but 26", yes.
Forum: Touring
04-11-19, 07:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,270
Posted By MiE

I was assuming mostly pavement with some gravel...

I was assuming mostly pavement with some gravel or dirt.
Forum: Touring
04-10-19, 08:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,270
Posted By MiE

26er bmx tires for touring

I have a 93' Giant iguana I'm using for commuting and eventually touring. I haven't settled on the right tire and started looking at BMX tires. I have no experience with bmx and was wondering if...
Forum: Touring
04-01-19, 04:49 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,182
Posted By MiE

Plastic bags

In a pinch, plastic bags over your socks works for a bit of waterproofing in the rain. Can Also double as warmers for the feet if needed.
Forum: Touring
02-12-19, 08:20 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,839
Posted By MiE

West coast (of michigan)

I'm from Michigan myself. Riding up the west coast is supposed to be amazing (on my bucket list). Lots of Vinyards and wineries. As for the ferry, there has to be something as you get to northern...
Forum: Touring
12-19-18, 08:44 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,000
Posted By MiE

Knees!

I have never had anything other than 175, so I have nothing on the crank length talk. However, If your knees are having issues, practicing resting squats is very helpful for strengthening the knees...
Forum: Touring
12-19-18, 08:30 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,483
Posted By MiE

Not sure

I'm not sure if I had the 120 or 30tpi but still have them and can check. Now I'm curious! I just Bought an old 93 giant iguana mtb instead so I could use larger and/or knoby tires. The largest I...
Forum: Touring
12-19-18, 11:52 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,483
Posted By MiE

Agree but still research

I appreciate the list and agree with most of it. However I can't recommend the Randonneur. I used them on my road bike for commuting in the city. Worked well for a few months (maybe a few hundred...
Forum: Touring
07-12-18, 12:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,184
Posted By MiE

Awesome

Great responses! Pretty much answered my questions/thoughts. Just didn't want to pull the trigger on them till I was certain because it was either those or bullhorns (I really hate straight bars for...
Forum: Touring
07-11-18, 03:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,184
Posted By MiE

I thought so but...

I just keep seeing them mounted the same way and wasn't sure if I was just missing something.
Forum: Touring
07-11-18, 03:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,184
Posted By MiE

Mounting butterfly bars backwards?

Had a question on butterfly/trekking bars. I have this idea I can't seem to find anybody has tried of mounting the bars backwards. Not sure how to describe it any different. I have never used them...
Forum: Touring
03-25-18, 01:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,132
Posted By MiE

Not sure what your talking about with the bars...

Not sure what your talking about with the bars but I am currently in the market as well and am looking at the co-op cycles adv 1.1 at Rei. It had a real nice feel to it, came with front and rear...
Forum: Touring
03-22-18, 12:23 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 11,482
Posted By MiE

I haven't don't my first tour yet, but I commute...

I haven't don't my first tour yet, but I commute everyday about 16-17 miles and I use a pair of flats with plastic toe cages. You do miss some of the efficiency of clipless but still feel like your...
Forum: Touring
03-18-18, 03:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,533
Posted By MiE

Axiom rack

I just got an axiom streamline rack put on it and it's nice but with the vittoria randonneur 2s I have. Its a real tight fit
Forum: Touring
03-18-18, 01:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,533
Posted By MiE

A little more info

Thanks again for the help. I currently ride a windsor bristol and commute about 16 miles a day on it. Comfort is fine all over but my neck seems to have issues, even on my commute. That's why I'm...
Forum: Touring
03-18-18, 01:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,533
Posted By MiE

Like the bike

Thanks, that is close to what I'm looking for but definitely need it a bit more relaxed/upright. How do the bars with that setup work for him?
Forum: Touring
03-18-18, 01:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,533
Posted By MiE

Thanks

Thanks for the frame suggestions. I have looked at the butterfly bars and Jones loop but felt they were overly complicated and a bit ugly.
I did think about putting the shifters on/near the tops but...
Forum: Touring
03-17-18, 08:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,533
Posted By MiE

Hybrid touring setup?

So I have an idea for a touring bike but I'm just getting stuck on the frame and a few details. I want to build a touring bike (maybe 2-3 day tours) with a hybrid frame, pursuit bullhorn bars w/bar...
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