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Forum: Touring
09-20-18, 03:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,056
Posted By Diamond

USA Portland to Portland 2017 Total cost...

USA Portland to Portland 2017
Total cost $10,180 for two people
Average cost: $115.69/day or $57.84/day for each of us
Lodging: 39 camping, 33 motel, 3 B&B, 13 hostel/church
88 days,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-18, 03:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 705
Posted By Diamond

Lube is a good idea. I'll do that. I think to be...

Lube is a good idea. I'll do that. I think to be safe I'll also just buy a new pair of shifters for my next tour.

Regarding what shifters for a tour ... yes there are many and divergent opinions...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-18, 03:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 705
Posted By Diamond

I guess that is one option. Not exactly what I...

I guess that is one option. Not exactly what I was asking but that would less weight than carrying spare brifters
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-18, 09:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 705
Posted By Diamond

Just to clarify. It is not the cable I'm asking...

Just to clarify. It is not the cable I'm asking about I always put in new cables before I go on a long tour. This time however I'm thinking of replacing the shifter itself. I realize most of us just...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-18, 04:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 705
Posted By Diamond

Replace Brake Shifter

I have a touring bicycle with Shimano 105 11 speed mechanic brake (not hydraulic) shifters. I have about 20,000 kilometers on this bike. I do quite a bit of shifting, particularly on the rear and...
Forum: Touring
07-15-18, 04:37 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 378
Posted By Diamond

Belgrade bicycle rental and trains

I’m riding now and a friend would like to join me on the last part of EuroVelo 6. His plan is to fly into Belgrade, rent a bike and then take a train to where I am (hard to get the timing just right...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-17, 11:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,197
Posted By Diamond

Now that's what I'm talkin bout!! Thank you very...

Now that's what I'm talkin bout!! Thank you very much. I see I can pick up a BB for about $50. I'll definitely do that.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-07-17, 07:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,197
Posted By Diamond

Thank You!! The crank arm has ISIS drive printed...

Thank You!! The crank arm has ISIS drive printed on it (bad name these days) so that supports your statement. I'd never even heard of that type before. Since you answered that question so quickly...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-07-17, 05:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,197
Posted By Diamond

What Bottom Bracket Do I Have?

With the range of bottom brackets offered these days, I guess this is a common question. I have to say I'm confused. I have a 2005 Specialized Tarmac and the specs I have for it say the following ...
Forum: Touring
11-05-17, 02:06 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,112
Posted By Diamond

Disagreements

As I read the debates on double versus triple chain rings in my last post it makes me think of how divergent our opinions are. Mostly this is fine, if we don't think our answer is right and...
Forum: Touring
11-05-17, 01:44 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 23,778
Posted By Diamond

First, great link to showing your gearing! I...

First, great link to showing your gearing! I hadn't seen that before. So I used that to enter in my 28/38 front and 11 speed 11-40 rear. Chart...
Forum: Touring
11-02-17, 02:14 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 23,778
Posted By Diamond

Yes but my sub-compact front crank is 28/38. 44T...

Yes but my sub-compact front crank is 28/38. 44T is obviously much larger than 38T. Any road derailleur which can handle such a small "big" front chain ring? (prior post shows a picture of problem...
Forum: Touring
11-02-17, 12:35 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 23,778
Posted By Diamond

Well if we take the case of a stock bike then I'd...

Well if we take the case of a stock bike then I'd argue that it would be cheaper (in general 2 chain rings should cost less than 3), lighter, but the biggest benefit is simplicity. I haven't had any...
Forum: Touring
11-02-17, 12:19 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 23,778
Posted By Diamond

I'm not sure I get your point of meant to work...

I'm not sure I get your point of meant to work with road integrated shifters. Below is a picture of my subcompact crank with the original 105 front derailleur.

https://i.imgur.com/FpS8MHl.jpg
...
Forum: Touring
11-01-17, 05:06 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 23,778
Posted By Diamond

FSA Gossamer. Why do you ask?

FSA Gossamer. Why do you ask?
Forum: Touring
11-01-17, 02:20 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 23,778
Posted By Diamond

Sub-Compact Cranks for Touring - The Next Trend?

For fun, I thought I'd post my experiences moving to a sub-compact crank. For touring I have a Co-Motion Deschutes (https://co-motion.com/bikes/deschutes) which is 2x11 with compact 32/46 front crank...
Forum: Touring
10-02-17, 08:11 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 17,156
Posted By Diamond

Using only a big plastic bag for the bike sounds...

Using only a big plastic bag for the bike sounds intriguing but I'm not quite brave enough to try that yet. I'd love to use a hardshell or softshell case but my trips are point to point and I have...
Forum: Commuting
09-24-17, 06:47 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,354
Posted By Diamond

End of My Search

I've appreciated the input everyone has provided on my search for a drop bar IGH commuting bike. This is where I stand. Only 3 models (on paper) meet my requirements:


Link ...
Forum: Commuting
09-15-17, 02:01 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,354
Posted By Diamond

Why IGH

This is a fair question. I do ride in the winter quite a bit and the chain/derailleur gets very dirty with the road spray. Plus I'm not exactly trying to set any speed records when commuting so the...
Forum: Commuting
09-15-17, 11:23 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,354
Posted By Diamond

Fair enough. You notice I didn't list a weight...

Fair enough. You notice I didn't list a weight requirement in my list. :) I'm trying to include a picture of my current bike. I call it "The Tank". By the time I add all my lights, lights batteries,...
Forum: Commuting
09-15-17, 10:59 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,354
Posted By Diamond

Local Bike Shops

Like most on this list. I love visiting bike shops. Been to River City, Bike Gallery, Western Bike Works, 21st Avenue Bikes, REI, Performance, ... and I haven't found anything that meets my...
Forum: Commuting
09-14-17, 08:50 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,354
Posted By Diamond

IGH/Drop Bar Commuter Bike

After many years of riding, I’m closing in on 10,000 miles for my commuter bike and while that isn't much for some of this list, it is enough for me to justify a new bike purchase. Given much of my...
Forum: Touring
09-10-17, 12:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,422
Posted By Diamond

I can't provide any answers to your questions but...

I can't provide any answers to your questions but I did want to highlight one thing. A kickstand would be nice. It is really inelegant to just drop your bike on the ground when there isn't something...
Forum: Touring
09-07-17, 10:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 751
Posted By Diamond

Map Set #1 now gone.

Map Set #1 now gone.
Forum: Touring
09-06-17, 12:44 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 9,368
Posted By Diamond

Maybe I have too much time as well because I've...

Maybe I have too much time as well because I've also been pondering this question. IMO there are two questions:

1) Selection/Current Tire Availability Throughout the World

I think you have...
Forum: Touring
09-06-17, 12:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 751
Posted By Diamond

ACA Maps - Slightly Used but Free

I completed my tour and I have the following maps which I would like to go to a good home. They are used but should be fine.

Set #1 - TransAm Maps: 1,2,3,4,6,9,10,11,12
Set #2 - TransAm Maps:...
Forum: Touring
12-09-16, 11:03 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 21,519
Posted By Diamond

I think mstateglfr is correct that adding a...

I think mstateglfr is correct that adding a triple is not easy. I asked Ethan at Comotion about this and he indicated the component package they purchased for this bike did not support a triple. It...
Forum: Touring
12-07-16, 10:57 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 21,519
Posted By Diamond

Well, last week I placed an order with Co-motion...

Well, last week I placed an order with Co-motion for two Deschutes (his and hers) for our upcoming cross country bicycle trip. I looked at a lot of bikes and I can't say the choice was easy (was also...
Forum: Touring
12-07-16, 10:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,074
Posted By Diamond

I hadn't been on the site for a couple of years...

I hadn't been on the site for a couple of years and lost my login/password so I created a new one. Then a few weeks later I found t he info for my original login.
Forum: Touring
12-06-16, 09:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,074
Posted By Diamond

I seem to be misunderstood. Particularly by...

I seem to be misunderstood. Particularly by jamawani. I don't want this to be a flame war so let me try and, diplomatically, clarify what I'm asking.

I don't think I'm a newbie to cycle touring (6...
Forum: Touring
01-03-13, 05:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 832
Posted By Diamond

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you for all who have...

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you for all who have provided suggestions. Very intriguing and I will have to study all of them. This might just work.

Regarding Moab/Utah. That is also on our list but...
Forum: Touring
01-02-13, 11:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 832
Posted By Diamond

Thanks for all who have provided input so far. I...

Thanks for all who have provided input so far. I had not heard of Sierra Vista but have been researchng the town. It looks like a great base camp if we decide to go that way. It sounds like the ride...
Forum: Touring
01-01-13, 05:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 832
Posted By Diamond

Arizona Spring Break Tour

I’m probably dreaming about this but I thought I’d ask to see if anyone had any great ideas. I would like to do a 4-6 day road tour in Arizona over Spring break. It is a pretty mixed group with two...
Forum: Touring
12-12-11, 10:01 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,457
Posted By Diamond

Regarding 2). Will riding all over the...

Regarding


2). Will riding all over the map, as opposed to following a trail (such as the Transamerica) be a hindrance? Am I barred from certain types of road?


I do think the adventure...
Forum: Touring
11-28-11, 12:12 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,025
Posted By Diamond

A number of riders in our local club wear SP...

A number of riders in our local club wear SP jackets. They seem happy with them but to me the jackets always look too bulky and flap too much in the wind. Do other riders find this to be the case or...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-11, 06:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 614
Posted By Diamond

While your roommate has not had trouble with 25...

While your roommate has not had trouble with 25 mm tires, unfortunately, that hasn’t been my experience. I note that the stock LaCruz (http://salsacycles.com/files/pages/LaCruz.pdf)comes with 31 mm...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-11, 04:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 614
Posted By Diamond

Rim Suggestions - Disc Brake Road Riding?

I’ve got a nice winter road bike. It is a Salsa La Cruz (similar to the current Vaya 2 (http://salsacycles.com/bikes/vaya/)). This is a disc brake bicycle and Salsa calls this bike a “road...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
10-13-11, 11:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 633
Posted By Diamond

Next Portland Century Ride?

Unfortunately I was traveling out of town the day of the Harvest Century. I think they advertise it as the last organized century ride of the season. I'll check the brevet/randonneur calendar to see...
Forum: Commuting
09-28-11, 05:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,113
Posted By Diamond

Nice story. It is comforting to know that not...

Nice story. It is comforting to know that not every car encounter is awful. Thanks for sharing.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-07-11, 09:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,449
Posted By Diamond

I bought a Magicshine taillight and, since I...

I bought a Magicshine taillight and, since I often ride in a paceline, I didn’t want the light mounted up too high. (I find it can be annoying to draft behind someone when they have a high intensity...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-29-11, 02:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 770
Posted By Diamond

Thanks for the very informative report. Great...

Thanks for the very informative report. Great work, you an review all the lights I'm thinking of buying.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-03-11, 04:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,022
Posted By Diamond

Thanks to everyone for the good input. I'll start...

Thanks to everyone for the good input. I'll start with Tandem magazine, then try Craig's list and finally give eBay a chance if the first two do not work out.

-Scott
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-29-11, 01:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,022
Posted By Diamond

Where to Sell My Tandem?

Hi,

I’m looking at selling my Co-Motion tandem. Are there websites which you folks would suggest I list my tandem on? I live in Portland OR and I’m probably not interested in shipping it as my...
Forum: Commuting
05-19-11, 05:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,028
Posted By Diamond

Oh, one more thought, I see Abus make a lock...

Oh, one more thought, I see Abus make a lock which can be re-keyed with my Schlage house key. How cool would it be to have your house key also work on your bike!

ABUS Schlage Combatible Lock...
Forum: Commuting
05-19-11, 05:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,028
Posted By Diamond

Now you guys are making me rethink my whole...

Now you guys are making me rethink my whole strategy. In response to on comment, I’m rich but not really really really rich.:) But the common space is in a high end condo with card key entry...
Forum: Commuting
05-17-11, 06:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,028
Posted By Diamond

Follow-up. I just re-read posts and see comment...

Follow-up. I just re-read posts and see comment from PaulRivers about combination u-lock. That sounds like a good option too. I'll look into that. Thanks!
Forum: Commuting
05-17-11, 04:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,028
Posted By Diamond

Thanks to everyone for their suggestions. ...

Thanks to everyone for their suggestions.

In response to one of the follow-on questions, I would be locking it to something stationary. In my case a wall mounted bike hooks (I'll see if I can...
Forum: Commuting
05-17-11, 01:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,028
Posted By Diamond

Best Combination Lock?

I’m moving into a new condo. They have a bike room which is reasonably secured (key card entry). I’m going to put at least two, maybe 3, bikes in this room. I can’t really lock them all together and...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-18-10, 05:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,701
Posted By Diamond

Thanks for taking the time to write up your...

Thanks for taking the time to write up your review. This is very useful information for what it does and doesn't do. It seems like there is a growing need in the product area so I expect to see more...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-08-10, 12:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 978
Posted By Diamond

Related to this, I thought I'd heard that you...

Related to this, I thought I'd heard that you cannot charge a battery well when it is cold. Can anyone confirm this? I can't do much for keeping the battery warm when I ride but I was thinking that...
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