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Forum: Touring
08-15-23, 12:16 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 227,109
Posted By Matadors

My Trek 520 is the best go-anawhere bike I have...

My Trek 520 is the best go-anawhere bike I have ever owned: Poncha Springs, CO to Del Norte, CO on the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route
...
Forum: Touring
03-28-23, 02:02 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 227,109
Posted By Matadors

Two 520's on a wine tasting week-long tour in...

Two 520's on a wine tasting week-long tour in February. Weather was perfect until the last day's rainstorm.
...
Forum: Touring
03-28-23, 12:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 666
Posted By Matadors

I had some tread delimitation on the WTB tires...

I had some tread delimitation on the WTB tires after 3000 miles of really hard, rocky use. For my next set I went a little wider just to see how wide a Trek 520 can handle. Bought a set of 700x47...
Forum: Touring
08-29-22, 11:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 666
Posted By Matadors

I have now put a couple thousand miles on these...

I have now put a couple thousand miles on these touring on dirt roads with my 520 and am very pleased with their performance.

...
Forum: Touring
07-19-22, 08:51 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 227,109
Posted By Matadors

Took my 520 from Helena, Montana to Butte on the...

Took my 520 from Helena, Montana to Butte on the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route and had a ball! The bike was fully loaded, but handled it well....
Forum: Touring
04-10-22, 07:19 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 227,109
Posted By Matadors

I just put new tires on my 520 and could even go...

I just put new tires on my 520 and could even go wider.

WTB ByWay 700c TCS Light SG2 Gravel Tire 700 x 44mm
...
Forum: Touring
08-02-21, 02:36 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 227,109
Posted By Matadors

Our bikes are newer, so they have 3X9 gearing,...

Our bikes are newer, so they have 3X9 gearing, which was perfect for fully loaded touring. We went on some forest service dirt roads that turned really steep and we could peddle all but the steepest.
Forum: Touring
08-01-21, 06:49 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 227,109
Posted By Matadors

A buddy and I rode around the Olympic Peninsula...

A buddy and I rode around the Olympic Peninsula on our Trek 520's last week. Great bikes for rugged touring!
...
Forum: Touring
06-22-21, 04:24 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 227,109
Posted By Matadors

Fenders

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The fenders are beautiful hardwood and I have loved them for years.
They are heavier than plastic, but worth the weight.
The tires are 700X35.

...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-20-21, 05:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,508
Posted By Matadors

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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-28-21, 02:36 PM
Replies: 1,978
Views: 434,485
Posted By Matadors

I have been following the canals around my county...

I have been following the canals around my county just to find areas I have never ridden.
...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-08-20, 02:11 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 91,416
Posted By Matadors

Our new Comotion Mocha ...

Our new Comotion Mocha

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Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-08-20, 02:09 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 91,416
Posted By Matadors

Just about to begin the "real" riding in the...

Just about to begin the "real" riding in the Sierra Nevada. Hole in the Ground trail is a KILLER! Haven't ridden it in a while and it would destroy me today. Gotta get on the bike more so these kinds...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-06-20, 02:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,870
Posted By Matadors

Thank you. We have not found anything that we do...

Thank you. We have not found anything that we do not like about the bike. The Shimano 105 derailleurs use Allen heads instead of screwdriver heads for adjustment, which was different but I like...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-16-20, 05:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,870
Posted By Matadors

Done! ...

Done!

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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-09-20, 05:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,126
Posted By Matadors

I have put a thousand miles on my Red Shift...

I have put a thousand miles on my Red Shift seatpost and stem and am very pleased with their performance. Once you get them dialed in you do not even notice them until you take a big hit. They absorb...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-08-20, 10:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,870
Posted By Matadors

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Mocha is built, painted and ready to ship.
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-08-20, 10:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,746
Posted By Matadors

I pulled my Bafang hub apart yesterday and the...

I pulled my Bafang hub apart yesterday and the gears look fine. I was able to clean old the old white grease and everything looks good inside. I have some white lithium grease on order to lube it up...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-22-20, 05:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,870
Posted By Matadors

Got an update from CoMotion: my Mocha is built...

Got an update from CoMotion: my Mocha is built and waiting for paint. They are behind schedule because of the lockdown. They said it should be shipped in 5 weeks. We ordered in Feb. before the chaos...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-10-20, 09:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,746
Posted By Matadors

What brand of motor do you have? My Bafang is...

What brand of motor do you have? My Bafang is making more noise and was considering regreasing it.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-25-20, 01:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,870
Posted By Matadors

Anyone ordered a Mocha From CoMotion recently? I...

Anyone ordered a Mocha From CoMotion recently? I emailed the rep and he said they are still working during the pandemic.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-25-20, 01:25 PM
Replies: 1,978
Views: 434,485
Posted By Matadors

Social Distancing in California ...

Social Distancing in California


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Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-22-20, 10:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,580
Posted By Matadors

I hold my Garmin power button for three seconds...

I hold my Garmin power button for three seconds to turn it on.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-12-20, 01:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,580
Posted By Matadors

Did you weight it yet? The salesman told me 32...

Did you weight it yet? The salesman told me 32 pounds!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-28-20, 03:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,126
Posted By Matadors

I use both the RedShift stem and seatpost on my...

I use both the RedShift stem and seatpost on my gravel bike and have used my Revelate Sweetroll on the front and Pika on the back. The extra weight made both more active in the rough stuff, but...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-26-20, 05:05 PM
Replies: 1,978
Views: 434,485
Posted By Matadors

Coffee Outside ...

Coffee Outside
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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-25-20, 09:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,458
Posted By Matadors

The front bag is a Revelate Sweet Roll with a...

The front bag is a Revelate Sweet Roll with a pocket bag out front. They are clipped and cinched to the bars.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-24-20, 04:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,458
Posted By Matadors

Framed Gravier: Full carbon fully loaded ...

Framed Gravier: Full carbon fully loaded

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Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-24-20, 04:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,870
Posted By Matadors

I am glad you asked this question because my wife...

I am glad you asked this question because my wife and I also also looking at the Mocha. My touring bike is 700c and my gravel bike is 650B. Each has its place.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-11-20, 03:36 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 29,609
Posted By Matadors

How do the framebags affect handling in windy...

How do the framebags affect handling in windy conditions? Do you find the framebags catch the crosswinds at unexpected moments? I can see the advantage in headwinds, but how do they compare to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-29-20, 02:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 686
Posted By Matadors

Lowriders and Roof Racks?

For those of you who use a front rack that extends below the axle on your tandem:

Are you able to mount it on a roof rack to transport it on a vehicle?

It looks like it would get in the way...
Forum: Touring
08-22-19, 01:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,786
Posted By Matadors

Port Gamble ...

Port Gamble

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Forum: Touring
08-22-19, 01:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,786
Posted By Matadors

The weather on Vancouver Island was amazing!...

The weather on Vancouver Island was amazing! Never hot or cold, no rain. Could not have asked for better.

We did get rained on at 2:30 AM in Sequim. Everything was wet when we packed up, but it...
Forum: Touring
08-18-19, 06:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,786
Posted By Matadors

The Olympic Discovery Trail was also a treat!...

The Olympic Discovery Trail was also a treat! Some sections were a little hard to find, but it was a great way to stay off 101....
Forum: Touring
08-18-19, 08:54 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 227,109
Posted By Matadors

My 520 in Victoria, BC on my summer tour of...

My 520 in Victoria, BC on my summer tour of Vancouver Island.
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Forum: Touring
08-17-19, 07:12 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,786
Posted By Matadors

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The most level tent sites I have ever seen. Goldstream Provincial Park, BC.
Forum: Touring
08-17-19, 07:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,786
Posted By Matadors

The Galloping Goose Trail was amazing! We rode it...

The Galloping Goose Trail was amazing! We rode it from Victoria to Sooke, almost 30 miles of paved and crushed gravel trail. There were a few places where it was obvious a trestle had been removed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-19, 10:49 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 398,678
Posted By Matadors

Wow! Quite a transformation

Wow!

Quite a transformation
Forum: Commuting
06-03-19, 11:50 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,876
Posted By Matadors

I'll take it! The reservoirs in California...

I'll take it!

The reservoirs in California are full to the brim. Photo from this weekend's Bikepacking trip where it rained both nights!
...
Forum: Commuting
05-29-19, 02:32 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,876
Posted By Matadors

I bought the Gore Shakedry Stretch Jacket last...

I bought the Gore Shakedry Stretch Jacket last year and we have had an extreme amount of rain this year. I have loved the lightweight, totally dry riding with no condensation. It is form fitting so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-19, 09:43 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 13,689
Posted By Matadors

New bag. Love all the pockets, zippers and snaps....

New bag. Love all the pockets, zippers and snaps. Room for everything, but the bag is very light....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-19, 02:11 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 13,689
Posted By Matadors

I really like the Wald basket. Quieter, lighter...

I really like the Wald basket. Quieter, lighter and more aerodynamic. I have a Swift Industries bag on order that cost more than the bike!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-19, 12:20 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 398,678
Posted By Matadors

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A friend had a front derailleur he was not using, so I added it to my bike even though I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-19, 04:05 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,729
Posted By Matadors

Can't beat the price!

Can't beat the price!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-19, 04:03 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 13,689
Posted By Matadors

It took a number of times pumping up and letting...

It took a number of times pumping up and letting air out, going for test rides and then using a spray bottle with water to lube the rim until it finally seated correctly!
Forum: Touring
05-15-19, 03:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,786
Posted By Matadors

Excellent advice. I will post photos when I...

Excellent advice.

I will post photos when I return.
Forum: Touring
05-14-19, 11:57 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,786
Posted By Matadors

My plan is to break the Sooke to Lake Cowichan...

My plan is to break the Sooke to Lake Cowichan ride into two days so that the hills are spread out. Do the quick, punchy hills to Port Renfrew one day and then the long, slow slog up to Cowichan the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-19, 11:39 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 13,689
Posted By Matadors

A friend had a front derailleur that he was not...

A friend had a front derailleur that he was not using, so I put it on this weekend. I also swapped out the wine box for a Wald 137 basket, just to see which I preferred.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-19, 10:50 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 398,678
Posted By Matadors

I swapped out my porteur wine box for a Wald...

I swapped out my porteur wine box for a Wald basket to see which I like better. The wood box acted like an acoustic amplifier for the road noise! The rack is more aerodynamic, lighter and my wife...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-19, 03:39 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 398,678
Posted By Matadors

The rack held up great. It was cumbersome when I...

The rack held up great. It was cumbersome when I had to stand to climb an extended hill, but as long as I did not throw the bike sideways I was fine. The wood dividers rattled a lot and I am going to...
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