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Forum: Touring

08-16-23, 12:33 PM

Replies: 60

Getting on in years and want to buy a great touring bike for long tours

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Posted By cnickroot

They also do a shifter dohickey for Rohloff...

They also do a shifter dohickey for Rohloff shifters which goes on the end of drop bars.

https://www.rodbikes.com/articles/popups/rohloff-shifter/shifter-doohickey.html

Forum: Touring

08-16-23, 12:31 PM

Replies: 60

Getting on in years and want to buy a great touring bike for long tours

Views: 4,650

Posted By cnickroot

I've been super happy with my Rodriguez Touring...

I've been super happy with my Rodriguez Touring Bike. Lots of information on the site, fully customizable. They have opinions based on decades of experience, but they will build what you want.
I...

Forum: Mountain Biking

02-07-22, 01:53 PM

Replies: 20

6 bike rack

Views: 1,015

Posted By cnickroot

I hadn't really considered a trailer. That might...

I hadn't really considered a trailer. That might make sense for the camping. It might also make access to some of the trails rather difficult. I'm nervous about that aspect. I'll have to give it some...

Forum: Mountain Biking

02-06-22, 12:31 PM

Replies: 20

6 bike rack

Views: 1,015

Posted By cnickroot

6 bike rack

We need a bigger rack to get our bikes up to the hills. I'm currently carrying 4 XC mountain bikes, size XS to L and a WeeHoo 2 (but only one seat on it now). We also like to bring friends, so room...

Forum: Touring

11-13-21, 10:41 PM

Replies: 61

Perhaps a better touring phone

Views: 7,180

Posted By cnickroot

Video too long, didn't watch, I assume. The video...

Video too long, didn't watch, I assume. The video explains that the screen is monochrome, but the photos are color. The photo quality is not very good though, so I wouldn't use it either except for...

Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans

10-22-21, 09:33 AM

Replies: 6

Disc vs Rim - Stirring the pot

Views: 1,106

Posted By cnickroot

I can't post links yet, so add the https thing...

I can't post links yet, so add the https thing and www in front of the link if it doesn't work.

Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans

10-22-21, 09:32 AM

Replies: 6

Disc vs Rim - Stirring the pot

Views: 1,106

Posted By cnickroot

Disc vs Rim - Stirring the pot

cyclingweekly.com/news/how-tadej-pogacar-won-tour-de-france-switching-between-disc-and-rim-brakes-its-all-about-the-weight?

He says 300 grams makes a difference and that is why he chooses the...

Forum: Road Cycling

09-07-21, 06:40 PM

Replies: 83

Ever buy a bike without a test ride?

Views: 4,777

Posted By cnickroot

This summer I bought three bikes I found on the...

This summer I bought three bikes I found on the internet from different shops, each a few hours away from me. For each I was able to hold the bike they had in stock, head over and take a parking lot...

Forum: Touring

08-02-21, 04:10 PM

Replies: 22

Need a system for stainless steel water bottles.

Views: 2,730

Posted By cnickroot

I've not yet purchased one for myself, but there...

I've not yet purchased one for myself, but there is this option that I've been watching in Amazon. Gets pretty good reviews except for paint chips from the bottle. It's specifically designed to fit...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

02-03-21, 12:56 PM

Replies: 11

1983 Sachs Huret Hi Stepper replacement

Views: 1,689

Posted By cnickroot

I got a Suntour Mountech off of eBay, got it...

I got a Suntour Mountech off of eBay, got it installed and it seems to work fine with my daily driver freewheel. I don't have my touring gears on the back, but I don't think it will make much...

Forum: Touring

01-24-21, 07:11 PM

Replies: 47

Should brifters be a show stopper when buying a touring bike on CL?

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Posted By cnickroot

I realize this is a years old thread, but the...

I realize this is a years old thread, but the same problem exists now. I'm thinking I might shift my setup to 9 speed STI rear with the Deore line and friction on the front derailler.
I have a...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

01-23-21, 02:43 PM

Replies: 11

1983 Sachs Huret Hi Stepper replacement

Views: 1,689

Posted By cnickroot

disraeligears.co.uk/Site/Huret_Derailleurs_-_Speed...

disraeligears.co.uk/Site/Huret_Derailleurs_-_Speedometers_-_June_1984_page_6. html

I can't post links or photos yet but I found this catalog with both my original derailleurs

and this...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

01-18-21, 07:03 PM

Replies: 11

1983 Sachs Huret Hi Stepper replacement

Views: 1,689

Posted By cnickroot

13-34 on 6 cogs. Combo that with the 24 up front...

13-34 on 6 cogs. Combo that with the 24 up front and I could haul all my stuff up the longest hills all day, but my rear derailleur was maxed out for chain wrap (The Huret Duopar originally). I was...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

01-18-21, 05:09 PM

Replies: 11

1983 Sachs Huret Hi Stepper replacement

Views: 1,689

Posted By cnickroot

in a word, yes.

in a word, yes.

Forum: Classic & Vintage

01-18-21, 03:21 PM

Replies: 11

1983 Sachs Huret Hi Stepper replacement

Views: 1,689

Posted By cnickroot

1983 Sachs Huret Hi Stepper replacement

My Hi Stepper has cracked right through where it attaches to the frame. I'm not complaining, it only took 40 years. Well, now everything is different. I'm wondering what the experts here would...

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