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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-22, 05:17 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,901
Posted By SoFloGirl68

Thank you everyone for the replies. The answer...

Thank you everyone for the replies. The answer was as clear as mud. I guess I will ride the bicycle and report back what I think!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-09-22, 04:51 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,901
Posted By SoFloGirl68

How much difference does a bike make on speed?

Hi everyone, I ride a Kona Sutra steel touring bicycle. Recently, my friend gifted me his old carbon fiber Specialized Roubaix. I pick it up tomorrow. I've never owned a road bike but I'm pretty...
Forum: Touring
06-18-21, 01:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,076
Posted By SoFloGirl68

Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: Touring
06-15-21, 09:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,076
Posted By SoFloGirl68

Trek Verve 1 Racks?

Hi there! I have a friend who wants to ride a few days of the C&O Towpath with me. He is riding a Trek Verve 1. Can anyone recommend racks for his bicycle?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-21, 05:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,683
Posted By SoFloGirl68

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who...

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who responded. I really appreciate you taking the time and I got a lot of helpful advice and things to think about!
Forum: Touring
04-14-21, 04:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,452
Posted By SoFloGirl68

I'm posting these two links for anyone that finds...

I'm posting these two links for anyone that finds this post in the future and is looking for info:
https://www.silvercometga.com/index.shtml
https://bikesilvercomet.com/
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-21, 05:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,683
Posted By SoFloGirl68

Questions about Gears and Climbing

My daughter (age 21) and I are going to be driving from Portland, OR to Irvine, CA and stopping along the way to do various rides of 20-40 miles. We are from South Florida so we ride almost...
Forum: Touring
03-27-21, 09:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,452
Posted By SoFloGirl68

I think the Silver Comet is 61 miles and if the...

I think the Silver Comet is 61 miles and if the other trail is another 34, I'm just not sure I can do that in a day. The most I cycled is 50 miles-ish. Maybe I could pick up the Silver Comet Trail...
Forum: Touring
03-27-21, 03:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,452
Posted By SoFloGirl68

Silver Comet Trail Camping?

Just curious if anyone has cycled the Silver Comet Trail. I was planning to start from the Atlanta end, cycle the 61 miles, camp and then return the next day. However, I haven't found any areas to...
Forum: Touring
02-24-21, 01:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,282
Posted By SoFloGirl68

Thank you Tourist in MSN! I was just talking to...

Thank you Tourist in MSN! I was just talking to her this morning and we hatched a new plan. She was planning to purchase a car in California as she will continue on with this company. So the plan is...
Forum: Touring
02-24-21, 10:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,282
Posted By SoFloGirl68

That sounds lovely - thanks for the ideas!! To...

That sounds lovely - thanks for the ideas!! To clear up your questions, we would be traveling the first two weeks of May. The '68 is my birth year.
Forum: Touring
02-24-21, 07:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,282
Posted By SoFloGirl68

West Coast Tour Planning Chaos

My daughter is doing an internship in South California starting mid-May and she wants to do a bike tour with me of around 2 weeks. She wanted to go to Washington and Oregon originally but we were...
Forum: Touring
02-07-21, 10:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,649
Posted By SoFloGirl68

If I use loctite, would I still be able to remove...

If I use loctite, would I still be able to remove the rack if necessary?
Forum: Touring
02-07-21, 10:39 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 29,472
Posted By SoFloGirl68

This really makes me wonder. I ordered a 2021...

This really makes me wonder. I ordered a 2021 Kona Sutra in October. I was told February, then March and now April. In the meantime, I've bought a used Disc Trucker lol
Forum: Touring
02-06-21, 07:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,649
Posted By SoFloGirl68

Side question, someone mentioned that I should...

Side question, someone mentioned that I should grease the bolts when I put them on the racks which I did. Then my friend said he thought I should use no grease but loctite. I'm not familiar with this...
Forum: Touring
02-06-21, 07:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,681
Posted By SoFloGirl68

No panniers on the bikes on the ferry? Did they...

No panniers on the bikes on the ferry? Did they make you take them off?
Forum: Touring
02-06-21, 07:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,681
Posted By SoFloGirl68

What's all that white stuff lol?

What's all that white stuff lol?
Forum: Touring
02-06-21, 03:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,681
Posted By SoFloGirl68

Thank you! That sounds like a great plan and I...

Thank you! That sounds like a great plan and I love that there is a ferry and it's also a loop. I'm going to look into that!!
Forum: Touring
02-06-21, 01:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,681
Posted By SoFloGirl68

I'm really sorry about that. I think sometimes, I...

I'm really sorry about that. I think sometimes, I lose track of what I'm doing but I certainly did not mean to be rude and will try to improve next time. I did get the front rack on. I essentially...
Forum: Touring
02-06-21, 07:09 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,681
Posted By SoFloGirl68

Florida Route

I did my first mini test tour last week of 45 miles out on the Withlocoochee Trail, an overnight camp and then back. Now I'm looking for a slight longer trip to try of 2-4 days in Florida. I'm...
Forum: Touring
02-05-21, 05:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 770
Posted By SoFloGirl68

2-3 Day Loop Route in Florida?

I did my first test ride here in Florida. I rode 45 miles on the Withlacoochee Trail, camped overnight and then rode back. I just wanted to get my feet wet and overall, it went really well. I'm...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-25-21, 07:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,189
Posted By SoFloGirl68

Thank you everyone!!

Thank you everyone!!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-24-21, 02:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,189
Posted By SoFloGirl68

Cycling Liner and Shorts Question

I have two quick questions:
1. Just to be clear, liners are to work under shorts. If I want to wear my workout shorts, I can buy a liner for the comfort of the cushy padding?
2. Any recommendations...
Forum: Touring
01-24-21, 02:06 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 27,953
Posted By SoFloGirl68

The guy at my local bike store loves his. We are...

The guy at my local bike store loves his. We are in South Florida so the need is greater. I think even with sunglasses and sun lotion, it's going to provide better coverage. I guess if you're really...
Forum: Touring
01-24-21, 02:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,649
Posted By SoFloGirl68

Trouble getting my rack on my Surly DT - help!

I recently bought a 2013 Surly Disc Trucker. I purchased a Tubus Duo Lowrider front rack but I'm having trouble install it onto my bike. The rack isn't parallel to my bike, the front end swings out a...
Forum: Touring
01-24-21, 01:39 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,249
Posted By SoFloGirl68

From what I read, it seems to be VERY popular...

From what I read, it seems to be VERY popular with both women and men. I'd give it a try if I were you. I have read that it can be uncomfortable until it's broken in.
Forum: Touring
01-04-21, 07:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,699
Posted By SoFloGirl68

Touring Bike

I'm trying to find a bike for my 21 year old daughter for a 2 week tour in May. Someone in my area is selling this bike. I'm wondering if any of you more experienced folks can guide me as to whether...
Forum: Touring
01-03-21, 07:08 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,248
Posted By SoFloGirl68

Thanks for the detailed reply! I'm a newbie and...

Thanks for the detailed reply! I'm a newbie and I'm a little concerned now that I'll be able to get my racks on. I do have a local friend who is very mechanically inclined with bikes but he's not...
Forum: Touring
12-31-20, 07:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,248
Posted By SoFloGirl68

First things first, vegan bikes and Clark...

First things first, vegan bikes and Clark Griswald - I love it! If you are vegan, I'd love to know what you eat on the road that packs easily. I'm not vegan but I eat very close to vegan. Anyway, I...
Forum: Touring
12-31-20, 07:02 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,248
Posted By SoFloGirl68

Thank you Tourist in MSN for those tips! I feel...

Thank you Tourist in MSN for those tips! I feel like that makes a lot of sense and I wonder why I didn't think of these ideas!
Forum: Touring
12-30-20, 09:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,248
Posted By SoFloGirl68

Under 2 weeks and camping. Sorry I did not think...

Under 2 weeks and camping. Sorry I did not think to include that!
Forum: Touring
12-30-20, 05:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,248
Posted By SoFloGirl68

Racks and Panniers for 2013 Surly Disc Trucker

Hi everyone, first post here. I just bought a 2013 Surly Disc Trucker and I'm trying to figure out what racks and panniers to purchase. I'm a total newbie to touring. I just started cycling seriously...
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