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Forum: Touring
01-08-14, 06:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,831
Posted By VeloVeg

Thanks for the kind words. Yes, she's an...

Thanks for the kind words. Yes, she's an excellent "nothin' but buisiness" tourer, especially when the trip involves some of the wonderful dirt/gravel/fire roads in the western U.S. She's a 1990 with...
Forum: Touring
01-07-14, 11:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,831
Posted By VeloVeg

PolarBear, Here's my variation on the theme...

PolarBear,

Here's my variation on the theme you describe. My only complaint with black is that it always looks dirty when touring. Meanwhile, I like your plans for the rebuild. The Surly racks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-13, 06:57 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,781
Posted By VeloVeg

Thanks for the kind words guys. I love the way...

Thanks for the kind words guys. I love the way this bike rides. It's a very sweet frame. She puts a smile on my face every time I take her out.

Jim - Those DA brakes are DA EX with DA7400 series...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-13, 10:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,781
Posted By VeloVeg

Thanks cooperryder for the kind words. The Dia...

Thanks cooperryder for the kind words. The Dia Compe stem is a beauty. I know you're going to enjoy your Professional with the new supple rubber.

BTW, here's a pic of the latest rendition of my...
Forum: Touring
06-01-13, 12:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 827
Posted By VeloVeg

Re: Carbonfiberboy--"While I use various...

Re: Carbonfiberboy--"While I use various nutritional supplements at home, I don't use them when touring. PITA. I think the extra food required when biking almost every day provides more than...
Forum: Touring
06-01-13, 09:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 827
Posted By VeloVeg

Hi Walter, Good quality nutritional...

Hi Walter,

Good quality nutritional supplements are important to me, as well. I only take a few (mostly minerals), but I dump them into ziplock bags. Since I know my daily regimen and what each...
Forum: Touring
05-21-13, 08:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 695
Posted By VeloVeg

Those are great pics and thanks for sharing them....

Those are great pics and thanks for sharing them. It's obvious you both had a great time. I'm wondering which direction your trip went--clockwise or counter?

My good friend Paul and I started a...
Forum: Touring
04-28-13, 08:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 592
Posted By VeloVeg

I can't help with advice, but I would also be...

I can't help with advice, but I would also be very interested in following your journal or blog. Are you planning one?

Enjoy your fantastic journey!
Forum: Touring
04-28-13, 08:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 556
Posted By VeloVeg

Great looking Expedition! Thanks for sharing your...

Great looking Expedition! Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm and the pic. I've sure enjoyed my '83, to include a cross-country tour in '06. What an incredible touring machine! One minor correction to...
Forum: Touring
04-22-13, 01:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 740
Posted By VeloVeg

In my opinion, this is one of the most scenic...

In my opinion, this is one of the most scenic routes in the country--and very diverse. With the Sierra Mountains, southern Utah, and the Rockies, the scenery is awe inspiring. You can even take a...
Forum: Touring
04-21-13, 09:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 740
Posted By VeloVeg

I recommend that the best route for a first time...

I recommend that the best route for a first time long-distance bicycle tourist is Adventure Cycling's 'Western Express' route. Not because it's easiest, but because the ACA maps (buy them at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-13, 11:03 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,781
Posted By VeloVeg

Thanks for all the responses. Very much...

Thanks for all the responses. Very much appreciated. Thanks T-Mar. I really appreciate your expertise. I realize that stating mine as "circa. 1977" is only an assumption and not an absolute fact. And...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-13, 04:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,781
Posted By VeloVeg

Sorry yours broke, but actually that's pretty...

Sorry yours broke, but actually that's pretty good news! Sounds like you got a few seasons of enjoyment out of her. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-13, 04:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,781
Posted By VeloVeg

Been out working in the yard...thanks for the...

Been out working in the yard...thanks for the nice comments. It was a lot of fun to build.

T-Mar, I understand there were 2 versions of these framesets, the 0.8x0.5x0.8 frames like mine, and even...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-13, 12:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,781
Posted By VeloVeg

Nishiki Pro O.N.P. build

I often hang out over at the Touring forum, but since I'm an oldish guy, I like all things Classic and Vintage. So I've lurked over here as well for years, only occasionally posting anything very...
Forum: Touring
01-15-13, 08:48 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 120,434
Posted By VeloVeg

OK, not quite a MTB and not a road bike. Here's...

OK, not quite a MTB and not a road bike. Here's my '90 Bridgestone CB-0 (CB-Zip), predecessor to the well regarded XO-1 and sometimes referred to as "the poor man's XO-1". Anyway, I built the Zip up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-12, 10:24 AM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,130,743
Posted By VeloVeg

Thanks for the kind words. Regrettably, I sold...

Thanks for the kind words. Regrettably, I sold the Expedition in 2010 in a weak moment, in an effort to keep the herd lean. That's pretty much what I've done over the years--build them up, use them...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-12, 06:09 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,130,743
Posted By VeloVeg

Great looking Expedition. As another '83...

Great looking Expedition. As another '83 Expedition enthusiast, the Expedition was one of the few '80s touring bikes to come with 700c wheels OEM.

Here's my '83 Expedition:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-12, 01:48 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,130,743
Posted By VeloVeg

After seeing BikeDued's great looking Schwinn...

After seeing BikeDued's great looking Schwinn Sierra I thought I'd post up my humble steed, based on a 1990 Bridgestone CB-0 (CB-Zip). I bought it as a complete bike on eBay in 2007 and stripped it...
Forum: Touring
01-23-12, 04:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,927
Posted By VeloVeg

+1 on the rack top bag. I switched over to using...

+1 on the rack top bag. I switched over to using a rack top bag six years ago and haven't looked back. I use the Surly front rack and a Lone Peak RP-350 (medium) rack bag and it works like a charm....
Forum: Touring
01-22-12, 09:28 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,210
Posted By VeloVeg

Niles, That G1 X is a nice little camera. It...

Niles,

That G1 X is a nice little camera. It fills a real niche. While my Android smartphone has 8 MP, it is certainly handy for quick snapshots. But, I enjoy macro shots of wild flowers along the...
Forum: Touring
07-12-08, 10:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 491
Posted By VeloVeg

From the Tetons and Yellowstone I'll be heading...

From the Tetons and Yellowstone I'll be heading up Hwy 89 thru Great Falls to the eastern door of Glacier. Then turning SW from Glacier thru Seeley Lake and Missoula, across ID and OR. It would be...
Forum: Touring
07-12-08, 07:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 491
Posted By VeloVeg

Going, going, finally gone!

It's two-months later than planned (as life happens), but the bags are packed, the kitchen sink is strapped to the back of the bike, and we're heading out the door Sunday morning. Taking a slow route...
Forum: Touring
07-12-08, 07:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 834
Posted By VeloVeg

valygrl, That's going to be an amazing trip....

valygrl,

That's going to be an amazing trip. Looking forward to your report and pics. BTW, it's probably impossible to take a bad picture in that beautiful country!

I'm leaving Sunday too,...
Forum: Touring
07-03-08, 04:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 385
Posted By VeloVeg

idlelaziness, After your first tour you will...

idlelaziness,

After your first tour you will never be the same. So, may the wind be coming from the south and may the roses that you stop to smell be fragrant!

Looking forward to your report...
Forum: Touring
07-03-08, 06:17 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,825
Posted By VeloVeg

The touring rigs from the '80s have a lot of soul...

The touring rigs from the '80s have a lot of soul and character, and actually set the standard for todays touring-specific rides. One of the best examples from back-in-the-day, is the Specialized...
Forum: Touring
06-24-08, 08:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 474
Posted By VeloVeg

DOBRIE, If you're not following any...

DOBRIE,

If you're not following any particular route, you might consider going up Hwy 4 and Ebbett's Pass over the Sierra. Not taking anything away from beautiful Hwy 88, but Hwy 4 is even more of...
Forum: Touring
05-05-08, 02:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,402
Posted By VeloVeg

Lone Peak RP-350...

Lone Peak RP-350 (http://www.lonepeakpacks.com/rp_350.html). Comes nicely padded. Call Wayne at thetouringstore.com and he will order it for you at a better price.

Safe journeys,
Forum: Touring
05-05-08, 02:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,402
Posted By VeloVeg

Here is one more option that works very well for...

Here is one more option that works very well for me, that is, a trunk-style bag mounted on a front rack with top shelf. I tired of handlebars a few years ago and thought that this arrangement would...
Forum: Touring
05-01-08, 01:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 18,941
Posted By VeloVeg

Here is a handy link...

Here is a handy link (http://www.nutristrategy.com/activitylist4.htm). It's interesting to note that there aren't very many activities that burn more calories than moderate to vigorous cycling. What...
Forum: Touring
04-27-08, 07:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 614
Posted By VeloVeg

The VA Creeper is a great little trail and both...

The VA Creeper is a great little trail and both Abingdon and Damascus are very nice in their own distinct ways. Abingdon is considerably larger offering lots of history and restaurants. I stayed at...
Forum: Touring
04-22-08, 08:47 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,745
Posted By VeloVeg

I don't know if this is my favorite, but it's...

I don't know if this is my favorite, but it's handy. It was the first photo that I took on the first morning of camp on my '06 tour. When you crawl out of the tent on that first morning of a tour and...
Forum: Touring
04-20-08, 04:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,150
Posted By VeloVeg

Hi Fueled by Boh, The Lhasa front platform...

Hi Fueled by Boh,

The Lhasa front platform rack by IRD (http://store.interlocracing.com/lhfrpara.html) is a heavy duty aluminum rack very similar to Jandd. There really aren't very many options. I...
Forum: Touring
04-18-08, 08:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,150
Posted By VeloVeg

stevage, You're right, there aren't enough...

stevage,

You're right, there aren't enough options for front racks with a shelf, especially a low-rider. I've been using the Surly. It's chromoly, so it's on the heavy side, but it's solid as a...
Forum: Touring
04-17-08, 08:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,408
Posted By VeloVeg

ricohman, That is a beautiful bike and...

ricohman,

That is a beautiful bike and you've done a great job restoring her to her former spendor. I'm a dedicated "retrogrouch" and your gorgeous ride brings back some sweet memories of my first...
Forum: Touring
04-16-08, 12:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,097
Posted By VeloVeg

kamoke, It certainly sounds as if you have...

kamoke,

It certainly sounds as if you have some well-built wheels that are more than adequate for the job. I stopped carrying extra spokes a number of years ago. On at least one of my earliest...
Forum: Touring
04-16-08, 11:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,521
Posted By VeloVeg

I've been following this thread with interest...

I've been following this thread with interest because I was getting ready to put Jandd racks on a vintage 26 inch wheeled Bridgestone that I've just built up. I know Jandd racks are among the...
Forum: Touring
04-09-08, 06:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 695
Posted By VeloVeg

The most direct route from SF to Death Valley IS...

The most direct route from SF to Death Valley IS via Yosemite and the Tioga Pass Road. That is a beautiful climb through the Sierra. There is just one wrench in the cogs--the passes over the Sierra...
Forum: Touring
04-06-08, 12:16 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 32,438
Posted By VeloVeg

I don't own a trailer and have always toured with...

I don't own a trailer and have always toured with panniers. The BOB has been around for awhile now, but I had never toured with anyone using one--until 2006 going cross-country. In Missouri I rode...
Forum: Touring
04-04-08, 03:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,995
Posted By VeloVeg

Great topic! When I've driven a car long...

Great topic!

When I've driven a car long distances, even while on vacation, there is usually a sense or unsettling urge to be in a hurry. At the end of the day I'm road-weary--not from physical...
Forum: Touring
04-03-08, 06:51 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,569
Posted By VeloVeg

In this hemisphere there are not so many tours...

In this hemisphere there are not so many tours thru the winter and early spring. But, this is the time when many are preparing themselves and their bikes for the tour. Many are fine tuning existing...
Forum: Touring
04-03-08, 04:32 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,569
Posted By VeloVeg

Counter rant: Bicycle tourists, like those...

Counter rant:

Bicycle tourists, like those on this forum, consists of people from many walks of life, and are from many countries (we're not all from the U.S.) Some are new to the joys of cycling,...
Forum: Touring
04-01-08, 03:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 780
Posted By VeloVeg

jamawani, those are gorgeous photos. Nothing like...

jamawani, those are gorgeous photos. Nothing like a Colorado blue sky and a talented operator for great photos. If those don't entice us, then we must be dead inside. As you can tell, I was enjoying...
Forum: Touring
04-01-08, 12:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 780
Posted By VeloVeg

The image didn't show up. Let's try that picture...

The image didn't show up. Let's try that picture again. http://www.daystarbotanicals.com/discovery06/xcslides/a_colorado_700x5252.jpg
Forum: Touring
04-01-08, 12:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 780
Posted By VeloVeg

Actually, Keebler Pass is west of Crested Butte,...

Actually, Keebler Pass is west of Crested Butte, but if you're going east from Crested Butte to Buena Vista, then it would be up and over Cottonwood Pass. In '06 the western approach to Cottonwood...
Forum: Touring
04-01-08, 10:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 780
Posted By VeloVeg

I certainly agree with jamawani. Late June would...

I certainly agree with jamawani. Late June would be better for Colorado high country, but really not much hotter in Moab (hovering around triple digits either way). This way you can enjoy the...
Forum: Touring
04-01-08, 09:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 780
Posted By VeloVeg

Hi Ben, You're looking at awesome touring...

Hi Ben,

You're looking at awesome touring country, but the roads don't always go just where you want them to. Like others have said, I would certainly try to minimize the I-70 corridor. There is...
Forum: Touring
04-01-08, 07:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,536
Posted By VeloVeg

Thanks 1-track-mind. It really is a joy to ride...

Thanks 1-track-mind. It really is a joy to ride even with the fatter tires. All that's really left is to have the rear triangle spread to 135 and build up a new set of wheels, install the Noodle bar,...
Forum: Touring
03-31-08, 04:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,536
Posted By VeloVeg

I hope 1-track-mind doesn't mind that totally I...

I hope 1-track-mind doesn't mind that totally I hijack the thread, but while we're on the subject of "Bridgestone Projects" I thought I'd share how my own in coming along. It's a '90 B'stone CB-Zip...
Forum: Touring
03-30-08, 09:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,536
Posted By VeloVeg

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