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Forum: Touring
08-21-16, 07:26 AM
Replies: 2,086
Views: 418,773
Posted By Perdido

July Monsoons, Colorado

:)

Racing a storm home
Forum: Touring
08-19-16, 08:47 PM
Replies: 2,086
Views: 418,773
Posted By Perdido

You know, that has a really nice ring to it. If I...

You know, that has a really nice ring to it. If I ever start a rock band, that's what I'm going to call it; Soup of the Day and The Downtube Shifters!
:thumb:
Forum: Touring
08-19-16, 06:41 PM
Replies: 2,086
Views: 418,773
Posted By Perdido

Buena Vista, Colorado

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-16, 04:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,449
Posted By Perdido

28s follow up

So the evil genius who sneaked data miners onto my desktop prompted me to buy 28mm Continental Ultra Sports and who was I to argue? They look dead sexy and there's plenty of clearance. I could have...
Forum: Touring
08-11-16, 10:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,035
Posted By Perdido

The smallest tire that I ever used in the Andes...

The smallest tire that I ever used in the Andes was 1.95IN on a 26IN mountain bike rim and I still got pinch flats. The flats would occur when I was descending (going fast) and I hit a large piece of...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-16, 06:28 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,614
Posted By Perdido

I would roast in one of those things. Maybe for...

I would roast in one of those things. Maybe for winter/cool weather cycling but I can't see it for a long ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-16, 04:42 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,614
Posted By Perdido

They were probably waiting for someone to invent...

They were probably waiting for someone to invent the wind tunnel for testing.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-16, 04:24 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,614
Posted By Perdido

Some Inca tribes used to bind their skulls to get...

Some Inca tribes used to bind their skulls to get an elongated/pointed skull. That might be more aero. You first.....533692
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-16, 09:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,670
Posted By Perdido

+1. So there's at least 3 of us...

+1. So there's at least 3 of us...
Forum: Touring
08-09-16, 07:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 863
Posted By Perdido

How long are you going to be in Colorado? Road...

How long are you going to be in Colorado? Road bike or mountain bike? There will be an organised not-for-profit ride of the Monarch Crest trail next month if you are still here:

Monarch Crest...
Forum: Mountains-Plains Regional Rides and Events
08-08-16, 09:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 708
Posted By Perdido

Monarch Crest Crank Colorado

Not too late to register for the Monarch Crest Crank, a 25 mile single track on Colorado's famous Monarch Crest trail. This year The Crank is being held on September 18th, 2016. Details here:
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Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-16, 02:58 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,041
Posted By Perdido

Two words: Hot Tub

Two words: Hot Tub
Forum: Touring
08-04-16, 09:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,626
Posted By Perdido

I ride to things that I'm interested in seeing....

I ride to things that I'm interested in seeing. It gives me a goal. So I'll ride to the Silverton Bluegrass festival, or to the top of Cottonwood pass, or to Joyful Journey Hot Springs, or to Monte...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-04-16, 04:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,702
Posted By Perdido

Latex 74 $53.75 per gallon was the cheapest that...

Latex 74 $53.75 per gallon was the cheapest that I've found.

Douglas and Sturgess: Latex 74, 1 Gallon...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-04-16, 11:43 AM
Replies: 446
Views: 25,198
Posted By Perdido

It's called "rolling coal", google it. It's an...

It's called "rolling coal", google it. It's an adolescent hick thing. Some of those idiots actually go thru the trouble of installing a fuel injector after their catalytic converter so they can lay...
Forum: Touring
08-04-16, 11:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,339
Posted By Perdido

Has he been to the States before? He may want to...

Has he been to the States before? He may want to see some tourist sites. I'd go LA, hiway15 to LasVegas, Hiway93 to Kingman, I40 to 64 up to see the Grand Canyon, exit the GC park thru the east gate...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-16, 07:25 PM
Replies: 629
Views: 51,076
Posted By Perdido

The Sixth Extinction; An Unnatural History by...

The Sixth Extinction; An Unnatural History by Elizabeth Kolbert. Great read if you are into the natural sciences (and I am).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-16, 04:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,449
Posted By Perdido

Thanks to everyone for all this ^^^ great info....

Thanks to everyone for all this ^^^ great info. It's really helping. The light is better now so I got some pix of the rear brake bridge and chainstay. I know it's hard to tell from the pix but I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-16, 10:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,449
Posted By Perdido

Thanks for the replies. I currently have IRC...

Thanks for the replies. I currently have IRC Triathalon 700 25 on the rear and Vittorio Rubino 700 23 on the front. It looks like I have about 1/2 inch all around clearance on the rear. Seems tighter...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-16, 10:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,449
Posted By Perdido

28mm Michelin Pro4 Endurance on Bianchi???

I was at the local thrift store and there was what I believe to be a mid 80s Bianchi racing bike. I'm more of an off-road tourer but I guess you could say it was love at first sight and the bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-16, 10:37 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,349
Posted By Perdido

Love, love *LOVE* riding at night. I ride solo at...

Love, love *LOVE* riding at night. I ride solo at 8000 ft in Colorado. Before 10pm in the summer, the temp is perfect; 60s, tee shirt and shorts, any later and it's cool enough for a pile pull over....
Forum: Touring
07-30-16, 01:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 981
Posted By Perdido

"The Colorado Trail". The official guidebook of...

"The Colorado Trail". The official guidebook of The Colorado Trail Foundation. ISBN 978-0-9842213-3-2

Primarily for hikers but it includes notes for mountain bikers including detours around...
Forum: Touring
07-29-16, 04:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 710
Posted By Perdido

I have ridden the part of this trail that goes...

I have ridden the part of this trail that goes through Chaffee and Gunnison counties but not the rest. I've done it on a KLR motorcycle and on my mountain bike. The problem isn't with the trail, it's...
Forum: Touring
07-29-16, 11:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 981
Posted By Perdido

+1. Try to do it without a trailer

+1. Try to do it without a trailer
Forum: Touring
07-29-16, 11:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 981
Posted By Perdido

That's plenty of time to plan and logistics will...

That's plenty of time to plan and logistics will be reasonable. You can fly into DIA and our new commuter rail is now running so you can board the train with your biking and hiking gear (take the A...
Forum: Touring
07-29-16, 11:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 981
Posted By Perdido

The whole trail is 485 miles, so it's longer than...

The whole trail is 485 miles, so it's longer than your 300 mile criteria but within your "could be more" criteria! There are some good guide books out there that would be worth reading if you are...
Forum: Touring
07-27-16, 06:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 804
Posted By Perdido

Any idea of how much time you are allowing for...

Any idea of how much time you are allowing for the trip? Months? Years? Play it by ear?
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-24-16, 10:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,913
Posted By Perdido

Yes, I think all barometric altimeters work the...

Yes, I think all barometric altimeters work the same way. They measure atmospheric pressure, that is why you always have to re-calibrate them to a known elevation (like a bridge benchmark, or a known...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-24-16, 01:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,016
Posted By Perdido

Do those K rads have puncture protection? There...

Do those K rads have puncture protection? There are thorns where I ride so I'm willing to pay a weight penalty for a barrier strip.
Forum: Touring
07-23-16, 09:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 981
Posted By Perdido

I've never been on the GDT but from what I've...

I've never been on the GDT but from what I've read, it seems like the Colorado Trail would be easier to self-support. There are lots of places to re-supply near the trail, just remember that some...
Forum: Touring
07-23-16, 09:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 981
Posted By Perdido

If you want to cycle/hike in Colorado, the...

If you want to cycle/hike in Colorado, the Colorado trail would be another option. You could fly into Denver (DIA) and pick up the trail there so it's pretty convenient to travellers:

Mountain...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-22-16, 08:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,913
Posted By Perdido

Follow Up

Before I posted this question, I emailed Bryton for the spec and they never replied. I guess that's one reason not to buy their computer-no support. My old Casio barometer watch would only go up to...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-21-16, 05:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 714
Posted By Perdido

Go up Horse Gultch and ride the trails up there,...

Go up Horse Gultch and ride the trails up there, (The Telegraph, etc,etc):

Horse Gulch Loop Mountain Bike Trail, Durango, Colorado (http://www.mtbproject.com/trail/5336753)
Forum: Touring
07-18-16, 10:02 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,450
Posted By Perdido

I thought the same thing but he's leaving in...

I thought the same thing but he's leaving in November and the weather will be unreliable in the mountains. If you left earlier, plenty of places to camp out west since it's mostly public lands. You...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-16-16, 12:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,913
Posted By Perdido

Bryton 310 Altimeter function

I need a new bike computer and I cycle at high altitude. The 310 has a barometric altimeter and those usually operate within a range. I went to brytonsport.com and could not find how high it's rated...
Forum: Touring
07-15-16, 09:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 866
Posted By Perdido

Well done. Also enjoyed East to West. What kind...

Well done. Also enjoyed East to West. What kind of camera are you using?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-14-16, 06:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,016
Posted By Perdido

So how'd you like them Apples??? I'm thinking...

So how'd you like them Apples??? I'm thinking about getting a pair.
Forum: Touring
07-10-16, 05:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,780
Posted By Perdido

Set up for motorcycling but you could bicycle it:...

Set up for motorcycling but you could bicycle it:

TransAmTrail.com is the exclusive source for Maps Roll-Charts, and GPS Tracks for navigating the Trans-America Trail - an exciting, off-road,...
Forum: Touring
07-10-16, 01:20 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,824
Posted By Perdido

That's part of it and you could do that as a...

That's part of it and you could do that as a loop. I used to go up behind Urubamba, then to Quebrada Honda, on down to Kiteni, and then back up to Quillabamba and back to Ollanta. So I think the loop...
Forum: Touring
07-10-16, 08:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,780
Posted By Perdido

This is a shameless attempt to save the the most...

This is a shameless attempt to save the the most advanced civilization inhistory from imminent self destruction by eliminating carbon emission,
dependence on foreign sources of fuel,obesity,...
Forum: Touring
07-09-16, 07:00 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,824
Posted By Perdido

Peru has some of the best biking in the world so...

Peru has some of the best biking in the world so lots of options. Have you considered making your trip a little longer? If you had more time you could go over the Abra de Malaga. It's a loop that...
Forum: Touring
07-09-16, 10:54 AM
Replies: 2,086
Views: 418,773
Posted By Perdido

Outside of Ocongate Peru

https://www.flickr.com/photos/142862094@N03/27915378830/in/dateposted-public/Festival Day, on the way up Huayllahuallya Pass, Peru
...
Forum: Touring
07-05-16, 06:41 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,824
Posted By Perdido

It's usually not that bad, mostly afternoon...

It's usually not that bad, mostly afternoon showers but every several years, there's a bad one with some flooding. The dry season (our summer, their winter) is the best time to go. So your May/June...
Forum: Touring
07-05-16, 07:53 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,824
Posted By Perdido

BTW, you know May/June is late fall/early winter,...

BTW, you know May/June is late fall/early winter, right? It will be cold at night so bring a sleeping bag rated for freezing temps. This July is unusually cold;
...
Forum: Touring
07-03-16, 03:41 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,824
Posted By Perdido

Camping will be OK, just stay out of town. Petty...

Camping will be OK, just stay out of town. Petty theft can be a problem, and it's usually kids swiping your stuff. You are better off if you are in the middle of nowhere with no one to bother you....
Forum: Touring
07-03-16, 10:40 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,824
Posted By Perdido

I've done most of this but not all of it: ...

I've done most of this but not all of it:

First leg. Easy pavement to Huarcapay. No worries (except for road traffic)

Second leg. Gravel when I did it but easy pedaling. You are following the...
Forum: Touring
07-02-16, 10:43 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,824
Posted By Perdido

We are over-thinking this. The Sacred Valley loop...

We are over-thinking this. The Sacred Valley loop is very obvious and it's just about impossible to get lost. Just follow the road signs, you will figure it out. Cuzco, Pisac, Urubamba,...
Forum: Touring
07-02-16, 10:00 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,824
Posted By Perdido

Okay, so here's the confusion. If you look...

Okay, so here's the confusion. If you look closely at that image, running from bottom to top thru the center, there is a ravine. At the top of the ravine, you can see the white blob of the salt pans...
Forum: Touring
07-01-16, 06:09 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,824
Posted By Perdido

I am getting confused. How are you planning to...

I am getting confused. How are you planning to get from Urubamba to Maras? If you take the asphalt road to Chincheros, then cut over to Maras to see the salt pans, that is doable. But going off road...
Forum: Touring
07-01-16, 10:51 AM
Replies: 4,826
Views: 2,624,835
Posted By Perdido

I wish I could but I'm too busy in August. I live...

I wish I could but I'm too busy in August. I live at 8000 ft and summers are short and busy. I'm hoping to do the Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia this fall when I have more time, maybe with a stop in Cuzco.
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