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Forum: Touring
05-31-11, 11:32 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,633
Posted By Don Johnson

A big Thank You to All who have responded. I...

A big Thank You to All who have responded. I greatly appreciate the time and effort taken to share your knowledge and experience with me, and the Forum at large, in this endeavor of mine. I'll...
Forum: Touring
05-31-11, 01:15 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,633
Posted By Don Johnson

I have thought about the 22-32-44 front end but...

I have thought about the 22-32-44 front end but have been told that with the 105 shifters and Tiagra FD, I'd have a lot of tinkering I'd have to do to make it work and I'd have to buy a different FD....
Forum: Touring
05-31-11, 10:51 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,633
Posted By Don Johnson

So I can get a 24T sprocket, pop the crankarm...

So I can get a 24T sprocket, pop the crankarm off, install the new sprocket and ride over the hills and through the woods? It's that easy huh?
Forum: Touring
05-31-11, 10:07 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,633
Posted By Don Johnson

Thanks for the responses! To respond to some...

Thanks for the responses!

To respond to some of the points: I've got a cassette that has 34 as the biggest cog. Speed is less of a concern to me. What is a concern is a 4% to 6% grade (or more...
Forum: Touring
05-31-11, 09:09 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,633
Posted By Don Johnson

Granny Gear question

I have a 2006 Cannondale T-800 with a stock drivetrain that consists of Shimano 105 9-speed shifters, Tiagra FD and Truvativ Blaze triple (26-36-48). All I want is a lower granny gear than the 26-34...
Forum: Touring
05-08-11, 02:38 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,951
Posted By Don Johnson

I don't want to hijack this thread but I have the...

I don't want to hijack this thread but I have the opportunity to choose between a NorthFace Tadpole and a Eureka! Apex 2XT tent to replace the cheap thing I've been using. I'm also opting for the...
Forum: Touring
05-31-10, 10:24 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,957
Posted By Don Johnson

+1. I have Redline BMX platform pedals on my...

+1. I have Redline BMX platform pedals on my Cannondale T800. If I could find a set of old Hutch "Beartraps", I'd use those instead but the platforms let me wear whatever I want, which is usually a...
Forum: Touring
08-05-09, 04:22 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,383
Posted By Don Johnson

+1 for platforms and old school Vans. I also have...

+1 for platforms and old school Vans. I also have a pair of Vans flip-flops which work well too.
Forum: Touring
08-03-09, 07:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 753
Posted By Don Johnson

Maybe in "touring" he meant Tour de...

Maybe in "touring" he meant Tour de Georgia...California...France?
Forum: Touring
06-24-09, 09:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 953
Posted By Don Johnson

Mine is holding up great (2006 T800)...no...

Mine is holding up great (2006 T800)...no complaints.
Forum: Touring
06-03-09, 06:54 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,151
Posted By Don Johnson

Please post a picture so we can further identify...

Please post a picture so we can further identify you when we see you on CNN after your attempt, that way we can say we know someone famous!...or infamous?
Forum: Touring
05-26-09, 09:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 636
Posted By Don Johnson

what a flop.

what a flop.
Forum: Touring
05-26-09, 08:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 636
Posted By Don Johnson

Bicycle Touring Advertizing

Well, I don't know if this is just another one of my stupid thoughts, but I wonder why bicycle or related companies haven't been pimping their wares on cable, satellite, radio or other major venue...
Forum: Touring
05-21-09, 02:02 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,504
Posted By Don Johnson

When I first got interested in touring, I really...

When I first got interested in touring, I really didn't have many resources to lean on. I got a bike, outfitted it as best I could, then proceeded to enter a fairly intense (in my opinion) charity...
Forum: Touring
05-18-09, 10:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,429
Posted By Don Johnson

Why not post this here (a DIY thread) too: ...

Why not post this here (a DIY thread) too: http://www.bikeforums.net//showthread.php?t=539304
Forum: Touring
05-17-09, 12:11 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,425
Posted By Don Johnson

I did a little of both. The bike came with a rear...

I did a little of both. The bike came with a rear rack that was ok but I dropped dough on the Jandd fron expedition rack because I wanted the shelf for carrying capacity. I am now upgrading the rear...
Forum: Touring
05-11-09, 07:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 789
Posted By Don Johnson

Here's a setup to consider for the minimalist: ...

Here's a setup to consider for the minimalist:

http://swiftindustries.wordpress.com/pelican-porteur-bag/
Forum: Touring
05-11-09, 06:51 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,365
Posted By Don Johnson

Very nice setup. In fact all of the stuff that's...

Very nice setup. In fact all of the stuff that's been posted so far has been really cool. The yellow/black set looks a lot like those made by Swift Industries.
Forum: Touring
05-07-09, 10:39 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,365
Posted By Don Johnson

Well, maybe it'll just take time to get posts...

Well, maybe it'll just take time to get posts here or maybe I should've started this in the commuting forum. Regardless, there are a lot of ingenious, home-brewed solutions for touring and commuting...
Forum: Touring
05-07-09, 07:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,365
Posted By Don Johnson

Custom, handmade or DIY touring gear

I have been surfing the "Pics of your loaded rigs" thread for a while now and it never ceases to impress or amaze me how talented some of the participants in this Forum really are. With that said,...
Forum: Touring
01-03-09, 07:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,301
Posted By Don Johnson

I have a Jandd expedition front rack (or whatever...

I have a Jandd expedition front rack (or whatever they call it) on my 2006 T800 and it works well. I probably could have used a couple of washers between the rack and the fork but it's ok. I like it...
Forum: Touring
09-06-08, 06:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 896
Posted By Don Johnson

This gives a whole new meaning to the term...

This gives a whole new meaning to the term "bankroll".
Forum: Touring
08-17-08, 05:41 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,623,339
Posted By Don Johnson

My Cannondale

2006 Cannondale T800...mostly stock (for now) with the exception of some Redline platform pedals, a Jandd front rack, a Brooks saddle and some custom headlights. This was from a recent short trip to...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-30-08, 11:03 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 9,177
Posted By Don Johnson

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Forum: Touring
09-12-06, 08:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 685
Posted By Don Johnson

That's a great story. Thanks for posting. I look...

That's a great story. Thanks for posting. I look forward to seeing the next installment.

Here's another great story with some excellent pictures:

http://ribbonofroad.com/
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-16-06, 06:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 768
Posted By Don Johnson

To each their own but for me that fall was and is...

To each their own but for me that fall was and is an excellent reason FOR ME to avoid them. Without the clipless pedals there would have been no fall; with them, there was and I got lucky because it...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-15-06, 09:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 768
Posted By Don Johnson

Stay well away from clipless pedals. There's...

Stay well away from clipless pedals. There's nothing like coming to a stop sign, unclipping one foot then tipping over to the other, which is still clipped in and not unclipping no matter how frantic...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-15-06, 01:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,122
Posted By Don Johnson

no small contradiction

Direct from Bicycling magazine's own subscription propaganda:

"Best Cars for Cyclists: If you're looking to buy a car this year, you'll want to take a look at our preview of the 2007 best cars for...
Forum: Touring
08-13-06, 01:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 14,506
Posted By Don Johnson

I'm Don and I have a T800. Acceptance is the...

I'm Don and I have a T800. Acceptance is the first step to recovery but I think I'm too far gone already.

Like cyccommute mentioned, the wheel slap with the toes at slow speed is annoying but I've...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
08-11-06, 03:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 624
Posted By Don Johnson

OK. Thanks. My final 2 cents worth is going to be...

OK. Thanks. My final 2 cents worth is going to be that messengers aren't the only guys that make $$$ on their bikes and not all of them ride fixies, commuters don't usually drive pedicabs or...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
08-04-06, 10:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 624
Posted By Don Johnson

Before this thread gets too far off onto some...

Before this thread gets too far off onto some drug tangent, my suggestion for a new Forum topic would be to have one for Commercial Cycling...a place where messengers, pedicab drivers, etc., can come...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-04-06, 08:56 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 5,401
Posted By Don Johnson

Check these out: http://www.dutchbikes.us ...

Check these out:
http://www.dutchbikes.us
http://www.workcycles.com/workbike/index.html
http://www.sunbicycles.com/sun/bicycles/industrialBikes/atlasBike/atlasBike.htm

and as already posted:...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
08-04-06, 08:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 624
Posted By Don Johnson

Well, I'm still lettin' it hang.... Oh well,...

Well, I'm still lettin' it hang....

Oh well, I tried.
Forum: Commuting
08-02-06, 12:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 370
Posted By Don Johnson

Bike shop in the FL Keys

I am headed to the Keys in Oct. and am in search of a bike shop that rents bikes equipped with either a rack (so I can use a couple of my panniers) or baskets. The bike will be the primary form of...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
08-02-06, 11:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 624
Posted By Don Johnson

new Forum

Who's in charge of initiating a new Forum topic/theme?
Forum: Commuting
07-30-06, 05:00 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,441
Posted By Don Johnson

Good one; I too get a kick out of those guys,...

Good one; I too get a kick out of those guys, especially the ones who dress like that, sit on a TdF wannabe-ride yet look like they ought to be in a Weight Watchers "before" pic (they've got more...
Forum: Commuting
07-29-06, 11:42 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,441
Posted By Don Johnson

Here's some socks for you: ...

Here's some socks for you:

http://cgi.ebay.com/6-New-Pair-Stripe-Cotton-Tube-Socks-Skater-Assorted_W0QQitemZ280010853966QQihZ018QQcategoryZ11511QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Better hurry...there may be...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-28-06, 03:11 PM
Replies: 828
Views: 45,706
Posted By Don Johnson

Do they take samples from riders before and after...

Do they take samples from riders before and after races or just after? Seems like taking 2 sets of samples would be useful in indicating whether the stress associated with the exertion of the stage...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-24-06, 08:06 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,468
Posted By Don Johnson

Well, I was lucky enough to be able to watch a...

Well, I was lucky enough to be able to watch a lot of the TdF on OLN recently. I think the reason I am going to have to "give up a perfectly good car" is so I can go buy another one. I know I have...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-20-06, 09:07 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 8,295
Posted By Don Johnson

"flat" worked better than "puncture" I have...

"flat" worked better than "puncture"

I have another version with more expletives but I'll never put it in print.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-20-06, 04:46 PM
Replies: 730
Views: 36,064
Posted By Don Johnson

Dang...you almost had it. You better buy a...

Dang...you almost had it. You better buy a lottery ticket!
Forum: Living Car Free
07-19-06, 11:59 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 8,295
Posted By Don Johnson

I'm more of a "Green Eggs and Ham" guy but they...

I'm more of a "Green Eggs and Ham" guy but they are all good, especially "Happy Birthday to You". My little kids love that one.

Seuss' books not only opened the door to reading but also helped me...
Forum: Commuting
06-29-06, 02:59 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 740
Posted By Don Johnson

I'd go over there with a pair of side cutters and...

I'd go over there with a pair of side cutters and snip all 4 of them off clean at the rim. I'll bet there's a lot of entertainment value in watching someone like that change 4 flats with 1 spare.
...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-28-06, 08:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 477
Posted By Don Johnson

Carless, I thank you for your input and will...

Carless, I thank you for your input and will pursue one of the links. The other has already proved fruitless and frustrating, although not completely dead yet.

Nobody has ever accused me of being...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-25-06, 11:29 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,097
Posted By Don Johnson

Well, I tried mine. Although they are great in...

Well, I tried mine. Although they are great in theory, they don't work well on either of my racks because the tubing on my racks is too big (10mm). I thought about spreading the hooks on the bags a...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-23-06, 12:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 477
Posted By Don Johnson

I have a small business model that I am trying to...

I have a small business model that I am trying to get in front of a group (advocacy group, forward-thinking company, non-profit entity, etc.) that can either offer some valuable feedback of it's...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-23-06, 10:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 477
Posted By Don Johnson

car free advocacy groups

Does anyone know of any car-free advocacy groups that work toward promoting business opportunities that are aimed at using bikes as the major form of transport?

Thanks, in advance, for any replies.
Forum: Living Car Free
06-18-06, 08:50 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,097
Posted By Don Johnson

Hey, those are cool. My wife found me a set of...

Hey, those are cool. My wife found me a set of Nashbar panniers (and a matching handlebar bag) a few years ago that are similar but I have never used them because I liked the security of having a...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-16-06, 09:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 726
Posted By Don Johnson

Because there's more of a global demand for both...

Because there's more of a global demand for both raw crude and especially the finished distillates than there was 10 years ago. Raw crude, so I have read, is still plentiful. I am not saying that the...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-16-06, 07:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 726
Posted By Don Johnson

Contrary to popular belief, oil is not in short...

Contrary to popular belief, oil is not in short supply. The global dilemma is that there is a huge bottleneck surrounding the refining process, there is an increased demand for refined product and...
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