Show me your 26 inch tourers!!!!! (and tire sizes!)
09-14-19, 06:18 AM
#51
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Can anyone else see them?
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FWIW, I tried sharing from my google photos and got a similar looking link to yours. I found that a reliable way to post was to just download the photo locally and then use the local file here either with the "browse" or the "drag and drop" functions with the "image" button.
Random photo attached that way.
Last edited by staehpj1; 09-14-19 at 06:38 AM.
09-14-19, 06:56 AM
#52
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I can't see them either, so it's universal.
ps, Stae--now I know why you can push big gears, you've got tractor engine legs. I've got 125cc two stroke legs.
ps, Stae--now I know why you can push big gears, you've got tractor engine legs. I've got 125cc two stroke legs.
09-14-19, 12:19 PM
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FWIW, I tried sharing from my google photos and got a similar looking link to yours. I found that a reliable way to post was to just download the photo locally and then use the local file here either with the "browse" or the "drag and drop" functions with the "image" button.
Random photo attached that way.
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Thanks! I'll get to it soon. I may even take a new picture that's more of a close up shot rather than a landscape shop. My bike is no where as well done as most of the bikes I'm seeing posted here BTW.
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09-14-19, 02:05 PM
#54
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Agreed re: the RTPs. I have a set on my AWOL running at 30 - 35 psi on pavement - as you say, 'like riding on pillows' is accurate. Using tubes and no flats yet - about 400 miles. 25 psi on gravel gives decent traction and cush.
And yes, big chain rings are no longer purposeful given the type/style of riding I prefer now.
Nice LHT - like the pizza rack and the saddlebag. Is that short rear rack something you modified or as-sold?
And yes, big chain rings are no longer purposeful given the type/style of riding I prefer now.
Nice LHT - like the pizza rack and the saddlebag. Is that short rear rack something you modified or as-sold?
Thanks! I've spent countless hours dialing in the bike. The front rack is very flexible and I've even carried an entire bicycle boxed up for shipment on just the front rack... I'll dig up a photo of that soon.
The rear rack is actually just a "Sunlite Gold Tec Front Rack" installed as a rear rack... it's PERFECT for saddlebag support! And only $15.
09-14-19, 04:13 PM
#55
Surly World Troller - Surly ExtraTerrestrial 26 x 2.5
09-14-19, 04:23 PM
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09-14-19, 09:19 PM
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Yes, the wheel in the foreground is a 26 inch wheel.
09-15-19, 04:57 AM
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09-15-19, 05:21 AM
#59
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As you can see in the picture, my daughter has the same legs. She can ride rolling terrain like a diesel truck. I remember her pulling hard on the front into a head wind all day while we drafted in mixed rolling and flat terrain, hot dusty riding. When we got to our destination for the day she smiled and said "Am I perverse for enjoying that?"
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09-15-19, 08:01 AM
#60
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I inherited the gene for freakishly large calves, not sure it helps much when riding though. Riding with buddies I think I am often the one hurting the most on the long climbs. On the other hand, when in shape, I can usually dish out some pain on the rollers even ones that are fairly substantial shortish climbs strung one after another for miles. I think that is the kind of terrain my body is best suited to. When I hit that kind of terrain on tour I find it kind of hypnotic. I love that feeling!
As you can see in the picture, my daughter has the same legs. She can ride rolling terrain like a diesel truck. I remember her pulling hard on the front into a head wind all day while we drafted in mixed rolling and flat terrain, hot dusty riding. When we got to our destination for the day she smiled and said "Am I perverse for enjoying that?"
As you can see in the picture, my daughter has the same legs. She can ride rolling terrain like a diesel truck. I remember her pulling hard on the front into a head wind all day while we drafted in mixed rolling and flat terrain, hot dusty riding. When we got to our destination for the day she smiled and said "Am I perverse for enjoying that?"
It's what makes people interesting, how everyone is different in body types, and I'm clearly in the slight camp that does well on climbs but can't do the powering through rollers and bad head winds in the same way that you guys can.
but as Popeye said, I yam what I yam, (and we is what we is)
09-15-19, 08:47 AM
#61
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I'll admit that I am not a tourer (tourist?) - but I do have a tour-capable bike with new 26" wheels and Compass/Rene Rat Trap Pass tires.
The 2.3" tires are fun and I prefer this set-up to the 29" wheels/tires that came with the bike - about 300 miles so far on the new wheels.
The 2.3" tires are fun and I prefer this set-up to the 29" wheels/tires that came with the bike - about 300 miles so far on the new wheels.
