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Forum: Touring
03-18-24, 06:55 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,260
Posted By djb

Ive ridden gatorskins for ages, and at the right...

Ive ridden gatorskins for ages, and at the right pressures for my body weight and how much weight I'm carrying on the bike, they are fine, especially on good pavement.
Imi, I suspect that you are...
Forum: Touring
03-15-24, 05:08 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 408
Posted By djb

seems to me Rivendell makes a stepthru model ...

seems to me Rivendell makes a stepthru model

they do, more than one apparently
Forum: Touring
03-14-24, 06:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 408
Posted By djb

I'll follow this because a good friend will be...

I'll follow this because a good friend will be getting a hip replacement this year sometime and this sort of bike will be a big help to her also.
Forum: Touring
03-09-24, 07:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 259
Posted By djb

with only 5-7 days of riding available, do not...

with only 5-7 days of riding available, do not discount the minimum jetlag effect of 6 hrs, maybe 9 if you are on the west coast .
The rough rule of thumb is it takes 1 day per hour of time...
Forum: Touring
03-07-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 560
Posted By djb

Ok, I prefer to tuck them under and don't need...

Ok, I prefer to tuck them under and don't need to think past that when setting up the tent.
Thanks for clarifying, good for someone looking at the photo who hasn't used footprints before.
Forum: Touring
03-07-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 560
Posted By djb

despite what you wrote, your photo shows your...

despite what you wrote, your photo shows your blue tarp extending further out than your rain fly.
the rain will drip onto your blue tarp and then under your tent floor, caught between the tarp

I...
Forum: Touring
02-28-24, 08:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,071
Posted By djb

Ya, the poor fellow, with all those burdens he...

Ya, the poor fellow, with all those burdens he had hanging on his shoulders, that we the viewers never really had any inkling of.
Mental illness stuff sucks and is really crappy.
Forum: Touring
02-27-24, 08:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 551
Posted By djb

Thanks. My suggestion wouldn't work then. It was...

Thanks. My suggestion wouldn't work then. It was similar to someone else, to get a ferry over to the islands and make your way to rouses point that way.

I've ridden the islands a few times,...
Forum: Touring
02-20-24, 08:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 529
Posted By djb

get thee to a nunnery and ask if they kept one of...

get thee to a nunnery and ask if they kept one of the mattress bags that the nun bed mattresses came in.
or go to a mattress store
Ive generally been lucky in that my bike boxes have fit in cars,...
Forum: Touring
02-04-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,236
Posted By djb

Thanks, but although I did two little trips while...

Thanks, but although I did two little trips while there last August, I really mostly did family visiting and my bike rides were pretty sedate. I never really was gone long enough to get really...
Forum: Touring
02-04-24, 07:04 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,236
Posted By djb

Even though I grew up in Canada doing outdoor...

Even though I grew up in Canada doing outdoor activities and so have lots of experience with bad bug situations, being eaten alive on canoe trips and hiking, I was surprised by midges. They are a...
Forum: Touring
02-02-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,236
Posted By djb

it is something very special, I agree. I...

it is something very special, I agree.
I experienced this last summer in Scotland.
absolutely loved it.

oh, and yes, walking up super steep bits seems to expend less energy than riding I find....
Forum: Touring
02-02-24, 08:38 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,236
Posted By djb

must be a beautiful ride. I would have to train a...

must be a beautiful ride. I would have to train a heck of a lot to even hope to be able to do it though.
And of course, not bring the whole household, just a few rooms.
Many many years ago, like...
Forum: Touring
02-01-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,236
Posted By djb

only 27.4 % max grade and only 3000 meters...

only 27.4 % max grade and only 3000 meters climbing over 100k? ---pffffft , bof , too easy!
Forum: Touring
01-31-24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 846
Posted By djb

hi there M. Gauvins, Over the years, I've...

hi there M. Gauvins,
Over the years, I've noticed a difference using these double layer socks, I 'll have to go fish them out of my drawer to find the brand, but on long days, even hot days, I find...
Forum: Touring
01-22-24, 07:17 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 8,429
Posted By djb

"whole household" touring-- I like that. Funny. ...

"whole household" touring-- I like that. Funny.
When I went to Scotland last year to visit family, it was handy to have the four panniers because I took a bit more civilian clothes, regular shoes...
Forum: Touring
01-22-24, 06:47 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 12,892
Posted By djb

says the man always with a very dirty bike in...

says the man always with a very dirty bike in photos!
( I like poking you about this every time)
Forum: Touring
01-20-24, 07:58 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 8,335
Posted By djb

also think of it this way -- a 1x is going to...

also think of it this way -- a 1x is going to also put a lot more chain time on just a few cogs, on top of the chain angle being more. I have a friend who bought a 1x bike a few years ago, and would...
Forum: Touring
01-19-24, 09:49 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 8,335
Posted By djb

Preaching to the converted. I've always been...

Preaching to the converted. I've always been rather aware of chain angles, probably mostly because I'm more of a mechanically sympathetic driver, motorcycle rider, cyclist, and I've been riding...
Forum: Touring
01-18-24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 8,429
Posted By djb

big time, and ya, I get it. Even with the budget...

big time, and ya, I get it. Even with the budget way I have reduced my load, its really nice schlepping a much lighter bike, with a lot less "sail-effect" from headwinds.
Forum: Touring
01-15-24, 05:55 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,568
Posted By djb

my wife and I biked into Basel , where...

my wife and I biked into Basel , where France,Germany and Swizterland all share a border ish, so we could have biked into Germany for the beer, France for the baguette and then Switzerland for the...
Forum: Touring
01-11-24, 04:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,071
Posted By djb

hi there PW, it's funny as this is pretty much...

hi there PW, it's funny as this is pretty much how I feel about the extreme things folks do--like I said, I'm pretty much the opposite in my approach to life and especially with enjoying bike touring...
Forum: Touring
01-07-24, 07:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,071
Posted By djb

Ya, using an electric derailleur seems goofy, but...

Ya, using an electric derailleur seems goofy, but there you go, probably possibly contractual, or just used to them. One could damage a hanger or derailleur anyhow, and internal gear systems would...
Forum: Touring
01-07-24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,071
Posted By djb

I've generally had access to showers at...

I've generally had access to showers at campgrounds or whatever on my bike trips and when I haven't, I've had some baby wipes to clean up, plus I use two pairs of padded shorts and alternate when one...
Forum: Touring
01-07-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,022
Posted By djb

I've never had to remove the rear rack. On my...

I've never had to remove the rear rack. On my last trip I had space to attach my tent to the top of the rack and the box was still able to close.

From my experience, unless your box is super tight...
Forum: Touring
01-06-24, 11:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,071
Posted By djb

I liked that aspect of it that put the emphasis...

I liked that aspect of it that put the emphasis on him dealing with logistics and looking fricken wasted, so the human side, less travelogue stuff. I'm sure there were logistical reasons too, film...
Forum: Touring
01-06-24, 08:10 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,071
Posted By djb

you said it. I wonder if a regular ol...

you said it.
I wonder if a regular ol derailleur would have done much better with all that sticky mud. The absolutely worst stuff for any drivetrain, luckily have only experienced a teensy weensy...
Forum: Touring
01-05-24, 10:09 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,542
Posted By djb

Thanks for that John, interesting read.

Thanks for that John, interesting read.
Forum: Touring
01-04-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,542
Posted By djb

john, the other big factor is the accumulation of...

john, the other big factor is the accumulation of dirt, body oils, sunscreen etc that clogs up stuff in breathable rain gear. The abrasion aspect is a factor, my rain pants were still beading in some...
Forum: Touring
01-04-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,542
Posted By djb

an informative article about it ...

an informative article about it
https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/pfc-bans-are-going-to-change-the-face-of-all-waterproof-garments/

this sentence brings up some important factors, main one about...
Forum: Touring
01-03-24, 07:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,071
Posted By djb

The Divide, film of ride by pro Lachlan Morton

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYRKjKsDgyQ

worth watching.
Well filmed and understated.
I'm about as far from all these hard core folks as anyone, but I really enjoyed this and found this...
01-03-24, 06:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 938
Posted By djb

saul, you have to turn the bars when you get to...

saul, you have to turn the bars when you get to the start of the curved parts. go slowly and trial and error it. Yes, prying the bit open a bit with a screwdriver helps, but its the turny turny in...
Forum: Touring
01-03-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,789
Posted By djb

Much like the generality of cooking at home or...

Much like the generality of cooking at home or going out for dinner, the variability is so significant that others' opinions are worthless. Individual competencies around cycling and travel and...
Forum: Touring
01-03-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,542
Posted By djb

Rob, very cool. you will however have a very...

Rob, very cool.
you will however have a very very long drive to do a car transfer with Mr Aus!
01-02-24, 06:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 938
Posted By djb

for getting drop bars through this type of stem...

for getting drop bars through this type of stem usually requires some turning of the bars as you work your way through the curved parts of the bars.
Forum: Touring
12-31-23, 01:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 994
Posted By djb

I personally would not risk having my tools in...

I personally would not risk having my tools in the bike box, in case a hole appears and they manage to detach from bike and possibly fall out.
I have always put mine in with my checked baggage.
Forum: Touring
12-24-23, 10:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,356
Posted By djb

I've had a few occasions where due to strong...

I've had a few occasions where due to strong winds, even on a flat road I've been in the small ring, up and down the cassette, with a MTB triple 44/32/22.

Pretty damn demoralising when you're in...
Forum: Touring
12-24-23, 09:38 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,754
Posted By djb

well, this forum can easily have folks bickering...

well, this forum can easily have folks bickering over minutia and all that, so it probably isn't all that different than other internet stuff....but I'm glad some of the comments here have been...
Forum: Touring
12-20-23, 05:19 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,495
Posted By djb

thanks, from those life experiences, you aren't...

thanks, from those life experiences, you aren't new to the importance of having a good "common sense radar" and having good instincts for reading the crowd so to speak.
When I biked through a good...
Forum: Touring
12-16-23, 02:53 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,495
Posted By djb

No problem eh

No problem eh
Forum: Touring
12-16-23, 12:44 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,495
Posted By djb

As I wrote today, at the time I had not seen his...

As I wrote today, at the time I had not seen his comment about California, thought he was responding to me the Canadian. He and I were writing at same time.
Forum: Touring
12-14-23, 09:45 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,495
Posted By djb

hi thighm, as another person here who has toured...

hi thighm, as another person here who has toured going back 30+ years, and who also lives and rides in a big city, I can't really add to what the others have put down.
Being wary and worried about...
Forum: Touring
12-12-23, 07:03 AM
Replies: 4,812
Views: 2,607,238
Posted By djb

very interesting, especially that the tradition...

very interesting, especially that the tradition is there still in the Philippines and even in Mexico (again, connected to being a good old religious teaching and promotional thing--plus people...
Forum: Touring
12-11-23, 02:58 PM
Replies: 4,812
Views: 2,607,238
Posted By djb

Ah, I thought it was a mural referencing the...

Ah, I thought it was a mural referencing the moorish/Moroccan past or influence
Forum: Touring
12-10-23, 05:09 PM
Replies: 4,812
Views: 2,607,238
Posted By djb

Feztastic foto verdad.

Feztastic foto verdad.
Forum: Touring
12-09-23, 10:07 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,538
Posted By djb

this uses the 12 speed pinion, but has a very...

this uses the 12 speed pinion, but has a very versatile gear inch range, if this info is accurate--

The Priority 600 gear-inches go from 17 to 105. I consider that a great range for touring....
Forum: Touring
12-07-23, 05:40 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,538
Posted By djb

that's a spicey meatball of a commute, but hell...

that's a spicey meatball of a commute, but hell it must keep you in good riding shape!
If you are serious about riding in ice snow days, do good research into the wide range of studded tires. Again,...
Forum: Touring
12-07-23, 11:16 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,538
Posted By djb

thigh--that is a rather tough looking commute,...

thigh--that is a rather tough looking commute, and throw in riding on snow and ice, that's challenging.

My studded tires are the pretty basic ones, 1.75 inch schwalbe winters, with the lower...
Forum: Touring
12-07-23, 09:37 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,538
Posted By djb

I use studded tires on my winter bike, an old...

I use studded tires on my winter bike, an old mtb, and the studs are still alright after I believe 3 winters, maybe 4. I am however much lighter than you, by 90 lbs, so I put a lot less wear on tires...
Forum: Touring
12-02-23, 08:29 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 8,429
Posted By djb

cool story. worth the read here: ...

cool story.
worth the read here:

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/fred-birchmores-amazing-bicycle-trip-around-the-world-1462409/

as for apologizing for panniers, I'll have to see what...
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