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02-17-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 477
Posted By IPassGas

I never understood the reason for drop bars on a...

I never understood the reason for drop bars on a tandem for most riders. The stoker is in your slipstream. A more upright position takes her/his nose out of your back and is more comfortable for...
Forum: Touring
10-19-23, 08:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 426
Posted By IPassGas

Waterfront trail North of Huron

Part of our western Iowa to New York tour this year was on the Waterfront trail in Ontario north of Lake Huron. This is a relatively new section of Ontario’s Waterfront route (see the Waterfront...
04-25-23, 09:25 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,275
Posted By IPassGas

Could we see a picture of the top surface where...

Could we see a picture of the top surface where the nipples contact the rim? If no indication of cracks, then the cause is overly high tire pressure for the rim, rather that anything to do with spoke...
Forum: Touring
04-21-23, 03:12 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,916
Posted By IPassGas

^+1. Several times out of Bishop CA for 2 weeks...

^+1. Several times out of Bishop CA for 2 weeks up onto the Sierra high country granite, my backpack was 65 and wife's was 45 lbs. Loading the bike is inconsequential compare to this. But then, doing...
04-05-23, 06:40 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,263
Posted By IPassGas

We touring on a loaded tandem (210kg/460lbs)...

We touring on a loaded tandem (210kg/460lbs) often on greater than 10% slopes in remote areas. 2 cantilevers and a rear disk. Heat dissipation is the concern. We switched from TRP Spyres to Klampers....
Forum: Touring
03-21-23, 04:34 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,037
Posted By IPassGas

A touring bike without fenders!? I did this in...

A touring bike without fenders!? I did this in the 80's and quickly discovered the joy of fenders.
11-13-22, 04:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,524
Posted By IPassGas

Our stoker initially controlled the Arai with a...

Our stoker initially controlled the Arai with a thumb shifter, but this requires too much thumb force and simply "setting" does not work well. After a year, we switch to a mtb lever. The stoker had...
Forum: Touring
11-08-22, 04:58 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,352
Posted By IPassGas

Did you discuss who's cooking for you :)

Did you discuss who's cooking for you :)
Forum: Touring
11-07-22, 09:08 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,352
Posted By IPassGas

The thread has moved towards birds, great! This...

The thread has moved towards birds, great! This was a lucky sighting on a ride. Wasn't camera shy. Tough to get owl pics.
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09-27-22, 06:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 371
Posted By IPassGas

Thank you!

Hey…some out of the blue recognition is due! Probably stated before (my bad, I did not search).

There are quite a few people on this forum that give knowledgeable advice on every type/aspect of...
Forum: Touring
09-18-22, 05:50 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 5,339
Posted By IPassGas

Complicated analysis and perhaps a realization of...

Complicated analysis and perhaps a realization of recent market trends. Yes those little butane cans are common in rich countries, but are bad, people do not recycle. Naphtha/kerosene is commonly...
09-14-22, 08:29 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,227
Posted By IPassGas

agreed, and if I might add, those of Mr. Stewart's

agreed, and if I might add, those of Mr. Stewart's
Forum: Touring
09-13-22, 06:43 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,352
Posted By IPassGas

Hard not to feel joy about such stuff....One of...

Hard not to feel joy about such stuff....One of the many great things about touring on a bicycle is the increased likelihood of seeing wildlife, whether on the bike or at camp.
Forum: Touring
09-13-22, 06:06 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,352
Posted By IPassGas

In the Gaspe mountains, Quebec, we stopped on the...

In the Gaspe mountains, Quebec, we stopped on the road because a moose was coming at us. It was a baby moose but still bigger than me. The moose was looking and calling for mom but got trapped on the...
09-09-22, 06:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,732
Posted By IPassGas

As a person ages, so does their skin, and saddle...

As a person ages, so does their skin, and saddle sore can become a problem. I had this problem near 55. I made 3 changes since then (not all at once) and have had no problems. Our tour this year was...
Forum: Touring
09-01-22, 08:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,714
Posted By IPassGas

Lots of great stories, and as often on tour, the...

Lots of great stories, and as often on tour, the kindness of people. I like the train bridge story. A number of times we could have saved many miles walking a train bridge, but often the bridge is...
Forum: Touring
08-19-22, 04:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,696
Posted By IPassGas

Thanks for all the comments. Heat dissipation is...

Thanks for all the comments. Heat dissipation is critical for a loaded tandem in the mountains and we often tour for >1 month through the Appalachians or Rockies with camping gear. We have very good...
Forum: Touring
08-02-22, 01:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,364
Posted By IPassGas

Yes, we made the black center bag for our tandem....

Yes, we made the black center bag for our tandem. Made a cardboard template, ordered all parts/fabric from rockywoods. Great to make stuff that is used on bike....
Forum: Touring
05-18-22, 06:10 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,784
Posted By IPassGas

Ontonagon, yoopers! ...

Ontonagon, yoopers!
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05-13-22, 07:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,407
Posted By IPassGas

The eccentric on Santanas (captain's BB) have 2...

The eccentric on Santanas (captain's BB) have 2 hex set screws. Loosen both and rotate the eccentric by placing a pin spanner (or something of you own creation) into the holes outside of the diameter...
04-26-22, 06:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,168
Posted By IPassGas

The travesties that the bike industry has...

The travesties that the bike industry has unloaded on us are ongoing. BB's are a case in point. In their initial mindset of advancement was to change the interface design to a spline like cassettes....
04-11-22, 09:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,975
Posted By IPassGas

We have used a Click-stand for many years touring...

We have used a Click-stand for many years touring with bags/gear long distance. I don't trust standard kickstands for a loaded tandem. The double kickstands require lifting your bike and gear and...
04-07-22, 07:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 531
Posted By IPassGas

I have a treasure trove of spare parts for...

I have a treasure trove of spare parts for everything (on a bike). When I die, someone will find it and say something like...hey look at this, a rotary dial phone.
Forum: Touring
03-20-22, 06:50 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 437
Posted By IPassGas

Iowa to Michigan Tour, part 2

Iowa to Michigan, short report part 2: Minnesota/Wisconsin. The route map is shown in part 1 (http://www.bikeforums.net/touring/1248290-iowa-michigan-tour-part-1-a.html)...
Forum: Touring
03-14-22, 11:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 782
Posted By IPassGas

Iowa to Michigan Tour, part 1

In summer (2021) we toured from Cedar Rapids IA to Ludington MI following the map below. Here is a short report. I have documented some of our previous trips in much detail on a different website,...
03-09-22, 04:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,407
Posted By IPassGas

It is relatively simple and not too expensive to...

It is relatively simple and not too expensive to build your own calibration setup with something like in the pic. The first time I used it I found my park gauge was off by 2 divisions. Whenever I...
Forum: Touring
02-16-22, 07:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,003
Posted By IPassGas

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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For luck with the Sun Gods
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Forum: Touring
01-17-22, 08:01 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,140
Posted By IPassGas

On part of a longer tour last summer we did M28...

On part of a longer tour last summer we did M28 from Lake Gogebic to Marquette. This road has good shoulders and interesting cascades along the way. This route is better than Highway 41 to the north,...
10-23-21, 07:23 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,923
Posted By IPassGas

Thanks, I suspect my best warning will be the...

Thanks, I suspect my best warning will be the wheel going out of true near those spokes and that will take time. In the meantime I will press Ryde for what's wrong, not that I expect a resolution,...
10-20-21, 05:17 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,923
Posted By IPassGas

And a pic across the surface of the crack. ...

And a pic across the surface of the crack.
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10-09-21, 02:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,341
Posted By IPassGas

Not having the industrial parts cleaner, I invert...

Not having the industrial parts cleaner, I invert an orbital sander, strap on a small metal fortune cookie box, add spirits and chain, then let buzz for a while. Seems to be better than just swishing...
Forum: Touring
09-28-21, 02:22 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,080
Posted By IPassGas

Metals and sulfur form complexes and tend to...

Metals and sulfur form complexes and tend to precipitate. Mercury binds to silicates or biologically alkylates and vaporizes. So yes, dilution downstream. Perfluorocarbons are not very reactive,...
09-13-21, 07:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,357
Posted By IPassGas

Our bike has 7 braze-ons for cages and the center...

Our bike has 7 braze-ons for cages and the center one has a doubler. The only one the stoker finds convenient is the same as yours. My guess is that your top tube is close to the the top of the...
Forum: Touring
09-12-21, 07:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 911
Posted By IPassGas

That would be Round Bottom? We call it Soggy...

That would be Round Bottom? We call it Soggy Bottom (with reference to the Soggy Bottom boys).
Forum: Touring
09-12-21, 07:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 911
Posted By IPassGas

If you are camping, there are more possibilities...

If you are camping, there are more possibilities on the south route. If you would like to visit the Point (an interesting place), there is one camp on the north route near Imperial. You could plan to...
Forum: Touring
09-12-21, 12:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 911
Posted By IPassGas

Both yellow and blue routes are part of the...

Both yellow and blue routes are part of the Montour Trail, for details see montourtrail.org. They are both intense on the heat map because it is a local trail that many people ride. From the...
Forum: Touring
08-30-21, 05:55 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,868
Posted By IPassGas

If we want a motel/hotel, we look for a...

If we want a motel/hotel, we look for a mom-and-pop "motel" out of town. Usually lower price and motels have a place to put bike in front of room, if not inside room. In QC we stayed at a...
Forum: Touring
08-23-21, 06:52 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,714
Posted By IPassGas

What other have said... and I use an alarm that...

What other have said... and I use an alarm that is hidden under the saddle. Search for "vehicle anti theft alarm ks-sf22r". If someone moves the bike, you know it. It has different sensitivity...
Forum: Touring
08-21-21, 08:42 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,868
Posted By IPassGas

Awesome! We have toured Montréal-Gaspe-Miramichi....

Awesome! We have toured Montréal-Gaspe-Miramichi. The north side Montréal-Quebec was nice, but have no experience on south side, and then on south side of St. Lawrence after QC. We camped but I am...
08-06-21, 07:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,089
Posted By IPassGas

+1 for the bikehubstore and the owner.

+1 for the bikehubstore and the owner.
Forum: Touring
08-04-21, 08:29 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,904
Posted By IPassGas

Bike touring usually allows connections every now...

Bike touring usually allows connections every now and then to the mother ship (supermarket). Much different than backpacking. So many possibilities in the mothership. As for not carrying a stove,...
Forum: Touring
08-03-21, 07:26 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,492
Posted By IPassGas

US wheel builders do not know how to build wheels...

US wheel builders do not know how to build wheels for Rohloff and they are reluctant to contact European shops to learn. Especially for 26" rim and less so for 700, the large Rohloff flange is best...
Forum: Touring
05-20-21, 06:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,605
Posted By IPassGas

Thanks for the info boomhauer and mstateglf. We...

Thanks for the info boomhauer and mstateglf. We are nearing the start of our tour, can't wait! Iowa>Minnesota>Wisconsin>UP>Michigan
05-19-21, 06:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,894
Posted By IPassGas

I understand the reluctance. Some questions that...

I understand the reluctance. Some questions that in my opinion are important in this context.
-Does your wife ride a bike often?
-When you ride together, do you not tend to stick together due to...
Forum: Touring
05-12-21, 06:45 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,658
Posted By IPassGas

Nothing really, bring stuff to have fun. Good to...

Nothing really, bring stuff to have fun. Good to start as you are on a short trip to figure things out. My 1st tour was on a similar bike in late '70s. 2 years ago, we did a long tour in Pacific NW....
Forum: Touring
05-05-21, 05:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,210
Posted By IPassGas

Indeed true. We rode the section Sunday. I was a...

Indeed true. We rode the section Sunday. I was a bit concerned that after the pipe installation that the trail would be not returned to it previous state. In fact, the section is much improved,...
Forum: Touring
04-05-21, 09:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,820
Posted By IPassGas

Before knowing each other or independently, did...

Before knowing each other or independently, did each like to bike, camp and generally like the outdoors? If yes, relationship would likely be strengthen.
Forum: Touring
03-11-21, 07:41 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 16,756
Posted By IPassGas

After I work on our bikes when off the ground....

After I work on our bikes when off the ground. The last thing I do as standard practice is to place the bike on the ground, put a bit of my weight on it, loosen the QR and then tighten the QR. Often,...
01-27-21, 04:51 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,264
Posted By IPassGas

A bottle opener is part of the bike. ...

A bottle opener is part of the bike.
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Rodriguez
10-27-20, 08:57 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 15,620
Posted By IPassGas

The rear chain on our tandem is lucky to get 3000...

The rear chain on our tandem is lucky to get 3000 miles, so every year. This is due to a lot of fine trail dust which I suspect is very abrasive, and also twice the force on the rear chain. The...
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