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Forum: Touring
03-26-24, 11:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 500
Posted By zandoval

No... Been just as cold in either one or two. But...

No... Been just as cold in either one or two. But having room to stow all your ship in your tent with you is great. And of course in a two man you can get your nose a little farther away from your...
Forum: Touring
03-26-24, 11:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 500
Posted By MarcusT

1P tents suck, IMHO. For a few more ounces and 50...

1P tents suck, IMHO. For a few more ounces and 50 cm wider footprint you can sleep more comfortably , have room for gear and if you're stuck in the tent due to bad weather, you won't get...
03-21-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,097,101
Posted By JustaJoe

My ride yesterday was unremarkable, rode around...

My ride yesterday was unremarkable, rode around our suburban area but the wind was persistently +15mph. And of course, it seemed the entire time I was riding into it. Anyway, I like to take a dirt...
Forum: Commuting
03-20-24, 07:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 250
Posted By rekmeyata

I doubt the tire is too big, if you are mounting...

I doubt the tire is too big, if you are mounting one side of the tire on and it fits, then the tire is fine, so put some air into the tube by blowing into it as hard as you can with your lips, this...
03-06-24, 08:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 531
Posted By grumpus

The brand is Pinion, a manufacturer of bicycle...

The brand is Pinion, a manufacturer of bicycle gear systems like Rohloff - would you need to know the make model year of a bike if the question was simply about what oil to use in a Rohloff hub?
03-04-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 481
Posted By woodway

The visor does not catch enough wind to matter....

The visor does not catch enough wind to matter. The visor is helpful in the sun. It's really helpful in the rain.
02-29-24, 07:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,139
Posted By TiHabanero

The last thing I desire to deal with is having to...

The last thing I desire to deal with is having to charge a phone or GPS device every day while on tour. Cateye Velo 8 is my go to computer. Never had one fail on me, battery lasts about 6 years. Less...
02-28-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,139
Posted By Leisesturm

Is anyone shocked that a GPS based speed/distance...

Is anyone shocked that a GPS based speed/distance sensing element will lose lock with the Sattelites occasionally? Top of the line Garmin GPS (automotive) lose connections during severe weather and...
02-24-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,086
Posted By Polaris OBark

Spring can't come soon enough.

Spring can't come soon enough.
Forum: Touring
02-21-24, 10:56 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 9,630
Posted By MarcusT

Did some delinquent derailleurs pick on you as a...

Did some delinquent derailleurs pick on you as a kid?
02-21-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 602
Posted By FBinNY

You do understand that this is a bike tires...

You do understand that this is a bike tires normal working environment?
Forum: Commuting
02-15-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 250
Posted By 79pmooney

I don't have an answer on the bead but are you...

I don't have an answer on the bead but are you putting a little air in the tube first? Doing so makes getting it in cleanly a lot easier. And the really simple trick to getting the right amount of...
Forum: Commuting
02-11-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 6,563
Posted By noglider

I-Like-To-Bike, I know that way of looking at...

I-Like-To-Bike, I know that way of looking at things, and I used to share it. But I've learned that almost everything is linear as I said before. The less you drive, the less frequently you need to...
01-21-24, 06:55 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 5,018
Posted By Turnin_Wrenches

My first thought is that you are on a very bad...

My first thought is that you are on a very bad path if you eat like this ^ off the bike on a regular basis. I hope you have good health insurance. I'll light a candle for you. Good luck :lol:.
01-21-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 5,018
Posted By Bassmanbob

I've found that I cannot out-exercise what I put...

I've found that I cannot out-exercise what I put in my mouth. I can ride as many miles as I want and still put on weight if I don't watch what and how much I eat. Remember, what you put in your...
01-19-24, 01:15 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 7,677
Posted By Koyote

Not helpful to the OP, but this is why my last...

Not helpful to the OP, but this is why my last (and most expensive) bike purchase was a custom steel frame with completely ordinary specs and components. I could probably go into almost any decent...
01-15-24, 09:04 PM
01-11-24, 08:53 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,413
Posted By mstateglfr

One suggestion would be to get a larger size. ...

One suggestion would be to get a larger size.
Another suggestion would be to just buy a different brand's club fit. Rapha Core line is decently club in fit and can be had for $60 during sales. ...
01-07-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 469
Posted By redshift1

If that is just a cap and unscrews anti-clockwise...

If that is just a cap and unscrews anti-clockwise ( i.e. is a "normal" R.H. thread ), you could just try screwing in an appropriately sized 'Ezy-out" ( which for their usual use, are anything but...
01-03-24, 09:33 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,349
Posted By dedhed

Good

Good
12-22-23, 09:24 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,978
Posted By indyfabz

Not in and around Glacier at this time of year...

Not in and around Glacier at this time of year for a 2024 tour.
12-13-23, 09:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,000
Posted By choddo

Apart from changing another bike over to...

Apart from changing another bike over to tubeless?

I would assume the ride home had been a successful test.

p.s. “copacetic” - chapeau.
12-13-23, 08:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,000
Posted By downtube42

Commuter bike: cursory search, then just ride. ...

Commuter bike: cursory search, then just ride.
Rando bike: find the cause or replace the tire. Possibly move said tire to commuter bike.

OTOH if I have a boring rainy weekend, I might be inclined...
12-13-23, 08:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,000
Posted By Crankycrank

As long as the tire hasn't been rotated from its...

As long as the tire hasn't been rotated from its original position when you had the flats, it should be fairly easy to determine if something is still in the tire that caused the flats by just lining...
Forum: Touring
12-03-23, 08:23 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,509
Posted By John N

Or it may be that he has banned so many people...

Or it may be that he has banned so many people that he lost significant income from that. Unfortunately, the site has become less and less relevant in the last few years. Though I truly wish him the...
12-02-23, 02:51 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,076
Posted By deacon mark

To me it is just a bike not a put away collectors...

To me it is just a bike not a put away collectors item. They get scratched and fall over, and sometimes we ride in the rain and mess. This does not include the hopefull few crashes. Bikes are simply...
11-27-23, 09:56 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,233
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

I believe that red paint makes my bike faster

I believe that red paint makes my bike faster
11-07-23, 12:03 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 3,456
Posted By phughes

It seems Winter has come early.

It seems Winter has come early.
11-02-23, 06:15 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 988
Posted By spclark

So you ran an M10x1 Helicoil into an...

So you ran an M10x1 Helicoil into an M10x1-threaded hole that still has viable threads innit and you expect the Helicoil to accept the original M10x1 bolt?

If so, it won't - trust me on this....
10-15-23, 10:24 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,894
Posted By TC1

In fact, you can, as many first responders are...

In fact, you can, as many first responders are slowly learning. Excessively bright and/or poorly-aimed lights blind other road users, and blinded road users cannot see you. The recent trend of...
10-06-23, 05:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,333
Posted By nomadmax

As someone who has had cancer, twice, and am the...

As someone who has had cancer, twice, and am the OPs age; what about health care and major illness? Does where you're going to have state of the art cancer/disease care? Will your health plan cover...
09-21-23, 03:14 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 7,129
Posted By Chinghis

I would say that's just a problem of modern...

I would say that's just a problem of modern triples. My 30-year triples - Deore DX, especially - are still going strong.
09-20-23, 02:06 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,210
Posted By Rick

​​​​​​​ Lawyer lips are the result of apiezing...

​​​​​​​ Lawyer lips are the result of apiezing functionally illiterate people, in an attempt to protect them from themselves. QRs were designed to allow quick removal and instillation of the wheel...
09-14-23, 06:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 957
Posted By southpier

we refer to that as 'planing'.

we refer to that as 'planing'.
Forum: Touring
09-07-23, 03:26 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,555
Posted By indyfabz

A. I wish I had a crystal ball that would allow...

A. I wish I had a crystal ball that would allow me to predict inflation 10 years out.

B. That sort of touring (e.g., sleeping at gas stations) doesn’t sound like it would be appealing to the OP,...
Forum: Touring
09-06-23, 04:54 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,166
Posted By indyfabz

By surviving on native plants and small rodents?

By surviving on native plants and small rodents?
09-01-23, 10:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,245
Posted By blacknbluebikes

I seem to bruise my ego during every work...

I seem to bruise my ego during every work session...
08-29-23, 09:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,206
Posted By FBinNY

Since 1967 I've built countless "set and forget"...

Since 1967 I've built countless "set and forget" wheels. Well built wheels can last close to forever with zero maintenance, save the occasional truing after a crash or deep pothole.

The key Is a...
08-29-23, 03:48 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,691
Posted By smd4

The railroad is too far to bike to, along narrow...

The railroad is too far to bike to, along narrow country roads that I wouldn't feel safe riding on.

The locomotive is a 1941 Vulcan 0-4-0T switch engine. It burns liquid fuel--so anything from...
Forum: Touring
08-16-23, 10:45 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,614
Posted By john m flores

90F and rain? Bring it on! It's usually just a...

90F and rain? Bring it on! It's usually just a passing thundershower.
80F and rain? No problem
70F and rain? Maybe I should put on the rain jacket. I'll sweat in it.
60F and rain? Hmm, if I'm wet...
07-31-23, 08:27 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 4,093
Posted By rsbob

Here you go:...

Here you go: https://www.rodbikes.com/catalog/wait-times.html


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07-28-23, 08:14 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,557
Posted By teacherman62

I'm going to respectfully disagree with your...

I'm going to respectfully disagree with your statement. The salt content of our sweat can, according to some training articles, be up to 2000 mg per liter. That's nearly a teaspoon of salt. I'm...
07-26-23, 08:44 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,965
Posted By KerryIrons

They are both simply a good source of...

They are both simply a good source of electrolytes. Table salt works wonders as well. Good hydration is not really possible in hot, humid conditions without a good dose of electrolytes to keep your...
07-24-23, 10:18 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,383
Posted By KerryIrons

Home brew ProLink: oil of your choice (lots of...

Home brew ProLink: oil of your choice (lots of people use motor oil) diluted in three parts odorless mineral spirits. Lube the chain liberally and then wipe off all the excess. Solvent evaporates...
07-18-23, 02:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,380
Posted By Eric F

I'm on my second Wahoo chest strap HRM in the...

I'm on my second Wahoo chest strap HRM in the last 3+ years. First one lasted about 2 years.
07-18-23, 01:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,380
Posted By Troul

3ish years from my typical use. That's the "arm"...

3ish years from my typical use. That's the "arm" strap kind. Chest style one started to go flatline 2ish years. The sweat causes them to poop out. Try using electronic spray cleaner? If it...
07-16-23, 08:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,138
Posted By FBinNY

Since you've experienced failures on your low...

Since you've experienced failures on your low spoke wheels, especially the almost unhead of front spoke breakage, consider that you might do better with a pair classic 32 spoke wheels.

The beauty...
Forum: Touring
07-14-23, 05:36 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,546
Posted By tombc

This thread makes me want to drop this piece of...

This thread makes me want to drop this piece of advice for people who go on smaller trips up to a week or two: Just go get a tune up first and the mechanic will tell you if anything's a week away...
07-12-23, 12:37 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,213
Posted By grumpus

Less than a mm is good enough (with some rims...

Less than a mm is good enough (with some rims it's the best you can hope for) and less than 1/4 turn doesn't make any real difference. Then stress the wheel and check it again.
07-11-23, 10:35 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,213
Posted By ATL720

Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice and...

Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice and encouragement. I just went down to the LBS and got the proper sized wrench and confirmed with the mechanic that it's not too bad. He thinks I can fix...
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