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Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-20-23, 10:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,006
Posted By reburns

Regarding the captain’s seatpost adjustment, you...

Regarding the captain’s seatpost adjustment, you can maybe give yourself a little more room by adjusting the eccentric at the top of the bb opening rather than where it is near the bottom. That will...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-17-23, 11:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,006
Posted By Paul J

Being 9 speed should be fairly easy to still...

Being 9 speed should be fairly easy to still support. It it is in good repair not a bad price but on the high side. It should do pretty much everything you are thinking of doing though if it doesn't...
Forum: Touring
05-21-23, 11:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 607
Posted By roadfix

I also forced my Tubus rack to center properly. ...

I also forced my Tubus rack to center properly. I laid my bike on its side, propped it over a couple of 2x4’s, and applied my weight on the rack. I’ve done this with several other racks over the...
Forum: Touring
05-14-23, 05:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 607
Posted By bark_eater

I ended up bending my Tubus racks to "improve"...

I ended up bending my Tubus racks to "improve" how everything lined up.
At some point their going to to get moved to another bike and I assume I'll be adjusting them again.
Forum: Touring
02-17-22, 08:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,544
Posted By fourfa

I had a quadlock system on the stem on my last...

I had a quadlock system on the stem on my last long tour (4500 km), in addition to my Garmin bike computer on an out front mount. It was absolutely brilliant for directions in and out of towns in...
Forum: Touring
10-27-21, 06:17 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 13,052
Posted By staehpj1

One thing that comes into play when it comes to...

One thing that comes into play when it comes to the various shimmys folks blame completely on the load is the rider themself. There is phenomenon called pilot-induced oscillations in aircraft and...
Forum: Touring
10-04-21, 03:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,988
Posted By pdlamb

One problem is that we calculate reliability on...

One problem is that we calculate reliability on populations, but we experience failures on units. As gauvins noted, every frame will fail eventually if it remains in service. As you note, some fail...
Forum: Touring
10-04-21, 05:26 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,988
Posted By staehpj1

That reminds me of a conversation I had way back...

That reminds me of a conversation I had way back in the day when I was getting ready to head off on a long trip with a beater car. My boss (who had previously had to cancel a vacation because of car...
Forum: Touring
10-02-21, 05:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,192
Posted By Tourist in MSN

Typically frames for drop bars have shorter top...

Typically frames for drop bars have shorter top tubes than frames for flat bars. Thus, if you put drop bars on a hybrid, you might want to shop for a smaller sized hybrid than you typically would.
...
Forum: Touring
09-28-21, 03:53 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,178
Posted By Tourist in MSN

It gets into probabilities of death from...

It gets into probabilities of death from ingestion of a compound over X number of years, largely based on assumed continuous constant exposure. So, dilution can lower a probability of death enough to...
Forum: Touring
09-28-21, 02:22 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,178
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,...
Forum: Touring
08-30-21, 06:44 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,935
Posted By djb

ya a loaded bike feeling is very much like a...

ya a loaded bike feeling is very much like a truck, we accelerate slowly, we slow down so quickly going up hills and we downshift a lot-- but it's fun in its own way.

glad too hear that you...
Forum: Touring
08-30-21, 05:55 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,935
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
08-28-21, 06:29 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,935
Posted By djb

Good morning and wish you a good first day,...

Good morning and wish you a good first day, looking out the window at the Ottawa morning imagining you probably out there.

there's a guy occasionally on here who used arkels and biked all across...
Forum: Touring
08-27-21, 07:21 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,935
Posted By Miele Man

To User 2. I thought that I had images of my...

To User 2.

I thought that I had images of my Arno straps on the panniers on my bikes. I guess I lost those along with a lot of others when my old laptop died.

Here are a couple of images I...
Forum: Touring
08-27-21, 03:39 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,935
Posted By djb

as for the weather, it probably wont be rainy all...

as for the weather, it probably wont be rainy all day, and in the big scheme of things, we just have to get through it and this is part of touring--the mindset of sometimes things aren't great,...
Forum: Touring
08-27-21, 01:44 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,935
Posted By gauvins

But you'll have had a couple of days to get used...

But you'll have had a couple of days to get used to cycling for several hours; and you've planned several days in Québec -- plenty of time to recover.

Take care
Forum: Touring
08-27-21, 01:16 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,935
Posted By djb

as a reference, well an internet stranger...

as a reference, well an internet stranger reference, 120k give or take has been the most I've ever done touring and that felt like a lot.
while I'm a slight guy, I figure I'm probably pretty...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-26-21, 08:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,163
Posted By cyccommute

The sheathing may not have been stripped off. ...

The sheathing may not have been stripped off. I’ve had that same question for ages from what I’ve seen at my local co-op. I thought it was something that was done at the factory. However, I found...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-26-21, 07:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,163
Posted By dsbrantjr

In message number 11, the OP states that all of...

In message number 11, the OP states that all of the housing ends were stripped this way, and that there is no room for a ferrule in the barrel adjuster.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-21, 11:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,163
Posted By thook

reason for exposed wire: my guess based on...

reason for exposed wire: my guess based on similar experience would be it's a problem with housing quality. in trying to build up several project bikes, i tried to save myself a lot of money and ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-21, 05:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,163
Posted By hokiefyd

I've had lower end bikes shipped with cable ends...

I've had lower end bikes shipped with cable ends cut like that. I'm guessing it's the result of some mass production cutting tool or process that leaves the cable end looking that way. In my case,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-21, 04:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,163
Posted By dsbrantjr

You would do well to check all of the housing...

You would do well to check all of the housing ends on the bike, brakes (assuming mechanical actuation) as well.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-21, 04:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,163
Posted By bitpuddle

A contract assembler generally builds bikes for a...

A contract assembler generally builds bikes for a manufacturer and ships them boxed to the bike shop. Unless the shop is very good, they often do very little prep on the bike, particularly on less...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-21, 09:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,163
Posted By dsbrantjr

The housing needs to be cut, shifting will not be...

The housing needs to be cut, shifting will not be stable with those strands sticking out. It does not matter why the housing was stripped, it needs to be fixed.
Forum: Touring
08-23-21, 03:45 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,832
Posted By indyfabz

I would not have seen a lot of cool stuff if I...

I would not have seen a lot of cool stuff if I had been to afraid to let my stuff out of my sight, either while in camp or on the road. I also would have never showered. 😀
Forum: Touring
08-23-21, 12:18 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,935
Posted By Miele Man

I use one Arno strap on each pannier wrapped...

I use one Arno strap on each pannier wrapped horizontally around the pannier, the rack strut and the seatstay.

Cheers

Edit.

My friend did the same as I did but used bungee cords. On a test...
Forum: Touring
08-23-21, 04:59 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,935
Posted By djb

Morning folks, I just clarified with my daughter...

Morning folks, I just clarified with my daughter who earlier this summer camped at the oka park campsite sepaq, and they didn't have the sepaq membership, so the overnight site was $20 for 3 people,...
Forum: Touring
08-22-21, 07:30 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,935
Posted By gauvins

You may want to take a look at Velo Quebec's...

You may want to take a look at Velo Quebec's (https://www.routeverte.com/en/discover/) map. You'll notice that they do not show Quebec to Tadoussac (north shore of the St-Lawrence) as suitable for...
Forum: Touring
08-22-21, 01:32 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,935
Posted By djb

sounds good then, glad it went alright. Good for...

sounds good then, glad it went alright. Good for you two to know also. Glad to hear the Sutras handled well, they should, as they are a good solid touring bike. I always thought they looked cool too....
Forum: Touring
08-22-21, 11:32 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,935
Posted By GamblerGORD53

In 2019 I drove all the way to Cape Breton, then...

In 2019 I drove all the way to Cape Breton, then back thru 21 states. I think I went hwy 17.
When I was in QC, there was a rainy day, so I drove the 120 miles to Charlevoix and the casino, very...
Forum: Touring
08-22-21, 09:32 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,935
Posted By homeless in ca.

I would just camp in the wood or an empty lot. I...

I would just camp in the wood or an empty lot. I lived in my trailer for two years and no one ever bothered me.
Forum: Touring
08-21-21, 02:48 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,935
Posted By djb

certainly agree with you on the price of camping,...

certainly agree with you on the price of camping, its a drag isnt it? One of the reasons I like bike touring in France, so many campgrounds and very reasonably priced, but there you go...

re...
Forum: Touring
08-21-21, 02:41 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,935
Posted By djb

--ya, who knows what you'll be getting. Yesterday...

--ya, who knows what you'll be getting. Yesterday and today I was riding and holy bananas it was hot, and I've ridden a lot in hot countries.
Drink drink and drink. Pee pee and pee. And ya,...
Forum: Touring
08-21-21, 08:42 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,935
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...
Forum: Touring
08-21-21, 06:01 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,935
Posted By djb

in a nutshell, lost stuff was about how the cold...

in a nutshell, lost stuff was about how the cold water of the St Lawrence has a full time cooling effect on the air, so its nearly always cooler there, so be prepared and know what layers work for...
Forum: Touring
08-21-21, 05:58 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,935
Posted By djb

morning, cool trip idea. I'll try to help with...

morning, cool trip idea.
I'll try to help with some personal experience.
first of all, 30lbs is a good amount, and good that you've prepped physically and carrying the stuff.
re the gearing, you...
Forum: Touring
08-20-21, 05:55 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,935
Posted By homeless in ca.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/velomontrealcyclin...

https://www.facebook.com/groups/velomontrealcycling
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-04-21, 09:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,446
Posted By Miele Man

Regarding mirrors. I find it somewhat...

Regarding mirrors.

I find it somewhat amusing that bicycles are (as far as I know) the only vehicle without mirrors allowed on the roads. As a safety feature in traffic, I find a good eyeglass or...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-17-21, 07:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,210
Posted By livedarklions

Gotta say, I'm not impressed. They're counting...

Gotta say, I'm not impressed. They're counting any headphones or buds, no consideration of whether they are set so people can hear. Also counting cell phones on handlebars as distracted. I use my...
Forum: Touring
07-09-21, 08:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,208
Posted By metalrideroz

In a sea of terrible drone footage, needless slow...

In a sea of terrible drone footage, needless slow motion and framing that poisons my eyes, your composition of shots is striking. It makes these videos really easy to watch and the recurring themes...
Forum: Touring
07-07-21, 08:58 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,818
Posted By Paul J

I thought I would give an update on our trip....

I thought I would give an update on our trip. We've been planning this trip for many years and had so many obstetrical this year to it actually happening. Three weeks before we departed we received a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-21, 07:17 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 19,247
Posted By Pop N Wood

I'm not sure what lesson you think there is to...

I'm not sure what lesson you think there is to learn here.

That time changes and you either keep abreast of it or risk being left behind?

Or that we should artificially support a inefficient...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-21, 10:13 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 19,247
Posted By Bimmer69

It’s sad. But to be honest LBS’s have been a...

It’s sad.
But to be honest LBS’s have been a letdown for me. Several times they’ve taken an order, told me it’s ready and then when I get there it’s like “sorry dude we, like, don’t have what you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-21, 06:28 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 19,247
Posted By TCollen

Sheldon's site is backed up. 1. Go to...

Sheldon's site is backed up.
1. Go to Archive.org >
2. click on Wayback Machine >
3. enter https://www.sheldonbrown.com/
4. then when you hit the Go button you'll see the following, "Saved 1,550...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-21, 04:26 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 19,247
Posted By 70sSanO

There is a bike garage in our area. Almost all...

There is a bike garage in our area. Almost all they do is work on bikes. They do sell a few tools and some consignment. They are situated in an industrial complex and have been there for a number...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-07-21, 09:14 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 15,459
Posted By livedarklions

You have a rather broad definition of "incident"....

You have a rather broad definition of "incident". ZZZZ
Forum: Touring
03-02-21, 11:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,173
Posted By mstateglfr

- handlebar bags are about the most...

- handlebar bags are about the most trendy(trendiest?) Bike accessory over the last year and a half. As a result, it seems like there is some sort of silent contest for people to find the most...
Forum: Touring
02-23-21, 09:12 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,139
Posted By sloar

These questions are just general questions. I’m...

These questions are just general questions. I’m not going to run out and buy whatever someone suggests. But it gives me an idea what’s out there hearing from actual users. Isn’t that what this forum...
Forum: Touring
02-19-21, 12:12 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,288
Posted By Tourist in MSN

In a former life I traveled a lot, had to haul...

In a former life I traveled a lot, had to haul along a lot of electronic and other equipment in my luggage for work.

A friend of mine had a roommate that loaded food onto airliners (back in the...
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