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Forum: Touring
03-06-24, 08:56 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,484
Posted By pdlamb

I think the unbelievable endurance isn't the...

I think the unbelievable endurance isn't the tires, it's the people who ride those tires for 10,000, 20,000, 25,000 km.

Back on topic, I think I got about 6,000 miles (or 10,000 km) out of a pair....
Forum: Touring
03-06-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,484
Posted By andrewclaus

Mine only had just over 10,000 K on them when I...

Mine only had just over 10,000 K on them when I sold them with the bike they were on. They still looked good, and had only had a couple of flats. But frankly, I was glad to see them go! Your comment,...
Forum: Touring
03-04-24, 11:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 822
Posted By RCMoeur

Had something similar happen when taking my big...

Had something similar happen when taking my big ol' pickup truck off the ferry at Victoria BC in 2004 on the final leg to the Pro Walk Pro Bike conference that year. I was interrogated for half an...
Forum: Touring
03-04-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 822
Posted By axolotl

Both Canada & the USA routinely refuse entry to...

Both Canada & the USA routinely refuse entry to each other's citizens who have a DWI or DUI on their record. Once when I was entering Canada in a car, I encountered a nasty Canada Border Security...
Forum: Touring
03-04-24, 04:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 822
Posted By zandoval

Times that are coming... That Bar Code on...

Times that are coming...

That Bar Code on the forehead is fast approaching...
Forum: Touring
07-31-23, 05:25 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,000
Posted By irc

Who knows? Does it matter? Once my climbing speed...

Who knows? Does it matter? Once my climbing speed is down to 3 or 4mph I am happy to walk. Uses different muscles. Almost a rest. I certainly couldn't ride my touring bike up a 25%.

I don't know...
Forum: Touring
07-14-23, 10:44 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,246
Posted By GhostRider62

I avoid cities and do not bring a lock. I have...

I avoid cities and do not bring a lock. I have never had a theft in the USA but my sleeping bag and gear was stolen in France and my bike in Germany, held up at knifepoint in UK, France, and Italy....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-11-23, 11:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 806
Posted By delbiker1

10 year goal met

As of this morning, I have reached my goal of 50000 miles from age 61 to 71, I hit the mark as I was pulling into my driveway on my Soma Smoothie. It was important to me to actually do it, to not...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-13-23, 11:45 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,434
Posted By Trakhak

Many, perhaps most, people begin losing height in...

Many, perhaps most, people begin losing height in the torso/spine around their 50's or 60's. I replaced my 115-mm stem with a 110 in my mid-60's, and then, at age 71, with a 90.

But drop bars...
Forum: Touring
04-17-23, 04:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,051
Posted By Tourist in MSN

I have been using my Snow Peak double wall...

I have been using my Snow Peak double wall titanium cup for about a decade and a half, it is expensive but worth it.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-23, 01:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,184
Posted By gobicycling

Well firstly, I'm glad to be alive. So many of my...

Well firstly, I'm glad to be alive. So many of my friends and acquaintances are no longer with us. What I missed most is endurance and strength.
Forum: Touring
03-30-23, 12:49 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,771
Posted By tyrion

I just got a Shimano XT 44-32-22 (9 speed)...

I just got a Shimano XT 44-32-22 (9 speed) crankset and replaced the 44 with a 48 and the 32 with a 36 so now I have a 48-36-22 crank. Total cost about $150 (I am a bargain hunter).
Forum: Touring
03-30-23, 08:42 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,771
Posted By cyccommute

The rear derailer might struggle work with a 36...

The rear derailer might struggle work with a 36 tooth cog. A Wolf Tooth Road Link (https://www.wolftoothcomponents.com/products/roadlink) would help if it doesn’t.

As to the crank, you can fit a...
Forum: Touring
03-17-23, 03:07 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,646
Posted By Tourist in MSN

On my medium duty touring bike with 26 inch...

On my medium duty touring bike with 26 inch wheels, I use 40mm wide Schwalbe Marathon (with greenguard) when predominantly on pavement, but when primarily on gravel I use 50mm wide tires that are now...
Forum: Commuting
02-14-23, 07:51 PM
Replies: 1,691
Views: 346,050
Posted By Darth Lefty

I tried to find "Beaumont A. Patterson" (the...

I tried to find "Beaumont A. Patterson" (the treasurer signature) on Google just now and struck out. I thought it might at least turn up an IMDB link. Can't make out the Secretary signature. Edward P...
Forum: Touring
01-15-23, 10:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,048
Posted By phughes

They have changed the valve. I'm not sure which I...

They have changed the valve. I'm not sure which I like better. I have spent more nights on my old one that you have and it is still working well. I may apply a little silicone grease to it since it...
Forum: Touring
12-25-22, 08:21 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,858
Posted By Tourist in MSN

Yup. I have never used a cycling GPS so I...

Yup.

I have never used a cycling GPS so I really have no idea what I am missing. But I have everything I need with a Garmin 64, runs on AA batteries. I have figured out how to fool it into...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-21-22, 06:58 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 8,261
Posted By MinnMan

Another cyclist friend died in the saddle - the 3rd.

I got word a couple of days ago that a cycling friend was killed while touring in Nevada- it seems a semi ran him down (and then left the scene) on a highway outside of Las Vegas...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-08-22, 01:27 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 5,876
Posted By urbanknight

Did they respond? I got a close pass from a Fed...

Did they respond? I got a close pass from a Fed Ex truck on camera, but figured nobody would care about it. Plus it wasn't terribly close like the one in this thread.



I agree with this. Cars a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-05-22, 10:49 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 5,876
Posted By Daniel4

Just post it onto Youtube. Unblank the licence...

Just post it onto Youtube. Unblank the licence plate.

I heard of police charging motorists for doing 200 km/hr in Alberta from those same drivers posting of themselves in Facebook.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-05-22, 08:16 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 5,876
Posted By urbanknight

I don’t think the authorities will do anything...

I don’t think the authorities will do anything unless there’s an accident or malice. I thought about reporting it to the DMV, but was told even they wouldn’t do anything.

I hear in London, they...
Forum: Touring
11-10-22, 03:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,071
Posted By fofinet855

Heavy use (e.g. running, ski-touring) – wash...

Heavy use (e.g. running, ski-touring) – wash every 10 to 12 days of use

That's insane. Those jackets cost like €600, no way I'm washing them that often.

SLIGHTLY OT: In fact I barely ever wash...
Forum: Commuting
11-06-22, 06:44 PM
Replies: 1,691
Views: 346,050
Posted By autonomy

:lol: they make it hard to see stuff people drop!...

:lol: they make it hard to see stuff people drop!

I did spot this in the leaves:...
Forum: Touring
11-03-22, 06:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 805
Posted By sloar

Fuji Touring Series VII

I didn’t know the Fuji Series went up that high. But I found 1993 example for a steal, seems like a solid bike with a full Shimano LX group. Anyone else own one of these?




...
Forum: Touring
09-27-22, 03:05 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,994
Posted By Tourist in MSN

I mostly used Picaridin as repellant, but I had a...

I mostly used Picaridin as repellant, but I had a tiny bottle of 100 percent Deet that I used one day in a Nova Scotia campground where the Picaridin did not really cut it. One day on PEI I saw a...
Forum: Touring
09-05-22, 12:48 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 7,925
Posted By str

Did I overdo it? yes you did .... ;))

Did I overdo it?

yes you did .... ;))
Forum: Touring
09-05-22, 08:10 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 7,925
Posted By mdarnton

You seem aggressively anti-ultralight, but I...

You seem aggressively anti-ultralight, but I think it would do you some good to spend some time watching an ultralight forum or reading some books to understand the mentality and pick up some tips....
Forum: Touring
09-05-22, 07:18 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 7,925
Posted By GhostRider62

I aim for under 40 pounds total. I've done...

I aim for under 40 pounds total. I've done multi-month loaded touring with over 100 pounds.

There is no right answer.

I prefer light.
Forum: Touring
09-04-22, 08:29 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 7,925
Posted By 10 Wheels

If you find you need to Replace something Broken,...

If you find you need to Replace something Broken, Walmart is good for getting stuff you may Need.
Target also....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-03-22, 04:59 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 7,794
Posted By Bald Paul

The club member (yes, it was from around here)...

The club member (yes, it was from around here) that took the picture also wrote down the tag number and gave it to the local authorities. Nothing can be done, as no crime has been committed, but a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-02-22, 09:59 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 7,794
Posted By Daniel4

If the police sees that, the driver's record...

If the police sees that, the driver's record should be examined and if true investigate why such a dangerous driver is still on the road.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-30-22, 05:40 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 7,794
Posted By LarrySellerz

The truck ran her over. Of course its his...

The truck ran her over. Of course its his fault/responsibility even if she was being negligent. Its like if a pedestrian is doing something moronic its still your if you hit them on your bicycle.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-29-22, 11:46 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 7,794
Posted By work4bike

This is, in part, why I always ride with a...

This is, in part, why I always ride with a mirror. Right Hooks are one of my most common threats on the road, especially the roads that have countless entrance points to so freakin' many shopping...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-28-22, 11:00 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 7,794
Posted By Mtracer

This does sound likely. It’s possible the truck...

This does sound likely. It’s possible the truck was large enough the cyclist was beside it when it slowed and signaled a a turn and the cyclist had no real opportunity to even see a turn signal, if...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-27-22, 05:31 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 7,794
Posted By Bald Paul

She probably felt somewhat safe in a bicycle...

She probably felt somewhat safe in a bicycle lane. Such a tragedy. I do hope the driver is charged.
Forum: Touring
07-04-22, 04:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 959
Posted By headwind15

My opinion would be largely based on what size...

My opinion would be largely based on what size your 7 speed freewheel is. It depends on how much stuff you will be touring with and how strong your legs are/ how big a gear you want to push. If I...
Forum: Touring
06-04-22, 10:43 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,355
Posted By Steve B.

Miyata City Liner (I know it says Peckham, story...

Miyata City Liner (I know it says Peckham, story behind that). Lugged steel, had it 25 years now, am finally about to start actually touring on it, having purchased Axiom and Roswheel racks and...
Forum: Touring
06-04-22, 09:26 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,355
Posted By Tourist in MSN

My lightest touring bike (Lynskey Backroad) with...

My lightest touring bike (Lynskey Backroad) with no gear on the racks and no handlebar bag is 34.8 pounds with front and rear racks, water bottle cages, fenders, pedals, leather saddle, bracket for...
Forum: Touring
06-04-22, 08:11 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,355
Posted By Polaris OBark

Weight of your touring bike?

My bike (Soma Saga) with front and rear racks, pedals, bottle holders, etc., but unloaded, weighs in at just over 30 lbs.

This makes me a bit worried that I may have over-done it. Is this...
Forum: Touring
05-26-22, 12:38 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,172
Posted By greatbasin

I just bought a Neoair (Thermarest) (got the idea...

I just bought a Neoair (Thermarest) (got the idea from Staehpj1). I used the 20% off coupon REI sends out this time of year for their anniversary. No experience or review yet but I'm looking...
Forum: Touring
04-24-22, 05:48 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,937
Posted By BobG

Speaking of night demons ... I caught this bear...

Speaking of night demons ... I caught this bear with night vision goggles peering into my tent at 2 AM!
...
Forum: Touring
04-23-22, 05:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,937
Posted By CAT7RDR

I unwittingly thought it was a good idea to feed...

I unwittingly thought it was a good idea to feed Steller Jays peanuts in the shell at my campsite in the Eastern Sierra. Before I knew it, the word got around the Steller community and I had about a...
Forum: Touring
04-12-22, 01:22 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 14,157
Posted By greatbasin

I'm sure you're correct, but talk is cheap and...

I'm sure you're correct, but talk is cheap and touring bikes and all the accommodations fit to them are costly. It does make sense for me to ask questions and I profit when I take the answers into...
Forum: Touring
03-28-22, 04:05 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,541
Posted By Tourist in MSN

I often wear some athletic pants over bike...

I often wear some athletic pants over bike shorts. The best ones fit reasonably close to tight, you do not want a lot of flapping in the wind. If the right side fits tight enough near the ankle that...
Forum: Touring
03-21-22, 03:15 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,150
Posted By tcs

A few random thoughts: ...

A few random thoughts:

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/708x806/jacket_27cd8035503fd96369d3f7184b4bc4015dec6baa.jpeg
Forum: Touring
03-20-22, 05:08 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,150
Posted By Doug64

I've posted this picture at least a dozen times,...

I've posted this picture at least a dozen times, but this seems to fit here.

Sometimes there are situations where it is best to seek cover. We were riding through Astoria, Oregon on a Pacific...
Forum: Touring
03-16-22, 08:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,691
Posted By brooklyn_bike

i either carry a Lezyne Micro Floor Drive or...

i either carry a Lezyne Micro Floor Drive or Pocket Drive depending on weight and distance. they're both over 10 years old and still work terrific
...
Forum: Touring
01-30-22, 04:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,180
Posted By robow

It will ride like a bus...... stable, straight...

It will ride like a bus...... stable, straight ahead, with little vibration and no sense of adventure as it is so predictable.
Not good or bad, just my experience
Forum: Touring
12-24-21, 07:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,763
Posted By axolotl

I've been riding on Schwalbe Marathons for years...

I've been riding on Schwalbe Marathons for years and have found them to be superior to all other tires I used previously. I haven't noticed any traction issues under wet conditions. FWIW, I'm a...
Forum: Touring
12-10-21, 10:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,375
Posted By Lambkin55

Yeah, I always carry a tiny one-man tent and...

Yeah, I always carry a tiny one-man tent and lightweight sleeping bag. (Most of my touring goes though "open" country at some point.)
I am hoping to avoid much of the weather problems in that part...
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