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52telecaster 10-04-22 07:32 AM

Vintage sub24
 
Going to see if it is practical to tour on the grand record. Overloaded for a sub24 but it's proof of concept for an actual tour. Up and down the block feels good.
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...215debe7d6.jpg

repechage 10-04-22 08:18 AM

Coffee mug in a prominent position

52telecaster 10-04-22 08:42 AM


Originally Posted by repechage (Post 22668125)
Coffee mug in a prominent position

Touring necessity. And actually it's a press!
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...e2079ca62a.jpg
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...57b95e4a89.jpg
Coffee stop waiting for my sister.

smd4 10-04-22 08:50 AM

You better plan for a few bathroom breaks...

panzerwagon 10-04-22 09:17 AM


Originally Posted by smd4 (Post 22668150)
You better plan for a few bathroom breaks...

How exactly does one plan for bathroom breaks on a bicycle in the middle of nowhere? :p

Then again, I can’t function normally without a continuous caffeine drip— I’d be more worried about running out of water for the pot!

fender1 10-04-22 09:42 AM

Maybe take it on a few extended climbs/descents if possible? See how it handles the weight relative to shimmy, wobbles and braking.

52telecaster 10-04-22 01:03 PM

Let me say that the world is my toilet when bike touring.... As for the handling which was my main concern, pretty damn outstanding. i had the front fairly well balanced and while I don't have any super long hills, I had a 13% decent into the park that was outstanding! Solid as a rock. A few short slow climbs were just fine too. I think easier than when I front loaded the bob Jackson. Also, I am way out of shape. Nice short ride today, about 25 miles but I think 60-70 would have been my max. At any rate I sleep out tonight to make sure all the rest of the gear works.

steelbikeguy 10-04-22 02:03 PM


Originally Posted by panzerwagon (Post 22668184)
How exactly does one plan for bathroom breaks on a bicycle in the middle of nowhere? :p

It gets a lot harder once they start harvesting the corn... i.e. usually the handiest place to find relief here in the midwest! :)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...576d63_c_d.jpg

Steve in Peoria
(the corn helps block the wind too)

tiger1964 10-04-22 02:19 PM


Originally Posted by steelbikeguy (Post 22668510)
It gets a lot harder once they start harvesting the corn... i.e. usually the handiest place to find relief here in the midwest! :)

Well, that put me off corn...

Kabuki12 10-04-22 02:29 PM

It looks squared away pretty good. Where are you heading and how far? I am with you on the caffeine , I gotta have my dark roast ....strong and black ....no sugar. I can drink it warm or cold , it don't matter . It's about the only buzz I get anymore unless you count the residuals from 35 years ago! Then I'm in trouble. :innocent:

panzerwagon 10-04-22 02:37 PM


Originally Posted by tiger1964 (Post 22668526)
Well, that put me off corn...

Seasoning! Besides, behold the sight of the combine harvester relieving itself into that tractor/trailer... the field is wide open for potential nested references here.
Dad-jokes and coffee, name a better duo...

merziac 10-04-22 02:56 PM


Originally Posted by 52telecaster (Post 22668100)
Going to see if it is practical to tour on the grand record. Overloaded for a sub24 but it's proof of concept for an actual tour. Up and down the block feels good.
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...215debe7d6.jpg

Vintage Moto, French = touring. ;)

Can't imagine any world where it would not work.

Maybe not a TC or LC but Merz toured on a Raliegh Pro from the same time period and thought it was fine so......

52telecaster 10-04-22 02:58 PM


Originally Posted by Kabuki12 (Post 22668537)
It looks squared away pretty good. Where are you heading and how far? I am with you on the caffeine , I gotta have my dark roast ....strong and black ....no sugar. I can drink it warm or cold , it don't matter . It's about the only buzz I get anymore unless you count the residuals from 35 years ago! Then I'm in trouble. :innocent:

Just a quick ride to make sure it all works. Next week while my girl is in South Africa I will do a 3 day state park tour.

52telecaster 10-04-22 03:00 PM


Originally Posted by steelbikeguy (Post 22668510)
It gets a lot harder once they start harvesting the corn... i.e. usually the handiest place to find relief here in the midwest! :)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...576d63_c_d.jpg

Steve in Peoria
(the corn helps block the wind too)

You ain't lieing about the corn blocking the wind. Once it comes down touring can get brutal.

Kabuki12 10-04-22 03:08 PM

Looking Forward to the ride report. I'm sure you will find something to tweak , that's why it is called "shakedown"!

52telecaster 10-04-22 03:12 PM


Originally Posted by merziac (Post 22668578)
Vintage Moto, French = touring. ;)

Can't imagine any world where it would not work.

Maybe not a TC or LC but Merz toured on a Raliegh Pro from the same time period and thought it was fine so......

Thought about taking the le champion but the gearing isn't right yet.

52telecaster 10-04-22 04:20 PM

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...c8d38a90aa.jpg

steelbikeguy 10-04-22 06:26 PM


Originally Posted by tiger1964 (Post 22668526)
Well, that put me off corn...

then you definitely don't want to look up what a manure spreader is....

Steve in Peoria
(in case there is any confusion, the corn grow in most of the midwest is for feeding livestock, not humans. No telling what Archer Daniels Midland does with the stuff, though)

75lechamp 10-04-22 06:52 PM

Nicely done, that GR looks solid!

Andy

Classtime 10-04-22 09:43 PM

Cool bike. I’m still working on my Rando GR in between rides. Are you worried at all about the durability of the Cyclone rear derailleur? I know another BF C&V’er who brought along a backup rd for his Cyclone. Mine had a spring hicup already so I’m using an 8 speed 105 to shift 6 cogs.
(I hope I don’t jinx you.”

52telecaster 10-05-22 07:29 AM


Originally Posted by Classtime (Post 22668943)
Cool bike. I’m still working on my Rando GR in between rides. Are you worried at all about the durability of the Cyclone rear derailleur? I know another BF C&V’er who brought along a backup rd for his Cyclone. Mine had a spring hicup already so I’m using an 8 speed 105 to shift 6 cogs.
(I hope I don’t jinx you.”

I wasn't worried about it. Lol

madpogue 10-05-22 08:29 AM

Don't take a whiz in a cut cornfield in Illinois, lest they see you from Iowa.....

(BTW, dark roast coffee is usually weaker wrt. caffeine, since it's usually roasted longer.)

52telecaster 10-05-22 10:45 AM


Originally Posted by madpogue (Post 22669256)
Don't take a whiz in a cut cornfield in Illinois, lest they see you from Iowa.....

(BTW, dark roast coffee is usually weaker wrt. caffeine, since it's usually roasted longer.)

My girlfriend's best friend is a barista.... We have been informed. She drops off bags of blonde roast beans at least once a week.

52telecaster 10-05-22 10:51 AM

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...2f74a236d7.jpg
Tent, air mattress and pillow were good but I bought a better sleeping bag on the way home. Big Agnes 35° comfort rating. I was using a north face 55° comfort rating.
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Sleeping bag shopping


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