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.
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Coffee mug in a prominent position
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Originally Posted by repechage
(Post 22668125)
Coffee mug in a prominent position
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You better plan for a few bathroom breaks...
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Originally Posted by smd4
(Post 22668150)
You better plan for a few bathroom breaks...
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! |
Maybe take it on a few extended climbs/descents if possible? See how it handles the weight relative to shimmy, wobbles and braking.
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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.
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Originally Posted by panzerwagon
(Post 22668184)
How exactly does one plan for bathroom breaks on a bicycle in the middle of nowhere? :p
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...576d63_c_d.jpg Steve in Peoria (the corn helps block the wind too) |
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! :)
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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:
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Originally Posted by tiger1964
(Post 22668526)
Well, that put me off corn...
Dad-jokes and coffee, name a better duo... |
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 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...... |
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:
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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) |
Looking Forward to the ride report. I'm sure you will find something to tweak , that's why it is called "shakedown"!
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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...... |
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Originally Posted by tiger1964
(Post 22668526)
Well, that put me off corn...
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) |
Nicely done, that GR looks solid!
Andy |
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.
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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.” |
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.) |
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.) |
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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. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...8cd0deb026.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...53a309538e.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...f2c4aba6c2.jpg Sleeping bag shopping |
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