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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 148
Posted By Pratt

Fixie, Track Bike?

Fixie, Track Bike?
Forum: Touring
05-31-24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 166
Posted By Pratt

The people and businesses along the way also...

The people and businesses along the way also seemed to be very bike, and bike rider, friendly.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 574
Posted By Pratt

After I pump the tires up to what the gauge says...

After I pump the tires up to what the gauge says is appropriate, I check it with a digital gauge, I squeeze the tire with my fingers.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 420
Posted By Pratt

Another advantage of a slow descent is more time...

Another advantage of a slow descent is more time to recuperate before the next climb.
I'm with TennBent and Trakhak.
Forum: Touring
05-27-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 569
Posted By Pratt

Good idea! Now you just have to get your SAG...

Good idea! Now you just have to get your SAG wagon to bring the appropriate bike to meet you for differing stages.
Forum: Touring
05-27-24, 02:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 569
Posted By Pratt

As an investment, bikes make junk bonds look like...

As an investment, bikes make junk bonds look like T-Bills, so used bikes can offer a lot of bike for the money. People age out of them, fall out of love with them, fall in love with a new bike. ...
Forum: Touring
05-27-24, 02:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 594
Posted By Pratt

I have used a NEMO Hornet 2-person tent for about...

I have used a NEMO Hornet 2-person tent for about 5 years and it has been very satisfactory. Nominally for two people, they had better be petite, flexible and mutually affectionate. For one person...
Forum: Touring
05-24-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,174
Posted By Pratt

I love my Kindle. I can carry something meaty,...

I love my Kindle. I can carry something meaty, like Darwin's Origin of Species, and also trashy spy/action type stuff. I like that I can just order another if I finish one, and Kindle never gets...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 12:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 591
Posted By Pratt

What does the one in the picture weigh? I have...

What does the one in the picture weigh?
I have a Patagonia wind shirt that weighs ~115 gm, or 4.5 oz. depending on whether I'm north or south of the Canadian border. It is blue.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 462
Posted By Pratt

They spoke English like natives, and the glass...

They spoke English like natives, and the glass guy understood me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 04:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 462
Posted By Pratt

I stopped in there to ask how to get to the...

I stopped in there to ask how to get to the nearby bicycle trail, nobody could help me. A guy in a glass shop a couple of buildings down gave me directions, it was a couple of blocks!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 04:17 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,428
Posted By Pratt

Far be it of for me to spoil everybody's...

Far be it of for me to spoil everybody's enjoyment of a juicy internet argument, but people have actually studied the heat transfer/retention of bicycle helmets. Although I have not reviewed all the...
Forum: Touring
05-22-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,174
Posted By Pratt

Do You Carry Books?

When on tour, do you take reading material along?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-22-24, 06:34 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,122
Posted By Pratt

The Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail benefits...

The Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail benefits from ATV riders smoothing it out.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,685
Posted By Pratt

On the GAP/C&O I met a couple on a tandem...

On the GAP/C&O I met a couple on a tandem recumbent; they were on their honeymoon!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,685
Posted By Pratt

One advantage of riding alone is fewer arguments...

One advantage of riding alone is fewer arguments about where to go, when to go, how fast to go, etc.
Forum: Touring
05-18-24, 04:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 764
Posted By Pratt

Second what Mr. Clark and Downtube said. One of...

Second what Mr. Clark and Downtube said. One of the most corrosive things for bike touring is a schedule. Touring, for me, is about being there, not getting there. Try not to think of it as...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 04:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 889
Posted By Pratt

Bike friendly may mean that people love bikes so...

Bike friendly may mean that people love bikes so much they want to take yours home with them.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 04:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 198
Posted By Pratt

Thanks to all. At my age, I have a hard enough...

Thanks to all.
At my age, I have a hard enough time getting the bike to go, but I'm still pretty good at getting it to stop, I'd hate to lose that ability as well.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,070
Posted By Pratt

I'll go with the trivial advantage. From what...

I'll go with the trivial advantage. From what I've read the two least aerodynamic objects are the human body and the spoked wheel both available in. handy combination package on bicycles.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 198
Posted By Pratt

Thanks, guess I'll get to make the LBS happy and...

Thanks, guess I'll get to make the LBS happy and buy some Shimano brake fluid.
They do stop the bike emphatically.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 198
Posted By Pratt

Shimano Disc Brake ??

I have a bike with Shimano disc brakes and after the winter lay off, one brake (the rear) requires multiple pumps before it engages. After that, it seems fine for the summer. The front brake does...
Forum: Touring
05-14-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,985
Posted By Pratt

I just weighed my Tout Terrain Silk Road with the...

I just weighed my Tout Terrain Silk Road with the P-18, 42 lbs. that is with racks and a water bottle.
It has a chain with a tensioner. I took the chain off, cleaned it and to facilitate (?)...
Forum: Touring
05-11-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 345
Posted By Pratt

If anybody ever ridicules your choice, as a...

If anybody ever ridicules your choice, as a bicycle tourist, of transportation, just refer them to this thread.
Forum: Touring
05-09-24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,985
Posted By Pratt

I have a p-18 on one bike. I shift more often...

I have a p-18 on one bike. I shift more often than with my derailleur bike, but my average speed is lower, possibly because of stiffer tires.
Forum: Touring
05-07-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,702
Posted By Pratt

Decades ago, leading an AYH bike tour, one of the...

Decades ago, leading an AYH bike tour, one of the young riders broke a pedal spindle. She walked up the hills and coasted down for the rest of the day. The next morning we went to a garage and they...
Forum: Touring
05-07-24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,174
Posted By Pratt

Couscous is pasta, essentially spaghetti, but it...

Couscous is pasta, essentially spaghetti, but it cooks very quickly, thus conserving fuel. That doesn't really make difference until you conserve enough to reduce the amount you carry since I use...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,254
Posted By Pratt

Well, an enclosed chain would not cost as much as...

Well, an enclosed chain would not cost as much as a belt drive, it wouldn't need a break in the seat stay, it would probably only last as long as the rest of the bike. There are probably other...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,335
Posted By Pratt

Must have been a Brooks.

Must have been a Brooks.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,741
Posted By Pratt

I'm sorry, you aren't cleared to have my identity.

I'm sorry, you aren't cleared to have my identity.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 378
Posted By Pratt

Once, I read that Merckx carried a spare seat...

Once, I read that Merckx carried a spare seat post clamp bolt because he adjusted seat height so often, the bolt would fatigue.
Forum: Touring
05-01-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,702
Posted By Pratt

I break it down into several sublists. Repairs,...

I break it down into several sublists.
Repairs, to bike, to me, first aid
Navigation and Communication
Clothing, on bike, off bike
Tent, Toilette, and Sleeping
Cooking, Snacks
Miscellaneous,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,589
Posted By Pratt

Is it stolen?

Is it stolen?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 459
Posted By Pratt

Visa?

Visa?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 11:36 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,432
Posted By Pratt

One of my local personal routes is out a little...

One of my local personal routes is out a little river valley, and back. Since it is net uphill out and net downhill back, it makes the second half more fun and overcomes some fatigue. For variety,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,375
Posted By Pratt

I seem to remember some on the GAP. I was...

I seem to remember some on the GAP.
I was thinking the tools on cables would be a good idea at home, so they didn't get lost.
Forum: Touring
04-27-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,859
Posted By Pratt

slightly OT, but I have a set of Bruce Gordon...

slightly OT, but I have a set of Bruce Gordon racks. They are made of Chrome-Moly tubing and work great, and are quite light, and very durable. My question is why is nobody making something similar...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-27-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,133
Posted By Pratt

When I changed the tires on my Tout Terrain Silk...

When I changed the tires on my Tout Terrain Silk Road from chunky Marathons to some smooth treads, my (low) average speed went up a couple on MPH.
Forum: Introductions
04-26-24, 02:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 430
Posted By Pratt

Bienvenue! Welcome! I've enjoyed Montreal and...

Bienvenue!
Welcome!
I've enjoyed Montreal and touring in Quebec.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,070
Posted By Pratt

Then the LBS will be happy to swap you a new rim...

Then the LBS will be happy to swap you a new rim for that one.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-21-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,888
Posted By Pratt

Another vote for the sidewalk. Riding on the...

Another vote for the sidewalk.
Riding on the sidewalk would reduce the risk of being clipped by a car, and also reduce the likelihood of annoying other commuters. Staying on the roadway takes you...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-21-24, 02:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 896
Posted By Pratt

If I understand correctly, you were planning to...

If I understand correctly, you were planning to cross two lanes traffic dynamically rather than stop and go pedestrian to get to the other side?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 420
Posted By Pratt

And easy to modify as you use it and come up with...

And easy to modify as you use it and come up with better ideas.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,623
Posted By Pratt

Beautiful stuff! All I have is a sprocket print...

Beautiful stuff!
All I have is a sprocket print on my calf.
Forum: Touring
04-12-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,780
Posted By Pratt

During a tour, I take rest days when I want, and...

During a tour, I take rest days when I want, and when the weather is yucky. As alluded to above, schedules can become tyrants.
During the non-touring part of the year, I take months of rest days...
Forum: Touring
04-07-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,481
Posted By Pratt

I weight every thing at what on a boat would be...

I weight every thing at what on a boat would be called half load. All the permanent stuff and some food, but could will easily add a pound or three in a grocery store.
Bike weighs 34 lb., gear,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,687
Posted By Pratt

Perhaps a more frightening question is how much...

Perhaps a more frightening question is how much does your bike really cost? Especially for those of us who have "upgraded" our rides.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-07-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,510
Posted By Pratt

Maybe that is a useful definition of "old" When...

Maybe that is a useful definition of "old" When your age is greater than your cadence.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 11:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 636
Posted By Pratt

Possibly not a $100 chain, but a $10 chain and...

Possibly not a $100 chain, but a $10 chain and $90 wax, like in Jaws.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-03-24, 04:39 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,687
Posted By Pratt

Bruce Gordon Rock and Road Tour with toe clip...

Bruce Gordon Rock and Road Tour with toe clip pedals, cages, tool kit, racks, 50mm tires tips the scale at 34lb.
It carries about the same in gear, food, clothes, etc. on tours.
Yours truly adds...
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