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10-02-23, 11:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,299
Posted By speyfitter

ALL Bontrager flare lights can mount to the light...

ALL Bontrager flare lights can mount to the light bar of a rear rack.

I recommend the Bontrager Flare RT. If you buy this light it comes with a seat post mount. The 2 part seat post mount has the...
Forum: Touring
03-28-23, 07:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,422
Posted By speyfitter

It’s harder to bend a shorter piece of metal.

It’s harder to bend a shorter piece of metal.
Forum: Touring
03-27-23, 01:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,422
Posted By speyfitter

The way to fix this is to go with the Tubus duo

The way to fix this is to go with the Tubus duo
Forum: Touring
03-25-23, 04:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,310
Posted By speyfitter

tough to be a popular bike when no shops stock...

tough to be a popular bike when no shops stock them or hardly stock them
Forum: Touring
03-23-23, 09:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,310
Posted By speyfitter

Maybe Trek would have sold more 520s if they...

Maybe Trek would have sold more 520s if they didn’t go to the aluminum fork. Not speculating if this would have made a difference in the current outcome, other then the fact that they did lose some...
Forum: Touring
03-18-23, 03:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,310
Posted By speyfitter

2019-23 Trek 520 “archived”

https://www.trekbikes.com/ca/en_CA/bikes/adventure-touring-bikes/520/520-disc/p/569323/

So is it discontinued or not ?
03-15-23, 12:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 302
Posted By speyfitter

Shimano Hydraulic Brake questions

If you have the exact same rotor, say the SM-RT 66, same diameter, etc. and use appropriate metallic pads - what is the difference in brake performance going to be between base 2 piston Shimano...
Forum: Touring
03-10-23, 02:01 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,572
Posted By speyfitter

Rebel!!!!!

Rebel!!!!!
Forum: Touring
03-10-23, 08:47 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,572
Posted By speyfitter

Is this also the forum for “bike packing” ?

Just wondering if the touring sub forum on this site is the place for “bike packing” discussion/questions ?

Sorry admittedly I’m one right now who “blurs” the divide between “bike packing” and...
03-01-23, 10:48 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 14,460
Posted By speyfitter

Any idea when we will realistically see CUES...

Any idea when we will realistically see CUES components on sale ?
Forum: Touring
02-21-23, 03:03 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,962
Posted By speyfitter

Go triple. I have an 8 speed 42-32-22 with an...

Go triple. I have an 8 speed 42-32-22 with an 11-34 cassette I installed on my 99 trek 520 and it’s a great set up. When the triple front crankset wears out im gonna swap in a 40-30-22 for what I...
Forum: Touring
02-20-23, 12:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 854
Posted By speyfitter

Sounds neat

Sounds neat
Forum: Touring
02-20-23, 09:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 854
Posted By speyfitter

Yup - Tires are all about trade offs. You can’t...

Yup - Tires are all about trade offs. You can’t have your cake and eat it too.
Forum: Touring
02-19-23, 11:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 854
Posted By speyfitter

Thanks for the info. I was actually revisting...

Thanks for the info. I was actually revisting this the other day and think I might end up going with the 27.5" x 2.35" Schwalbe Marathon Plus Tours as they sound a bit more road friendly (already...
Forum: Touring
02-17-23, 01:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 663
Posted By speyfitter

Yeah I’m good with 34-36 x 11 - can do just sub...

Yeah I’m good with 34-36 x 11 - can do just sub 40 km/h if needed which is more than enough for a loaded all road touring bike in my view.
Forum: Touring
02-17-23, 10:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 663
Posted By speyfitter

110 bcd triple/double bashguard question

So I’m in the middle of creating a build spec for a Surly Bridge Club. Thank you to those who answered my earlier question from a couple days ago about rims. Now I’m looking at drive train.

I have...
Forum: Touring
02-16-23, 08:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 854
Posted By speyfitter

2”+ tire touring/ all-road rims ?

Looking at building a Surly Bridge Club frame set into an “all-road” touring bike. Leaning towards the Schwalbe Marathon Plus MTB 27.5” x 2.25” tires. Wondering what would be a good durable rim to...
Forum: Commuting
11-28-22, 11:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 926
Posted By speyfitter

Tyre grip spray? Anyone tried it?

According to the faq, their product, which is a spray you can apply to tires to improve winter traction, can also be used on bicycle tires. Anyone ever tried it ? Not pushing this, no connection to...
Forum: Touring
11-02-22, 03:11 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,827
Posted By speyfitter

I think it did an admirable job of responding to...

I think it did an admirable job of responding to the individual I quoted in my previous response. If you have some points relevant to the topic at hand, which I think is crystal clear, I am all ears.
Forum: Touring
11-02-22, 09:53 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,827
Posted By speyfitter

Aluminum only started being entertained as a bike...

Aluminum only started being entertained as a bike frame/fork material in the 1970s and 1980s. To suggest that a person or group of people is more “pragmatic” for using an aluminum framed bike for...
Forum: Touring
10-31-22, 07:46 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,827
Posted By speyfitter

So aluminum over steel in Europe is a selling...

So aluminum over steel in Europe is a selling point ?
Forum: Touring
10-30-22, 07:09 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,827
Posted By speyfitter

I admit the current Trek 520 bike as is, is a...

I admit the current Trek 520 bike as is, is a decent value. It comes with decent front and rear racks that are well designed that other bikes don’t come with for the same or similar price. Yes they...
Forum: Touring
10-15-22, 06:28 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,827
Posted By speyfitter

The ride isn’t the issue.

The ride isn’t the issue.
Forum: Touring
10-15-22, 05:53 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,827
Posted By speyfitter

Does anyone in here think a big reason why others...

Does anyone in here think a big reason why others are eating the trek 520s lunch is because of the aluminum fork ? I’ve been a trek fan since I got back into biking several years back and the...
01-14-21, 12:44 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,700
Posted By speyfitter

Unconventional, Unorthodox, Irregular, and just plain insane? What have you seen?

There tends to be common themes you see amongst certain categories of bikes. For example touring bikes will have construction, components, and accessories that tend to lend themselves to comfortable...
12-13-20, 09:57 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,519
Posted By speyfitter

It’s the principal. They are no longer a co-op ...

It’s the principal. They are no longer a co-op

Also many people myself included think the co-op was run into the ground so it could be sold off instead of managing it more conservatively.
12-12-20, 11:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,519
Posted By speyfitter

Are they going to take the C off of their name...

Are they going to take the C off of their name since they aren’t a CO-OP anymore and give me my $5 share back factoring inflation that I paid for 20 years ago?
12-12-20, 01:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,308
Posted By speyfitter

Bike Parts Shortage - any light at the end of the tunnel?

Does anyone have any insight into the bike parts shortage? I know bikes have been selling like hot cakes but many local shops seem to be sorta catching up on getting some new bike inventory. But the...
Forum: Touring
10-18-20, 06:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,926
Posted By speyfitter

I’m so happy to hear you took the gearing advice...

I’m so happy to hear you took the gearing advice I offered and it worked out well for you. I have the exact 42-32-22 Shimano triple crank with bashguard on my 520 build that you picked up and I...
Forum: Touring
08-20-20, 11:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,926
Posted By speyfitter

Is this an 8 speed drivetrain? If so your...

Is this an 8 speed drivetrain? If so your quickest bang for your buck would be to swap out the front crankset, assuming it's a front triple (and bottom bracket if it's not a square taper currently)...
Forum: Touring
06-24-20, 12:39 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 10,848
Posted By speyfitter

At least Trek includes front and rear racks in...

At least Trek includes front and rear racks in their price for the 520 and the price is still $300+ less Canadian then the disc trucker.
Forum: Touring
06-24-20, 12:20 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 10,848
Posted By speyfitter

It’s not a downgrade in drivetrain - today’s 9...

It’s not a downgrade in drivetrain - today’s 9 speed alivio is yesterday’s 9 speed Deore.
Forum: Touring
06-05-20, 12:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 850
Posted By speyfitter

Hello RidetoInspire, Just wondering if you...

Hello RidetoInspire,

Just wondering if you have heard of the Ridedonthide movement? A Vancouver Teacher named Michael Schratter with Bipolar disorder cycled around the world to raise awareness for...
05-20-20, 03:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,784
Posted By speyfitter

Bosch Active Line

Wife is looking at getting an ebike. Leaning towards a Bosch mid drive system on a trek verve+ 2 (active line - 40 nm max torque) or 3 (active line plus - 50 nm torque). My wife is around 140 pounds,...
Forum: Commuting
04-13-20, 03:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,908
Posted By speyfitter

I agree with you on a case by case basis but the...

I agree with you on a case by case basis but the reality is most people aren't aware after they lay cash down on a bike and some accessories and take it out the door that this is even an option, hell...
04-11-20, 07:24 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 15,209
Posted By speyfitter

I can only speculate but maybe spinning a hub in...

I can only speculate but maybe spinning a hub in an area near a dog and then stopping it?
04-11-20, 08:44 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 15,209
Posted By speyfitter

To be honest I've ridden lots of MUP's and I...

To be honest I've ridden lots of MUP's and I consider myself a very courteous and law abiding person that cycles who gives everyone the benefit of the doubt and doesn't assume anything and even I've...
04-07-20, 04:17 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 15,209
Posted By speyfitter

The take rate of cycling as a mode share for...

The take rate of cycling as a mode share for transportation has been done a significant disservice by the concept of vehicular cycling. I don’t need to develop this statement any further as the proof...
04-06-20, 11:34 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 15,209
Posted By speyfitter

So I appreciate everyone's input and value any...

So I appreciate everyone's input and value any further input on this topic as well.

I'm curious if any of you (or someone you know) has been involved in a collision on a multi use path with a...
04-06-20, 11:31 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 15,209
Posted By speyfitter

Thanks for posting this video, this is a very...

Thanks for posting this video, this is a very real and very valuable video and highlights the problems with different user groups sharing the same path where one is often governed by specific road...
04-06-20, 11:24 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 15,209
Posted By speyfitter

Yeah we should be grateful for being 40+ years...

Yeah we should be grateful for being 40+ years behind Europe in bike infrastructure in North America due to a guy who thought vehicular cycling was the way to go over separated cycling infrastructure.
04-05-20, 10:12 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 15,209
Posted By speyfitter

Thanks base2 - excellent input, I appreciate it....

Thanks base2 - excellent input, I appreciate it. Please everyone continue to call it like it is. This is important discussion.
Forum: Commuting
04-05-20, 10:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,908
Posted By speyfitter

But remember people who come on cycling...

But remember people who come on cycling enthusiast websites who often live and die by the bike are not the norm. We're talking about the nurse, the teachers, the tech sector worker, the warehouse...
04-05-20, 09:31 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 15,209
Posted By speyfitter

So what's your beef with Multi-Use Pathes?

Many cities seem to look at multi-use paths as the inexpensive low hanging fruit solution in the quest to create bike infrastructure. Find an existing relatively continuous sidewalk route in a...
Forum: Commuting
04-04-20, 10:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,908
Posted By speyfitter

Stock Gearing on "commuter" bikes may be too high.

RANT
I feel that the front cranks sold on many bikes commonly promoted to commuter types are too large and that this is doing a disservice to commuter cyclists. For example many 8 speed commuter...
03-24-20, 09:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,013
Posted By speyfitter

Threaded to threadless headset adapter spacers?

I have a threaded to threadless headset adapter installed (22.2 mm to 28.6 mm ). Looking for some spacers to put on the 22.2 mm section to make it look beefier, perhaps with a 22.2-3 mm ID and a 28.6...
01-12-20, 02:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,054
Posted By speyfitter

What is the Sturgis of Cycling?

I'm sure many of you have heard about the Motor Cycle Rally which has occurred for many years now, if not have a look: https://sturgismotorcyclerally.com

While I am not a motor cyclist, I know...
Forum: Touring
01-12-20, 02:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,730
Posted By speyfitter

I agree - the new 520 is a pretty good value out...

I agree - the new 520 is a pretty good value out of the box. While it is slightly over the budget at $1680 USD list it does come with front & rear racks which you will need anyways.
11-06-19, 10:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 913
Posted By speyfitter

Example: Kid bikes to school and gets hit by a...

Example: Kid bikes to school and gets hit by a car right in front of the school. How to we prevent the potential for this occurring during times of high traffic in front of a school during pick...
11-04-19, 06:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 913
Posted By speyfitter

School Zone Safety - Your input is appreciated!

As you guys know there is a lot of activity at elementary & high schools schools during drop off and pick up time. School kids, parents, & staff walking to/from school, cycling to/from school,...
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