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Forum: Touring
06-19-16, 12:41 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,418
Posted By Ramblin Man

I use Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires,in 700x32 and...

I use Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires,in 700x32 and I carry a spare for an emergency but I wanted something light so I carry a Continental Grand Prix in 28mm.It only weighs 11oz.
Forum: Touring
03-19-16, 07:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,271
Posted By Ramblin Man

I appreciate all the replies.I decided to go with...

I appreciate all the replies.I decided to go with the Catrike 559.
Forum: Touring
03-16-16, 04:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,271
Posted By Ramblin Man

Trikes for loaded touring

I am considering getting a trike for loaded touring, Just wondering how many others use them for that purpose.
Forum: Touring
03-09-16, 07:51 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,970
Posted By Ramblin Man

I was trying to be nice when I said almost. I'm...

I was trying to be nice when I said almost. I'm sorry.
Forum: Touring
03-09-16, 04:29 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,970
Posted By Ramblin Man

I can almost see, soliciting funds for a long...

I can almost see, soliciting funds for a long distance bicycle trip when you're doing it for charity but this guy is asking for a bicycle and all the gear to do it with. That just blows my mind.
Forum: Touring
03-04-16, 07:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,692
Posted By Ramblin Man

I've got the Paul touring brakes and Shimano...

I've got the Paul touring brakes and Shimano Dura-ace brake levers.The brakes were about 75 bucks a set. They're the best brakes I've ever had.
Forum: Touring
02-28-16, 08:15 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,147
Posted By Ramblin Man

Not sure what it's called but Sea to Summit makes...

Not sure what it's called but Sea to Summit makes a portable shower. I bought one while on a tour. I believe it holds 10 liters,about an 8 minute shower.
Forum: Touring
12-29-15, 06:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,232
Posted By Ramblin Man

You could zip tie the handles to the racks. I've...

You could zip tie the handles to the racks. I've never felt I needed to do that but its an easy option.
Forum: Touring
12-05-15, 09:38 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 8,828
Posted By Ramblin Man

I carry,a small camera I got out of a gumball...

I carry,a small camera I got out of a gumball machine,many many years ago.
Forum: Touring
11-23-15, 10:21 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,385
Posted By Ramblin Man

I've got the Big Angus Fly Creek Ul 1 38oz with...

I've got the Big Angus Fly Creek Ul 1 38oz with tent stakes and footprint. It's a good tent just a little small for me and panniers.
Forum: Touring
11-23-15, 09:04 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,385
Posted By Ramblin Man

About 25lbs.Im getting a little bigger tent so ad...

About 25lbs.Im getting a little bigger tent so ad another pound or so.
Forum: Touring
11-09-15, 03:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,496
Posted By Ramblin Man

I probably should have mentioned this in my...

I probably should have mentioned this in my first post but I'm not replacing my crank because of any problems,the chain suck is no big deal, I was just looking for something nicer than what it came...
Forum: Touring
11-09-15, 02:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,496
Posted By Ramblin Man

I ended up going with the shimano XT.Ive got a...

I ended up going with the shimano XT.Ive got a new chain and cassette as i'm replacing my drivetrain,the only thing I was worried about was the right bottom bracket for the crank and the XT comes...
Forum: Touring
11-08-15, 07:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,496
Posted By Ramblin Man

I'll check into that crank.Thank you seeker

I'll check into that crank.Thank you seeker
Forum: Touring
11-08-15, 07:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,496
Posted By Ramblin Man

I know what people are thinking,5000miles are you...

I know what people are thinking,5000miles are you crazy. I have very little wear.i keep my chain super clean.I just want a whole new crankset
Forum: Touring
11-08-15, 07:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,496
Posted By Ramblin Man

My crank is not bad,I just want something...

My crank is not bad,I just want something nicer.Ive got 5000 miles on my current chain.I clean it every week by the way.
Forum: Touring
11-08-15, 06:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,496
Posted By Ramblin Man

My bike came with an Andel crank.I looked at the...

My bike came with an Andel crank.I looked at the Deore cranks and like them but will that outboard BB be compatible with my frame and will it throw my chainline off since it has a 73mm bottom...
Forum: Touring
11-08-15, 03:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,496
Posted By Ramblin Man

Let me rephrase that.I believe that that crank...

Let me rephrase that.I believe that that crank comes with an outboard bottom bracket and will fit a shell of 68 or 73mm,I have a 68.Will that push the crank further away and throw off my chainline...
Forum: Touring
11-08-15, 02:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,496
Posted By Ramblin Man

That Deore crankset,did you have any problems...

That Deore crankset,did you have any problems with that longer spindle.I know it comes with spacers but i'm worried about chainline more than anything.
Forum: Touring
11-08-15, 02:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,496
Posted By Ramblin Man

Im getting some chain suck on the 2 smaller rings...

Im getting some chain suck on the 2 smaller rings but im looking for something alittle nicer for the crank.
Forum: Touring
11-08-15, 12:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,496
Posted By Ramblin Man

New Crank

I will be replacing my crankset on my 2011 Surly Long Haul Trucker 56cm.My bike has around 8000 miles on it and I think its time for a change.My stock bottom bracket is 68x118mm and the crank...
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