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Forum: Touring
03-01-18, 12:31 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 21,066
Posted By craigeckhoff

I plan on a 1600+ mile tour. Corpus Christi TX to...

I plan on a 1600+ mile tour. Corpus Christi TX to Duluth MN. This spring. Divided into 3 segments of 600 or so miles. Plan on 30 to 40 miles per day, maybe every other day off between. Or longer...
Forum: Living Car Free
02-14-18, 10:50 AM
Replies: 1,820
Views: 457,529
Posted By craigeckhoff

How simply do you live? Well I looked up world...

How simply do you live? Well I looked up world wide incomes. 50% live on less than $2.50 per day. Another 30 % live on $2.50 to $10.00 per day. The rest earn more than $10 per day. I saw a poster in...
Forum: Living Car Free
02-14-18, 10:42 AM
Replies: 335
Views: 24,048
Posted By craigeckhoff

I rechecked some stats 40 to 69% was the latest I...

I rechecked some stats 40 to 69% was the latest I found 1 to 10 miles. Auto only. The stats I used was supplied by a pro bike site I use to belong to. It is quite possible I was misinformed by this...
Forum: Living Car Free
02-13-18, 12:31 PM
Replies: 335
Views: 24,048
Posted By craigeckhoff

Living with/without a car

I have seen stats that 50% of all car trips are 1 mile or less, and 80% are 2 miles or less. More or less counting about 10 blocks as a mile. The Chinese have a saying 10,000 steps a day for health. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-31-18, 03:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,190
Posted By craigeckhoff

How long do parts last?

I kind of figure like this: 1000 miles for a good chain, after 3 chains another freewheel, after 3 freewheels another crank. What kind of mileage do others get?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-25-18, 10:22 AM
Replies: 27,131
Views: 3,120,909
Posted By craigeckhoff

I try to ride every day. At least 10 miles. When...

I try to ride every day. At least 10 miles. When I tour I try to do at least 30 every day. I don't smoke, drink, do drugs (except aspirin). I usually ride 5000 miles or so every year. I am semi...
Forum: Touring
01-20-18, 10:25 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 13,919
Posted By craigeckhoff

I would always recommend learning to fix one's...

I would always recommend learning to fix one's bike. Start with the simpler adjustments like brakes and shifts. Of course how to change tubes and tires. Adjust the seat post height. Keeping the air...
Forum: Touring
01-18-18, 09:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,820
Posted By craigeckhoff

I use DEET to keep bugs away, even works for...

I use DEET to keep bugs away, even works for small critters. I improvised a rear rack from an old metal shelf unit. Cut one upright in two (2 ft each piece) , the other two 18 inch pieces and two 6...
Forum: Touring
01-17-18, 01:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,820
Posted By craigeckhoff

Making or making do gear

I have lots of experience improvising on touring gear. My aim is to help those who wish to start touring learn cheap and inventive ways to start. One idem I do most of the time is use a tarp instead...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-15-18, 11:29 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,595
Posted By craigeckhoff

My very first long distance tour was on a $60...

My very first long distance tour was on a $60 mountain bike. I put a cheap rear rack and a cheap wire basket front. Rode fully self supported 600 miles. Turned around and went back to the start....
Forum: Introductions
01-13-18, 09:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 598
Posted By craigeckhoff

Hello there

I am a newbie to this website. I am glad I found it. I was in another bicycle web group but it changed to another search engine and I've been unable to get on the new one. I went under the name Pedal...
Forum: Touring
01-13-18, 09:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,201
Posted By craigeckhoff

I have been touring for 16 years. I usually carry...

I have been touring for 16 years. I usually carry between 20 to 30 lbs of gear depending on if its' summer or winter. I put in about 6000 a year. One year I did my own route of the perimeter of the...
Forum: Touring
01-11-18, 09:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,201
Posted By craigeckhoff

I carry my own tools because I may have change a...

I carry my own tools because I may have change a tire, or a chain or brake pads or any of number of general simple repair. Never hurts to have a spare tube or two and a air pump. The only things I...
Forum: Touring
01-10-18, 11:37 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,201
Posted By craigeckhoff

What and how much gear to tour

I do about 5000 miles or so every year in bicycle touring. I divide my gear up in 3 parts. A bag on the front rack, a bag on the rear rack, and a small backpack on me. The front bag has about 10 lbs...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-09-18, 10:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 582
Posted By craigeckhoff

Can you tour well on a sub $100 bike?

I buy a steel mountain bike under $100. New comfortable seat for $20 right away.
500 miles got new narrow tires 1.75 by 26 $40. 1000 miles new crank set 42/32/22, plus new chain plus install $60....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-06-18, 09:08 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,595
Posted By craigeckhoff

Can you tour well on a sub $100 bike?

I buy a steel mountain bike under $100. New comfortable seat for $20 right away.
500 miles got new narrow tires 1.75 by 26 $40. 1000 miles new crank set 42/32/22, plus new chain plus install $60....
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