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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,813
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: 2,813
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: 21
Views: 538
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: 813
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: 153
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: 831
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: 153
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: 153
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: 69
Views: 1,845
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: 306
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: 69
Views: 1,845
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: 1,543
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: 1,959
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: 25
Views: 1,000
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: 1,178
Posted By Pratt

Must have been a Brooks.

Must have been a Brooks.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,636
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: 352
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: 1,543
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: 1,451
Posted By Pratt

Is it stolen?

Is it stolen?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 408
Posted By Pratt

Visa?

Visa?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 11:36 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,284
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: 29
Views: 1,108
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: 1,690
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: 1,087
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: 3
Views: 360
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: 1,904
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: 1,740
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: 834
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: 412
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: 43
Views: 2,374
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: 1,675
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: 1,344
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: 3,528
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: 3,281
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, 11:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 868
Posted By Pratt

Could it be that the pads are not toed in? If...

Could it be that the pads are not toed in?
If rim brakes, setting the pads up with a dime between the rear end of the pad (which is the "leading" end of the pad with respect to the motion of the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 11:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 602
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: 3,528
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...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-02-24, 06:37 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,696
Posted By Pratt

In the UK, I believe, they are called bum bags,...

In the UK, I believe, they are called bum bags, which sounds decidedly un-hip.
Forum: Touring
03-31-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 579
Posted By Pratt

Sorta OT, but is there any standard to which side...

Sorta OT, but is there any standard to which side of. abridge the bike lane is on, upstream or downstream? Similarly, do any maps show which side?
I have ridden across bridges in the roadway...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 750
Posted By Pratt

I remember reading that Eddie Merkx carried a...

I remember reading that Eddie Merkx carried a spare seat post bolt because he adjusted his seat height so often that they fatigued. It didn't say how he got the stub out.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-29-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 862
Posted By Pratt

Crosstown streets make a Stonehenge, on certain...

Crosstown streets make a Stonehenge, on certain days.
Forum: Touring
03-29-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,480
Posted By Pratt

A road atlas of an area I'm interested in.

A road atlas of an area I'm interested in.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-29-24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 862
Posted By Pratt

Saying danger in any direction carries the...

Saying danger in any direction carries the implication, intentional or not, that the other directions are safe and can be ignored, which is wrong, potentially fatally wrong.
Forum: Touring
03-28-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 991
Posted By Pratt

Sea to Summit pillow, yes, underinflated is more...

Sea to Summit pillow, yes, underinflated is more comfy.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,302
Posted By Pratt

What size is the Lynskey?

What size is the Lynskey?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 508
Posted By Pratt

I have a Patagonia wind shirt, it weighs 118 gm,...

I have a Patagonia wind shirt, it weighs 118 gm, or 4.1 oz depending which side of the border I'm on. It is size XL, I normally wear L or LT in shirts, so it fits over other stuff. The weight is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-24, 04:42 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,874
Posted By Pratt

Most of my riding is on tours, so I want a shoe I...

Most of my riding is on tours, so I want a shoe I can walk in and wear sightseeing, and is light. Trail running shoes seem to be a close enough match for that niche. Finding them in plain, solid...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 622
Posted By Pratt

In my experience, slippery mud is clay. Sand is...

In my experience, slippery mud is clay. Sand is small quartz grains. Crushed stone may be soft limestone, or hard granite. Clay and limestone are soft enough for the chain and gears to handle. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 730
Posted By Pratt

Correct me if I am wrong, but there doesn't seem...

Correct me if I am wrong, but there doesn't seem to be much overlap between the belt drive single speed and a hybrid.
What are you looking for?
Forum: Touring
03-26-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,161
Posted By Pratt

Pdlamb for the win again. Modern tent fabrics...

Pdlamb for the win again.
Modern tent fabrics are so light, the weight savings from going from a two to one person tent are probably about equal to a full water bottle. I like the extra room.
Here...
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