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Forum: Touring
07-23-23, 10:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,333
Posted By dgodave

For me, whichever of those option provides the...

For me, whichever of those option provides the lowest gear. 40X11 would be plenty of high gear for me, tho I might spin out on descents. But I dont really care about that. I need to get up long...
Forum: Touring
06-07-23, 10:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,060
Posted By dgodave

Generally the 90s mtb riding position is pretty...

Generally the 90s mtb riding position is pretty leaned forward and IMO terrible for long days touring. A shorter stem and swept back bars with rise can really fix this. Lets say the current stem is...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-04-23, 07:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,103
Posted By dgodave

Like this one?...... ...

Like this one?......

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1439440313170873/?ref=saved&referral_code=null
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-17-23, 10:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,270
Posted By dgodave

I'm not talking about the worst Moab style mtb...

I'm not talking about the worst Moab style mtb trails. Just your normal rocks and roots on kind of techy trails. 25 psi is plenty to keep me out of trouble.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-16-23, 10:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,270
Posted By dgodave

I put Sparwood 2.1s on my Gorilla Monsoon at soon...

I put Sparwood 2.1s on my Gorilla Monsoon at soon had them at 25 psi with tubes. So far so good but Ive only got about 6 hours riding on them. Im 150# too and have hit some rough singletrack.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-23, 01:31 PM
Replies: 287
Views: 39,804
Posted By dgodave

My new-ish very blue Santana Rio tandem. Circa...

My new-ish very blue Santana Rio tandem. Circa mid 80's, I think.

This bike gets a lot of comments. I think its the blue, really.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-23, 11:32 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,572
Posted By dgodave

Oh Im sad to hear this. Only knew him from PnR,...

Oh Im sad to hear this. Only knew him from PnR, where he was fairly active.
Forum: Touring
05-15-23, 01:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,379
Posted By dgodave

Great report. Does the trail go through...

Great report.

Does the trail go through interesting towns and right by various sights? Or do you have to detour onto regular roads?

Is it easy to find quiet road routes (not bike trails) there...
Forum: Touring
05-12-23, 10:25 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,781
Posted By dgodave

Ooh Korea has been lingering in my mind as a...

Ooh Korea has been lingering in my mind as a (folding!) bike tour destination for a while. Thanks for posting.
Forum: Touring
05-12-23, 10:08 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,861
Posted By dgodave

This plan sounds miserable. I mean, bike...

This plan sounds miserable.

I mean, bike touring is hard, but fun. Why make it hard and totally not fun?
Forum: Touring
03-14-23, 03:14 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,736
Posted By dgodave

Sure. Its important have a different word...

Sure.

Its important have a different word for every variation of every possible flavor of thing.
Forum: Touring
03-14-23, 09:14 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,736
Posted By dgodave

Ive toured on it in Japan and England so far....

Ive toured on it in Japan and England so far. Perfect for "credit card" touring where I can fold it, put the cover on, and bring it on a train or into my BnB room no questions asked. Or even under...
Forum: Touring
03-13-23, 08:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 625
Posted By dgodave

Depends what you like. For me I prefer 2 or 3...

Depends what you like. For me I prefer 2 or 3 days fairly solid riding for every one day digging deep in one place - which may still involve getting around a city or vicinity by bike. That makes my...
Forum: Touring
03-13-23, 09:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 625
Posted By dgodave

Style question: Sounds like youre not...

Style question:

Sounds like youre not leaving any days off for exploring an interesting small city on foot. I'd hate to go past an amazing historic place with a great cathedral and not spend two...
Forum: Touring
03-13-23, 09:16 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,736
Posted By dgodave

Bikepacking is just a different flavor of...

Bikepacking is just a different flavor of touring.

Just like this is a different flavor of touring:
...
Forum: Touring
03-12-23, 01:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,108
Posted By dgodave

I dont know why Japan isnt considered one of the...

I dont know why Japan isnt considered one of the great bike touring destinations, like France. Maybe the language is more of a challenge. Or the weather. I dunno. I found it very interesting and...
Forum: Touring
01-01-23, 05:18 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,749
Posted By dgodave

On my last tour, in Kyushu Japan, I was a little...

On my last tour, in Kyushu Japan, I was a little disturbed how often Blue Oyster Cult's Godzilla popped into my head uninvited.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-22, 12:42 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,474
Posted By dgodave

Why cant we do both?

Why cant we do both?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-22, 05:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,060
Posted By dgodave

Kick stand.

Kick stand.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-22, 09:05 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,453
Posted By dgodave

Why did you ruin that classic elevated chainstay...

Why did you ruin that classic elevated chainstay design?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-22, 10:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,573
Posted By dgodave

I'm older now and dont want to go anywhere near...

I'm older now and dont want to go anywhere near "racing" positions. I dont think most people do except those actually into racing and fast club rides, or those who think they should be.

For...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-22, 10:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,573
Posted By dgodave

Back then I swapped out the dyna drive pedals for...

Back then I swapped out the dyna drive pedals for "regular" mtb pedals using an adapter someone made.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-22, 09:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,573
Posted By dgodave

I would like to see a profile pic too. This is...

I would like to see a profile pic too. This is quite interesting.

I wonder what the fate of the bike will be. Do you have a desire to see it back out on the road? Or is it more whatever happens,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-22, 03:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,573
Posted By dgodave

It so happens that I have an original Shimano...

It so happens that I have an original Shimano touring components catalog from 1983 to hand. Lets see....
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-22, 01:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,573
Posted By dgodave

I had those Deore cranks and weird offset bearing...

I had those Deore cranks and weird offset bearing pedals on my very first MTB, but not half-step gearing. I never thought of it as low end, but as pretty high end for a triple at the time.
Forum: Touring
12-09-22, 10:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 428
Posted By dgodave

Thats was a lot of fun to look at. I was in some...

Thats was a lot of fun to look at. I was in some of those places back in Nov of 2008, but not on bike. I want to cycle tour there some day.
Forum: Touring
12-06-22, 11:53 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,770
Posted By dgodave

We do NOT want to hear that Frenzen got frozen. ...

We do NOT want to hear that Frenzen got frozen.

Youd have to experiment at home in your yard under worst case conditions just to see what gear youd need. And no cheating by heading inside to warm...
Forum: Touring
09-13-22, 08:08 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,779
Posted By dgodave

As someone else noted: why cant you put a basic...

As someone else noted: why cant you put a basic rear rack on your bike? You can often use various clamps if your bike doesnt have rack mounts.

Its sounds really fussy having to arrange an uber...
Forum: Touring
09-12-22, 07:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 421
Posted By dgodave

Im going to have to strongly disagree on this...

Im going to have to strongly disagree on this point, and Ive got the photos to prove it!

Looking forward to seeing your pics.
Forum: Touring
09-09-22, 01:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,073
Posted By dgodave

9 piece double bass drum kit with 42" gong.

9 piece double bass drum kit with 42" gong.
Forum: Touring
07-06-22, 03:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,158
Posted By dgodave

I encountered this same question waiting in line...

I encountered this same question waiting in line for Japanese car ferries.

Am I a vehicle or pedestrian for ferry purposes? Turns out I was a vehicle every time, and so was probably smart to...
Forum: Touring
07-03-22, 02:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,338
Posted By dgodave

This thing is awesome: They make a wider one...

This thing is awesome:
They make a wider one too, but I havent tried it. It does catch the wind a bit on superfast descents. But on balance I way prefer to sunscreening my face.
...
Forum: Touring
07-03-22, 09:01 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,580
Posted By dgodave

This might sounds crazy, but Japan has a whole...

This might sounds crazy, but Japan has a whole lot of tiny rural mountain roads that are half abandoned yet ridable.
Forum: Touring
07-02-22, 09:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,045
Posted By dgodave

Florence Oregon to Eastport Maine. 3800 mi ...

Florence Oregon to Eastport Maine. 3800 mi
1988. Was about 19 y/o.
With 2 other guys.
I was new to touring. Didnt even do a fully loaded shakedown ride.
The people in Eastport gave us a lobster...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-22, 09:43 PM
Replies: 497
Views: 35,318
Posted By dgodave

Ritchey Ascent (1986) Bridge (1920?) ...

Ritchey Ascent (1986)
Bridge (1920?)

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1880x2000/pxl_20210606_194239797_2_8e6390273175ae196180f38060c1528dba7aa0b7.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-22, 09:39 PM
Replies: 497
Views: 35,318
Posted By dgodave

Santana Rio (1990?) Bridge (1920?) ...

Santana Rio (1990?)
Bridge (1920?)

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1739/santana_rio_tandem_bridge_8b3633207ef90cf2ba3bb39b44439819945b0471.jpg
Forum: Touring
06-02-22, 07:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 409
Posted By dgodave

My sense of Napa is the major north-south roads...

My sense of Napa is the major north-south roads are very busy and would be stressful cycling, and theres not many other options in the valley. I like the idea of having a company find the good...
Forum: Touring
05-28-22, 08:50 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,121
Posted By dgodave

Great tour log. Ive always wanted to cycle...

Great tour log.

Ive always wanted to cycle the Outer Hebrides ever since hitch hiking them north to south many years ago.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-14-22, 08:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,453
Posted By dgodave

I like fatter tires even for road riding. But...

I like fatter tires even for road riding. But most of the roads here are "gravel".

Thanks for the rack reference. I'm gong to try one pannier on the current rack for day ride stuff. See how...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-13-22, 08:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,453
Posted By dgodave

Thanks! That is really helpful. I will adjust...

Thanks! That is really helpful. I will adjust the BB before this weekends ride and then remove/reassemble the whole thing next week. The frame is steel, and both seatposts and stem looked clean...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-13-22, 07:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,453
Posted By dgodave

Nooo not the rear triangle thankfully. Its the...

Nooo not the rear triangle thankfully. Its the axle in the rear wheel. You can see the slight bend when you spin the axle by hand. The bike tracks great when I ride it with another wheel.

Thanks...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-11-22, 02:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,453
Posted By dgodave

I bought a Santana Rio Tandem! Any advice?

Hi All, I just bought this lovely blue Santana Rio. Its in quite good shape. Most "consumable" parts dont show too much wear tho all the bearings have the feel of no service in decades. This will be...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-10-22, 12:09 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,867
Posted By dgodave

I dont think thats a "grupetto".

I dont think thats a "grupetto".
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-10-22, 09:46 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,867
Posted By dgodave

That just means its almost time for it to come...

That just means its almost time for it to come back around in a retro hip way.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-25-22, 07:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,398
Posted By dgodave

I'm on the "adventure" side of "gravel". I do...

I'm on the "adventure" side of "gravel". I do lots of rides that link up pavement, clean gravel roads, chunky dirt roads or roads with mushy or powdery dirt, and challenging singletrack. I find a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-20-22, 10:55 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,249
Posted By dgodave

Yes, it all depends on the terrain we ride...

Yes, it all depends on the terrain we ride regularly. For me the 2.4" are important for stretches where the gravel is mushy or for long portions of more challenging single-track that get thrown into...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-20-22, 08:56 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,249
Posted By dgodave

650b x50 for road/gravel where pedal strikes...

650b

x50 for road/gravel where pedal strikes arent much of an issue
x2.4" for rougher adventures.
Forum: Touring
04-12-22, 09:08 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 13,623
Posted By dgodave

Lots of drop bar tourers, or even old MTB...

Lots of drop bar tourers, or even old MTB tourers, can be fairly easily converted to upright by installing Nitto Albatross bars or various copies. Its what I'd do if I wasn't touring on this upright...
Forum: Touring
04-04-22, 01:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,684
Posted By dgodave

https://youtu.be/L1erglplasA

https://youtu.be/L1erglplasA
Forum: Touring
04-04-22, 11:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,684
Posted By dgodave

Primus sucks

Primus sucks
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