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Forum: Touring
08-28-18, 02:03 PM
Replies: 2,086
Views: 418,762
Posted By DeepSpace

DJB, thanks for your insight, but where i you i...

DJB, thanks for your insight, but where i you i wouldn'tbe so quick to offer un sought advice. I started racing in the 1970's and have been touring since that same time. The bike a 1990 Fat Chance i...
Forum: Touring
08-27-18, 01:16 PM
Replies: 2,086
Views: 418,762
Posted By DeepSpace

Recent trip on backroads of Vancouver island. ...

Recent trip on backroads of Vancouver island.
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TCT...
Forum: Touring
07-24-18, 04:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,847
Posted By DeepSpace

There are many trips to be done on Olympic...

There are many trips to be done on Olympic Peninsula. Just get the bus schedule for Clallam Transit. Bus #14 (https://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=14) will get you safely...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-06-18, 10:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,702
Posted By DeepSpace

Thanks. I am thinking about possibly building a...

Thanks. I am thinking about possibly building a small frame. Haven't built one in 25 years. So many options available now.
Forum: Touring
04-06-18, 08:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 852
Posted By DeepSpace

I was only looking for any negatives such as...

I was only looking for any negatives such as mounting exctera. Got my answer. Thanks.
Forum: Touring
04-05-18, 03:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 852
Posted By DeepSpace

Green guru bags?

Searched forum and couldn't find any info on these bags, specifically this high roller 36.
Which turns into backpack....
Forum: Framebuilders
04-05-18, 02:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,702
Posted By DeepSpace

Sloping toptubes and lugged frames

How do people deal with sloping top tubes and investment cast lugs? I saw nova had one called a 6 pack which has 6° of slope. Searching this forum it appears 1.5° is close if not max adjustment.
Forum: Touring
12-13-17, 12:04 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 18,058
Posted By DeepSpace

Let's be civil. One of the reasons I don't do...

Let's be civil. One of the reasons I don't do forums is how out of control have to be "right" poster's can be. I simply was asking a question. Personally I have been in the industry since mid 70's,...
Forum: Touring
12-12-17, 09:51 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 18,058
Posted By DeepSpace

http://shiningstarcycles.com/cycling/Tubeless.jpg...

http://shiningstarcycles.com/cycling/Tubeless.jpg



All I can say is for several years now when its cold and wethttp://shiningstarcycles.com/cycling/tubeless.jpg no sealant has sealed. Stans...
Forum: Touring
12-11-17, 11:38 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 18,058
Posted By DeepSpace

I use Orange Seal. Have for several years. So far...

I use Orange Seal. Have for several years. So far no sealant has worked in my area WITH a major cut in the winter.
Forum: Touring
12-11-17, 10:34 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 18,058
Posted By DeepSpace

I have been tubeless for about 8 years on my...

I have been tubeless for about 8 years on my mountain bikes. 2 years on the road and this year switched my fat chance when I put a SON hub on the front. Before I switched to tubeless on those wheels...
Forum: Touring
12-06-17, 03:37 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 18,058
Posted By DeepSpace

I have Compass Rat Traps on Velocity rims, they...

I have Compass Rat Traps on Velocity rims, they mount easily. As said not all do. Thanks for input. Sticking with it. Locally tubeless on roads isn't that well embraced and no tourist I met at my...
Forum: Touring
12-06-17, 01:35 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 18,058
Posted By DeepSpace

Tubeless touring?

Anybody tour tubeless?
All my bikes are tubeless. I have done overnight trips on my Fat Chace tubeless but.....
Days on the road might be another story. Leaving with a tubeless set up and install...
Forum: Touring
12-06-17, 01:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,236
Posted By DeepSpace

Fully agree. I have been sharing the roads both...

Fully agree. I have been sharing the roads both paved and gravel with logging trucks here on the Olympic peninsula since 1973. Give them space and respect and you will be fine. For anyone interested...
Forum: Touring
11-29-17, 12:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,236
Posted By DeepSpace

Starting out at the north end such as Port Hardy...

Starting out at the north end such as Port Hardy appears the best. Its a bit of a task at this point. I may have found a ride but am not counting on it yet. But looking at the gpx file and reading...
Forum: Touring
11-29-17, 12:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,236
Posted By DeepSpace

Looking at the gpx file from the chap named Vik...

Looking at the gpx file from the chap named Vik who did tip to tip and reading his article in another forum I was under the impression a lot of his trip was off road. Maybe I am wrong. Getting back...
Forum: Touring
11-28-17, 09:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,236
Posted By DeepSpace

I can start or end in Victoria depending on how I...

I can start or end in Victoria depending on how I end up planning the trip. The original plan is to use the north island roads keeping as much as possible off main roads.
A 1990 fat chance wicked...
Forum: Touring
11-27-17, 12:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,236
Posted By DeepSpace

Thanks for the reply. Just what I was looking for.

Thanks for the reply. Just what I was looking for.
Forum: Touring
11-27-17, 10:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,236
Posted By DeepSpace

Vancouver Island back road trip

Any body here ridden in recent years Vancouver island tip to tip via back roads? If so any words of wisdom for a person planning the trip next spring. Thanks.
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