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04-02-24, 08:22 PM
04-02-24, 05:17 PM
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Posted By garryg

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04-02-24, 05:12 PM
Replies: 499
Views: 43,256
Posted By garryg

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/45065980...

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Nice...
03-22-24, 09:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 230
Posted By garryg

Thanks for the date Pcampeau

Thanks for the date Pcampeau
03-22-24, 09:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 280
Posted By garryg

Nishiki Continental

A good friend rescued this bike from a shed full of rusting bikes and thought of me. Luckily this old tourer was mostly covered in dust. New tires etc and she will be a nice ride for someone taller...
03-22-24, 08:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 230
Posted By garryg

Found the remnants of a Mistral decal on top...

Found the remnants of a Mistral decal on top tube, just need to figure out what year it was made and what it would have been speced with.
03-22-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 230
Posted By garryg

Holdsworth Project

Just acquired this baby blue Holdsworth.Quite a mix of components and an odd setup.Campagnolo dropouts.Serial number 43873.Need to research for date Do i go with Suntour,shimano or campagnolo? Love a...
03-12-24, 07:36 PM
Replies: 623
Views: 222,530
Posted By garryg

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Flipped this MB4 a little while ago.
Forum: Touring
03-05-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,261
Posted By garryg

Maybe it is just age but i queestion the saneness...

Maybe it is just age but i queestion the saneness of all this ultra endurance racing.I think it crosses the line into mental illness.Why not just get together in one room with a trained torturer and...
03-04-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,300
Posted By garryg

No photo of the whole bike, bailliff wack his...

No photo of the whole bike, bailliff wack his peepee
Forum: Touring
03-04-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 10,380
Posted By garryg

Kettle Valley Railtrail A great Canadian...

Kettle Valley Railtrail A great Canadian railtrail
Forum: Touring
03-02-24, 10:59 PM
Forum: Touring
03-02-24, 10:47 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 10,380
Posted By garryg

She is a long haul trucker 2014 i believe. I...

She is a long haul trucker 2014 i believe. I checked my fenders but can not tell you what brand or model.
Forum: Touring
02-14-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,874
Posted By garryg

Thanks for all the input. I have Rat Trap Pass...

Thanks for all the input. I have Rat Trap Pass fatties and may still try a suspension seatpost. Seems like most users find some benefit.
02-13-24, 08:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 283
Posted By garryg

Vintage MTB ID

Has anybody any knowledge on Stylizer branded bikes? Thanks...
Forum: Touring
01-29-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,874
Posted By garryg

Suspension Seatposts and Stems for Touring

Just doing some research and wondering if many of you have opinions on suspension seatposts and stems for touring on mixed pavement and gravel. Thanks
12-24-23, 03:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 858
Posted By garryg

Wheels match,,rubber does not. I could use ID on...

Wheels match,,rubber does not. I could use ID on rear mech. Not a lot of range on the freewheel/cassette
12-24-23, 02:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 858
Posted By garryg

What $50 Canadian gets you

Campy equipped Giubilato,Columbus Aelle,50cm so too small for me .
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Forum: Touring
08-15-23, 10:40 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,743
Posted By garryg

My Helinox Chair Zero. It is so nice to have a...

My Helinox Chair Zero. It is so nice to have a comfy chair when taking breaks or at the end of the day. No more sitting on a concrete picnic table bench.
Forum: Touring
08-14-23, 06:32 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,634
Posted By garryg

A proper touring bike has longer chainstays,no...

A proper touring bike has longer chainstays,no need to buy a bike one size bigger. The OP is in his sixties and has some money to spend. He is looking for a proper high end bike . He is not a 19 year...
Forum: Touring
08-07-23, 09:12 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,634
Posted By garryg

First off you need to decide what type of touring...

First off you need to decide what type of touring bike you want. Most north american bikes have drop bars, in europe not so many drop bar bikes. I switched from drops to alt bars and like the more...
07-09-23, 10:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 485
Posted By garryg

Longshot frame id

I spotted this bike at a local shop that sells used sporting goods No decals except Tange fork.Bike had goofy bars put on it,Quite a bit of Suntour Superbe bits.Sorry,i should have got more pics of...
Forum: Touring
06-06-23, 08:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,791
Posted By garryg

i do not feel the difference,i have never mounted...

i do not feel the difference,i have never mounted the shwalbes on my rims
Forum: Touring
06-03-23, 06:32 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 9,481
Posted By garryg

I think that there is a huge increase in young...

I think that there is a huge increase in young people taking up bikepacking and that this may actually bode well for biketouring and touring bikes in general.
05-30-23, 04:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 651
Posted By garryg

if you look at the 1000 in the 1988 catalogue it...

if you look at the 1000 in the 1988 catalogue it is sporting foam grips as OEM
05-29-23, 10:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 651
Posted By garryg

https://www.ragandbone.ca/PDFs/Miyata%20Catalogue%...

https://www.ragandbone.ca/PDFs/Miyata%20Catalogue%20PDFs/Miyata%20Catalogue%2088.pdf link is to 1988 <iyata catalog
05-29-23, 10:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 651
Posted By garryg

what are grabons?:foo:

what are grabons?:foo:
05-29-23, 08:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 651
Posted By garryg

Tires are original miyata radials,brakes...

Tires are original miyata radials,brakes oriiginal as well
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05-29-23, 08:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 651
Posted By garryg

Tires and grabons are original ...

Tires and grabons are original
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05-29-23, 05:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 651
Posted By garryg

It is a 1988

It is a 1988
05-29-23, 01:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 651
Posted By garryg

Basically NOS 1988 Miyata1000

Amazes me when i find bikes in this condition.original seat was rotten.dork disc looks like it never saw the light of day in 34 years.one size to small for me. ...
Replies: 15
Views: 938
Posted By garryg

I drove 4 hours roundtrip for a $75 1000 so ya go...

I drove 4 hours roundtrip for a $75 1000 so ya go get her.
05-23-23, 06:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 530
Posted By garryg

Ishiwata 022 ,super cool paint, Suntour...

Ishiwata 022 ,super cool paint, Suntour Cyclone,what a great score
Forum: Touring
05-03-23, 10:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,791
Posted By garryg

Touring On Rat Trap Pass Tires

I have done a bit of research on old threads but was wondering if any of you have experience touring on these tires.Generally i see some reticence to run them for fear of more flats. I have been...
Forum: Touring
04-22-23, 08:07 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 9,916
Posted By garryg

I guess its a geographic thing. I live in the...

I guess its a geographic thing. I live in the Pacific Northwest,everything must be rainproof.:)
Forum: Touring
04-22-23, 10:24 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 9,916
Posted By garryg

Is it just me? What benefit is there to having...

Is it just me? What benefit is there to having panniers that need a rain cover when you can buy waterproof panniers?.
Forum: Touring
04-19-23, 12:52 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 9,916
Posted By garryg

Before my last tour my wife helped me pack and...

Before my last tour my wife helped me pack and put everything in freezer bags. Worked well for me.
Replies: 11
Views: 935
Posted By garryg

I am in BC. If i had that bike,did the bearings...

I am in BC. If i had that bike,did the bearings ,new cables ,housings and a good clean and polish i might get $250 for it. The market is not what it was during Covid.
Forum: Touring
04-13-23, 06:06 PM
04-11-23, 09:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 663
Posted By garryg

I am in Canada, will look up old Norcos

I am in Canada, will look up old Norcos
04-11-23, 08:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 663
Posted By garryg

Vintage mountain bike ID?

picked up this all chrome,made in japan ealy mtb today shimano date codes on derailleurs give me 1984.serial number 180095.Have any of you ever seen that fox logo? Oldtimer i bought it off did not...
Forum: Touring
04-09-23, 08:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,171
Posted By garryg

Do some homework on gearing for touring bikes and...

Do some homework on gearing for touring bikes and figure out if that bike has a low enough gear for loaded touring. Looks like it will need new cables and housings and maybe brake pads. If you have a...
Forum: Touring
04-09-23, 08:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,625
Posted By garryg

i just bought a Stein mini cassette lockring...

i just bought a Stein mini cassette lockring driver from Velo Orange for when i am touring. It is small and light and pricey. I tried it onmy disc trucker and it worked just fine. ...
Forum: Touring
04-02-23, 09:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,777
Posted By garryg

I bought the Resmed Air Mini and the battery that...

I bought the Resmed Air Mini and the battery that was offered with it. I can get three nights off the battery. I can usually get her charged up along the way. The Air Mini is ridiculously small,it...
Replies: 15
Views: 1,290
Posted By garryg

As far as i can tell it is a classic Canadian...

As far as i can tell it is a classic Canadian frame not Italian.
03-20-23, 09:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,068
Posted By garryg

I have this 84 in my stable. 24 inch tires,17...

I have this 84 in my stable. 24 inch tires,17 inch frame. It is...
02-21-23, 10:01 PM
02-20-23, 08:44 PM
Replies: 499
Views: 43,256
Posted By garryg

https://scontent.fcxh2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t45.5328-...

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02-20-23, 08:35 PM
Replies: 499
Views: 43,256
Posted By garryg

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/17393996...

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Forum: Touring
02-13-23, 08:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,922
Posted By garryg

One of my favorites....

One of my favorites. https://m.youtube.com/c/SaltyBeardBikepacking/playlists
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