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Forum: Touring
02-26-23, 10:23 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,829
Posted By vlicon

Not sure If this was mentioned but, the $80...

Not sure If this was mentioned but, the $80 Lifetime Senior park pass not only gives you free admission to all National Parks and Monuments, It also gives you half price for camping within the...
Forum: Touring
01-03-23, 08:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,839
Posted By vlicon

" So basically I'm down to the lowest gears - not...

" So basically I'm down to the lowest gears - not a major problem given my current terrain but will be soon."

Although it is not a major problem now it can be a very dangerous one later. I have...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-05-22, 07:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 613
Posted By vlicon

Thanks greysquirrel. I saw that, and it is in my...

Thanks greysquirrel. I saw that, and it is in my size. But it's not the color I want. That bike will be a big chunk of change for me, so I'm going to be picky and get exactly what I want.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-04-22, 06:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 613
Posted By vlicon

Bike Lust v Supply Chain Issues

I put a hefty downpayment on a 2022 Crux Expert last December. I went through one of the higher volume local bikeshops. Here I am in the first week of June and still no projected date for delivery....
Forum: Touring
04-01-21, 09:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 635
Posted By vlicon

Three days would be a leisurely trip. I've done...

Three days would be a leisurely trip. I've done the ride several times in a day without feeling rushed. But taking 3 days would have lots of potential time out for fishing and having a long lunch in...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-25-20, 10:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,720
Posted By vlicon

Is there a reason you are looking at 26"? You...

Is there a reason you are looking at 26"? You might be able to find a nice 29er on Craigs List that would also set up well for a gravel bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-20, 10:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,008
Posted By vlicon

Vintage shoes

The Eroica build of my 1986 Bianchi Trofeo is almost complete. I've been scanning the internet for a choice of shoes. I've seen the 1976 Vittorias and most listings are either out of my size or have...
Forum: Touring
05-24-18, 05:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,252
Posted By vlicon

In the past two to three years I have read...

In the past two to three years I have read several articles on how bike tourism has benefitted small rural towns. Central and Eastern Oregon have benefitted from the Bicycle Oregon project which has...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-18, 07:15 PM
Replies: 1,411
Views: 494,756
Posted By vlicon

Thanks for the information T-Mar. The serial...

Thanks for the information T-Mar. The serial number looks to be about 6 - 8 digits long. Unfortunately it is covered by a plastic piece that guides the front and rear brake cables. The first two...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-18, 07:44 PM
Replies: 1,411
Views: 494,756
Posted By vlicon

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1342/fullsizeoutput_8f_03aacdff7c52eef52b6f101dd0dc1b4a70148ee4.jpeg...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-26-18, 06:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 748
Posted By vlicon

Carbon Fork for disk and quick release.

Anyone have a recommendation for a carbon fork that will have the clearance for 38mm tires? It needs to have mounts for disc brakes and standard quick release drop outs. I have Frankensteined an old...
Forum: Touring
04-11-18, 05:03 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 21,110
Posted By vlicon

We are planning 5 to 6 days of bikepacking in...

We are planning 5 to 6 days of bikepacking in Bears Ears. Will be there early next week.:thumb:
Forum: Touring
03-23-18, 08:57 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,916
Posted By vlicon

The tent poles fit inside the Panniers. The black...

The tent poles fit inside the Panniers. The black tube is holding my fly rod. I've been looking all over for an aluminum tube, which wold be much lighter. But can't find one anywhere.
Forum: Touring
02-21-18, 06:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,916
Posted By vlicon

I wonder why they decided to put on the 42mm...

I wonder why they decided to put on the 42mm tires. I got my Marrakesh on Thanksgiving of 2016. It came with 700x38s. I found them to be plenty wide for any gravel type riding I've done. Im thinking...
Forum: Touring
02-02-18, 09:18 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 10,453
Posted By vlicon

Paulthepyke, Great thread. My wife and I are...

Paulthepyke,
Great thread. My wife and I are planning a trip to Italy in Sept and Oct. We are planning to start in Tuscany, head to Florence, and then head north to Venice and eventually going...
Forum: Touring
01-25-18, 04:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,865
Posted By vlicon

Shipping Bikes to and from Italy

My wife and I are planning to tour Italy and Slovenia this coming September and October. I'm thinking it would be easiest to ship bikes ahead of time so they are assembled and ready to go when we...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-11-17, 10:45 PM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 437,595
Posted By vlicon

A nice afternoon spin near Truckee.

A nice afternoon spin near Truckee.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-10-17, 10:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,152
Posted By vlicon

No. I've been doing a lot of gravel and cross...

No. I've been doing a lot of gravel and cross riding. I'm beginning to think it has something to to with the rough trails and constant vibration the feet are trying to absorb. I broke the ankle about...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-10-17, 06:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,152
Posted By vlicon

How did(n't) I injure myself?

I didn't fall, didn't crash, and nothing was twisted. But for the past few days the sides and top of my ankle are sore, as if it is sprained. It seems exaserbated by riding. The price of age is the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-30-17, 08:27 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,259
Posted By vlicon

You probably did, but I couldn't find it anywhere.

You probably did, but I couldn't find it anywhere.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-30-17, 08:20 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,259
Posted By vlicon

Do the uphill not just the downhill

There are several mtn bike rides in our area that are awesome downhill runs. Why is it that so many riders shuttle to the top to ride only the downhill. Today there were numerous large pickups, vans...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-29-17, 03:48 PM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 514,017
Posted By vlicon

Please tell us your age. 63 1. What type...

Please tell us your age.
63

1. What type of bikes do 50+ folks ride?
Trek 5200
Bianchi Trofeo
Trek 8000 mountain bike
GT Sport CX - Cross bike/Gravel Bike
Salsa Marrakesh
Fischer Man Bike...
Forum: Touring
08-17-17, 03:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,733
Posted By vlicon

I had a total replacement of my right hip about...

I had a total replacement of my right hip about 12 years ago. I have had no problems from it. The orthopedist said it was one of the worst hips he had seen. I rode a century 6 months after the...
Forum: Touring
08-16-17, 04:59 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,889
Posted By vlicon

You have good taste in music and good sense when...

You have good taste in music and good sense when riding.:thumb:
Forum: Touring
08-16-17, 04:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,554
Posted By vlicon

seeker333 knows of what he speaks. I have a...

seeker333 knows of what he speaks. I have a Marrakesh with Velo Orange Zeppelin 52mm. I'm running 38mm tires and everything works great. I also like the retro hipster look of the VO fenders.
Forum: Touring
07-29-17, 11:09 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,079
Posted By vlicon

That's pretty much my situation, and i usually...

That's pretty much my situation, and i usually would take care of those things myself. But I was on vacation and was willing to spend good money to free up my time for other things. Having some basic...
Forum: Touring
07-29-17, 05:17 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,079
Posted By vlicon

Honest Bike Mechanics

I'm pretty sure that most bike mechanics are honest and competent individuals. I would expect most people into cycling to be a lot like me! It was disappointing that on a recent out of town tour I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-17, 09:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,822
Posted By vlicon

The cross bike will shine on gravel roads and...

The cross bike will shine on gravel roads and depending on the tires you have, work very well on pavement. As for mountain bike trails; your milage may vary. How well it works will depend on your own...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-16-17, 09:00 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,125,319
Posted By vlicon

45 miles meandering around South Tahoe. About...

45 miles meandering around South Tahoe. About half of it on sandy single track. Summer as hit but the snow is sticking around.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-06-17, 11:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,179
Posted By vlicon

It looks like it won't allow you to attach disc...

It looks like it won't allow you to attach disc brakes, if that is something you want.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-05-17, 10:56 PM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 437,595
Posted By vlicon

The Steamboat Ditch is only a 10 or 11 mile...

The Steamboat Ditch is only a 10 or 11 mile out-n-back, but it's close to home and makes a nice afterwork ride on a rest day.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-17, 10:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,310
Posted By vlicon

So apparently I can't post a URL unless I have 10...

So apparently I can't post a URL unless I have 10 posts. There is a good article you, and several other readers might find helpful. Since I can't post the URL; Google

"cyclist's palsy, or ulnar...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-02-17, 09:50 PM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,894,468
Posted By vlicon

Found this on Craig's List for $300. When the...

Found this on Craig's List for $300. When the upgrades start it will be awesome.
Forum: Touring
05-31-17, 12:54 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,172
Posted By vlicon

Balancing the load

My wife and I haven't done a lot of touring, so maybe we can get some advice here. I have noticed that on shorter tours we typically don't need much equipment. But by the time we bring a tent, stove...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-30-17, 12:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 573
Posted By vlicon

GT Sport - Info needed

Does anyone have any experience or info about this bike? The guy wants $300. I want to turn it into a gravel bike.
Thanks for any help you can provide.
Val
Forum: Touring
05-17-17, 05:09 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,642
Posted By vlicon

I'm just guessing this might work. If you can...

I'm just guessing this might work. If you can find a well fitting frame bag, that might be the ticket. You could still use a small saddle bag for repair kit. I'm thinking the weight in the center of...
Forum: Touring
05-07-17, 06:15 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 27,254
Posted By vlicon

Auburn to Sacramento

I got out of the cold and snow last weekend to ride my bike from Auburn to Sacramento. It was a good excuse to get together with two old friends to reminisce about the glory days, and tell stories...
Forum: Touring
04-24-17, 11:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,421
Posted By vlicon

Rim size and tire width.

How does one tell the range of tire width that will work on a given rim?
Forum: Touring
03-10-17, 07:45 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 28,724
Posted By vlicon

Salsa Marakesh

I am jumping into bike touring as a stone cold newbie. I have been riding road bikes for years, and after a suggestion by my wife we decided to get touring bikes. We didn't do much shopping and have...
Forum: Touring
02-27-17, 10:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,714
Posted By vlicon

This didn't happen to me, thankfully. But it did...

This didn't happen to me, thankfully. But it did happen to a friend. It was a hot summer day and we were in the last stages of a long climb. There was a dead squirrel on the edge of the roadway, but...
Forum: Touring
12-11-16, 10:21 PM
Replies: 356
Views: 399,171
Posted By vlicon

New Bike / First Ride

When my wife suggested we give each other touring bikes for Christmas, I have learned not to argue about such things. We immediately drove to the local bike shop and bought each other a Salsa...
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