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Forum: Touring
07-26-17, 09:51 PM
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Posted By mdilthey

And great that so many people are able to make...

And great that so many people are able to make these bags in the USA, hiring local people, building local economies. There's no reason to buy bags from the big brands when your state probably has 2-3...
Forum: Touring
07-26-17, 09:34 PM
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Posted By mdilthey

I love how bikepacking gear is getting more and...

I love how bikepacking gear is getting more and more mainstream in the touring world.
Forum: Touring
07-17-17, 11:47 PM
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Posted By mdilthey

Stefan, is that your house? It's beautiful, and...

Stefan, is that your house? It's beautiful, and exactly how I pictured your place of residence given the minimalism in your bicycles.
Forum: Touring
04-14-17, 12:18 PM
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Posted By mdilthey

Very smart setup. Looks perfect.

Very smart setup. Looks perfect.
Forum: Touring
03-23-17, 09:14 AM
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Posted By mdilthey

This bike is actually very on trend, except the...

This bike is actually very on trend, except the V-brakes. All the cool kids are running "old-school" rando bags now, all of them.
Forum: Touring
03-21-17, 03:36 PM
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Posted By mdilthey

Looks great! I remember them from an old Radavist...

Looks great! I remember them from an old Radavist spread.

For anyone in the US looking for a similar bag, Rock Geist makes a baby seat bag too: https://rockgeist.com/product/gondola/
Forum: Touring
03-21-17, 02:29 PM
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Posted By mdilthey

Hey Stephan, what's the new seat bag?

Hey Stephan, what's the new seat bag?
Forum: Touring
03-01-17, 11:54 AM
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Posted By mdilthey

Hey str, what's your guess at the actual width of...

Hey str, what's your guess at the actual width of those tires? Would they fit a 42mm clearance frame?
Forum: Touring
01-29-17, 12:20 AM
Replies: 4,824
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Posted By mdilthey

Pro tip: you can restore contaminated brake pads...

Pro tip: you can restore contaminated brake pads with a blowtorch.
Forum: Touring
01-28-17, 02:29 PM
Replies: 4,824
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Posted By mdilthey

A few things that I learned are very important: ...

A few things that I learned are very important:

1: Never get grease on your rotors, ever. Never touch your rotors with bare fingers, ever. Wipe down your rotors once a week with an alcohol swab....
Forum: Touring
01-28-17, 01:02 PM
Replies: 4,824
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Posted By mdilthey

I personally do not use hydraulics, although many...

I personally do not use hydraulics, although many do. I have witnessed mushy brakes, ripped-out hoses, brake fail, and the ritual of re-bleeding on friend's bikes, and decided not to mess with that...
Forum: Touring
01-28-17, 12:19 PM
Replies: 4,824
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Posted By mdilthey

Nice, str. Very nice. What's the top tube say? ...

Nice, str. Very nice. What's the top tube say?

I thought disc brake touring gravel bikes were trending towards mounting the rear brake inside the seatstay for rack clearance, but I know you don't...
Forum: Touring
01-21-17, 05:47 PM
Replies: 4,824
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Posted By mdilthey

Got the sled back up into touring shape after a...

Got the sled back up into touring shape after a winter full of fat-tired adventures. I'm not claiming winter is over, but the snow has all melted and something tells me there won't be a ton more,...
Forum: Touring
01-07-17, 11:06 AM
Replies: 4,824
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Posted By mdilthey

I'm gonna miss that bike, but I'm excited for the...

I'm gonna miss that bike, but I'm excited for the new one!
Forum: Touring
01-04-17, 05:03 PM
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Posted By mdilthey

New bike?!

New bike?!
Forum: Touring
12-19-16, 12:21 AM
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Posted By mdilthey

I get weary with the bikepacking "little bag"...

I get weary with the bikepacking "little bag" situation. The trade-off is worth it for a mountain bike that feels essentially unloaded when the bike paths turn to trail, and trail turns to dry...
Forum: Touring
12-04-16, 11:01 AM
Replies: 4,824
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Posted By mdilthey

And the classiest rig of 2016 goes to....

And the classiest rig of 2016 goes to....
Forum: Touring
11-22-16, 03:54 PM
Replies: 4,824
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Posted By mdilthey

Fast and light overnighter on the summit of Mt....

Fast and light overnighter on the summit of Mt. Orient. Night-time temperature was below 20ºF if you count the windchill at elevation. Cold!

I brought a 15ºF sleeping bag in my 30L backpack, which...
Forum: Touring
11-22-16, 03:05 PM
Replies: 4,824
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Posted By mdilthey

No idea! Not my bike!

No idea! Not my bike!
Forum: Touring
11-20-16, 10:51 PM
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Posted By mdilthey

I could look at this bike all day. So great!

I could look at this bike all day. So great!
Forum: Touring
10-27-16, 08:38 AM
Replies: 4,824
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Posted By mdilthey

Wow, gorgeous rig. I love seeing classic touring...

Wow, gorgeous rig. I love seeing classic touring setups with a bit of character. You only get that from riding for a while!
Forum: Touring
10-18-16, 08:52 AM
Replies: 4,824
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Posted By mdilthey

Most stuff stays on the bike. When we reached...

Most stuff stays on the bike. When we reached camp, I pulled my sleeping bag out of the handlebar roll and my bivy out of the seat bag (that's all that is in those, loosely packed).

Then, I...
Forum: Touring
10-17-16, 08:01 AM
Replies: 4,824
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Posted By mdilthey

Still singlespeed, still loving it. Packed for a...

Still singlespeed, still loving it. Packed for a quick overnighter. It's a little blurry, I have to get my camera fixed.


https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5753/30367135055_281a459942_k.jpg
Forum: Touring
09-14-16, 11:08 AM
Replies: 4,824
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Posted By mdilthey

Too cool!

Too cool!
Forum: Touring
09-06-16, 06:04 PM
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Posted By mdilthey

I want to run all my bikes tubeless, but I...

I want to run all my bikes tubeless, but I haven't found the time to actually do it. I'm going to wait until winter, because then my local bike shop will have less going on and I can use the stand...
Forum: Touring
09-03-16, 12:29 PM
Replies: 4,824
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Posted By mdilthey

My new Basketpacking rig! Ready for action! ...

My new Basketpacking rig! Ready for action!


https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8297/29350080561_467ccb3293_k.jpg


https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8231/29321579582_83b9b4ff25_k.jpg


The bar bag...
Forum: Touring
08-31-16, 07:26 PM
Replies: 4,824
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Posted By mdilthey

Nice rig! Gorgeous colors.

Nice rig! Gorgeous colors.
Forum: Touring
08-17-16, 12:34 PM
Replies: 4,824
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Posted By mdilthey

Yes, weight distribution is more of an "issue" in...

Yes, weight distribution is more of an "issue" in the front than in the back...but it's relative. You really need to try it to decide if that issue is an issue for you or not.

Personally, I can...
Forum: Touring
08-15-16, 12:56 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,619,393
Posted By mdilthey

It is slightly more awkward. Two lightly-loaded...

It is slightly more awkward. Two lightly-loaded panniers up front work for grocery runs, and the top of the rack is good for strapping on a 12-pack.

I think if you find the handling of a front...
Forum: Touring
08-15-16, 09:22 AM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,619,393
Posted By mdilthey

Reasons: The front wheel carries less...

Reasons:

The front wheel carries less weight, since your body is over the rear wheel (maybe... 60/40 split or so).

The front rack can mount the panniers lower to bring your center of gravity...
Forum: Touring
08-14-16, 08:46 AM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,619,393
Posted By mdilthey

https://maxthecyclist.files.wordpress.com/2016/08/...

https://maxthecyclist.files.wordpress.com/2016/08/max_2688-1.jpg
Forum: Touring
08-04-16, 06:34 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,619,393
Posted By mdilthey

Your KM looks nicer than mine ever did! Great...

Your KM looks nicer than mine ever did! Great build. Glad I could help inspire it.
Forum: Touring
07-27-16, 02:04 PM
Replies: 4,824
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Posted By mdilthey

Love the tires!

Love the tires!
Forum: Touring
07-09-16, 01:53 PM
Replies: 4,824
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Posted By mdilthey

Kelley and I are currently touring in Iceland. If...

Kelley and I are currently touring in Iceland. If you're thinking about doing this trip yourself- I definitely suggest a MOUNTAIN BIKE. Wow, some of these roads are rough, and the big tires make it...
Forum: Touring
06-20-16, 04:31 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,619,393
Posted By mdilthey

Hey, I do that! Here's my first touring bike, a...

Hey, I do that! Here's my first touring bike, a Raleigh Port Townsend:

https://maxthecyclist.files.wordpress.com/2014/02/max_4942.jpg

I really went crazy with this one. The original frame is...
Forum: Touring
04-28-16, 09:29 AM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,619,393
Posted By mdilthey

I'll do a post on it later when I've had time to...

I'll do a post on it later when I've had time to thoroughly vet it. Despite being almost heresy in the touring world, I fell in love with singlespeed touring and I spend 95% of my time in the "big"...
Forum: Touring
04-24-16, 08:26 AM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,619,393
Posted By mdilthey

Bikepacking in New England! The two-speed setup...

Bikepacking in New England! The two-speed setup works awesome! Simple, reliable, no brain power needed!

https://maxthecyclist.files.wordpress.com/2016/04/dsc_6598.jpg
...
Forum: Touring
03-17-16, 01:37 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,619,393
Posted By mdilthey

Love this. Awesome rig.

Love this. Awesome rig.
Forum: Touring
01-25-16, 08:08 AM
Replies: 4,824
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Posted By mdilthey

Mission accomplished!

Mission accomplished!
Forum: Touring
01-24-16, 05:37 PM
Replies: 4,824
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Posted By mdilthey

Dang, stefan! I just got one-upped!

Dang, stefan! I just got one-upped!
Forum: Touring
01-24-16, 04:17 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,619,393
Posted By mdilthey

Ultralight Winter Bikepacking: ...

Ultralight Winter Bikepacking:

https://maxthecyclist.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/max-bike-map.jpg

Details Here: The Year of the S24O...
Forum: Touring
12-21-15, 11:35 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,619,393
Posted By mdilthey

At some point or another, I have said about every...

At some point or another, I have said about every incorrect thing a young cyclist can say. ;D
Forum: Touring
12-18-15, 02:34 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,619,393
Posted By mdilthey

Here's a fun picture. New touring bike, Surly Pug...

Here's a fun picture. New touring bike, Surly Pug SS (though, I'll probably throw gears on it). Biked home from my local bike shop with it strapped to my backpack. A harrowing ride! 10/10!
...
Forum: Touring
11-30-15, 07:54 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,619,393
Posted By mdilthey

Oh my god, so rad!

Oh my god, so rad!
Forum: Touring
11-23-15, 01:54 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,619,393
Posted By mdilthey

Looks like fun! Love this pic, looks like a...

Looks like fun! Love this pic, looks like a postcard.
Forum: Touring
11-10-15, 08:03 AM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,619,393
Posted By mdilthey

Loe the picture, awesome.

Loe the picture, awesome.
Forum: Touring
11-09-15, 11:27 AM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,619,393
Posted By mdilthey

Had mine for two winters and I don't *think* it...

Had mine for two winters and I don't *think* it has frozen yet. I keep it in a certain pocket in my jacket at all times except when I'm filtering, just to be sure. But I am thinking I'll replace mine...
Forum: Touring
09-13-15, 05:14 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,619,393
Posted By mdilthey

I kinda dig on stickers. They protect the frame...

I kinda dig on stickers. They protect the frame from rubbing from my framebags, give shout-outs to companies and organizations I like (check out that Bernie Sanders sticker on my seat tube), and give...
Forum: Touring
09-13-15, 04:49 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,619,393
Posted By mdilthey

Funny how age and experience seem to guide the...

Funny how age and experience seem to guide the build and aesthetic of the bike the most... I've definitely learned a few things, though, fenders and kickstands are still big no-no's for me.

Maybe...
Forum: Touring
09-13-15, 08:36 AM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,619,393
Posted By mdilthey

Thinking about doing a basket tour.... ...

Thinking about doing a basket tour....

http://i.imgur.com/832ojOq.jpg
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