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Forum: Touring
03-21-13, 09:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,331
Posted By sth

I was going to pm you to get your CGOAB site...

I was going to pm you to get your CGOAB site address but I think I found it. "All the Way Across Canada"? I went across in '09 ( http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/left2right ) and despite some...
Forum: Touring
11-08-12, 09:50 PM
Replies: 4,826
Views: 2,624,400
Posted By sth

Great little vid, CubanRider. Do you have any...

Great little vid, CubanRider. Do you have any pics of the mount set up? I want use my GoPro in the same way, maybe with one on the front looking back at me too.
Forum: Touring
10-30-12, 10:40 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,048
Posted By sth

Most of the campgrounds are nice, most are full...

Most of the campgrounds are nice, most are full of RVs. A few have walk in sites. I had one walk in area to myself while the rest of the large campground was full of people. Best spot of the trip....
Forum: Touring
10-30-12, 10:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,048
Posted By sth

It is a great ride, well suited for cycling. Did...

It is a great ride, well suited for cycling. Did it this past July for the 3rd time in about 20 years. I was really happy to see mini water treatment plants at each campground. Boiling/treating...
Forum: Touring
10-05-12, 10:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,444
Posted By sth

Well that is good news. Maybe I should just wrap...

Well that is good news. Maybe I should just wrap some good tape there and not worry about it. Thanks.
Forum: Touring
10-05-12, 10:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,444
Posted By sth

It is the rack that is wearing not just the...

It is the rack that is wearing not just the finish. That would be no big deal. The aluminum is wearing, running my finger along the tube I can feel a small rut forming. The tube wall can't be too...
Forum: Touring
10-03-12, 10:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,444
Posted By sth

The OMM rack is aluminum and has proven to be...

The OMM rack is aluminum and has proven to be sturdy and rugged. I have been happy with it. It isn't just the finish that has worn through, it is worn into the alum material, maybe .5mm, I dunno. ...
Forum: Touring
10-02-12, 10:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,444
Posted By sth

Ortlieb vs Old Man Mountain

I did a short, week long tour this summer with my new Ortliebs front and rear. I liked them for their simplicity and capacity. I was quite surprised and disappointed to see the wear in the legs of...
Forum: Touring
04-18-12, 09:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 903
Posted By sth

Be it cars, shoes, coats, food, electronics,...

Be it cars, shoes, coats, food, electronics, clothes, this is the story of my life...
Forum: Touring
04-18-12, 09:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 903
Posted By sth

Can't remember if a thrid pair of shorts that I...

Can't remember if a thrid pair of shorts that I have are the Rapide shorts but they are one of the MEC line. Now, granted, I picked a size too small but these may even be more of a problem that the...
Forum: Touring
04-17-12, 09:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 903
Posted By sth

Glad to see that someone else is thinking about...

Glad to see that someone else is thinking about the tri-shorts idea. A friend gave me a pair of barely used tri shorts that have a chamois looking chamois and they seem to fit well. If I can get...
Forum: Touring
04-17-12, 09:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 903
Posted By sth

I agree. Trouble is that the shorts that I have...

I agree. Trouble is that the shorts that I have been using dont seem to the the "in" design anymore. What I have were a thin-ish single layer of what looked like synthetic chamois with may...
Forum: Touring
04-15-12, 10:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 903
Posted By sth

Sore Bum Part 2

I am starting to panic now. I am leaving on a 7 week tour in about 7 weeks. I did an 80km ride on Friday and my butt was chaffed almost raw. I have to get this worked out before I leave or I wont...
Forum: Touring
04-14-12, 09:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 548
Posted By sth

Go for it. I crossed from Vancouver to St John's...

Go for it. I crossed from Vancouver to St John's in '09. I left in mid May and it took 10 weeks. It was a great trip that had plenty of very low days along with lots of high days. All in all very...
Forum: Touring
02-28-12, 10:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,378
Posted By sth

Thanks. I think 36cm may be too short. I have...

Thanks. I think 36cm may be too short. I have Planet Bike Freddy's that stick out the back a bit and have a flap that is even further back. Will go measure.
Forum: Touring
02-28-12, 10:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,378
Posted By sth

The handling issues that concerned me were from...

The handling issues that concerned me were from the front being light. Aushiker above experienced that although is sounds like it may depend on the bike. Maybe different geometry's factor in.
...
Forum: Touring
02-28-12, 10:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,378
Posted By sth

Holy Crap! 'Gators in the camp! I thought my...

Holy Crap! 'Gators in the camp! I thought my worries about grizzlies was enough. Thanks for the reply. The reason I thought about the larger rear Ortliebs for the front is that I think they would...
Forum: Touring
02-28-12, 10:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,008
Posted By sth

Interesting looking saddle. The split is the key...

Interesting looking saddle. The split is the key I think.
Forum: Touring
02-28-12, 10:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,008
Posted By sth

I have thought about getting another. I do love...

I have thought about getting another. I do love the seat and as I said at the start of this, I crossed the country in '09 with few issues. The thought of the break in period which was about 1500kms...
Forum: Touring
02-24-12, 10:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,378
Posted By sth

Ortlieb and Bob questions

First off, I don't want this to be a pannier vs trailer post, please. I will work through that on my own. I think I am going to try a Bob Ibex for a 7 week trip to the Arctic this summer. I am...
Forum: Touring
02-24-12, 10:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,719
Posted By sth

On a couple CGOAB journals I have just and on...

On a couple CGOAB journals I have just and on gear store review pages there is the prevailing opinion that Steri-pens are useless. They eat batteries and break down. I have a bad gut so I take a...
Forum: Touring
02-24-12, 09:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,570
Posted By sth

A Toblerone Bar on a long hike. One segment per...

A Toblerone Bar on a long hike. One segment per day. Way back on a bike ride it was a supply of Skor bars.
Forum: Touring
02-24-12, 09:47 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,915
Posted By sth

I would say lighten where you have multiples. ...

I would say lighten where you have multiples. IE:
1 spare tire
no spare chain
one spare cable
glueless patches
rather than a roll of duct tape, wrap a length of it around things like bottles...
Forum: Touring
02-23-12, 11:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,008
Posted By sth

I am going to fiddle with the Brooks for bit but...

I am going to fiddle with the Brooks for bit but if it goes nowhere I am going to try a Terry Liberator. Sounds like you are happy with it.
Forum: Touring
02-21-12, 09:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,008
Posted By sth

The sides have flared and I am thinking about...

The sides have flared and I am thinking about lacing but it seems that the seat post is in the way of a good even lacing. When I squeeze the sides together it does raise and firm the dimples
Forum: Touring
02-21-12, 09:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,008
Posted By sth

I guess you're right. It is all pressure. I get...

I guess you're right. It is all pressure. I get chaffing rather than numbness. The websites though seem to talk more about blood flow.
Forum: Touring
02-21-12, 09:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,008
Posted By sth

You know, I never really thought that the Brooks...

You know, I never really thought that the Brooks would wear out. Figured I would first. Overall the saddle looks great, just a few age cracks. But maybe it has sagged out. I hate the thought of...
Forum: Touring
02-20-12, 09:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,008
Posted By sth

Just looking at the Specialized sight. Not just...

Just looking at the Specialized sight. Not just there, most manufactures talk about increasing blood flow. They seem to only come at it from a numb willy way of thinking. Nothing about pressure...
Forum: Touring
02-20-12, 09:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,008
Posted By sth

I would like to try a 'bent sometime but I don't...

I would like to try a 'bent sometime but I don't think I would likely change over anytime soon.
Forum: Touring
02-20-12, 09:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,008
Posted By sth

Thanks for replies and comments. I think that...

Thanks for replies and comments. I think that the main issue is that the rear of the seat, where the dimples form, settles low and the center ridge stays put. Thulsadoom seems to have the same...
Forum: Touring
02-19-12, 10:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,008
Posted By sth

Sore Bum

For the last year or so any ride I do of 30Km or so plus causes me grief in the area of my "t'aint", or to be more clear, the are between my two private bits. I get a very uncomfortable chaffing and...
Forum: Touring
01-15-12, 10:47 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,867
Posted By sth

Thanks for gettin' back at it. As a PBase user...

Thanks for gettin' back at it. As a PBase user the top bar "search" function wasn't confusing but I can see how it would confuse some. My long time beef with PBase is that the only way to move to...
Forum: Touring
05-09-11, 09:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,305
Posted By sth

Oops, try this link...

Oops, try this link (http://www.pbase.com/shamilton/sunshine_coast_bike_tour)
Forum: Touring
05-09-11, 09:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,305
Posted By sth

It is a nice loop. I did it a few years ago and...

It is a nice loop. I did it a few years ago and I think it will be this year's tour in July, maybe we will pass each other. For no particular reason, I like to go counter clock-wise, starting in...
Forum: Touring
04-23-11, 10:03 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,330
Posted By sth

First for the Kudos...Erik and Seattle Forrest:...

First for the Kudos...Erik and Seattle Forrest: Wow, great shots, both of you!

Last big tour across the country I had a decent point and shoot. 2000 or so jpg pics fit on 4 2gb cards. This time...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-21-09, 09:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,193
Posted By sth

Are you using an old style one piece internal bb?...

Are you using an old style one piece internal bb? Surly's spindles come as 68 and 73mm. That depends on the width of the bike's bb shell. Mine is 68mm. I couldnt use the other size because the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-17-09, 07:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,193
Posted By sth

S'cuse me?? I made an error??? Show where on...

S'cuse me?? I made an error??? Show where on the Surly website that it says "to be used only with 'X' brand bb and 'Y' brand granny ring and I will humbly eat crow. ...
Forum: Touring
11-15-09, 04:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,117
Posted By sth

My custom touring bike was designed like an old...

My custom touring bike was designed like an old style rigid mtn bike. Flat bars. I have always used bar ends. I crossed the country this past summer and had no problems. Lotsa places to put your...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-15-09, 04:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,193
Posted By sth

Mr Whirly Cranks...heads up

Just a little heads up in case you are thinking about getting the Mr Whirly crankset from Surly: I ordered one from my LBS and when I installed it I found that the 58 bcd, 5 bolt granny ring that...
Forum: Touring
11-10-09, 08:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,834
Posted By sth

Thanks to everyone for their thoughts so far.

Thanks to everyone for their thoughts so far.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-10-09, 08:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,500
Posted By sth

According to the attached RCMP news release, Ed...

According to the attached RCMP news release, Ed was reported missing early in November. Lots of people routinely go for long periods without contacting others. There is nothing indicating anything...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-10-09, 10:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,500
Posted By sth

Thanks, all, for your thoughts. I dont know the...

Thanks, all, for your thoughts. I dont know the fellow but I know his family is worried.
Forum: Touring
11-09-09, 08:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,834
Posted By sth

MISSING: Ed Kortenbach

Hi all,

A friend asked me to post some info regarding a missing friend of his.

Ed Kortenbach was cycling from Edmonton, Alberta to Vancouver, BC this past fall. He was last seen on October 14,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-09-09, 08:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,500
Posted By sth

Missing: touring cyclist

Hi all,

A friend asked me to post some info regarding a missing friend of his.

Ed Kortenbach was cycling from Edmonton, Alberta to Vancouver, BC this past fall. He was last seen on October 14,...
Forum: Touring
09-09-09, 10:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,042
Posted By sth

Must be nice living in the dry climate of Calif. ...

Must be nice living in the dry climate of Calif. I am up the coast by 2 states and 1 province. With the rain and gritty winter commuting muck my rims would last 2-3 years and maybe 20k km/12k...
Forum: Touring
09-08-09, 10:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 850
Posted By sth

My last bike was an old rigid C'dale mtn bike. I...

My last bike was an old rigid C'dale mtn bike. I liked riding it and did some touring with it but it always felt too long, I was too stretched out. The custom I had built a few years ago is a bit...
Forum: Touring
09-08-09, 09:52 PM
Replies: 4,826
Views: 2,624,400
Posted By sth

Here are a couple of pics of Olive in Ontario...

Here are a couple of pics of Olive in Ontario during our cross country trip this summer.
Forum: Touring
09-08-09, 09:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,042
Posted By sth

I have recently started building my own wheels. ...

I have recently started building my own wheels. The first try at for the rear wheel ended up with the same spoke hole cracks you mentioned. I decided that my spoke tension was too tight. Got a...
Forum: Touring
08-26-09, 10:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,946
Posted By sth

I thought a picture of me with the bike held high...

I thought a picture of me with the bike held high would look great. I handed the camera to a fellow standing nearby. A cross country bike ride does wonders for the leg muscles but nothing for the...
Forum: Touring
08-26-09, 10:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,946
Posted By sth

Thanks for the comments on the pics. I have...

Thanks for the comments on the pics. I have finally downloaded them to the computer...2399 of them! Yuck. Its going to be a long winter sorting them out. I am going to put together one of these...
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