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Forum: Touring
06-06-23, 04:40 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,586
Posted By staehpj1

There pretty much aren't any in a touring context...

There pretty much aren't any in a touring context IMO. They are simple, safe, and reliable. I am fine with the QR axles even on my disc brake bike that has them, but I'd just as soon have through...
Forum: Touring
06-03-23, 07:21 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,586
Posted By Polaris OBark

Trek 520 is on the way out. :(

Trek 520 is on the way out. :(
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-16-22, 03:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 780
Posted By MinnMan

They're back! I have a pair bought maybe 3-4...

They're back! I have a pair bought maybe 3-4 years ago, and they are just great. Recommended them to friends but then they seemed to have been discontinued. Retail price then was $200, so the...
Forum: Touring
11-26-22, 06:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 888
Posted By Tourist in MSN

Yours look like they are all fabric, not the PVC...

Yours look like they are all fabric, not the PVC sheeting on my classic rollers.

If you have no luck with Ortlieb offering help, my suggestion would not waterproof them, but may help improve water...
Forum: Fatbikes
11-21-22, 02:08 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 8,597
Posted By prj71

Same here. Met up with some friends last Thursday...

Same here. Met up with some friends last Thursday to do a trail ride on the snow. One of the guy invites someone new to join. New guy shows up with a 29er FS mountain bike. Needless to say...he did a...
Forum: Fatbikes
11-21-22, 01:47 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 8,597
Posted By Kapusta

Assuming this is not a troll post…. Certain...

Assuming this is not a troll post….

Certain off road conditions: snow, sand, mud, off-track, loose surface, deep leaves, and basically anywhere that traction or floatation is an issue.

Where I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-16-22, 01:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 747
Posted By UnCruel

Big Agnes (who makes pretty good tents generally)...

Big Agnes (who makes pretty good tents generally) has a series of bikepacking-specific tents, and the main feature is the shorter poles, as well as a compression sack that is purpose-made to mount...
Forum: Touring
11-03-22, 09:23 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,482
Posted By mstateglfr

You launched off a 20' cliff while going 40mph?!?...

You launched off a 20' cliff while going 40mph?!?
Was it on purpose? I cant imagine the need to be at 40mph, which I hit on the road only a handful of times a year as the hills arent long enough,...
Forum: Touring
10-31-22, 04:59 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,482
Posted By HendersonD

Have you ever actually known of an aluminum fork...

Have you ever actually known of an aluminum fork failure on a touring bike whether a Trek 520 or another manufacturer?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-22, 08:41 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 6,400
Posted By bargainguy

Right now, there's a strange dynamic playing out....

Right now, there's a strange dynamic playing out. An oversupply of bikes in the post-COVID era as manufacturers overshot their estimates, and an undersupply of parts, which has not shown much sign...
Forum: Touring
10-15-22, 11:47 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,482
Posted By raqball

What makes you think Trek is getting eaten up by...

What makes you think Trek is getting eaten up by the competition? Have any sales # that show a larger decline for Trek when compared to other bike brands? I assume all manufacturers suffered, and are...
Forum: Touring
10-15-22, 11:29 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,482
Posted By Darth Lefty

If they seemingly already sold out their run for...

If they seemingly already sold out their run for this year, why would you conclude they’re selling poorly?
Forum: Touring
10-15-22, 06:45 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,482
Posted By Trakhak

Don't know how large a presence Trek has in...

Don't know how large a presence Trek has in Europe, but many of their competitors there use aluminum forks for their touring bikes and have done so for many years.

Edit: just looked up...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-29-22, 02:40 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 3,875
Posted By mr_bill

However, in all seriousness. If you do have...

However, in all seriousness.

If you do have a low resting heart rate, let the folks who "twilight" you know before your "minor" medical procedure starts. They'll thank you.

(For more major...
Forum: Touring
09-29-22, 09:48 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 5,894
Posted By tcs

[/color] I've never even had taking a chair...

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I've never even had taking a chair on a cycletour in my paradigms but watching this video the other day, it seemed civilized, bordering on elegant. Hmm. Might go down to the camping...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-22, 04:53 PM
Replies: 555
Views: 30,947
Posted By Mad Honk

It appears there has been a hic-up in the...

It appears there has been a hic-up in the movement of the exalted Box O' Crap and if it is not rectified today the BOC will return to me before leaving on it's appointed duties to all players. At...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-22, 08:46 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 3,875
Posted By crowbike

Your recovery heart rate is a better fitness...

Your recovery heart rate is a better fitness indicator.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-22, 12:13 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 3,875
Posted By 79pmooney

bps? Beats Per ???

bps? Beats Per ???
Forum: Touring
09-27-22, 11:49 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,482
Posted By raqball

The message on their website is applicable to...

The message on their website is applicable to almost all of their bikes.. I recently purchased a 2023 FX Sport 6 and the website said the same for it. I went into a Trek corporate store and was able...
Forum: Touring
09-24-22, 05:36 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,310
Posted By superdex

I have service!

I thought I might, so here’s a little update in bullets:

the bike has probably 25-30 lbs on it. Totally changes how the bike climbs. I’m happy I picked a route that doesn’t have a ton of...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-24-22, 03:30 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,790
Posted By biker128pedal

I have team issue so my first experiment with...

I have team issue so my first experiment with tubeless. 520 would be better for me. The Domane and Checkpoint have the same wheels. I’ve broken 4 inboard drive side spokes. The last one I removed and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-20-22, 08:57 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,790
Posted By Badger6

I didn't mean to come off snarky, if I did. It's...

I didn't mean to come off snarky, if I did. It's worth a shot, as some "non tubeless ready" tires can be set up that way, but in my experience it's very hit or miss (usually miss), and with the...
Forum: Touring
09-18-22, 05:31 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 3,974
Posted By staehpj1

Do you have any reference from MSR or other solid...

Do you have any reference from MSR or other solid source to verify that is the reason? It makes sense, but I have seen a lot of unofficial mentions of a problem with a coating in the bottles. Also I...
Forum: Touring
09-18-22, 04:42 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 3,974
Posted By Tourist in MSN

I will never forget that. In mid 1980s in...

I will never forget that. In mid 1980s in Minnesota, they changed the tax structure to promote more ethanol use in what was called Gasahol at that time. (Minnesota being a big corn producing state.)...
Forum: Living Car Free
09-18-22, 12:25 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,852
Posted By Yune_Garage

This man has literally been “FREE from OWNING a...

This man has literally been “FREE from OWNING a car” aka CAR FREE” personally as an individual despite his wife owning a car, yet some of these muppets in the ‘car free cult’ are desperately trying...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-22, 08:36 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,466
Posted By pepperbelly

I am too old and thick skinned for my mental...

I am too old and thick skinned for my mental health to be in danger.
I try to get as many different opinions and points of view as I reasonably can then make up my mind.
I was at first thinking...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-22, 07:40 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,225
Posted By Hondo6

Her eyes lit up when she heard about the Masi?...

Her eyes lit up when she heard about the Masi? Since you're not far away . . . take her to see the Masi. Right away.

And take enough cash with you to make sure you can leave with it if it fits...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-22, 06:12 AM
Replies: 280
Views: 8,429
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

😂😂 The irony has gone numb on me thanks for...

😂😂

The irony has gone numb on me thanks for the reminder!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-22, 06:09 AM
Replies: 280
Views: 8,429
Posted By znomit

It's right there in the name. Clipless they call...

It's right there in the name. Clipless they call themselves. BUT THEY HAVE CLIPS!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-22, 05:46 AM
Replies: 280
Views: 8,429
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

Also I’m selling my clipless shoes too, after...

Also I’m selling my clipless shoes too, after reading this thread.

While I’ve only ridden 100-150 mile in my new SPD’s apparently they don’t work, since I haven’t fallen at all yet. They seem to...
Forum: Touring
09-15-22, 03:36 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 3,974
Posted By djb

Thats really curious about alcohol in msr...

Thats really curious about alcohol in msr bottles, they are aluminum, so that surprises me. I will look into it though.

and yes, there are real dangers using soft drink bottles or anything...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-22, 07:37 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,225
Posted By RustyJames

nswartsell That’s quite a story and we are all...

nswartsell That’s quite a story and we are all glad your fiancé walked away with only a few scrapes.

It’s difficult to replace a one-of-a-kind (gift from father) with something similar (another...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-22, 07:20 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 7,132
Posted By Wildwood

What hands? ...

What hands?

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1887/71326f58_6992_4464_9407_1312ed63b228_4676fb23d9f590b5b393c263ed959556e6875e0b.jpeg

It’s a magic carpet ride for the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-22, 02:12 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 2,005
Posted By genejockey

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/497x280/krystenritter_donttrusttheb_b087cf56f1462a5ec1d3597e7fe7b50af1166407.gif
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-22, 02:06 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 2,005
Posted By genejockey

As a general rule, yes. YOU knew he didn't mean...

As a general rule, yes. YOU knew he didn't mean 13,200 vertical feet of ascent per lap, didn't you? And you knew that because he put it in miles, which is the unit we commonly use for distance,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-22, 01:39 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 7,132
Posted By Wildwood

I have become comfortably numb... ...

I have become comfortably numb...





only p3
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-22, 01:33 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 7,132
Posted By Milton Keynes

Nothing really matters, anyone can see.

Nothing really matters, anyone can see.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-22, 01:32 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 2,005
Posted By genejockey

What does "I did a 3 mile climb" convey to you? ...

What does "I did a 3 mile climb" convey to you?

EDIT: IME, we all talk of distance in miles and climbing in feet.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-22, 01:19 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 2,005
Posted By genejockey

You're wrong and he's right on this one. I think...

You're wrong and he's right on this one. I think the vast majority of riders would assume that 2.5 miles of climbing/lap means DISTANCE, not ELEVATION.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-22, 12:21 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 6,978
Posted By Badger6

In some countries, it is the law to ride on the...

In some countries, it is the law to ride on the bike lane if it is there…personally preference be damned.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-22, 11:37 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 7,132
Posted By genejockey

Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?

Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-22, 10:28 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 7,132
Posted By livedarklions

Why stop there--define "ride".

Why stop there--define "ride".
Forum: Touring
09-13-22, 06:43 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,991
Posted By IPassGas

Hard not to feel joy about such stuff....One of...

Hard not to feel joy about such stuff....One of the many great things about touring on a bicycle is the increased likelihood of seeing wildlife, whether on the bike or at camp.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-22, 01:29 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 2,005
Posted By prj71

I do. Zone 2 for 2 hours is an easy ride for...

I do.

Zone 2 for 2 hours is an easy ride for me. I would barely breaking a sweat or even breathing hard.

A long distance ride more than 100 miles could also be easy if the elevation is low.
...
Forum: Touring
09-13-22, 07:00 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,453
Posted By Bald Paul

That may work! Thank you! :thumb:

That may work! Thank you! :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-22, 07:22 AM
Replies: 280
Views: 8,429
Posted By Koyote

ikr? Just last week, my hands got stuck to it,...

ikr? Just last week, my hands got stuck to it, and I fell over.

The benefits of handlebar tape aren't worth the risks...You people who use it are all suckers.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-22, 05:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 447
Posted By ADAP7IVE

Sorry, missed your reply the first time around. I...

Sorry, missed your reply the first time around. I like the look of these too. Thank you for the links, too!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-22, 09:02 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 3,079
Posted By rsbob

Hang in there Dave and keep cycling. I think you...

Hang in there Dave and keep cycling. I think you would be surprised to learn how many ex-runners have turned to cycling as their primary sport. I too sustained a life changing injury that now only...
Forum: Commuting
09-10-22, 08:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 887
Posted By mdarnton

I think your basic problem is thinking that there...

I think your basic problem is thinking that there is such a thing as "wasting" time. Life is for experience and any experience is valid. In the proper context sitting and staring at the wall is a...
Forum: Commuting
09-10-22, 05:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 887
Posted By Colorado Kid

Burned Out

Yesterday, I had a vacation day to burn but I was so burned out from work, life etc., I didn't feel like doing a thing. (Anyone been there?) So I figured to had to do something as it was a nice day. ...
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