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Forum: Touring
05-02-24, 02:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 385
Posted By Yan

Have you guys seen the new Ortlieb Quick Rack,...

Have you guys seen the new Ortlieb Quick Rack, which is another rack that can be attached and detached from the bike in a few seconds. Costs about $100.

https://youtu.be/dlt1ScUPC-c
Forum: Touring
05-02-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 385
Posted By Yan

Hard to see the value proposition of paying $400...

Hard to see the value proposition of paying $400 for a Tailfin rack when you can buy the nice looking rack below for $57 including shipping.

https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005006841162769.html...
Forum: Touring
05-01-24, 11:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 385
Posted By Yan

I think Gauvins is Canadian so he already has...

I think Gauvins is Canadian so he already has affordable healthcare, wouldn't save much buying drugs in Europe.
Forum: Touring
05-01-24, 11:53 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 385
Posted By Yan

I am impressed by your dedication to this. My own...

I am impressed by your dedication to this. My own packing strategy involves raiding my closet for whatever gear I need, throwing them into a pile on the ground, and attempting to cram them into my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,325
Posted By Yan

Riser stems, they look goofy but hey, you gotta...

Riser stems, they look goofy but hey, you gotta do what you gotta do.

That said, it sounds like this bike simply doesn't have a geometry suited to you.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 320
Posted By Yan

It might help if you actual told us what the...

It might help if you actual told us what the message is.

:lol:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,097
Posted By Yan

There's no difference between e-bikes,...

There's no difference between e-bikes, e-scooters, e-mopeds, e-whatevers. It doesn't matter if it has a hand throttle, a pedal sensor, or any other type of power control.

Any machine that allows a...
Forum: Touring
04-27-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,284
Posted By Yan

We use this one on my wife's bike. It's lighter...

We use this one on my wife's bike. It's lighter and cheaper than Tubus, and works with its own line of quick release rack-top trunk accessories.

We are currently cycling around the world and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-27-24, 08:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,068
Posted By Yan

SRAM power meter spiders are dirt cheap nowadays,...

SRAM power meter spiders are dirt cheap nowadays, and the new crop of power meters coming from China are perfectly accurate according to reviews, and undercut all western brands on price. No wonder...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-27-24, 08:34 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 906
Posted By Yan

These things are absolutely everywhere in some...

These things are absolutely everywhere in some regions nowadays. Tons of them in many Canadian cities. They even have them on Randalls Island in NYC, which is the last place I would have expected...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-24, 05:18 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,433
Posted By Yan

It's these guys from Poland who specialize in...

It's these guys from Poland who specialize in track hubs. I'm sure there are lighter hubs now but when I built those wheels, these guys were one of the lightest on the market, at least for track...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-24, 01:48 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,433
Posted By Yan

What's the popular lightweight aluminum rim and...

What's the popular lightweight aluminum rim and hub combo to build nowadays? It's been a while since I've investigated the lightweight side of the market.

The last set of lightweight wheels I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 01:35 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,072
Posted By Yan

Whey protein powder that comes in the large tubs....

Whey protein powder that comes in the large tubs. Good for lifting too.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-25-24, 11:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 475
Posted By Yan

If your fork crown has a hole I would consider...

If your fork crown has a hole I would consider mounting there, or failing that, on your helmet.
Forum: Touring
04-25-24, 11:27 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,635
Posted By Yan

I ended up settling on 70psi for the 35mm Kenda...

I ended up settling on 70psi for the 35mm Kenda tire. I'm at around 250lb total weight. When the tire is at 50-60psi I can feel it squirming around under me.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,752
Posted By Yan

What the actual F are you even TALKING ABOUT???...

What the actual F are you even TALKING ABOUT??? HOW in the freaking world did you read what I wrote, and understand it the way you understood it??? Do you not understand the concept of parallel...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,752
Posted By Yan

What's a typo? Your post was a typo? I'm arguing...

What's a typo? Your post was a typo? I'm arguing with a typo? Oh my god....

You seem to think that I somehow suggested that small small would "always" result in a too short chain. Where in the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-24, 08:17 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,752
Posted By Yan

Yes, That's exactly the thread I'm talking about....

Yes, That's exactly the thread I'm talking about.

What's with the gaslighting? Are you a psycho or what? Anyone can read that thread and immediately notice that you're clueless. Check it out,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,752
Posted By Yan

Yes. That IS what I'm claiming. What are you...

Yes. That IS what I'm claiming. What are you going to do about it?

Maybe you have amnesia, but there was a multi page back and forth with that idiot last time on this exact topic.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-24, 06:33 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,752
Posted By Yan

Yeah, as long as you also check big big before...

Yeah, as long as you also check big big before install, it's fine.

The problem is that some people such as kcjc don't bother with this step.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-24, 06:14 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,752
Posted By Yan

That's a big assumption to make if you're working...

That's a big assumption to make if you're working on an unknown bike.

It would be fine if you only ever work on your own bikes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-24, 05:39 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,752
Posted By Yan

You'll never read that debate because it's a...

You'll never read that debate because it's a fabrication that he just invented.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-24, 05:35 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,752
Posted By Yan

It wasn't you FBinNY, it was kcjc. ...

It wasn't you FBinNY, it was kcjc.



Nope. I never argued for such a thing. That's revisionist history to hide your own humiliation.

You said chains should be sized based purely on small...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-24, 11:34 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,752
Posted By Yan

Where is that total fool who was here a couple of...

Where is that total fool who was here a couple of months ago insisting that chains should be sized based on the small chainring small cog combo.
Forum: Touring
04-23-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 304
Posted By Yan

I'm going to be in arriving in Bali in three...

I'm going to be in arriving in Bali in three days. Currently riding through East Java. Any recommendations for activities?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 635
Posted By Yan

One time I hacksawed a steel steerer with the...

One time I hacksawed a steel steerer with the star nut inside. Sawed straight through the star nut and had to hammer in a new one.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 245
Posted By Yan

Tranzx makes one that is quite compact. I use it...

Tranzx makes one that is quite compact. I use it on my touring bike.

https://na.tranzx.com/products/antishock-ql-suspension-post
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 523
Posted By Yan

How is your fitter going to fit you on the...

How is your fitter going to fit you on the Endurace when Canyon doesn't even sell the integrated bars in different sizes? That bike uses the proprietary CP0018 integrated bars. Canyon USA refuses to...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,676
Posted By Yan

Back in the day I used to tour on a 48-38-24...

Back in the day I used to tour on a 48-38-24 triple crank with a 11-34 cassette. The 48 front / 11 rear high gear is very fast, while the 24 front / 34 rear low gear could get me up pretty much any...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 01:17 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,676
Posted By Yan

Imagine a simple scenario where the chainring and...

Imagine a simple scenario where the chainring and cog have the same number of teeth. Let's say a 24t chainring driving a 24t cog. It's a 1:1 ratio, so for every one time your leg goes around, the...
Forum: Touring
04-20-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,092
Posted By Yan

How about wearing two different contacts, one in...

How about wearing two different contacts, one in each eye. Dominant eye distance, other eye near. Works for most people.
Forum: Touring
04-20-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,092
Posted By Yan

Contact lenses with regular sunglasses over top.

Contact lenses with regular sunglasses over top.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 450
Posted By Yan

ICAN is a well known Chinese brand that has been...

ICAN is a well known Chinese brand that has been selling internationally for years. Nothing wrong with their products. Likewise with Winspace, Farsports, Light Bicycle, etc. All these companies are...
Forum: Touring
04-17-24, 06:41 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,432
Posted By Yan

It's because the majority of tourers are retirees...

It's because the majority of tourers are retirees :50:
Forum: Touring
04-16-24, 02:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 337
Posted By Yan

I did the Cabot trail last September on a loaded...

I did the Cabot trail last September on a loaded touring bike. You won't have any problems on an e-bike. It's not that difficult, only four climbs, two big two small. Put on an audiobook and you'll...
Forum: Touring
04-15-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 727
Posted By Yan

Mavic A319 rims are an option. Nice and cheap,...

Mavic A319 rims are an option. Nice and cheap, and has eyelets. No real functional difference from the more expensive A719 version, having used both.

Kinlin makes an asymmetrical 25mm internal,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,641
Posted By Yan

I eat tons of jelly rolls until my chin has its...

I eat tons of jelly rolls until my chin has its own jelly rolls. At that point, the chin strap is so tight it's straining to snap in half. Problem solved, no more loose chin strap.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 11:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 940
Posted By Yan

People have been complaining about all kinds of...

People have been complaining about all kinds of things since the dawn of history. You could make a tire looser than a grandma and some weakling with baby fingers will still complain it's too hard to...
Forum: Touring
04-14-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,037
Posted By Yan

I use aerobars.

I use aerobars.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,264
Posted By Yan

Metal bottle cages bent inward with your hand....

Metal bottle cages bent inward with your hand. You can make them grip as tight as you want.

They would ruin your look though.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 940
Posted By Yan

It's difficult because hookless came onto the...

It's difficult because hookless came onto the scene, and as a result everybody had to make their tires tighter than a baby's ass, to avoid being sued into bankruptcy from tires coming off.
Forum: Touring
04-12-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,432
Posted By Yan

Strictly from a physical standpoint, no, rest...

Strictly from a physical standpoint, no, rest days are not necessary once you're in good shape. If you're coming from a desk job it may take you a few weeks of touring before you get to this point,...
Forum: Touring
04-11-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,432
Posted By Yan

Unless you're cycling across thousands of miles...

Unless you're cycling across thousands of miles of Siberian tundra, or you're one of those waiting-for-death geezers who have lost all interest in the world, you're going to want to take an...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-24, 09:35 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,978
Posted By Yan

Only on a four pannier touring bike that had too...

Only on a four pannier touring bike that had too much weight in the rear and not enough in the front.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 848
Posted By Yan

Hooked or hookless rims?

Hooked or hookless rims?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 06:12 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 873
Posted By Yan

I also use a Scosche Rhythm+ bicep optical HR...

I also use a Scosche Rhythm+ bicep optical HR sensor.

The Garmin chest straps give me skin rash in the summer heat.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 06:02 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 3,402
Posted By Yan

I crashed, tore the tire and split the rim while...

I crashed, tore the tire and split the rim while touring in rural China in 2010 and rode 65 km (40 miles) with a towel stuffed inside the tire to get to the next city. Not quite a century in...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-24, 09:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 665
Posted By Yan

Thanks for sharing. Once these have a good number...

Thanks for sharing. Once these have a good number of post-release reviews, I'll likely pick up a set for one of my older bikes. I can take delivery in Europe so US availability is not an issue for me.
Forum: Touring
04-08-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,124
Posted By Yan

My total weight is pushing 100lbs on the current...

My total weight is pushing 100lbs on the current tour. I can't even lift the thing up with my arms. I have to grab the frame low and lift it with my legs. Kill me now...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 496
Posted By Yan

Everybody and their grandma had Mavic Aksium...

Everybody and their grandma had Mavic Aksium wheels back in the day.

Is it Aksium or Askium? I could never without looking it up.
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