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Forum: Touring

02-26-23, 02:33 PM

Replies: 24

Anyone with Hokkaido touring experience?

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Posted By gquirk77

I had been planning a long tour through Japan...

I had been planning a long tour through Japan starting in Sapporo, then I saw some of those "walking tour of (any city)" videos on youtube, even as late as January everyone I see walking (outdoors...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

10-01-22, 01:02 PM

Replies: 3

Noises from bottom bracket!?

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Posted By gquirk77

Noises from bottom bracket!?

My Salsa Fargo is making a grinding noise when I pedal hard and a popping and grinding when I'm not pedalling. If I'm lightly pedaling on a flat area it sounds fine. I thought it was the bottom...

Forum: Touring

07-20-22, 09:26 PM

Replies: 14

Tour of the Italian lakes in 2022

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Posted By gquirk77

Has anyone ridden along the eastern shore of Lake...

Has anyone ridden along the eastern shore of Lake Garda? From looking at street view on Google maps there are some sections that look good for cyclists, but many that look pretty narrow.

Forum: Touring

12-30-20, 10:34 AM

Replies: 13

Surly Disc Trucker vs Trek 520?

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Posted By gquirk77

The weight limit of the Trek 520 is 275 lbs....

The weight limit of the Trek 520 is 275 lbs. (that includes weight of rider, gear, AND bike). That's a "no go" for me then.

Forum: Touring

12-30-20, 10:12 AM

Replies: 15

Where should I ride?

Views: 1,762

Posted By gquirk77

I decided not to do a bike tour, instead I am...

I decided not to do a bike tour, instead I am flying in (and out of) Seattle, renting a minivan and driving down the Pacific coast. I will be bringing my bike and going on day rides but will be...

Forum: Touring

12-19-20, 07:39 PM

Replies: 15

Where should I ride?

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Posted By gquirk77

Yes, it definitely would be cold at night if I...

Yes, it definitely would be cold at night if I started in Vegas, but when I look at the avg Feb lows in San Diego and other towns along the coast it doesn't look too bad to me, highs in the 60s and...

Forum: Touring

12-19-20, 04:50 PM

Replies: 15

Where should I ride?

Views: 1,762

Posted By gquirk77

Where should I ride?

I have 4 weeks of free time (Jan 26-Feb 22), I live in NC, I've never done a bike tour but I want to.

I was thinking of a 1 way ticket to Vegas, then riding down near the Salton Sea, then over...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

12-07-20, 08:44 PM

Replies: 25

My bike was stolen

Views: 2,846

Posted By gquirk77

No, I don't have renters insurance. I looked...

No, I don't have renters insurance. I looked into getting it like a year ago but the deductible was $1000 and the monthly premium was around $30. I don't have enough stuff worth that much more to...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

12-07-20, 08:34 PM

Replies: 25

My bike was stolen

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Posted By gquirk77

The thief was definitely scoping my bike out...

The thief was definitely scoping my bike out before last night because my porch is pitch black and you can't see it from the yard area, there's no way they just happened to see it last night for the...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

12-07-20, 07:06 PM

Replies: 25

My bike was stolen

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Posted By gquirk77

My bike was stolen

Came here for some advice and to mostly just rant.

Someone climbed onto my 2nd story apt porch last night while I was soundly asleep about 10 feet away. They grabbed my Motobecane Single Speed...

Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear

07-03-20, 10:56 AM

Replies: 12

Best size tire?

Views: 1,464

Posted By gquirk77

Thanks to everyone for their insightful responses.

Thanks to everyone for their insightful responses.

Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear

07-01-20, 09:26 PM

Replies: 12

Best size tire?

Views: 1,464

Posted By gquirk77

Best size tire?

I recently bought a Motobecane Single Speed bike, it has 700X30 tires on it now but the treads are kinda worn down so I was looking at new tires in the future. I'm 6ft 6 in., 240 lb. 90% of my...

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