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Forum: Touring
12-04-22, 05:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 868
Posted By kstephens

I agree - but traveling by bike I could find a...

I agree - but traveling by bike I could find a way to at least recharge devices every other day - new iphones (14) have satellite communcation capability. Again - I am getting one - obviously see...
Forum: Touring
12-04-22, 05:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 868
Posted By kstephens

I am getting an in reach 2 for the holidays. I...

I am getting an in reach 2 for the holidays. I have recently gotten back into backpacking as well as bike touring. I will likely take it with me if I am going on a road trip/short tour - however, I...
Forum: Touring
07-03-22, 05:51 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,449
Posted By kstephens

I actually came in to post this. I love the Tara...

I actually came in to post this. I love the Tara rack. I feel that hoop adds to stability (It may be 100% psychological) - but most importantly, I always run a handlebar bag, and that loop is also my...
Forum: Touring
07-03-22, 05:44 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,162
Posted By kstephens

I have a cheaper axiom aluminum rack on my...

I have a cheaper axiom aluminum rack on my current main bike for over 10 years and it has done fine. Granted most of it's time is for commuting, errands, and shorter weekend/3-4 day trips. It was...
Forum: Touring
06-22-22, 02:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,684
Posted By kstephens

Update - I ended up with the Lezyne HP micro...

Update - I ended up with the Lezyne HP micro floor drive with the guage, and love it. I couldn't find either the topeak or lezyne local to check out - So I just toldweeks - my kids to surprise me...
Forum: Touring
06-06-22, 12:04 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,973
Posted By kstephens

If I were looking to be more upright - I would be...

If I were looking to be more upright - I would be looking for something that comes with flat bars with MTB/Trigger shifters. It seems there will be more options for a swap out to alt bars to get you...
Forum: Touring
06-01-22, 09:43 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 8,850
Posted By kstephens

That is a great score on tent. I always go for a...

That is a great score on tent. I always go for a 2 person when using a bike - or for short overnight backpacking trips). I like to keep may panniers inside with me and I love the extra room -...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-22, 09:22 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,014
Posted By kstephens

The obvious answer is you need to downsize shoes.

The obvious answer is you need to downsize shoes.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-22, 08:06 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,563
Posted By kstephens

I have several pairs for different reasons - I...

I have several pairs for different reasons - I have a couple pair of SIDI for dedicated road or long rides (spd and spd sl - but are by far the most comfortable for longer days on the bike, some old...
Forum: Touring
04-27-22, 07:49 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,311
Posted By kstephens

I loved my brooks out of the box, and it got...

I loved my brooks out of the box, and it got better every ride. I can't imagine riding without one now. However, I have also ridden saddles that everyone loves that didn't work form me. If a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-22, 06:05 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,976
Posted By kstephens

This made all of the difference for me. I was...

This made all of the difference for me. I was going through saddles quickly - luckily selling as I went so I wasn't taking a huge loss. But once measured and fit at a bike shop - I was steered...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-22, 05:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 917
Posted By kstephens

I do the top about once a year, and bottom once a...

I do the top about once a year, and bottom once a year. I have always followed the directions that come with it too and apply it to the underside about once a year as well, however, leave a thin...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-22, 07:26 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,339
Posted By kstephens

I hope to be. I was an avid cyclist in the 80's....

I hope to be. I was an avid cyclist in the 80's. Was in to long distance riding and tri's, then mountain biking. I continued to bike commute through college and my first few years of work, then...
Forum: Touring
04-21-22, 06:31 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,923
Posted By kstephens

I can't imagine working two dogs that much. ...

I can't imagine working two dogs that much. Even if large healthy dogs - the daily wear on them combined with keeping up with their caloric needs and caring for health in general would be a big...
Forum: Touring
04-08-22, 08:20 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,408
Posted By kstephens

Fortunately, I recovered from most of the...

Fortunately, I recovered from most of the lingering side effects and so far I can't tell if I will get back to the cardio level I once had, or if it will be something I need to deal with down the...
Forum: Touring
04-08-22, 06:15 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,408
Posted By kstephens

I am thinking this is most of my problem as well....

I am thinking this is most of my problem as well. Took a short break (several year) from cycling, and packed on the weight - then hit rock bottom with covid - which although was not life...
Forum: Touring
04-06-22, 08:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,408
Posted By kstephens

NICE! I may keep this quote.

NICE! I may keep this quote.
Forum: Touring
04-06-22, 11:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,408
Posted By kstephens

Thanks for the input - Just looking to make some...

Thanks for the input - Just looking to make some changes, but don't really want to go blindly purchasing things to try. My mechanic skills are not the worst - I can do most things on the bike myself...
Forum: Touring
04-05-22, 08:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,408
Posted By kstephens

Try out different bars?

Long story short - I'm getting older, and not sure if I still enjoy drop bars on a road bike. I don't really do fast rides anymore, but enjoy my own pace fitness rides that still allows me the...
Forum: Touring
03-30-22, 04:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 950
Posted By kstephens

Been reading alot about this lately. I am just a...

Been reading alot about this lately. I am just a couple hours from nashville. I am thinking I may do a northbound ride to increase the odds of a nice tailwind this time of year (but that is a...
Forum: Touring
03-30-22, 10:19 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,425
Posted By kstephens

I have been trying for years to find a suitable...

I have been trying for years to find a suitable option. Almost every backpack and travel guitar I have played are either small enough for travel - but sound like crap, or sound good - but too big to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-29-22, 09:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,302
Posted By kstephens

A good cadence is something you can always refine...

A good cadence is something you can always refine later, and could be a good habit to develop soon as it could save some wear and tear on your knees and other joints. However, in terms of fitness -...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-27-22, 09:23 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,775
Posted By kstephens

I used to see this on here a ton, and would roll...

I used to see this on here a ton, and would roll my eyes until I actually did it. I had a trek 1.5, and I was planning on upgrading to carbon. I also wanted to get in to touring a litle, so I put...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-21-22, 08:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,799
Posted By kstephens

Crap at my age (mid/late 40's) - I struggle to...

Crap at my age (mid/late 40's) - I struggle to keep up with the "old guys" in our group rides. No joke - the oldest guy in our group will either set the pace for the fast group or spend time rotating...
Forum: Touring
03-21-22, 03:27 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,721
Posted By kstephens

I love teva for my needs. They are great for...

I love teva for my needs. They are great for wearing around off the bike, showers, with or without socks for a hike, and also good to wade streams to fish (I'l usually carry a 4 piece fly rod). Use...
Forum: Touring
03-17-22, 05:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,684
Posted By kstephens

Looking at both the topeak mini floor and topeak...

Looking at both the topeak mini floor and topeak road morph- they have similar gauges - with hit and miss reviews as the gauge is not extremely accurate, and a potential point of failure. Is it...
Forum: Touring
03-16-22, 08:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,684
Posted By kstephens

Pump for traveling

I am looking for yet another pump - I don't know how many I have in the garage - but most should be in the trash. I have only been on a few small 4-5 day trips, and planning to increase those quite...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-11-22, 09:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,799
Posted By kstephens

Everything on the surly has been great after the...

Everything on the surly has been great after the break. Tubes replaced, scrubbed clean and lubed drive everything else seemed fine. Took it for my first ride earlier this week outside of the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-09-22, 04:27 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,314
Posted By kstephens

Considering 7 years ago and about 50 pounds I was...

Considering 7 years ago and about 50 pounds I was averaging about 100 miles a week, I am happy just to be riding again. Fitness is my overall goal for this year, and potentially a small 10 day or so...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-06-22, 02:08 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,800
Posted By kstephens

Me, personally, I would be fine buying a bike...

Me, personally, I would be fine buying a bike knowing it needed some repair. But If I were selling, I would think that a bike ready to ride would sell more quick - especially if you disclused that...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-06-22, 01:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 993
Posted By kstephens

I coach competitive swimming, swam my entire...

I coach competitive swimming, swam my entire younger life. I have helped several adults get started, and coached a few older triathletes or guided through a good training program. Starting swimming...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-06-22, 09:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,799
Posted By kstephens

This was before the break. Aside from a little...

This was before the break. Aside from a little dust and a few changes it is the same - it no longer has the fenders or front rack - I'll add them back if I start doing some overnight trips, or maybe...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-05-22, 07:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,799
Posted By kstephens

Dusting off the Surly!

It has been a while since I posted here (not just this forum, but this site). Long story short - about 10 years ago(maybe a little more) I started a quest to become more active and get fit. I got...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-09-15, 03:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 810
Posted By kstephens

I just sold one of my road bikes today, and...

I just sold one of my road bikes today, and bought my first mountain bike since 2005. I am about an inch shorter 6'3" - and I rode a couple between 19 and 21. Ended up going with a 19.5 - just...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-13, 07:37 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,456
Posted By kstephens

I have an iphone, and tried the cycling apps. ...

I have an iphone, and tried the cycling apps. They are a battery drain (maybe 3-4 hours - and that is assuming you are managing the battery properly and starting off at 100%). I ended up with a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-13, 07:31 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 31,448
Posted By kstephens

This. Too many variables (a slight bend in the...

This. Too many variables (a slight bend in the roof, excess dust...). For the price a decent, roof rack or hitch can be installed. I have also never used a temporary rack (trunk rack or temp. roof...
Forum: Touring
05-17-13, 05:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 906
Posted By kstephens

You will get the hang of spd's rather quick. I...

You will get the hang of spd's rather quick. I unclip the same foot every time. You will probably have a fall or two - usually after a couple of weeks, after you start to get used to them and quit...
Forum: Touring
05-11-13, 10:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 906
Posted By kstephens

You should ride out to the St. Joe state park on...

You should ride out to the St. Joe state park on Cape San Blas and camp there for a quick overnighter/test. That is a pretty cool ride through Wewa>Cape.
Forum: Touring
05-08-13, 03:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,277
Posted By kstephens

Thanks for all of the advice. I ended up calling...

Thanks for all of the advice. I ended up calling Big Agnes to ask some questions about their newer models - mainly the fish hook (zipper less). They have excellent customer service. The guy...
Forum: Touring
05-07-13, 07:56 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,277
Posted By kstephens

Thanks everyone! The copper spur looks a little...

Thanks everyone! The copper spur looks a little more like what I need. Hopefully I can find one on sale.
Forum: Touring
05-07-13, 03:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,277
Posted By kstephens

New tent recommendations?

I am retiring my early/mid 90's North Face arches tent. It has been used and abused since I bought it new in 94 - it even made it through a pretty nasty tornado about 10 years ago.

Here is what...
Forum: Touring
05-03-13, 05:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,001
Posted By kstephens

For shorter tours and weekend trips, I take a...

For shorter tours and weekend trips, I take a pair of under armour heat gear running shorts. They weigh almost nothing, pack up small, and have a lining. I throw them on off the bike for...
Forum: Touring
04-30-13, 05:56 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,520
Posted By kstephens

Another vote for the p-38. It is far superior to...

Another vote for the p-38. It is far superior to the one on my swiss army knife or leatherman. However, I find it is so small, and I am often cooking in low light/twilight that I have lost a...
Forum: Touring
04-23-13, 05:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,972
Posted By kstephens

I've had both. I am actually still breaking in...

I've had both. I am actually still breaking in my first flyer I got for christmas. So far, I like it better than the standard b17. I only notice the springs compressing when I hit pretty good...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-20-13, 07:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,084
Posted By kstephens

Congrats

Congrats
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-20-13, 08:01 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,084
Posted By kstephens

It works the same here in KY, the extra 38 miles...

It works the same here in KY, the extra 38 miles on the century routes from the metric routes, are usually the more hilly section of the entire ride. If you keep a comfortable pace, and stop, walk...
Forum: Touring
04-10-13, 06:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,159
Posted By kstephens

djb pretty much summed up wheel size. Four all...

djb pretty much summed up wheel size. Four all around touring, I would prefer a 26. However, I needed a 60 cm frame LHT and, to me, that size looked odd with the 26 wheels. I went with the 700c...
Forum: Touring
04-10-13, 05:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,298
Posted By kstephens

I love my chacos, but the vibram soles weigh a...

I love my chacos, but the vibram soles weigh a ton (more than any running shoe) - I actually have them on now - I just don't like lugging them around when they are not on my feet. I think this year...
Forum: Touring
03-26-13, 05:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,013
Posted By kstephens

I have 60 cm lht. FWIW, I have the same inseam. ...

I have 60 cm lht. FWIW, I have the same inseam. With touring bikes, I agree to go with the larger size you are comfortable with. However, I would pay more attention to Top Tube for fit. Being...
Forum: Touring
03-11-13, 11:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 872
Posted By kstephens

You can buy an external card reader for most...

You can buy an external card reader for most tablets. I know my wife has one for the Ipad that works fine.
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