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Forum: Touring
10-12-23, 09:23 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,432
Posted By arvin smee

I went with the Rene Herse Fleecer Ridge and I...

I went with the Rene Herse Fleecer Ridge and I absolutely love them. Great on gravel, decently grippy on dirt, and surprisingly smooth rolling. They look way knobbier than they feel on pavement. ...
Forum: Touring
03-17-23, 11:11 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,432
Posted By arvin smee

The Racing Ralph's do look pretty good! The...

The Racing Ralph's do look pretty good! The Ardent Race get a low score from Bicycle Rolling Resistance - I'm not sure how much to trust their numbers though. It seems to be generally well regarded,...
Forum: Touring
03-17-23, 11:07 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,432
Posted By arvin smee

I was interested in these but I read a few...

I was interested in these but I read a few reviews that were critical of the handling and durability. Have they held up well for you?
Forum: Touring
03-17-23, 09:42 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,432
Posted By arvin smee

Bikepacking tire that's fast on pavement

I’m building up a bikepacking setup and I’m trying to figure out what sort of tires to get. I’ve got a Kona Unit X with i30 rims and WTB Ranger 29x2.6” right now. I just got an i25 wheelset which I...
Forum: Touring
03-17-23, 09:34 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,216
Posted By arvin smee

I would avoid a cot. As a lot of people have...

I would avoid a cot. As a lot of people have said, the problem might just be your pad. Here are my set ups, in case that's helpful.

Hammock: I have a Hennessey Hyperlight Asym Zip with a...
Forum: Touring
01-31-23, 03:02 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,666
Posted By arvin smee

I’ll get there, I’m just trying to slow myself...

I’ll get there, I’m just trying to slow myself down a bit. When I get something like a new bike, my immediate urge is to dive deep into dialing it in, often before I’ve used it enough to really...
Forum: Touring
01-30-23, 02:43 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,666
Posted By arvin smee

Well, that didn't take long. I'm now the proud...

Well, that didn't take long. I'm now the proud owner of a 2021 Kona Unit X. I got it for $800 barely used (MSRP: $1400). I was hoping to snag a lightly used 2022 (which is spec'd with Shimano...
Forum: Touring
01-11-23, 02:40 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,666
Posted By arvin smee

Taking all the responses into consideration, I...

Taking all the responses into consideration, I have a new plan. Although I the goal is still eventually to get a Surly, I'm going to aim lower for the moment. I'm looking for a used Kona Unit X, most...
Forum: Touring
12-20-22, 12:03 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,666
Posted By arvin smee

Great option. I love Kona's and they're...

Great option. I love Kona's and they're certainly more affordable than Surley!
Forum: Touring
12-20-22, 12:03 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,666
Posted By arvin smee

Pardon my ignorance, but what exactly do long...

Pardon my ignorance, but what exactly do long chainstays do? I've never had a problem with my feet hitting the bags. I figured a touring geometry would be more comfortable and efficient, but I wasn't...
Forum: Touring
12-19-22, 03:43 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,666
Posted By arvin smee

^^ Older Karate Monkey frames are also in play. ...

^^ Older Karate Monkey frames are also in play. From what I can tell the new ones are built for longer travel forks and wouldn't really work.
Forum: Touring
12-19-22, 02:32 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,666
Posted By arvin smee

Those are some gorgeous pics! I think if I was...

Those are some gorgeous pics! I think if I was out west I'd be more likely to keep the current set up but the amount of on road riding I do leads me to think I should have a bigger frame. I do hate...
Forum: Touring
12-19-22, 02:30 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,666
Posted By arvin smee

That’s for the detailed responses everyone!...

That’s for the detailed responses everyone! That’s a lot to chew on.

Since a lot of people brought this up: like I said in the original post, I really don’t need front bags. I do a lot of...
Forum: Touring
12-16-22, 12:03 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,666
Posted By arvin smee

Karate Monkey is set up for 140mm of travel, it...

Karate Monkey is set up for 140mm of travel, it seems like most mtb frames are built for rigid forks or longer travel forks.

100mm is probably a big much, but I was just thinking that made sense...
Forum: Touring
12-16-22, 10:57 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,666
Posted By arvin smee

Suspension forks on Touring Bikes

I’m looking to build up a dedicated touring / adventure bike and was hoping to get some advice on suspension forks. Part of the reason I’m posting here is that I am having a really hard time finding...
Forum: Touring
12-16-22, 10:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 862
Posted By arvin smee

I got the old style DeLorme InReach years ago for...

I got the old style DeLorme InReach years ago for backpacking and I've used it on a few bike trips as well. I just got the new smaller one with bluetooth but haven't used it yet.

These things are...
Forum: Commuting
11-09-17, 01:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,718
Posted By arvin smee

Thanks for the advice everyone. I'm gonna swing...

Thanks for the advice everyone. I'm gonna swing by my LBS and see what they say. In my experience they charge up to two times what I can get online, but maybe I can get a build / rebuild done.
Forum: Commuting
11-09-17, 01:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,718
Posted By arvin smee

I'd rather avoid having to get new rotors if I...

I'd rather avoid having to get new rotors if I can. Is there a reason to do center lock?
Forum: Commuting
11-07-17, 04:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,718
Posted By arvin smee

Trouble Finding 26" Wheels

I have 2011 Kona Kula Gold that I have set up as a city / touring / all around bike. The wheels are getting a little worse for the wear and I'm looking to replace them but I'm having a hell of a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-03-16, 02:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 759
Posted By arvin smee

Thanks for the info. Looks like I'm going with...

Thanks for the info. Looks like I'm going with the Shimano chain and XT cranks. I'll reply once I get it all on the bike.
Forum: Introductions
02-02-16, 02:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 422
Posted By arvin smee

Hi from DC

Hey everyone!

Evan here. I'm originally from Annapolis, MD, but have lived in DC for the past decade. I been into biking since I was a kid and worked in a shop in the late 90s. Never got super...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-02-16, 01:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,494
Posted By arvin smee

Yeah, 25 psi is pretty damn low. Like a...

Yeah, 25 psi is pretty damn low.

Like a bunch of other people said, sounds like a bad tire / rim match up. Try a different tire on there and see if that works.
Forum: Northeast
02-02-16, 11:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,159
Posted By arvin smee

Every summer I bike from Wassaic NY to Lenox MA,...

Every summer I bike from Wassaic NY to Lenox MA, then back from Lenox to Poughkeepsie. The route is due to the fact that my sister works in Lenox in the summer and the Metro North train has it's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-02-16, 09:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,789
Posted By arvin smee

go heavy with the grease on the bottom bracket,...

go heavy with the grease on the bottom bracket, seat post, and pedal threads. good luck with your project! pretty ambitious but sounds fun.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-02-16, 09:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 759
Posted By arvin smee

question on overhauling drive train for commuting

I got a Kona Kula Gold that I'm setting up to be a commuter. I'm not actually going to use it for that, but that's the build: 1.5" tires, touring gear ratios, etc. I take my bike everywhere so I...
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