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Forum: Touring
03-27-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 165
Posted By imi

Pillow fight!

Inspired by comments in a different thread:

So, do you have a pillow with you? Inflatable? Synthetic or Down? Ultralight? … or do you just roll your smelly socks up under your head and snore away?
Forum: Touring
03-27-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,258
Posted By imi

Hihi, it’s been a long winter, now we’re arguing...

Hihi, it’s been a long winter, now we’re arguing about pillows! 🤣
Actually, I think this is worthy of its own thread (https://www.bikeforums.net/touring/1290436-pillow-fight.html)!
Forum: Touring
03-27-24, 07:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 201
Posted By imi

Decathlon typically crush their boxes as soon as...

Decathlon typically crush their boxes as soon as they are unpacked. They have their own cardboard compressor.
I’m not saying ”don’t try” but it’s not a guaranteed go-to place. That said, it has...
Forum: Touring
03-27-24, 02:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 201
Posted By imi

It is, that’s what the baggage handlers do! 🧐

It is, that’s what the baggage handlers do! 🧐
Forum: Touring
03-26-24, 01:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 561
Posted By imi

For cold nights I double up with a cheap light...

For cold nights I double up with a cheap light sleeping bag over my regular 3-season bag. The difference is huge!
In Europe I buy this one...
Forum: Touring
03-24-24, 11:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 436
Posted By imi

Good to know,Yan. Thanks for the update. Is the...

Good to know,Yan. Thanks for the update.
Is the fiberfix still in good usable condition?
Forum: Touring
03-22-24, 05:27 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 393
Posted By imi

I have two published novels in a series (not...

I have two published novels in a series (not about cycling). Up to now, I haven’t successfully combined writing with touring as it’s so easy to want to get going in the morning :)

This spring I’ll...
Forum: Touring
03-22-24, 03:27 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,258
Posted By imi

No other musicians? Not even a ukele, harmonica,...

No other musicians? Not even a ukele, harmonica, or penny whistle?
Forum: Touring
03-22-24, 03:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 201
Posted By imi

Do you know where you’ll be staying in Paris? ...

Do you know where you’ll be staying in Paris?
If you’re able to carry all your gear and a boxed bike short distances, the B line Metro goes to CDG.

I’ve only ever searched for a bike box once in...
Forum: Touring
03-21-24, 05:46 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,323
Posted By imi

Possibly, but that question becomes irrelevant if...

Possibly, but that question becomes irrelevant if the airline refuses to take your bike because it's not in a suitable box as specified in their baggage policy... One hour before check-in closes,...
Forum: Touring
03-19-24, 02:46 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,258
Posted By imi

What else do you bring along?

Apart from ride, eat, sleep, do you carry stuff for work, hobbies etc?

I’m an author and musician, so paper, pencils, laptop, and 3/4 size guitar.
Forum: Touring
03-18-24, 11:34 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,323
Posted By imi

From Air Baltic’s website: Are cardboard boxes...

From Air Baltic’s website:
Are cardboard boxes becoming more available at airports nowadays?
Forum: Touring
03-18-24, 07:03 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,906
Posted By imi

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1290/a0cf3fc4_0697_4d87_a5f8_ed5be193d1c4_33f4ae736c8ff9b7dd0cbd656384224a76895d9a.jpeg
Göran Kropp on his way from Sweden to (and up)...
Forum: Touring
03-18-24, 07:01 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,906
Posted By imi

Fair point. I tour mostly in western europe...

Fair point. I tour mostly in western europe (never been to Albania),and if you’re on a marked road (for cars), then it’s not often you think ”what a crappy road”
Forum: Touring
03-18-24, 06:51 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,906
Posted By imi

Sorry staehp, I edited my post above after you...

Sorry staehp, I edited my post above after you posted.

Yes, tortillas are great… but in France, a freshly baked baguette is hard to beat :)
Forum: Touring
03-18-24, 06:29 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,906
Posted By imi

Depends where and in what weather. I’ve done...

Depends where and in what weather.

I’ve done overnight tours with nothing more than a space blanket and a puncture repair kit… and wet/cold/stormy tours where I have way more than 20 lbs of gear...
Forum: Touring
03-17-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,906
Posted By imi

Maybe I’m missing something? I’ve never thought...

Maybe I’m missing something? I’ve never thought ”oh, I’m comfortable or uncomfortable” on my Hardshells at 100 psi, or on a MTB with 2” tires.
They are of course more suitable for different...
Forum: Touring
03-15-24, 01:22 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,906
Posted By imi

I’ve toured for decades on Gatorskins and...

I’ve toured for decades on Gatorskins and GatorHardshells. Puncture protection is great, and they do feel nimble. Unless you’re off-road a lot they’re fantastic tires.
Forum: Touring
03-13-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,323
Posted By imi

Good grief! I wasn’t recommending everyone find a...

Good grief! I wasn’t recommending everyone find a fully padded, metal reinforced, flight case!
If you can’t find a cardboard box or enough cardboard to cut to size and tape together in any town or...
Forum: Touring
03-13-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,323
Posted By imi

A few anecdotes and pictures of ”look it didn’t...

A few anecdotes and pictures of ”look it didn’t get damaged” isn’t the same as ”this is a good way to pack your bike”
Forum: Touring
03-13-24, 07:13 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,323
Posted By imi

A bike specific padded bag is one thing, a full...

A bike specific padded bag is one thing, a full sized bike wrapped in plastic and duct tape might be another.

If you’re denied at check-in, then what a ticketing agent or someone you called at...
Forum: Touring
03-10-24, 05:13 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,323
Posted By imi

If I was going to just use a bag, I would use...

If I was going to just use a bag, I would use lots of bubble wrap.
Forum: Touring
03-10-24, 01:48 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,323
Posted By imi

Most european airlines specify that bicycles must...

Most european airlines specify that bicycles must be in a suitable box.

Just by the condition the box ends up in sometimes, would not make a plastic bag a sensible choice.
Forum: Touring
03-06-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,906
Posted By imi

I rode SMP’s for a two month tour in SoCal...

I rode SMP’s for a two month tour in SoCal deserts, due to goat-head and other thorns.
Yes, the puncture protection is great, but I found they ride like tractor tires. Was happy to get my Gatorskins...
Forum: Touring
03-04-24, 05:59 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,315
Posted By imi

I’ll be starting 1st May, greek island hopping...

I’ll be starting 1st May, greek island hopping and book writing (I’m an author- nothing about bicycling though).
Middle of june, I’ll fly to southern Germany and ride back home (Gothenburg, Sweden)...
Forum: Touring
02-29-24, 05:50 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,776
Posted By imi

I’ve never had a pinch flat in decades of touring...

I’ve never had a pinch flat in decades of touring on 28mm and 32mm Gatorskins and Gator Hardshells.

I think you’d only get a pinch flat if your tires are under inflated.
Hitting pot holes hits...
Forum: Touring
02-28-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 779
Posted By imi

Phew! Thanks cycco, now I can relax 😆

Phew! Thanks cycco, now I can relax 😆
Forum: Touring
02-28-24, 05:32 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,776
Posted By imi

Great post T in Msn 👍 Yes, this is the way we...

Great post T in Msn 👍
Yes, this is the way we used to do it. We could even stop and asked locals for directions!! 😳 IKR!

I’ve gone back to paper maps. I find even a 1:500 000 puts me on better...
Forum: Touring
02-28-24, 05:07 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,776
Posted By imi

I tour mainly on paved roads on 32mm tires (gator...

I tour mainly on paved roads on 32mm tires (gator hardshells). They do fine on canal towpaths, but not on stony offroad tacks.
I actually prefer a harsher ride, so I pump them to 7 bars.

I even...
Forum: Touring
02-27-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 9,634
Posted By imi

OK, I've found a disadvantage to a Koga World...

OK, I've found a disadvantage to a Koga World Traveller Rohloff bike. And it's been bugging me for the last few days. Warning, bit of a rant.
I live in a very posh area about 20km outside of...
Forum: Touring
02-27-24, 01:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 779
Posted By imi

Is it a perspective of the picture, but it looks...

Is it a perspective of the picture, but it looks like your front pannier is almost scraping the road!!?
Leaning into a curve at speed and hit the bag on the road will spin the bike and throw you off...
Forum: Touring
02-26-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 779
Posted By imi

I often ”wild” sleep under the stars without a...

I often ”wild” sleep under the stars without a tent or sleeping pad, so I keep my groundsheet, sleeping bag, and bag liner in one pannier, so that if for whatever reason I have to move out quickly in...
Forum: Touring
02-26-24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,315
Posted By imi

There‘s a green way...

There‘s a green way (https://www.avenuevertelondonparis.co.uk/) from London to Paris (Newhaven-Dieppe ferry) then you can ride through the Champagne region to get to the Rhone, Southern Germany or...
Forum: Touring
02-26-24, 06:10 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,315
Posted By imi

Ferry from Newcastle to Amsterdam, EV15 Rhine...

Ferry from Newcastle to Amsterdam,
EV15 Rhine to Zurich,
EV6 to the Black Sea (Constanta)
Follow the Black sea coast past Istanbul to Armenia

Or head further south down the Atlantic coast to...
Forum: Touring
02-25-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 436
Posted By imi

Yan: Do let us know if the Fiberfix holds up for...

Yan: Do let us know if the Fiberfix holds up for 1500km, and how often you needed to retighten it (if you do)?
Forum: Touring
02-25-24, 06:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 436
Posted By imi

Good to know. I’ve been carrying one for ages,...

Good to know. I’ve been carrying one for ages, but haven’t broken a spoke since dinosaurs roamed the earth
Forum: Touring
02-22-24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 9,634
Posted By imi

pfff! Those bog standard Rohloff hubs are way too...

pfff! Those bog standard Rohloff hubs are way too cheap! Gold plated is the ONLY way to go!
...
Forum: Touring
02-17-24, 08:34 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 959
Posted By imi

Awesome. Didn’t know that 🍻

Awesome. Didn’t know that 🍻
Forum: Touring
02-17-24, 02:51 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 959
Posted By imi

and be absolutely sure you know which way to turn...

and be absolutely sure you know which way to turn those wrenches! :50:
Forum: Touring
02-16-24, 05:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 959
Posted By imi

At the end of a trip, I always allow an extra day...

At the end of a trip, I always allow an extra day for finding a bike box. Sometimes it’s been harder, sometimes easier.
For example I’d get to my destination on, say, a monday evening, have all of...
Forum: Touring
02-16-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 959
Posted By imi

Yes, that is my understanding too. It’s the...

Yes, that is my understanding too. It’s the baggage policy of the airline you check in with that counts, if the bike is labelled all the way to your destination.

If the airline you have booked...
Forum: Touring
02-16-24, 07:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 977
Posted By imi

Yes, part of the morning lube ’n pump ritual :) ...

Yes, part of the morning lube ’n pump ritual :)

edit: good grief, I posted and read my post. I apologise, it wasn’t meant in any other way 😂
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Forum: Touring
02-16-24, 03:12 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 977
Posted By imi

Now and again I check and retighten the cage...

Now and again I check and retighten the cage bolts. Loose bolts and tall, heavy bottles overstress the frame. At the top of my 1,5L I have an extra velcro strap to keep the bottle from moving
Forum: Touring
02-14-24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 977
Posted By imi

I think the Ultralight crew have left the chat 😆

I think the Ultralight crew have left the chat 😆
Forum: Touring
02-14-24, 11:01 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 977
Posted By imi

I have the adjustable Topeak Modula Cage XL...

I have the adjustable Topeak Modula Cage XL (https://www.topeak.com/global/en/product/205-MODULA-CAGE-XL) with a 1,5 litre PET bottle (standard pop bottle in the EU) and a Topeak Modula Cage EX...
Forum: Touring
02-12-24, 05:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 850
Posted By imi

Yes, and the roads shaded green alongside of them...

Yes, and the roads shaded green alongside of them are especially ”scenic”
Forum: Touring
02-12-24, 04:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 850
Posted By imi

Thanks Steve. I just downloaded the app (small...

Thanks Steve. I just downloaded the app (small fee about $4). Looks good 👍

edit: I had a quick look around, and there are major campsites missing, for example in Sitges and Castelldelfels near...
Forum: Touring
02-11-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 850
Posted By imi

Yes, Michelin maps are the way to go. I find the...

Yes, Michelin maps are the way to go. I find the 1:1000 000 like map 725 for Southern France good enough, though 1:500 000 is probably optimal (e.g map 706 North-West France).
The local maps e.g map...
Forum: Touring
02-11-24, 03:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 850
Posted By imi

Just some thoughts. Southern Europe,...

Just some thoughts.

Southern Europe, (France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece) may very well get very hot in july and august. These are the months with most tourists everywhere too. I’ll happily...
Forum: Touring
02-10-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 959
Posted By imi

My go-to airlines in Europe are British Airways...

My go-to airlines in Europe are British Airways and SAS. A bike in a box under 23kg is counted as your free checked-in baggage. No oversize charge.

The super budget airlines like Ryan, Wizz etc...
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