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Forum: Touring
12-10-21, 09:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,278
Posted By RichinSC1

Anyone in here ever tour Puerto Rico?

I'm considering a bike tour in January of 2023. Weather should be great then.
Is PR it safe to tour?
Are there any bike lanes once you leave San Juan?
Did you stay along the coast or did you...
Forum: Touring
06-12-21, 03:33 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,644
Posted By RichinSC1

What type of shoes/pedals for long tours?

Getting ready for my first tour. Do most people use flat or clipless pedals on tours? What type shoes do you recommend?...... road shoes, tennis shoes, etc.
I have seen many photos of people...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-18-21, 05:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,293
Posted By RichinSC1

Old school bike dynamo for charging?

Anyone have experience using a bike dynamo for charging cell phone, lights, etc? I saw someone used some capacitors to make it cell phone/DC compatible. If it works it sure would be a cheap and...
Forum: Touring
03-18-21, 05:33 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,068
Posted By RichinSC1

Do you camp at "campsites" or just set up anywhere?

I'm getting ready to plan a pretty long tour and curious where you camp out? Anything wrong with simply setting up off the road / trail in some out of the way place? I know there are no facilities...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-04-21, 08:22 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,229
Posted By RichinSC1

Where can I get steel cable housing stops?

Where can I get steel cable housing stops?
Forum: Framebuilders
03-04-21, 07:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,229
Posted By RichinSC1

Help with brazing cable housing stops

Specifically what type of flux and filler do I need for brazing aluminum cable housing stops to a Reynold 520 Cromoly frame?
Also I am modifying a rear derailleur hanger. I am adding a small bar to...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-03-21, 06:58 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,703
Posted By RichinSC1

What is the best bike computer?

This summer I am riding cross country and want a bike computer that will route me on roads with less traffic and avoid busy highways as much as possible. Is Garmin better than Wahoo? Is this...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-21, 09:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,423
Posted By RichinSC1

Can not file shifter but MAYBE can file ID of...

Can not file shifter but MAYBE can file ID of handlebar.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-21, 09:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,423
Posted By RichinSC1

21mm OD at the bar end.

21mm OD at the bar end.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-21, 06:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,423
Posted By RichinSC1

I have bull horn handlebars and I'm having a hard...

I have bull horn handlebars and I'm having a hard time finding any new ones that have a larger inside diameter.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-21, 03:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,423
Posted By RichinSC1

Bar end shifter too big for inside diameter of handlebar

I am installing bar end shifters into my handlebar but the width of the shifter is 1mm larger than the open end of the handle bar. Is there a way to expand the handlebar opening either by brute...
Forum: Southeast
02-18-21, 02:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,236
Posted By RichinSC1

Actually I just looked up the map and you can...

Actually I just looked up the map and you can avoid a lot of Hwy 17 and without going far out of the way by simply getting on the West Ashley Greenway. This parallels Hwy 17. It will take you from...
Forum: Southeast
02-18-21, 01:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,236
Posted By RichinSC1

The only really bad stretch is Hwy 17 just south...

The only really bad stretch is Hwy 17 just south of Charleston. For less and slower traffic you could take Hwy 61 toward Summerville but get off at Hwy 17 Alternate just southwest of Summerville. ...
Forum: Touring
02-17-21, 07:14 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,582
Posted By RichinSC1

Thanks for all the replies!

Thanks for all the replies!
Forum: Touring
02-17-21, 06:14 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,582
Posted By RichinSC1

I thought it was illegal to ride bikes on the...

I thought it was illegal to ride bikes on the Interstate. It would make great sense to be able to since the paved shoulder is about 10' wide in most places.
Forum: Touring
02-17-21, 05:30 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,582
Posted By RichinSC1

Do you use Adventure Cycling Association for route maps?

Is Adventure Cycling the "go to" for route maps for cross country rides?
Do their maps select roads with a paved shoulder to ride on?
What are other route map options other than Adventure Cycling?...
Forum: Touring
02-16-21, 10:57 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,328
Posted By RichinSC1

Thanks for the replies and your advice rings loud...

Thanks for the replies and your advice rings loud and clear. We will not have a support vehicle following us per your recommendations.
I have biked a few week long tours across a few states with...
Forum: Touring
02-16-21, 09:05 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,328
Posted By RichinSC1

I'm doing this ONLY for the safety of me and my...

I'm doing this ONLY for the safety of me and my son on the bikes. I'm I being too paranoid about getting hit by a car?
Forum: Touring
02-16-21, 08:42 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,328
Posted By RichinSC1

Question about support vehicle on cross country ride

I am doing a cross country ride (Southern Tier Route) this summer with my son. I am planning all I can in advance to stay safe and plan on having a support vehicle go with us and even having some...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-12-21, 11:39 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 22,176
Posted By RichinSC1

Current age 127 Beginning age 91

Current age 127
Beginning age 91
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-12-21, 05:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,689
Posted By RichinSC1

It's been a strange winter here in Charleston...

It's been a strange winter here in Charleston this year. It has been cooler than normal and very rainy. We are very much looking forward to the sunny days in the 70's.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-10-21, 03:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,689
Posted By RichinSC1

Here she is. Before and after pics

Many thanks to all that provided me advice on the rebuild of the 1990 Burley Duet I bought over Christmas.
I paid $200 for the bike and put in a tad over $400 in new parts. I converted from thumb...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-08-21, 04:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 864
Posted By RichinSC1

That was what I had planned to do. Thanks for...

That was what I had planned to do. Thanks for the confirmation.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-07-21, 09:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 864
Posted By RichinSC1

My last question! :)

Many thanks for all the knowledge many of you have shared with me while rehabbing my tandem. After much fine tuning, all gears (front and rear) shift very smoothly. My last and only remaining issue...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-06-21, 01:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 773
Posted By RichinSC1

The reason the 40t is hard to find is because...

The reason the 40t is hard to find is because there are silver, 5 bolt 110mm.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-06-21, 12:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 773
Posted By RichinSC1

Most likely a dumb question

I took one of my timing chainrings (40t) and put it on my triple ring and now I'm using it as my middle ring, works great. Now I need to replace the 40t timing chainring but not many choices out...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-05-21, 03:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,017
Posted By RichinSC1

After fine tuning it now works as advertised! ...

After fine tuning it now works as advertised! The key was switching to 40t middle ring.

Thanks all who helped.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-05-21, 01:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,017
Posted By RichinSC1

[QUOTE=Ross200;21910354]A lack of "throw" might...

[QUOTE=Ross200;21910354]A lack of "throw" might indicate an incompatibility between the brifters and the FD. Are your new brifters dropper or flat bar? Current Tourney offerings seem to be flat bar...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-05-21, 12:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,017
Posted By RichinSC1

Yes I have inspected that already, thanks And I...

Yes I have inspected that already, thanks
And I have unscrewed both the high and low limit screws.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-05-21, 12:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,017
Posted By RichinSC1

Great suggestion! I took off the middle ring...

Great suggestion! I took off the middle ring (48t) and replaced it with one of my rings (40t) from the timing chain just to see if it worked and it does, no more rub while trying to go to the big...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-04-21, 05:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,017
Posted By RichinSC1

Microshift

Microshift
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-04-21, 12:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,017
Posted By RichinSC1

Yes using original rings on front and upgraded to...

Yes using original rings on front and upgraded to brifters
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-04-21, 08:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,017
Posted By RichinSC1

I need a front triple derailleur

I bought a shimano tourney triple for a 7 speed but the inside of the deralleur hits the middle ring when I shift to the big ring. I even tried to mount it higher than the 2mm clearance...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-31-21, 07:17 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 660
Posted By RichinSC1

Question about internal cable routing

I am completely overhauling a tandem. It does have internal cable routing for front and rear derailleurs. It also has cable guides to keep the cable for contacting the frame at the rear bottom...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-31-21, 07:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,652
Posted By RichinSC1

Nice bit of information there. Thanks.

Nice bit of information there. Thanks.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-24-21, 06:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,652
Posted By RichinSC1

This hollow axle is made from aircraft quality...

This hollow axle is made from aircraft quality steel. I'm not sure what quality steel solid axles are made from. ...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-24-21, 06:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,036
Posted By RichinSC1

This tire optimizer will tell you the fastest...

This tire optimizer will tell you the fastest size for your weight and terrain.
https://www.cycleschinook.com/tire-optimizer/


what a great tool! Thanks
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-23-21, 11:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,652
Posted By RichinSC1

Are these ok to use? ...

Are these ok to use?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B081DDVVDN/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-23-21, 10:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,652
Posted By RichinSC1

Thanks

Thanks
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-23-21, 10:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,036
Posted By RichinSC1

Thanks for your reply

Thanks for your reply
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-23-21, 06:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,036
Posted By RichinSC1

What tire width will yield least rolling resistance on a tandem road bike?

Currently I have 27 x 1.25 tires. I may want to go wider if they will fit and if they will be faster. Also what brand of tire do you like. Thanks
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-23-21, 06:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,652
Posted By RichinSC1

Are quick release skewers strong enough for a tandem rear?

Curious if the tandem rear axle needs to be solid or will a quick release be strong enough. I have a road tandem riding on very flat land. Thanks
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-09-21, 05:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,423
Posted By RichinSC1

I appreciate all the responses. The brakes as is...

I appreciate all the responses. The brakes as is is a no go. The springs are broken and they are totally non operational. So I will replace them with something new, either new calipers or fit for...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-21, 07:33 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 850
Posted By RichinSC1

Are EVO Dash 27x1-1/4" Tan Skinwall any good?

I like the look of a tan sidewall and these are not gums. Are these tires good? The price is right at $19 per tire. 27" x 1.25"
This is for a road bike.
Thanks
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-05-21, 06:09 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 702
Posted By RichinSC1

Are EVO Dash 27x1-1/4" Tan Skinwall any good?

I like the look of a tan sidewall and these are not gums. Are these tires good? The price is right at $19 per tire. 27" x 1.25"
Thanks
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-01-21, 12:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,423
Posted By RichinSC1

thanks for your reply. I’ll post some before...

thanks for your reply. I’ll post some before and after pics when I’m finished with the upgrades and painting.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-01-21, 08:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,423
Posted By RichinSC1

I live in Charleston, SC which is extremely flat....

I live in Charleston, SC which is extremely flat. No mountains and no hills. I would not consider this aggressive riding.
This will be a fun project that will hopefully end up with a cool...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-01-21, 05:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,423
Posted By RichinSC1

I am overhauling 1990 Burley Duet

Hello all. I'm new in here. Wife and I had a 2005ish KHS Tandemania that we liked but quit riding it and sold about 10 years ago. Wife and I want to start riding again so I bought a 1990 Burley...
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