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Forum: Touring
10-22-18, 08:27 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,403
Posted By spinsheet

I did most of the C&O Canal last spring. Finally...

I did most of the C&O Canal last spring. Finally got washed out at Brunswick, which is still closed, see here (https://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/conditions.htm).

I was doing 30 - 40 miles...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-25-18, 05:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,742
Posted By spinsheet

I haven't ridden with it yet. I put it on but had...

I haven't ridden with it yet. I put it on but had to replace my rear hydraulic brake line as it was too short. Just go that done and am hoping to ride this weekend. Raining like crazy this week....
Forum: Touring
07-18-18, 10:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,026
Posted By spinsheet

It is a bit expensive and heavy but I'll make up...

It is a bit expensive and heavy but I'll make up for the weight when I swap out the 6# suspension fork for a 3# rigid fork next month.

The bike is a 2013 Specialized Rockhopper. When I bought it I...
Forum: Touring
07-17-18, 05:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,026
Posted By spinsheet

Just installed my Surly Moloko bars

It took about a week but my Surly Moloko bars showed up today and I got them on the bike. I really think I'm going to like them, plenty of places to put my hands. I still need to add the bar tape but...
Forum: Touring
07-13-18, 12:14 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,623,435
Posted By spinsheet

My loaded bike on a GAP / C&O Canal tour. ...

My loaded bike on a GAP / C&O Canal tour.

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-13-18, 12:11 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,347
Posted By spinsheet

+1 to this. I put off a fitting just because I...

+1 to this. I put off a fitting just because I didn't want to pay the money. Foolish of me. After my fitting I felt like a new person on a new bike. Knee pain gone.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-13-18, 11:47 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,784
Posted By spinsheet

I bought an inexpensive jersey on Amazon because...

I bought an inexpensive jersey on Amazon because it was so much cheaper than what I found at the LBS. After wearing it I found out why. Cheap zipper, seams that rubbed and were uncomfortable, fabric...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-13-18, 11:40 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,872
Posted By spinsheet

I learned that even minor adjustments (seat...

I learned that even minor adjustments (seat height, cleat position) can have an enormous effect on comfort and pain relief.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-12-18, 11:19 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,392
Posted By spinsheet

I used to wear the mountain bike shorts with the...

I used to wear the mountain bike shorts with the Lycra interior lining and padding. They seemed to work fine. Now I just wear the regular Lycra bike shorts. I'm at the point where I really don't care...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-12-18, 10:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,728
Posted By spinsheet

I use the Brooks B17 Imperial, an all leather...

I use the Brooks B17 Imperial, an all leather saddle with a cutout and it's by far the most comfortable saddle I've ever used, especially for long distance. It's not for everyone, some hate it, but...
Forum: Touring
07-11-18, 11:10 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,913
Posted By spinsheet

If you've already done the GAP you could start...

If you've already done the GAP you could start where you ended and do the C&O Canal. Goes through some beautiful country and is all on the canal towpath. No vehicular traffic and decent (free)...
Forum: Touring
07-11-18, 10:49 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,814
Posted By spinsheet

I'm actually planning to do part of the GAP and...

I'm actually planning to do part of the GAP and all of the C&O next year. Not sure about June though, I was targeting fall as the weather would be cooler. I did it this year (May) but had to bail...
Forum: Touring
07-11-18, 10:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,637
Posted By spinsheet

How hard would it be to incorporate the GAP and...

How hard would it be to incorporate the GAP and C&O Canal in there? That would get you from Pittsburgh to DC.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-11-18, 10:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,742
Posted By spinsheet

How's the Moloko bar working out? I just ordered...

How's the Moloko bar working out? I just ordered one for a Specialized Rockhopper that I'm slowly turning into a touring bike. It should be hear today or tomorrow and I can't wait to put it on and...
Forum: Touring
07-11-18, 10:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,363
Posted By spinsheet

I would go with a Chromebook. Inexpensive, light,...

I would go with a Chromebook. Inexpensive, light, battery lasts 12 hours. I love mine, although personally, I never take it camping. That's the kind of thing I try to get away from :)
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