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Forum: Touring
01-29-24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,966
Posted By irc

Unless you really need the cushioning it is...

Unless you really need the cushioning it is something else to go wrong. As I found out in rural Kansas. Luckily my seatpost was a common 27.2 size and a local in a nearby small town gave me one from...
Forum: Touring
01-28-24, 06:31 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,614
Posted By irc

My experience was in Blythe CA. Booked two...

My experience was in Blythe CA. Booked two nights at the Days Inn from a nearby McDonalds. $115 for 2 nights. Went over to check in and was asked for $215.

That was the walk in rate. When...
Forum: Touring
01-27-24, 06:44 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,614
Posted By irc

On my 2023 USA tour I was mainly camping. I found...

On my 2023 USA tour I was mainly camping. I found the Booking.com site good for checking prices on the day or the day before. It's worth booking on the site even an hour before you turn up as the...
Forum: Touring
10-30-23, 06:06 AM
Replies: 2,084
Views: 416,280
Posted By irc

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/733x500/mojave_2c301b2acd325e7abab6c92fbed34fdeaacad94e.jpg
Early morning. Crossing the Mojave Desert, California.

Lovely section of road...
Forum: Touring
10-23-23, 06:36 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,228
Posted By irc

As above. 35-40mm tyres. A bit of tread. Maybe a...

As above. 35-40mm tyres. A bit of tread. Maybe a gravel tire on the front. I had Marathon Racers when I did it. They worked fine
Forum: Touring
10-12-23, 04:31 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,859
Posted By irc

Spa Cycles deliver to the USA and do a 10 speed...

Spa Cycles deliver to the USA and do a 10 speed compatible triple where you can specify what size rings you want
...
Forum: Touring
10-05-23, 09:14 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,827
Posted By irc

I passed this delivery van. I spoke to the...

I passed this delivery van. I spoke to the driver. His defence was that his satnav said this footpath was a road....
Forum: Touring
10-05-23, 08:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,174
Posted By irc

I've been using this stove on a month tour...

I've been using this stove on a month tour because I wanted one with a broad flame when turned down low. It has worked. It can blast out heat to boil water but also simmer well. A slight weight...
Forum: Touring
09-19-23, 05:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,183
Posted By irc

Just a heads up. Leo Carrillo State Park was...

Just a heads up. Leo Carrillo State Park was listed on my map as having hiker biker sites. But no more. Staff rented me a tent site for $10 anyway this week. This may depend on availability and who...
Forum: Touring
09-19-23, 05:24 PM
Replies: 2,084
Views: 416,280
Posted By irc

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x733/img_20230919_134447_8abce8300dc734dcf6f56aef20e8d5ae9fb94d78.jpg
9/11 memorial in Malibu A flag for each victim.
Forum: Touring
09-19-23, 05:17 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,238
Posted By irc

Thumbs up for the dirt trail detour. I took it...

Thumbs up for the dirt trail detour. I took it this week. Steep push for a few minutes then rideable. All in around 15 mins. Easy to follow. Only 1 fork. Fairly obviously left. Brought me out about...
Forum: Touring
09-15-23, 05:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 956
Posted By irc

I've done the ST. I enjoyed my DC to San...

I've done the ST. I enjoyed my DC to San Francisco far better. Quieter roads. More variety of scenery. Great finish on the ferry across the bay to SF.

Did the C and O canal and the railtrack to...
Forum: Touring
09-07-23, 01:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,057
Posted By irc

Just enjoy. I did it in 2009 as part of a coast...

Just enjoy. I did it in 2009 as part of a coast to coast. Enjoyed a few days without needing to watch my mirror. Cooper's Landing is a nice spot for a beer.
...
Forum: Touring
08-08-23, 10:34 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,046
Posted By irc

This gadget lets you fit a 34.9 MTB front shifter...

This gadget lets you fit a 34.9 MTB front shifter to a 28.6 seat tube then adjust the position to match the chainline. It would help you to get an MTB indexed front shifter to work. The inner and...
Forum: Touring
08-07-23, 03:31 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,651
Posted By irc

While your budget is high do you need any more...

While your budget is high do you need any more than a Surly Disc Trucker? I'm 6ft3 230 pounds and my 2008 rim brake Trucker has perfect predictable handling as a loaded tourer. Can coast hands free...
Forum: Touring
07-31-23, 05:25 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,962
Posted By irc

Who knows? Does it matter? Once my climbing speed...

Who knows? Does it matter? Once my climbing speed is down to 3 or 4mph I am happy to walk. Uses different muscles. Almost a rest. I certainly couldn't ride my touring bike up a 25%.

I don't know...
Forum: Touring
07-25-23, 05:37 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,350
Posted By irc

I passed this guy. His satnav told him this...

I passed this guy. His satnav told him this footpath was a road. He believed his screen rather than his eyes.

...
Forum: Touring
07-24-23, 06:46 AM
Replies: 2,084
Views: 416,280
Posted By irc

I looked at https://packjournal.com/ Nice...

I looked at https://packjournal.com/

Nice clean layout. I cant see any journals or blogs though. A few useful looking articles.

I'm a fan of Crazyguyonabike. The layout is a bit unusual but I...
Forum: Touring
07-24-23, 02:53 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,845
Posted By irc

Buy a Tubus set of clamps for mounting racks on...

Buy a Tubus set of clamps for mounting racks on frames without braze ons. If Tubus sell them they will be up to the job. At that price buy a spare set for your round the world tour. They have the...
Forum: Touring
07-16-23, 10:28 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,735
Posted By irc

Not sure I agree with the suggestion that broken...

Not sure I agree with the suggestion that broken spokes are no longer a problem. Granted I'm heavier than average at 105kg but I have broken a couple of spokes on hand built wheels in the past year....
Forum: Touring
07-15-23, 12:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,227
Posted By irc

I like Nairn. My parents had a caravan there for...

I like Nairn. My parents had a caravan there for years. Spent a lot of time there.

Yes. My flights are booked. San Francisco 9th Sept for a month ending up in San Diego.
Forum: Touring
07-15-23, 09:14 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,227
Posted By irc

What I did with my flat bar bike was shorten the...

What I did with my flat bar bike was shorten the bars before fitting bar ends and wrapping them in bar tape.
When you think about it when drop bars are 40-46cm wide why do flat bars for using on...
Forum: Touring
07-14-23, 02:16 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,179
Posted By irc

As above depends on location. Past tours I've...

As above depends on location. Past tours I've taken a combination cable lock. Very little protection but I ride in rral areas mainly. I park it in a motel in cities. Diners? Small towns I don't...
Forum: Touring
07-08-23, 03:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,114
Posted By irc

I solved my tent peg problem by buying these...

I solved my tent peg problem by buying these pegs. The top folds over at 90 degrees giving a flat surface allowing sufficient weight to be placed on the pegs by hand for most ground conditions....
Forum: Touring
06-28-23, 12:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 832
Posted By irc

I measured the diameter of the tubes on my Tubus...

I measured the diameter of the tubes on my Tubus rack and looked for pipe with that internal diameter. I reckoned the few mm of the wall of the plastic tube would be enough to fill the gap. From...
Forum: Touring
06-24-23, 12:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,096
Posted By irc

I like bars around level with the saddle. Perhaps...

I like bars around level with the saddle. Perhaps try the rise that gets them level or just above the saddle. 10 degrees sweep or thereabouts works for me. Also consider bar ends for an alternative...
Forum: Touring
06-24-23, 09:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 892
Posted By irc

Impressively compact and light for a camping set...

Impressively compact and light for a camping set up. Do you know the all up base weight.

I,m stick with the traditional 4 pannier (no bar bag) set up next tour. Around 14kg all in including...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-24-23, 05:55 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,042
Posted By irc

The mistake was possibly going through red in...

The mistake was possibly going through red in front of the cop. I always check first. If any of the boys in blue are in sight I wait.
Forum: Touring
06-20-23, 09:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 673
Posted By irc

It makes sense. That is the busiest road of the...

It makes sense. That is the busiest road of the ride. It is there because most peole drive to the start so need to end in the same place. Not a problem for you.
Forum: Touring
06-18-23, 06:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 673
Posted By irc

You could do worse than the Five Ferries Route....

You could do worse than the Five Ferries Route. Around 2 hours by train from Edinburgh to the start/finish. No need to book bikes on these services. Just turn up.
...
Forum: Touring
06-15-23, 05:48 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,238
Posted By irc

Funnily enough I went through Canton on the main...

Funnily enough I went through Canton on the main road - Rt 172 - and don't remember any traffic issues at all. The motel I stopped at was interestig.
The Perry Motel. THe police were out at 11pm...
Forum: Touring
06-15-23, 05:41 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,238
Posted By irc

If you are talking about the mile or two uphill ...

If you are talking about the mile or two uphill to the Tom Lantos tunnels I walked it. And I have a reasonable tolerance for traffic when I need to deal with it.

"Approaching the Tom Lantos...
Forum: Touring
06-04-23, 11:20 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 9,641
Posted By irc

The traditional tourer like the LHT (disc or rim...

The traditional tourer like the LHT (disc or rim braked) is just better at it's job than lesser bikes.

Weight carried low, on a long wheelbase bike, with rock steady steering means no dramas when...
Forum: Touring
05-24-23, 05:47 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,871
Posted By irc

British Airways charge £65 each way for a bike UK...

British Airways charge £65 each way for a bike UK to USA. Why have to waste time sourcing a bike and getting it dialled in when you can just take your own?

Even if you mechanical skills aren't up...
Forum: Touring
05-22-23, 02:30 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,871
Posted By irc

Why not start in New Orleans? Then you are...

Why not start in New Orleans? Then you are getting the New Orleans area humidity 45 days earlier in the season.
...
Forum: Touring
05-15-23, 10:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,249
Posted By irc

Tubus stainless low rider in stock here. ...

Tubus stainless low rider in stock here.

https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/carriers-racks/tubus-tara-stainless-steel-lowrider-rack-for-26-559-700c-622-wheels-silver/

Very blingy. The difference in...
Forum: Touring
05-15-23, 12:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,249
Posted By irc

The Logo rack now comes in stainless. Costs more...

The Logo rack now comes in stainless. Costs more but I'm guessing less than Nitto?

https://www.spacycles.co.uk/m5b0s79p4215/TUBUS-Logo-Classic-Stainless

My front and rear Tbus racks are painted...
Forum: Touring
05-12-23, 11:40 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,871
Posted By irc

My bike with 14 litres of fluids doing the 175...

My bike with 14 litres of fluids doing the 175 mile no services Tonopah to Ely NV.

Wonder why Hibbel didn't use front panniers. Perhaps keeping the minimum weight lower for places he carried the...
Forum: Touring
05-12-23, 03:08 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,871
Posted By irc

Of course the right pace and enthusiasm can take...

Of course the right pace and enthusiasm can take you round the world.

"When she resolved to cycle round the world, Mustoe was 54, somewhat overweight and unfit, and without any idea of how to mend...
Forum: Touring
05-11-23, 12:16 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,871
Posted By irc

There was a thread on crazyguyonabike on this...

There was a thread on crazyguyonabike on this subject.

https://www.crazyguyonabike.com/forum/board/message/?o=3dU&thread_id=686328&page=1&nested=0&v=I#686504
Forum: Touring
05-11-23, 08:48 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,871
Posted By irc

Yes. Missed the proposed dates. Don't do it. Too...

Yes. Missed the proposed dates. Don't do it. Too hot. I got the odd 100f day in March and October that area.

45 days would get you a Chicago to San Francisco trip. Better scenery IMO and more...
Forum: Touring
05-11-23, 05:35 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,871
Posted By irc

Another Brit here. I did a west to east Southern...

Another Brit here. I did a west to east Southern Tier in 2013. Started mid March. Temps were not a problem anywhere. A few hot days in the first week. Start early drink plenty fluids. Below...
Forum: Touring
05-10-23, 04:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,011
Posted By irc

Hey Raybo! Iain here. Had a beer with you in...

Hey Raybo! Iain here.
Had a beer with you in San Francisco in 2017 starting my tour that year.

As for that hill climbing up to Boulder Pass. I've done it twice. Camped halfway up first time....
Forum: Touring
05-09-23, 02:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,083
Posted By irc

Well it can be done. I met a couple of Europeans...

Well it can be done. I met a couple of Europeans who flew to Vancouver, bought a couple of Giant Cypress hybrids and set off. I met them in Illinois.

...
Forum: Touring
05-09-23, 09:44 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,424
Posted By irc

"Chainrings I understand (I think). The actual...

"Chainrings I understand (I think). The actual crank part, no. Aside from weight, I do not understand what makes an XT better than plain Deore, what would even make Deore better than Alivio at this...
Forum: Touring
05-08-23, 12:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,424
Posted By irc

Sounds like one of these. For info of anyone else...

Sounds like one of these. For info of anyone else needing to adjust the position of a front derailleur.
...
Forum: Touring
05-08-23, 12:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,424
Posted By irc

Sorry. I wasn't clear. If Shimano try to charge...

Sorry. I wasn't clear. If Shimano try to charge USA buyers $300 for a component they sell at $150 in Europe they can enforce restriction on a few major shops and wholesalers. They can't stop a few...
Forum: Touring
05-08-23, 12:25 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,424
Posted By irc

Probably an advantage of Ebay then. If...

Probably an advantage of Ebay then. If manufacturers take it too far individuals can undercut them by selling on Ebay which appears unaffected by these sort of market distortions.
Forum: Touring
05-07-23, 06:59 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,424
Posted By irc

Ah. The old restriction of trade scam. Like when...

Ah. The old restriction of trade scam. Like when I wanted a Specialized saddle that was unavailable in the UK but USA shops were not allowedto ship to the UK.
Forum: Touring
05-06-23, 04:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,424
Posted By irc

Not cheap at £129 but SJS Cycles, a well known UK...

Not cheap at £129 but SJS Cycles, a well known UK touring specialist, ship to most countries. If you really want the
...
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