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Forum: Touring
01-23-22, 05:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,167
Posted By BikeParrott

I rode the C&O last September and would highly...

I rode the C&O last September and would highly recommend riding up the towpath from DC to Great Falls. It is a really pretty portion of the C&O. I was also really impressed with all the cycling...
Forum: Touring
01-18-22, 04:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,917
Posted By BikeParrott

I also have the Ortlieb bag. When I put on the...

I also have the Ortlieb bag. When I put on the aerobars I moved it over to my wife’s bike. I could not figure out a good way for it to work with the aerobars. IMHO taking the aerobars off and on for...
Forum: Touring
01-18-22, 11:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,917
Posted By BikeParrott

Here are a couple of more pictures of my setup. I...

Here are a couple of more pictures of my setup. I am using a bag from Topo Designs. It has heavy duty loops sewn onto the back of it and I just slide these over the aerobars. I doubt they had this in...
Forum: Touring
01-14-22, 06:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,917
Posted By BikeParrott

No, none at all. I did add the optional risers to...

No, none at all. I did add the optional risers to bring the pads us a bit.
Forum: Touring
01-14-22, 04:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,917
Posted By BikeParrott

I use aerobars from Redshift mounted on Salsa...

I use aerobars from Redshift mounted on Salsa Cowchipper bars on my Co-Motion Americano. I love them. I have a bit of a bad back and find the aerobars are really helpful for another position to rest...
Forum: Touring
01-04-22, 06:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,113
Posted By BikeParrott

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Random artwork in the middle of the nowhere on the...
Forum: Touring
09-29-21, 07:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,766
Posted By BikeParrott

I did this route last week and it worked out...

I did this route last week and it worked out well. A couple of steeper portions, but rideable and much better than pushing a loaded touring bike uphill!
Forum: Touring
08-30-21, 05:22 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,766
Posted By BikeParrott

Thanks CSport. It looks like they closed the...

Thanks CSport. It looks like they closed the PawPaw tunnel again late last week, so hike a bike it will probably be!
Forum: Touring
08-29-21, 08:29 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,766
Posted By BikeParrott

Thanks MidLife50! That helps me understand it...

Thanks MidLife50! That helps me understand it better. I thnik I will go with the same plan.
Forum: Touring
08-28-21, 05:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,766
Posted By BikeParrott

Thanks Fishboat! I appreciate the help! Looks...

Thanks Fishboat! I appreciate the help! Looks like the Tunnel Hill trail will have to be the path we take.
Forum: Touring
08-28-21, 01:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,766
Posted By BikeParrott

Thanks, I know about the hiking path detour. I...

Thanks, I know about the hiking path detour. I would rather not have to take the hiking path though with a loaded touring bike unless I absolutely have to.😀
Forum: Touring
08-28-21, 07:07 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,766
Posted By BikeParrott

Thanks for the post! I have a trip planned on the...

Thanks for the post! I have a trip planned on the C&O in about 3 weeks. If the Paw Paw section is still closed I am looking at bypassing it using Hwy 51 to Malcolm Rd to Tunnel Hill Rd ( I will be...
Forum: Touring
07-28-21, 04:19 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,388
Posted By BikeParrott

You might also check out the packing videos from...

You might also check out the packing videos from The Pro’s Closet.
Forum: Touring
06-16-21, 08:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,490
Posted By BikeParrott

+1 on the Cowchipper bars. I just moved over to...

+1 on the Cowchipper bars. I just moved over to the 46cm version. I also added the Cruise Control Top grips from Redshift Sports. I am really happy with the change and all of the different hand...
Forum: Touring
05-30-21, 05:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,595
Posted By BikeParrott

I don’t think Utoner wants to mount to the...

I don’t think Utoner wants to mount to the aerobar due to the weight. If you are asking for yourself Pratt, on my Topo Designs bag it has a very heavy strap sewn on to the bag. There are several...
Forum: Touring
05-25-21, 04:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,595
Posted By BikeParrott

I am using a bag from Topo Designs that I found...

I am using a bag from Topo Designs that I found on Amazon. It is made well and has a strap sewn on the back with loops. I just slide my bag onto the aerobars usings the loops. It hangs well and does...
Forum: Touring
04-14-21, 04:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,653
Posted By BikeParrott

I am a new member, but a long time roadie that is...

I am a new member, but a long time roadie that is newer to touring. I tried a Berthoud on my touring bike, but like you FastJake I could never get comfortable on it. I tried using Proofide on it a...
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