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Forum: Touring
03-14-23, 03:14 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,298
Posted By dgodave

Sure. Its important have a different word...

Sure.

Its important have a different word for every variation of every possible flavor of thing.
Forum: Touring
03-13-23, 09:16 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,298
Posted By dgodave

Bikepacking is just a different flavor of...

Bikepacking is just a different flavor of touring.

Just like this is a different flavor of touring:
...
Forum: Touring
01-01-23, 05:18 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,254
Posted By dgodave

On my last tour, in Kyushu Japan, I was a little...

On my last tour, in Kyushu Japan, I was a little disturbed how often Blue Oyster Cult's Godzilla popped into my head uninvited.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-22, 12:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,542
Posted By dgodave

Why cant we do both?

Why cant we do both?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-22, 09:05 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,546
Posted By dgodave

Why did you ruin that classic elevated chainstay...

Why did you ruin that classic elevated chainstay design?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-22, 03:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,477
Posted By dgodave

It so happens that I have an original Shimano...

It so happens that I have an original Shimano touring components catalog from 1983 to hand. Lets see....
...
Forum: Touring
12-06-22, 11:53 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,871
Posted By dgodave

We do NOT want to hear that Frenzen got frozen. ...

We do NOT want to hear that Frenzen got frozen.

Youd have to experiment at home in your yard under worst case conditions just to see what gear youd need. And no cheating by heading inside to warm...
Forum: Touring
09-09-22, 01:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 818
Posted By dgodave

9 piece double bass drum kit with 42" gong.

9 piece double bass drum kit with 42" gong.
Forum: Touring
07-06-22, 03:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 893
Posted By dgodave

I encountered this same question waiting in line...

I encountered this same question waiting in line for Japanese car ferries.

Am I a vehicle or pedestrian for ferry purposes? Turns out I was a vehicle every time, and so was probably smart to...
Forum: Touring
07-03-22, 02:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,052
Posted By dgodave

This thing is awesome: They make a wider one...

This thing is awesome:
They make a wider one too, but I havent tried it. It does catch the wind a bit on superfast descents. But on balance I way prefer to sunscreening my face.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-22, 09:43 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 9,918
Posted By dgodave

Ritchey Ascent (1986) Bridge (1920?) ...

Ritchey Ascent (1986)
Bridge (1920?)

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1880x2000/pxl_20210606_194239797_2_8e6390273175ae196180f38060c1528dba7aa0b7.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-22, 09:39 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 9,918
Posted By dgodave

Santana Rio (1990?) Bridge (1920?) ...

Santana Rio (1990?)
Bridge (1920?)

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1739/santana_rio_tandem_bridge_8b3633207ef90cf2ba3bb39b44439819945b0471.jpg
Forum: Touring
05-28-22, 08:50 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,076
Posted By dgodave

Great tour log. Ive always wanted to cycle...

Great tour log.

Ive always wanted to cycle the Outer Hebrides ever since hitch hiking them north to south many years ago.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-13-22, 07:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,668
Posted By dgodave

Nooo not the rear triangle thankfully. Its the...

Nooo not the rear triangle thankfully. Its the axle in the rear wheel. You can see the slight bend when you spin the axle by hand. The bike tracks great when I ride it with another wheel.

Thanks...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-10-22, 12:09 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,067
Posted By dgodave

I dont think thats a "grupetto".

I dont think thats a "grupetto".
Forum: Touring
04-01-22, 09:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,501
Posted By dgodave

For sure I will watch this thread. I really want...

For sure I will watch this thread. I really want to return to Japan and bike tour more. I also hopped on trains here and there. You can see my route about halfway into this thread:...
Forum: Touring
04-01-22, 10:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,501
Posted By dgodave

Awesome. So you already live there? What route...

Awesome. So you already live there? What route are you planning?

I toured Kyushu back in 2019 and Japan is an amazing place to cycle and tour.
Forum: Touring
04-01-22, 08:07 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,176
Posted By dgodave

Cool. I have to second the recommendations to...

Cool. I have to second the recommendations to start with a rigid fork mtb that has rack mounts. Cheap entry point. Nice low gears. Lots of tire options depending on how rough the roads are. Ride...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-17-22, 11:48 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 78,755
Posted By dgodave

Hi Everyone. Here's the Schwinn Twinn. When...

Hi Everyone.

Here's the Schwinn Twinn. When I go to garage sale I often ask if they have any bike stuff for sale I'm not seeing. This one lady said no, but you can have this old thing rusting away...
Forum: Touring
01-11-22, 12:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,363
Posted By dgodave

No. In fact the sign seemed to promise a number...

No. In fact the sign seemed to promise a number of interesting characters that I didnt get to meet. Maybe it was for the best.

(Japan seems to offer more weird or interesting or beautiful sights...
Forum: Touring
01-07-22, 06:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,363
Posted By dgodave

Oita Prefecture, Japan ...

Oita Prefecture, Japan

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Forum: Touring
01-07-22, 06:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,363
Posted By dgodave

Oita Prefecture, Japan ...

Oita Prefecture, Japan

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_0808_866ac55478301495d93c39d63ec7624cf121a3ba.jpg
Forum: Touring
12-05-21, 10:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,194
Posted By dgodave

Wish I could go. Did this Kyushu trip in 2019....

Wish I could go. Did this Kyushu trip in 2019. Looks like it might overlap with your route for a few days.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-21, 09:18 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 33,752
Posted By dgodave

Thats how I got into mountain biking in like...

Thats how I got into mountain biking in like 1982. I'd ride my road bike by your store in San Anselmo / Fairfax and Gary had some kind of "try a mountain bike" arrangement. So I borrowed one of...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-06-21, 10:56 PM
Replies: 5,339
Views: 3,744,446
Posted By dgodave

Gravel bikes are just '86 Ritchey Ascents?.......

Gravel bikes are just '86 Ritchey Ascents?.... Maybe with a Microshift Acolyte 8 speed setup using a modified old "Deer Head" friction shifter and a Surly chainring. And some Soma Oxford bars....
Forum: Touring
12-03-20, 09:47 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,859
Posted By dgodave

I blame my bike.

I blame my bike.
Forum: Touring
12-01-20, 09:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,259
Posted By dgodave

Some raw hotel numbers for Kyushu early May 2019....

Some raw hotel numbers for Kyushu early May 2019. Single traveler. My first few nights:
Fukuoka $55/nite decent modest hotel in a good location (Fuk. is a big city)
Kitsuki $35 Airbnb, whole...
Forum: Touring
02-01-20, 01:35 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 13,574
Posted By dgodave

Probably the most spectacular area to tour in the...

Probably the most spectacular area to tour in the whole USA, in my opinion. But June? Could be cooking hot.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-17-19, 07:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,263
Posted By dgodave

Loved the WTB Resolute 42.

Loved the WTB Resolute 42.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-16-19, 03:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,171
Posted By dgodave

I have 1 brand new DT wheelset and a 2nd DT...

I have 1 brand new DT wheelset and a 2nd DT wheelset thats maybe 4 or 5 years old. Thru axles. Dont need to adjust anything. Using mech disc brakes.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-05-19, 03:34 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 30,398
Posted By dgodave

"Pebble bikes" Thats the next big...

"Pebble bikes"

Thats the next big thing.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-01-19, 11:19 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 30,398
Posted By dgodave

Nailed it. I am very odd. But I'm asking why...

Nailed it. I am very odd.

But I'm asking why I should care. Maybe there's an actual problem I'm unaware of?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-01-19, 10:11 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 30,398
Posted By dgodave

I dunno. I started "doing gravel" when I moved...

I dunno. I started "doing gravel" when I moved to where 80% of the roads are gravel, like 15 years ago. I'm still kind of excited at the rare sighting of other cyclists out on these roads. ...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-28-19, 01:50 PM
Replies: 1,414
Views: 396,745
Posted By dgodave

Japan (Kyushu) tour finished a week or so...

Japan (Kyushu) tour finished a week or so ago......

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1449/img_0414_027c39d9c0af1a29eb0571ac2ac868bcb61fa779.jpg...
Forum: Touring
05-27-19, 10:14 AM
Replies: 1,901
Views: 366,362
Posted By dgodave

Gokase River valley, Takachiho, Japan. appx 3...

Gokase River valley, Takachiho, Japan. appx 3 weeks ago.

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1613/img_1019_2__89c49ae43fd6d687a1dae1da1b2c00e8b23b4d8d.jpg
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-11-17, 08:48 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 17,130
Posted By dgodave

I bought one... the AWOL, just because it struck...

I bought one... the AWOL, just because it struck the exact spot on the dirt/pavement spectrum I was looking for.

And it doesnt scream "SPECIALIZED" like most of their other bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-17, 10:43 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 23,602
Posted By dgodave

Lemond Maillot Jaune 1990(?). TSX. ...

Lemond Maillot Jaune 1990(?). TSX.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7399/9662118758_92c960e2ec_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/fHNThs)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-08, 09:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,596
Posted By dgodave

Yep. Similar color scheme. Different tubing,...

Yep. Similar color scheme. Different tubing, aparently. Columbus TSX. And the Maillot Jaune has the cable snaking into the top tube.
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The TedSpeed Drive label has 05788 on it. What would that...
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