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Forum: Folding Bikes
08-17-21, 03:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,666
Posted By AngeloDolce

I had one of these for a while (did not survive...

I had one of these for a while (did not survive the last move).
I also found the hinge to be a bit weak, especially compared to the 2 bolts on the Raleigh 20 hinge.

These bikes also have 28 spoke...
Forum: Touring
07-29-21, 02:24 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,846
Posted By AngeloDolce

I'll have to check the map for your routes from...

I'll have to check the map for your routes from Pittsburgh to Erie and possibly Cleveland.

I'm interested in riding from (Wilmington DE to) Washington DC to Pittsburgh on the C&O / GAP Trail, but...
Forum: Touring
07-29-21, 02:13 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,361
Posted By AngeloDolce

I brought my bike from Philadelphia to California...

I brought my bike from Philadelphia to California and back for a business trip in Dec 2019 after American removed the charges for items up to 124 inches.
Summary - TSA opened box on each flight and...
Forum: Touring
07-03-21, 11:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,569
Posted By AngeloDolce

It's likely your Bike Friday is a bit newer than...

It's likely your Bike Friday is a bit newer than my Raleigh 20 (1970's?). The Raleigh ads typically mentioned smaller storage space in apartments, autos or occasionally boats, not air travel.

For...
Forum: Touring
07-03-21, 11:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,119
Posted By AngeloDolce

I stayed at Pfeiffer Big Sur 3 years ago for 2...

I stayed at Pfeiffer Big Sur 3 years ago for 2 nights

(1) My experience was most of the hiker/biker sites did not allow or reservations or have problems with space, since bicycles and tents just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-21, 02:28 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 13,214
Posted By AngeloDolce

Originally Posted by steelbikeguy View Post...

Originally Posted by steelbikeguy View Post (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1232735-things-you-won-t-read-c-v-forum-2.html#post22102875)
that reminds me of a conversation with a friend...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-21, 01:55 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,197
Posted By AngeloDolce

Delaware Craigslist

I highly doubt Lance rode (or wrote) his first Tour de France by age 7
I'm also pretty sure nobody riding the TdF ever used a bike like this,
...
Forum: Touring
06-26-21, 01:39 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,569
Posted By AngeloDolce

Tsa

I couldn't even fit a folding bike into 62 linear inches.
Without United frequent flier miles (and company paying for a business trip), I had no problems with American (126 inches allowed)

Note...
Forum: Touring
09-20-20, 06:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,281
Posted By AngeloDolce

I've actually been favorably surprised by the...

I've actually been favorably surprised by the Arkel mounting system. I will note that I am careful to make sure the cams are fully engaged when I mount the bags. My rack has several tubes for...
Forum: Touring
02-21-20, 01:49 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,083
Posted By AngeloDolce

The post is old, but surprisingly useful. The...

The post is old, but surprisingly useful. The store closed before I started much touring, but I've had the same problems with Ortlieb buckles. Good to hear that Duraflex works, they seem to be...
Forum: Touring
01-09-20, 08:45 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,053
Posted By AngeloDolce

Several airlines reduced charges for bicycles in...

Several airlines reduced charges for bicycles in 2019, so flying might be an option. Ssome carriers no longer charge oversize fees or specific bicycle fees, so standard baggage fees ($30-40) apply if...
Forum: Touring
01-09-20, 08:22 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,053
Posted By AngeloDolce

Hike & Bike

My experience was that there are more hiker biker sites in the north, with increasing restrictions the further south you go. Virtually all the Oregon parks with camping have a hiker biker site....
Forum: Southern California
12-11-19, 01:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,632
Posted By AngeloDolce

No more recreational cycling time on this trip,...

No more recreational cycling time on this trip, my return flight is Friday afternoon. It's possible I'll be out here for another trip, so I'll keep these in mind. The folding Raleigh is convenient...
Forum: Southern California
12-10-19, 01:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,632
Posted By AngeloDolce

I did get here, and was able to bring a folding...

I did get here, and was able to bring a folding bike (Raleigh 20) as checked baggage since American relaxed the size requirement.

I'm basically taking the San Diego trail to Jamboree, the trail...
Forum: Southern California
11-29-19, 01:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,632
Posted By AngeloDolce

Good to know. I think Google will recommend...

Good to know. I think Google will recommend anything with a bike lane (in Google photos), regardless of actual usefulness.

Unfortunately, I don't really see much in the way of alternatives, so...
Forum: Commuting
11-29-19, 01:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,641
Posted By AngeloDolce

It looks like I may get to try the Surfliner yet....

It looks like I may get to try the Surfliner yet.
I'll be in Newport Beach for two weeks in December, I'll see if I can ride the PCH from Newport Beach to San Diego, and then take the train back on...
Forum: Southern California
11-29-19, 01:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,632
Posted By AngeloDolce

Newport Beach and Irvine/John Wayne Airport

I'll be working in Newport Beach (Newport Beach Center) for two weeks, and staying at a Residence Inn. I currently have a reservation for the John Wayne Airport/Irvine location, but it looks like...
Forum: Touring
11-29-19, 12:53 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,570
Posted By AngeloDolce

That's my assumption, I didn't hear about the...

That's my assumption, I didn't hear about the rest of the trip. The real problem was that he only had 3 weeks, so to get to LA he'd have to average 150 miles per day. When I explained that math...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-09-19, 07:01 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 23,456
Posted By AngeloDolce

I'll cast my vote firmly in the camp of...

I'll cast my vote firmly in the camp of individual helmet use is fine but oppose mandatory helmet laws (MHL).

MHL laws have several common uses:

Motorist liability protection (most frequent)....
Forum: Touring
11-09-19, 02:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,169
Posted By AngeloDolce

Are those normal panniers with 20 inch wheels? If...

Are those normal panniers with 20 inch wheels? If so, do you have a frame to provide a higher attachment point for the panniers, or how do you attach them with smaller wheels? On my folder with 20...
Forum: Touring
11-09-19, 02:38 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,570
Posted By AngeloDolce

Is that an umbrella strapped to the top tube? You...

Is that an umbrella strapped to the top tube? You certainly were well prepared.
What is the vertical pole in the back?

As far as overpacking, one student from warm showers stayed with me on his...
Forum: Touring
11-09-19, 01:45 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,897
Posted By AngeloDolce

This is my attitude; clearly it depends greatly...

This is my attitude; clearly it depends greatly on your situation for basic bicycling and time constraints on your trip. You're putting far more thought and planning into this than I do, but this...
Forum: Touring
10-15-19, 12:30 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,404
Posted By AngeloDolce

I'd done some occasional weekend rides with a...

I'd done some occasional weekend rides with a local bicycle club (3-5 days staying at hotels). For the Pacific Coast ride, coincidence of 4 things

Job in Portland ended, so unscheduled timeSister...
Forum: Touring
10-15-19, 12:25 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,629
Posted By AngeloDolce

I'm impressed with what you fit in the Carradice,...

I'm impressed with what you fit in the Carradice, but I refuse to believe the table fit in there too.

More seriously, I found the Carradice easily held a 6qt pressure cooker or a 4 qt cast iron...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-15-19, 12:16 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,163
Posted By AngeloDolce

I think there are a number of problems with the...

I think there are a number of problems with the implementation and effectiveness of sharrows:

1 - Conflicting purposes
Some explanations for sharrows talk about giving (beginning - intermediate)...
Forum: Touring
10-15-19, 10:24 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,629
Posted By AngeloDolce

I used a Carradice Camper Longflap for a long...

I used a Carradice Camper Longflap for a long time (commuting) and light touring (hotels, no camping for a 4 day trip); more recently I've been using (German) Ortlieb bags. (Largely due to changes in...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-11-19, 07:00 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 22,025
Posted By AngeloDolce

You need to have Deer Crossing signs put up to...

You need to have Deer Crossing signs put up to tell the deer where to cross - you might try writing to the town council or newspaper, or having local radio stations spread your message
...
Forum: Touring
07-10-19, 03:13 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,148
Posted By AngeloDolce

Yes, as mstateglfr and indyfabz indicated, bike...

Yes, as mstateglfr and indyfabz indicated, bike flights gets a volume discount so even with the increase in pick up fees, I'd expect it's still substantially cheaper than going to UPS directly.
...
Forum: Commuting
07-10-19, 03:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,641
Posted By AngeloDolce

I haven't ridden Amtrak in CA, but I have on the...

I haven't ridden Amtrak in CA, but I have on the East Coast (Wilmington - New York), so I will make two comments:

You can bring folding bikes on to any train any time. Amtrak insists they be...
Forum: Touring
06-22-19, 02:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,784
Posted By AngeloDolce

I'm with the "It's easier after 50" group, but I...

I'm with the "It's easier after 50" group, but I think some if it is changes in the economy.

I don't really see any health issues. I've generally commuted, and done a few weekend trips, so for the...
Forum: Touring
06-22-19, 01:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,112
Posted By AngeloDolce

I've shipped bikes 5 times with bike flights. ...

I've shipped bikes 5 times with bike flights.

I shipped two cheaper bikes from East Coast to West coast. No insurance, shipped to hotel with 24 hour staff, no serious problems.

Return...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
05-25-19, 02:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,939
Posted By AngeloDolce

Sounds like a good trip, especially with the...

Sounds like a good trip, especially with the Apple Festival.
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
05-23-19, 05:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,939
Posted By AngeloDolce

Thanks for the information. Since Wilmington and...

Thanks for the information. Since Wilmington and Washington DC are south of PA, I'll start with Route S - the others may be more scenic, but they'd be a bit further out of my way. The bike2pike...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
05-23-19, 12:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,939
Posted By AngeloDolce

Does anyone have experience with PA Bicycle Route...

Does anyone have experience with PA Bicycle Route S, or possibly camping in any PA state forests?

The comments about going in either direction are good to see - I'm starting in DE so visiting...
Forum: Touring
05-20-19, 08:11 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 14,845
Posted By AngeloDolce

short version Low expenses, high savings,...

short version
Low expenses, high savings, bicycling is dirt cheap, irregular work schedule, tour alone.

My bicycling is largely transportation, so I already have bicycles with decent tires,...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
05-19-19, 09:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,592
Posted By AngeloDolce

I haven't been there before, butI'm hoping to...

I haven't been there before, butI'm hoping to make this trip later in the summer. I'm also interested to see if you get any more information, or what route you take when you go.

The NPS website...
Forum: Touring
08-03-18, 11:01 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,517
Posted By AngeloDolce

I just finished a tour from Portland OR to Los...

I just finished a tour from Portland OR to Los Angeles using platforms and street shoes, no problems.

I've pretty much always ridden in street shoes, used to use toe clips 20 years ago but have...
Forum: Southern California
08-01-18, 11:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 451
Posted By AngeloDolce

LBS Recommendation - Manhattan Beach or nearby

I'm in Manhattan Beach just south of LA and El Segundo for a few days, flying east on Sunday evening. I'd like to bring my bike back to Philadelphia, and currently trust BikeFlights more than...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
01-21-18, 01:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,351
Posted By AngeloDolce

Michael, Thanks for your reply. I did move...

Michael,

Thanks for your reply. I did move to Portland. My bicycling so far has been for transportation, I haven't found or had much time for recreational rides yet.

I haven't made it as far...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
10-12-17, 11:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,351
Posted By AngeloDolce

Thanks for the replies. I will be moving to...

Thanks for the replies. I will be moving to Portland later this month, trying to find a place to stay.
fietsbob, Yes, I've been noticing the housing prices and issues. Evidently lots of people are...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
08-24-17, 11:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,333
Posted By AngeloDolce

I don't do this as often as eabeaj, but I...

I don't do this as often as eabeaj, but I generally follow a similar route, using the Garden State Parkway and the NJ Turnpike By the time you get past the Hudson, the Philadelphia traffic should...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-24-17, 12:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,351
Posted By AngeloDolce

The Society of Three Speeds also sounds...

The Society of Three Speeds also sounds interesting - I like the English 3 speeds very much.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-24-17, 12:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,351
Posted By AngeloDolce

Thanks for the comments so far. AdventurePDX...

Thanks for the comments so far.

AdventurePDX - thanks, comments from those who ride there are always more informative than online blogs and maps

B. Carfree - I agree a visist in weeks would be...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-23-17, 01:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,351
Posted By AngeloDolce

Potential move to Portland

I'd like to ask for information without starting too many flames if possible.

I've bicycled for commuting/transportation on the East Coast for about 30 years but am now interviewing with a company...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-17, 11:15 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,532,668
Posted By AngeloDolce

I'm curious too. I've also put S5 internals...

I'm curious too.

I've also put S5 internals into the AW shell, but haven't tried it with the AB.
Forum: Commuting
06-14-17, 11:23 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 12,773
Posted By AngeloDolce

My questions for the OP - how long have you...

My questions for the OP
- how long have you been doing this commute
- how much other bicycling have you done
- where is your current commute the slowest - traffic lights/path interruptions? long...
Forum: Commuting
06-14-17, 10:53 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,031
Posted By AngeloDolce

I'm mildly curious as the OP's interpretation of...

I'm mildly curious as the OP's interpretation of the article, or intent with the post.

Otherwise, the issues with these laws (major loopholes allowing passing less than the "mandatory" distance,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-02-17, 06:31 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 10,401
Posted By AngeloDolce

We have a some buses, but I think they are meant...

We have a some buses, but I think they are meant to let motorists use park and ride lots outside of downtwon, and reduce congestion at rush hour, not to serve people that don't drive. Once you're...
Forum: Commuting
02-21-17, 11:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,041
Posted By AngeloDolce

The good news is I don't think changing the...

The good news is I don't think changing the handlebars will ruin the handling. The bad news is I don't think the Cortina will ever really act like the Pashley.

Looking at the frame angles and...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-21-17, 09:12 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 10,401
Posted By AngeloDolce

I assume that's because this and other surveys...

I assume that's because this and other surveys I've seen ask extensive questions about the speed and volume of motor vehicle traffic, harassment & assault by motorists, choice of route to avoid...
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